Welcome to Launton

Launton is a small village located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated about 3 miles northeast of Bicester and has a population of around 1,500 people. Launton is a picturesque village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

One of the most notable features of Launton is its beautiful church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive tower, which stands at over 100 feet tall. St. Mary's is still an active church and holds regular services, as well as hosting community events throughout the year.

In addition to its historic church, Launton also has a number of other amenities for residents and visitors. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several pubs and restaurants. There are also plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, with several parks and green spaces in the area. Overall, Launton is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer both residents and visitors.

Local Weather

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Feels Like: 7.6°C

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Local Schools

School Details
Launton Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jane Paterson
Bicester Road
Launton
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 5DP
01869253692
School Website
Langford Village Community School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Tomlin
Peregrine Way
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 6SX
01869369021
School Website
Longfields Primary And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Claire Rughoobeer
Longfields
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 6QL
01869252386
School Website
Glory Farm Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jane Maclachlan
Hendon Place
Sunderland Drive
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 4YJ
01869244050
School Website
The Cooper School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Robert Whannel
Churchill Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 4RS
01869242121
School Website
Bardwell School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Foot
Hendon Place
Sunderland Drive
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 4RZ
1869242182
School Website
Five Acres Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Darrell Wood
East Hawthorn Rd
Ambrosden
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX25 2SN
01869253193
School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Bicester
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Patricia Pickering
Queen's Avenue
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 2NX
01869252035
School Website
Southwold County Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Wollington
Holm Way
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 3UU
01869324061
School Website
Brookside Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nicholas Cornell
Bucknell Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 2DB
01869252482
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bicester Village
Station Approach, Off London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HU
1.40 Miles
Bicester North
Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF
1.62 Miles
Heyford
Station Road, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX6 8UL
3.19 Miles
Islip
Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ
7.26 Miles
Tackley
Station Approach, Tackley, Oxfordshire, OX5 3AT
7.89 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Quick Cars
01869 360019
19 Manston Cl, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4FA
0.97 Miles
Alfa Cars
01869 323236
124 Churchill Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD
1.14 Miles
001 Alpha Cars
01869 252552
124 Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD
1.14 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars
01869 290001
Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD
1.14 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars
01869 290001
Market Square, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AJ
1.51 Miles
Taxi Bus For Rail Passengers
01869 323535
Chiltern Approach, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF
1.67 Miles
Alpha Cars
01869 248248
Buckingham Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF
1.67 Miles
Oxford Chauffeur Driven Cars Ltd
01869 322268
49 Heather Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3YU
1.93 Miles
Qc Taxi
01869 240000
The Old Vicarage, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8TH
2.13 Miles
Qc Minibuses
01869 246678
The Old Vicarage, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8TH
2.13 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Station Road
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Ox26 Launton Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Telford Road
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Perigrine Way
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Whimbrell Close
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Launton Business Centre Murdoch Road
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Mallards Way Jct Corncrake Way
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchill Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Kingfisher Way
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Beverley Gardens
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Sunderland Drive
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Longfields
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackthorn Hill
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Keble Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Road
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Alchester Medical Group
01869 248585
Langford Medical Practice
9 Nightingale Place
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 6XX
Victoria House Surgery
119 Buckingham Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 3EU
Alchester Medical Group
Ambrosden Surgery
Ploughley Road
Ambrosden
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX25 2RB
Bicester Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Coker Close
Bicester
OX26 6AT
Bicester Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Coker Close
Bicester
OX26 6AT
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Local Stores

Bassett Avenue
9 Bassett Avenue
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 4TZ
01869 253885
Store Website
1.45 miles
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SPAR - Bicester
Launton Road
Bicester
OX26 6PZ
01869 247901
Store Website
1.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bicester Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit 2B Launton Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 4JG
Bicester@vets4pets.com
Website
1.04 miles
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Bicester Vets
Victoria Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 6PJ
01869 252077
contact@bicestervets.co.uk
Website
1.41 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Hart Veterinary Centre, Bicester
Browning Drive
Kings Meadow
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 2XL
01869 323 223
bicester@hartvets.co.uk
Website
2.42 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Vt Vets
Park Farm
Akeman Street
Kirtlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 3JQ
01869 228 731
clinic@vtvets.com
Website
5.98 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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A N Veterinary Services Ltd
5 Minton Place
Victoria Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX25 5AF
07786 580913
anveterinaryservices@gmail.com
6.11 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Vets 2 Your Pets
Tingewick Mill
Church Lane
Tingewick
Buckinghamshire
MK18 4RB
0333 366 0148
info@vets2yourpets.co.uk
Website
7.93 miles
Amenities
Mobile services only

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd
Piddington
Bicester
OX25 1PU
3.73 miles

The Piddington Circular Walk Starts At The Village Hall On The Ludgershall Road. To Find It On A Mapping Website Or Using Satellite Navigation, The Grid Reference Is ‘Sp641174’ And The Post Code Is Ox25 1Pu. By Train: Bicester North Station Is Between Banbury And London (National Rail Timetable 115). Bicester Town Station Is Linked To Oxford (National Rail Timetable 116). By Bus: Charlton On Otmoor Service 94 Stops In Piddington And Links To Both Oxford And Bicester But This Is An Irregular Service. Call 01865 331249 For Details. By Car: Park In The Village Hall Car Park. Occasionally This May Be Full When The Hall Is Being Used. If This Is The Case, Please Park Responsibly On Village Streets. Large Groups Planning To Walk The Route Should Contact The Village Hall Number Ahead Of Time - 07926 620422.
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Stoke Wood
Lovely Woods Where Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking And Set Walks Are Shown By Arrowed Posts Throughout The Forest.
Stoke Woods Car Park
Stoke Lyne
Lancashire
4.75 miles

Leave The M40 At Junction 10 And Follow The Signposts For The A43. At The Roundabout, Take The Third Exit Onto The B1400 From Where The Wood Is Signposted With A Brown Sign. For The Main Entrance Into Stoke Wood, Follow The Road For 1.5Km And Turn Right Into The Small Lane. After Approximately 140M The Entrance Will Be On The Left Hand Side, Next To The Car Park (Not Owned By The Trust) Which Holds Around 30 Cars.
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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland
6.73 miles

Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111
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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St
Kidlington
Lancashire
OX5 2BA
8.48 miles

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Shotover Country Park
289 Acres Of Varied Landscape And Spectacular Views. Oxford City Council Has Lots More Information On Their Website Oxford.Gov.Uk
The Ridings
Oxford
OX3 8TB
10.64 miles

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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round.
Brackley Hatch
Brackley
Lancashire
NN13 5TU
12.79 miles

If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.
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