Welcome to West Hendred

West Hendred is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Berkshire Downs, which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a population of around 500 people and has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village is known for its beautiful thatched cottages, historic church, and traditional pub.

One of the most notable landmarks in West Hendred is the Church of St. Augustine, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a Norman doorway, a 13th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. The churchyard is also home to a number of historic graves, including that of Sir John Betjeman, the former Poet Laureate.

West Hendred is also home to a traditional pub, The Hare and Hounds, which dates back to the 16th century. The pub is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike and serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights. The Hare and Hounds is a great place to relax and enjoy the village atmosphere, and is a must-visit for anyone visiting West Hendred.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 16.3°C

Feels Like: 16.3°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Hendreds Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Rees	Ford Lane East Hendred Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 8JX 01235833379 School Website
St Amands Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ellery	St Mary's Road East Hendred Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 8LF 01235833342 School Website
Wantage Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Leah Basilone (Nee Perring)	Rutherford Road Wantage Primary Academy Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 7GQ 1235634980 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Primary School Steventon Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Leyshon-Brady	The Causeway Steventon Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6SQ 01235831298 School Website
Harwell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Bryn Gibson	The Styles Harwell Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 0LH 01235835337 School Website
Charlton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Rose	Charlton Village Road Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 7HG 01235762861 School Website
St Blaise C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Leach	School Lane Milton Heights Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4DR 01235831368 School Website
Chilton County Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Vousden	Downside Chilton Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 0PQ 01235834263 School Website
Grove Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Blake	North Drive Grove Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 7PW 01235769867 School Website
Millbrook Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steven Rose	School Lane Grove Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 7LB 01235764822 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Didcot Parkway Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NR 4.86 Miles

Appleford Main Road, Appleford, Oxfordshire, OX14 4PJ 5.13 Miles

Culham Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3BT 6.41 Miles

Radley Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB 7.66 Miles

Cholsey Railway Approach, Cholsey, Oxfordshire, OX10 9QD 8.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Brides Travel 01235 831251 24 Hanney Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6AL 2.40 Miles
1St Class Travel Of Oxfordshire 01235 771154 34 Kingfishers, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7JN 3.15 Miles
Grove Cabs 01235 772200 30 Bosley's Orchard, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7JP 3.16 Miles
Stuarts Taxis 01235 770608 Aber Clare/Naldertown, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9EB 3.66 Miles
H K Taxi Services 01235 847770 90A Milton Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4BT 3.74 Miles
Kens Taxis 01235 554444 8 Crabtree Lane, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4HS 3.98 Miles
Cab Co 01235 772424 Boston House/Grove Technology Park/Downsview Rd, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9FF 4.09 Miles
Bonny's Taxis 01235 772229 29 Hedge Hill Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9SD 4.40 Miles
Aj Taxis 07799 676778 23 Newlands Av, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8PZ 4.63 Miles
Loder Taxis 01235 814679 60 Haydon Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JR 4.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ox12 West Hendred Box A Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goldberry Cottages Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox12 Cat Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox12 Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox12 East Hendred Po Box Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox12 White Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox12 Ardington Wick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox12 Ardington High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox12 Ginge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox12 East Lockinge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowstock Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Icknield Way Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Causeway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wantage Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Health Centre Mably Way Wantage OX12 9BN
Wantage Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Health Centre Mably Way Wantage OX12 9BN
Wantage Pcn Hub 01235 639521	Newbury Street Practice The Health Centre Mably Way, Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9BN
Newbury Street Practice 01235 763451	Newbury Street Practice The Health Ctr, Mably Way Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9BN
Church Street Practice 01235 770245	Church Street Practice The Hlth Ctr,Mably Way Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9BN

Local Stores

Steventon
8-10 High Street
Steventon
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6RS
01235 820471
Store Website
2.40 miles

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Spar - Wantage
18 Wallingford Street
Wantage
Oxon
OX12 8AX
01235 763134
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Brook Veterinary Surgery
Station Approach Steventon Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6RU 01235 831800 reception@brookvets.co.uk Website 2.31 miles
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Medivet Wantage - Danetree Veterinary Surgeons
Elms Farmhouse Grove Road Grove Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 7PD 01235 770227 wantage@medivet.co.uk Website 2.94 miles
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Cw Farm Vets
Unit 7 Elms Farm Business Park Grove Road Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 7PD 07392 720308 office@cwfarmvets.co.uk Website 2.94 miles

Animals Treated
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Abivale Veterinary Group
Belmont Veterinary Surgery Belmont Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9AS 01235 770333 abivale@abivale.com Website 3.32 miles
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Larkmead Veterinary Group
138 Greenwood Way Harwell Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 6GD 01235 814991 info@larkmead.co.uk Website 3.57 miles
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Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd
Larkmead Veterinary Group 94A High Street Sutton Courtenay Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4AX 01235 814991 info@larkmead.co.uk Website 4.16 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

East Hendred
Part Of The National Trail, The Ridgeway Provides Doggy Safe Walkies Ridgeway Lancashire 2.44 miles

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Ridgeway Circular
Walk From Letcombe Regis To Letcombe Basset And Back. Letcombe Regis Lancashire 4.53 miles

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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LQ 5.38 miles East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp

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Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead. Church Ln Longworth Abingdon OX13 5DY 7.74 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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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 8.70 miles

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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 9.21 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	18.8°C	18.6°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	20.5°C	22.7°C	24.5°C	25.5°C	25.8°C	25.5°C	22.9°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	18.6°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	20.5°C	24.3°C	25.7°C	26.5°C	26.7°C	26.7°C	25.1°C	21.2°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

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Fog	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.1°C	19.3°C	20.2°C	22.6°C	26.3°C	27.6°C	27.4°C	26.8°C	24.6°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.1°C	19.3°C	20.2°C	23.3°C	28.6°C	29.7°C	29.2°C	28.4°C	26.5°C	23.3°C

Wednesday	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	21.2°C	21.2°C	21.4°C	23.9°C	27°C	29.8°C	30.6°C	30.2°C	29.3°C	27°C	23.9°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	21.2°C	21.2°C	21.4°C	26.2°C	29.6°C	33.3°C	33.7°C	33°C	32.3°C	29.4°C	26.3°C

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