Welcome to Shipton on Cherwell

Shipton-on-Cherwell is a small village located in the Cherwell Valley in Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Cherwell and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Shipton-on-Cherwell is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window. Another historic building in the village is the Shipton Court, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 16th century. The building is now used as a private residence but is open to the public for tours.

Shipton-on-Cherwell is also home to several walking and cycling trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is located near the Oxford Canal, which is a popular destination for boating enthusiasts. The village also has several pubs and restaurants that serve traditional English cuisine and locally brewed beer. Overall, Shipton-on-Cherwell is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Oxfordshire.

Local Weather

Light drizzle

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 8.5°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Marlborough Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hanlon	Shipton Road Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1LP 01993811431 School Website
Bletchingdon Parochial Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Caroline Walker	Springwell Hill Bletchingdon Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 3ES 01869350393 School Website
North Kidlington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emilie Fidler	Benmead Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2DA 01865372607 School Website
Woodstock Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Christian Mcguinness	Shipton Road Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1LL 01993812209 School Website
Lvs Oxford Other Independent Special School Ages:11-20 Head Teacher Mr Ian Peters	Spring Hill Road Begbroke Oxford Oxfordshire OX5 1RX 1865595170 School Website
Bladon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Vickie Cook	Park Street Bladon Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1RW 01993811192 School Website
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Kidlington Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julieann Exley	Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EA 01865373674 School Website
West Kidlington Primary And Nursery School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Isherwood	Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EA 1865373369
Kirtlington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Joy Baker	Heyford Road Kirtlington Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 3HL 01869350210 School Website
Gosford Hill School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Sellars	Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2NT 01865374971 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tackley Station Approach, Tackley, Oxfordshire, OX5 3AT 2.50 Miles

Hanborough Station Road, Off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA 3.18 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 3.24 Miles

Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 3.24 Miles

Combe Robin Hill, Off Bolton'S Lane, Near Combe, Oxfordshire, OX29 8ET 4.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hilltop Cars 01869 350366 Hill Top Cottage, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 3AX 0.99 Miles
Oxford Airport 01865 290600 Oxonian Park, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1RA 1.05 Miles
K Cars Of Kidlington 01865 377313 105 Banbury Rd, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AJ 1.38 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Banbury Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AJ 1.38 Miles
Oxford Chauffeur Service 01865 375784 67 The Moors, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2AQ 1.44 Miles
Baldwins Chauffeur Cars 01865 374767 51 Mead Way, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2BJ 1.50 Miles
Townhouse Executive Travel Ltd 07766 743081 23 Plane Tree Way, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PE 1.62 Miles
Easi Travel 01865 377775 2 Begbroke Cresent, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1RW 1.64 Miles
A2b Taxi Services 07767 685257 8 Hensington Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1JL 1.93 Miles
Premier Cars 01865 849235 69 Oxford Rd, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2BS 2.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shipton Manor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jerome Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boat Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bunkers Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox20 Upper Camsfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Enslow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kidlington Airport Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
The Moors Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valentia Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyne Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weston Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Rowel Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hampton Poyle Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Key Medical Practice 01865 842292	Exeter Close Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1AP
Woodstock Surgery 01993 811452	Woodstock Surgery Park Lane, Woodstock Oxford OX20 1UB
Gosford Hill Medical Centre 01865 374242	Gosford Hill Medical Ctr. 167 Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2NS
Dr Evans	Yarnton Surgery 11 The Garth Yarnton Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1LT
Islip Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bletchingdon Road Islip Kidlington OX5 2TQ

Local Stores

Kidlington Swift
199 Banbury Road
Kidlington
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 7BY
01865 848441
Store Website
1.16 miles

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SPAR - Eynsham
53-55 Spaceacre Lane
Eynsham
Witney
OX29 4NL
01865 708073
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Begbroke Veterinary Surgery
40 Woodstock Road East Begbroke Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1RG 01865 595199 info@begbrokevets.co.uk Website 1.61 miles

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Medivet Kidlington
1 Lyne Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1AE 01865 372899 kidlington@medivet.co.uk Website 1.72 miles
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Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock
62 Hensington Road Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1JL 01993 811355 24hour.woodstock@medivet.co.uk Website 1.92 miles
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Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
172 Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EA 01865 373397 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 2.27 miles
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Vt Vets
Park Farm Akeman Street Kirtlington Oxfordshire OX5 3JQ 01869 228 731 clinic@vtvets.com Website 3.26 miles

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The Coach House Veterinary Clinic
Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ 01993 880551 coachhousevet@outlook.com Website 4.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 1.58 miles

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Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 8.42 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 8.44 miles

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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 8.56 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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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 8.56 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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Ducklington Lake Witney
Avenue 2 Station Lane. Drive Straight To The End, Walk Under The Bridge And You Are There. A Great Circular Walk Around The Lake. Dogs Are Able To Run Off Lead And Socialise If They Are Friendly And You Are Sure They Wont Jump In The Water. A40 Witney Lancashire OX28 4YT 9.17 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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Weather Forecast

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