Welcome to Risinghurst

Risinghurst is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated on the eastern outskirts of the city of Oxford and is bordered by the villages of Headington, Marston, and Forest Hill. The village has a population of around 3,000 people and is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

Risinghurst has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village was originally a farming community, but over the years, it has grown and developed into a residential area. Today, Risinghurst is a popular place to live for families and professionals who work in Oxford. The village has a range of amenities including a primary school, a community centre, a pub, and a small shopping centre.

One of the main attractions of Risinghurst is its proximity to the city of Oxford. The village is just a short drive or bus ride away from the city centre, which is home to some of the UK's most famous landmarks and attractions. Oxford is known for its prestigious university, which is one of the oldest and most respected in the world. The city is also home to a range of museums, galleries, and theatres, as well as a vibrant nightlife scene. Overall, Risinghurst is a charming and peaceful village that offers easy access to the city of Oxford and all it has to offer.

Local Schools

School	Details
Endeavour Academy Oxford Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Shears	Waynflete Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8DD 01865767766 School Website
Bayards Hill School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charley Eaglestone	Waynflete Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9NU 01865761656 School Website
Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Natalie Wilson	Quarry School Place Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8LH 01865762345
Sandhills Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Coleman	Terrett Avenue Sandhills Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8FN 1865433000 School Website
Windmill Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Knapp	Margaret Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8NG 01865762509 School Website
Slade Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah O'leary	Titup Hall Drive Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8QQ 01865750670 School Website
Wood Farm Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Lewin	Titup Hall Drive Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8QQ 01865762575 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Holmes	London Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9ED 01865762396 School Website
Ruskin College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Professor Audrey Mullender	Dunstan Road Old Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9BZ 1865759600 School Website
Headington School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Jordan	Headington Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7TD 1865759100 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ascott-Under-Wychwood Shipton Road, Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX3 5LP 1.38 Miles

Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 3.52 Miles

Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 4.75 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 4.95 Miles

Radley Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB 5.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Stanway Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8HR 0.06 Miles
Go Cabs 01865 761552 129 Green Ridges, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8LX 0.17 Miles
Taxi4oxford 07906 763006 The Coach House, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8NX 0.53 Miles
Kit Mobility Taxis 07862 768276 17 Pauling Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8PU 0.94 Miles
Br Chauffeurs 01865 876888 Badgers Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33 1HP 1.50 Miles
Taxi Oxford 07853 295608 Paged Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2TD 1.74 Miles
Abc Taxis 01865 770077 70A Hollow Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2NH 1.86 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Brookfield Crescent, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0AZ 1.86 Miles
Metro Taxi's Oxford 01865 777770 2 Crescent Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2PB 1.88 Miles
Andersen Brook Private Hire 01865 203040 52 Crotch Cr, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0JJ 1.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Risinghurst Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Pyper	Neighbourhood Centre Underhill Circus Barton Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9LS
Hedena Health 01865 227788	207 London Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9JA
Wood Farm Health Centre 01865 762500	Leiden Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8RZ
Manor Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Osler Road Headington Oxford OX3 9BP
Manor Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Osler Road Headington Oxford OX3 9BP

Local Stores

Headington
152 London Road
Headington
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX3 9ED
01865 766132
Store Website
0.85 miles

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SPAR - Headington
10 - 12 Underhill Circus
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9LU
01865 763606
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
29-31 Wharton Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8AL 01865 765641 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 0.67 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Marston Cat Clinic
24 Cherwell Drive Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0LY 01865 950700 Marston.cat.clinic@medivet.co.uk Website 1.89 miles

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Medivet East Oxfordoxford Animal Centre
364 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2AG 01865 250000 east.oxford@medivet.co.uk Website 2.04 miles
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Oxford Cowley Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Templars Retail Park, Between Towns Road Cowley Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3JP oxfordcowley@vets4pets.com 2.24 miles


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Medivet Oxford Iffley Road - Iffley Vets
35 Iffley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1EA 01865 242600 oxford.iffley.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 2.45 miles
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Medivet Wheatley Roman Road - Iffley Vets
10 Roman Road Wheatley Oxford Oxfordshire OX33 1UU 01865 875 155 wheatley.roman.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 2.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.74 miles

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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 4.02 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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Toot Baldon
A Beautiful Walk From St Lawrence's Church In Toot Baldon Across The Fields Where You Can Walk As Far As Berinsfield And Beyond If You Choose. Free Parking At The Church With A Designated Footpath Through The Churchyard Into Lovely Fields For Your Dogs To Run Around, A Stream And A Mostly Flat Walk. The Mole Inn Pub Is There For A Nice Lunch After Your Walk, Dog Friendly Garden With Water Available For Your Dogs! Court Leys House Toot Baldon Oxford OX44 9NF 4.28 miles Parking At St Lawrence Church In Toot Baldon, Found At The End Of The Lane Next To The Mole Inn Public House

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Bagley Wood
A Lovely Wood For An Hour Or So Walk. Roadside Parking And Very Quiet Allowing A Peaceful Walk. Dogs Can Be Off Lead All The Way Round. Bagley Wood A34 Kennington Oxford OX1 5NA 4.33 miles The Satnav Doesn’T Tend To Recognise The Last Turning. Look Out For Bagley Wood Road And You’Ll Find The Verge To Park On Just Before The Bridge.

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 6.21 miles

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Dorchester On Thames To Wittingham Clumps
This Is About A 4 Mile Round Walk. Park After The Bridge Entering Dorchester And There Are Toilets There. Walk Through An Extremely Picturesque Village (Take Lots Of Change As Residents Sell Jams, Marmalade, Eggs, Fruit And Veg) - Follow The Signs To The Catholic Church And Then Walk To Little Wittingham Through Fields And Over Bridge And Through To Another Church Then Follow Signs Up To The Clumps. 62 High St Dorchester Wallingford OX10 7HN 7.97 miles

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