Welcome to Mixbury

Mixbury is a small village located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated on the A43 road, which connects the towns of Northampton and Oxford. Mixbury is a picturesque village with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Mixbury has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was known as "Micheberie". The village was once home to a castle, which was built in the 12th century. The castle was destroyed during the English Civil War in the 17th century. Today, the only remains of the castle are the earthworks and the moat.

Mixbury is a quiet and peaceful village with a strong sense of community. The village has a church, a village hall, and a pub called The Red Lion. The Red Lion is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of drinks. The village also has a primary school, which was built in the 19th century and has been serving the local community ever since. Overall, Mixbury is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Beachborough School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Christian Pritchard	Westbury Brackley Buckinghamshire NN13 5LB 0********** School Website
Finmere Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Law	Mere Road Finmere Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 4AR 1280848459 School Website
Southfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Matt Green	Banbury Road Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6AU 01280709792 School Website
Winchester House School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Ms Antonia Lee	44 High Street Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 7AZ 1280702483 School Website
Magdalen College School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian H Colling	Waynflete Avenue Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6FB 01280846300 School Website
Brackley Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosalyne Peet	Manor Road Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6EE 01280707060 School Website
Waynflete Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Lagdon	Waynflete Avenue Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6AF 01280702270 School Website
Bracken Leas Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Harwood	Magdalen Meadows Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6LF 1280707050 School Website
The Radstone Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Andrea Curtis	Poppyfields Way Brackley NN13 6GA 1280390936 School Website
Fringford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Franco Pastore	The Green Fringford Bicester Oxfordshire OX27 8DY 01869277397 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bicester North Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 6.99 Miles

Kings Sutton Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR 7.18 Miles

Bicester Village Station Approach, Off London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HU 7.61 Miles

Heyford Station Road, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX6 8UL 8.31 Miles

Banbury Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB 9.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Cabs 01280 701111 17 Nether Close, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7BP 2.17 Miles
Chilli Taxis 01280 83 833 8 Banbury Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6AU 2.34 Miles
Airport Transfers Brackley 01280 700600 26A High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DS 2.40 Miles
A2b Taxis 07876 030383 26 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DS 2.40 Miles
Brackley Taxi 01280 700600 26 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DS 2.40 Miles
Ic Cars 01280 701234 57 Beaumont Crescent, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6AS 2.56 Miles
Life Of Reilly Travel 01280 847442 1 Simons Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5LZ 2.77 Miles
1St Exec Cars 07758 781041 86 Martial Daire Boulevard, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6LX 2.84 Miles
Chauffeurs Direct Ltd 0800 018 9455 9 Oriel Way, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6DR 2.97 Miles
Trusted Cars 01280 848206 3 Pound Lane, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4LX 4.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Cottisford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Camstone Main Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brackley Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wellington Road Brackley NN13 6QZ
Brackley Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Wellington Road Brackley NN13 6QZ
Brackley Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wellington Road Brackley NN13 6QZ
Brackley Medical Centre 01280 702436	Brackley Medical Centre And Community Hospital Wellington Road Northamptonshire NN13 6QZ
South Northants Extended Access 01280 702436	Brackley Medical Centre 77 Halse Road Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6EQ

Local Stores

High Street Brackley
97-99 High Street
Brackley
Northamptonshire
NN13 7BW
01280 703595
Store Website
2.45 miles

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SPAR - Bicester
Launton Road
Bicester
OX26 6PZ
01869 247901
Store Website
7.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Croft Veterinary Centre
122 Banbury Road Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6BH 01280 703451 info@croftvetcentre.co.uk Website 2.74 miles
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Vets 2 Your Pets
Tingewick Mill Church Lane Tingewick Buckinghamshire MK18 4RB 0333 366 0148 info@vets2yourpets.co.uk Website 3.35 miles
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Buckingham Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3A, Osier Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1TB buckingham@vets4pets.com 5.30 miles


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Windmill Veterinary Centre Ltd
14 High Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1NT 01280 822001 info@windmillvets.co.uk Website 5.49 miles

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The Vet Centre Ltd
Overton Towcester Road Maids Moreton Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1RE 01280 812057 maidsmoreton@thevetcentre.ltd.uk Website 5.91 miles
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Equine Veterinary And Reproduction
Unit C Bourton Business Centre Bouton Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7DS 01280 313130 INFO@EQUINE-VET-REPRO.CO.UK Website 6.37 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.99 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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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 5.93 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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Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd Piddington Bicester OX25 1PU 10.56 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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Banbury To Drayton Fields
Stratford Rd Banbury Lancashire OX15 6EF 11.95 miles United Kingdom

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 13.89 miles

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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 13.96 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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