Welcome to Shorthampton

Shorthampton is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south-west of the town of Chipping Norton and 10 miles north-west of the city of Oxford. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 17th-century Shorthampton House.

The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its strong sense of community. There is a village hall which hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete. The village also has a pub, The Lamb Inn, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. The surrounding countryside is popular with walkers and cyclists, with a number of footpaths and bridleways to explore.

Despite its small size, Shorthampton has a rich history. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has been inhabited since Roman times. In the 19th century, the village was a centre for the wool trade and had its own mill. Today, Shorthampton is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering a glimpse into rural life in Oxfordshire.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 21.1°C

Feels Like: 21.1°C

Wind: 11.2 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Chadlington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Roberta Hornibrook	Church Road Chadlington Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3LY 01608676366 School Website
Windrush Valley School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Douglas	The Green London Lane Ascott-Under-Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6AN 1993831793 School Website
Charlbury Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Charlie Barwell	Crawborough Charlbury Oxfordshire OX7 3TX 1608810354 School Website
Leafield Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Faye Dean	The Green Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9NP 1993878273 School Website
Finstock Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Dixon	School Road Finstock Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3BN 01993868314
Wychwood Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Joseph Rubba	Milton Road Shipton-Under-Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BD 01993830059 School Website
Enstone Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Mann	Oxford Road Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4LP 01608677268 School Website
Chipping Norton School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Barry Doherty	Burford Road Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5DY 01608642007 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Aided Primary School Chipping Norton Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Mcqueen	The Green Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5DH 01608642673 School Website
The Ace Centre Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs L Jenkins	The Ace Centre Burford Road Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5DZ 01608644440 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 1.57 Miles

Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 3.00 Miles

Shipton Station Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FJ 4.39 Miles

Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 4.58 Miles

Combe Robin Hill, Off Bolton'S Lane, Near Combe, Oxfordshire, OX29 8ET 6.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Evenlode Valley Travel 01608 810035 Reeves Barn, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 3QN 1.71 Miles
Bobby's Taxi 07828 158686 7 Hixet Wood, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 3SP 2.18 Miles
Johnsons Chauffer Cars Ltd 01993 830942 Station Road Garage/Station Rd, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6BQ 3.04 Miles
Topcars Witney 07708 394526 11 Jordans Close, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AX 3.59 Miles
Excelsior Taxis 01608 643721 1 Walterbush Rd, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DN 4.04 Miles
P H Taxis 01608 643808 19 Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DN 4.04 Miles
Ambassador Taxis 01608 644015 22 Dunstan Av, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5LX 4.33 Miles
Woodstock Travel Taxis 01993 891888 1 The Ridings, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 8EB 4.41 Miles
Hunts Taxis 01993 705136 Schofield Av, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1JN 5.89 Miles
Angelas Travel 01993 771122 39 Brize Norton Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0SF 5.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ox7 Shorthampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Chilson (School Lane) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Rangers Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Pudlicote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Chapel Row Chadlington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Chadlington Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 East End Chadlington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 C/Norton Rd Chadlington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Spelsbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Dean Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Church St Charby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Cornbury Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Ascott Under Wychwood Chalbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Sheep Street Charlbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Charlbury Medical Centre 01608 811680	Charlbury Medical Centre Enstone Road, Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PQ
Wychwood Surgery 01993 831061	The Wychwood Surgery Meadow Lane Shipton Under Wychwood Oxfordshire OX7 6BW
Chipping Norton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Russell Way Chipping Norton OX7 5FA
Chipping Norton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Russell Way Chipping Norton OX7 5FA
Chipping Norton Health Centre 01608 642529	Russell Way Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5FA

Local Stores

Charlbury
Spendlove Centre
Charlbury
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 3QR
01608 810815
Store Website
1.97 miles

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SPAR - Minster Lovell
4 Brize Norton Road
Minster Lovell
OX29 0SE
01993 775402
Store Website
5.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hnvg Ltd
Spendlove Centre Enstone Road Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PQ 01608 811250 charlbury@hooknortonvets.co.uk Website 1.93 miles

Animals Treated
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Stow Veterinary Surgeons
The Green Shipton Road Milton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6JL 01451 830620 enquiries@stowvets.co.uk Website 3.95 miles


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Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital
Banbury Road Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5SY 01608 642547 martin@chippingnortonvets.co.uk Website 4.82 miles
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Cornyard Veterinary Centre
16 Spinners Court 55 West End Witney Oxfordshire OX28 1NH 01993 702014 reception@cornyardvets.co.uk Website 6.28 miles
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Available 24 hours for emergencies Phone 01993 702014
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Available 24 hours for emergencies Phone 01993 702014
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Available 24 hours for emergencies Phone 01993 702014
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Available 24 hours for emergencies Phone 01993 702014

Helican Heights Llp
2 Clover Lane Curbridge Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0AH 07810 186161 sharonlwhelan@yahoo.co.uk 6.35 miles

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Stow Veterinary Surgeons - Burford Branch
Castles Yard Pytts Lane Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4SJ 01451830620 reception@stowvets.co.uk Website 6.82 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 5.44 miles

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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 7.42 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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Carterton Medows
A Large Open Field With Little Features But A Great Place To Socialize Your Dog(S). 95% Of The People That Visit This Walk Are Happy To Watch Their Dog Play With Others With Little Worry Or Avoidence. There Are Small Patches Of Water Dotted Around But Are Easily Avoided Even For The Naughtiest Of Dogs. This Walk Can Be Long Or Short Depending On Your Preference But I Guarantee That, If Your Dogs Like To Play, They Won't Make It To The End Of The Field Without Being Knackered. B4477 Carterton Lancashire OX18 1PE 9.28 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

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Bampton Dog Walk
This Is A Lovely Walk Though The Historic Town Of Bampton Where Much Of Downton Abbey Was Filmed. It Is Also One The Few Places In The Uk To Have Both A Town And Village Hall! 4 Church St Bampton OX18 2NB 10.53 miles

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Moreton In Marsh
Moreton-In-Marsh In Gloucestershire Is One Of The Principal Market Towns In The Northern Cotswolds, Located At The Crossroads Of The Fosse Way Roman Road And The A44. This Circular Walk Takes You To The South Of The Town, Through Farmland. GL56 0LT 10.59 miles Moreton-In-Marsh Is Located On The A429 And A44 Crossover. M40 Junction 15 From The North (Head Down The A429) Or M40 Junction 9 From The South (A34 Then A44 North).

Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 11.06 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.5°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	23.5°C	23°C	21.3°C	19.9°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.5°C	24.4°C	24.9°C	25.1°C	24.9°C	21.3°C	19.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	23.3°C	25°C	25.7°C	25.8°C	25.4°C	24.2°C	21°C
Feels Like	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	24.8°C	26.5°C	27.2°C	27.3°C	27°C	26°C	21°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	22.9°C	26.7°C	28°C	27.9°C	27.1°C	25.8°C	23.7°C
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