Welcome to Wolvercote

Wolvercote is a picturesque village located in the north of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Thames and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church and the Wolvercote Cemetery, which is the final resting place of many famous people, including J.R.R. Tolkien.

One of the main attractions of Wolvercote is its proximity to the Oxford Canal. The canal runs through the village and is a popular spot for boating and fishing. There are also several pubs and restaurants along the canal, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal or a drink. Wolvercote is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the Wolvercote Common, which is a popular spot for picnics and walks.

Wolvercote is a charming village that offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its beautiful surroundings, historic buildings, and proximity to the Oxford Canal make it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day out or a place to call home, Wolvercote has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Wolvercote Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mandy Hook	First Turn Wolvercote Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8AQ 01865558301 School Website
D'overbroeck's Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Patrick Horne	333 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7PL 1865688600 School Website
Northern House Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Ricky Stevens	South Parade Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7JN 1865557004 School Website
St Edward's School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Alastair Chirnside	Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7NN 1865319323 School Website
Summer Fields School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr David Faber	Mayfield Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7EN 1865454433 School Website
Cutteslowe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gillian Mcdermott	Wren Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7SX 01865558944 School Website
St Philip And James Church Of England Aided Primary School Oxford Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Awuye	Navigation Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6AB 01865311064 School Website
St Clare's, Oxford Other Independent School Ages:15-19 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Reith	139 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7AL 1865552031 School Website
The Cherwell School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Price	Marston Ferry Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7EE 01865558719 School Website
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Tebb	143 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7PH 01865311056 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 1.53 Miles

Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 2.30 Miles

Ascott-Under-Wychwood Shipton Road, Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX3 5LP 3.62 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 3.63 Miles

Hanborough Station Road, Off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA 4.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cliff Cars 01865 558960 49 Sunderland Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8DT 0.62 Miles
Airport Direct 07990 677508 Oxford Ox2 6Eh, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6EH 1.84 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01865 691538 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1BX 2.18 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01865 691538 Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3LD 2.19 Miles
Oxford Cabs T/A Regal Cars 01865 747425 19 Salford Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0RX 2.38 Miles
Oxford Cabs 01865 699003 19 Salford Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0RX 2.38 Miles
A1 Taxis 01865 771772 27 Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HU 2.40 Miles
Mj Taxis (Witney) Ltd 01993 800999 29 Elms Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4DR 2.41 Miles
Solocar 0800 334 5684 Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HH 2.43 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 St Giles Cafe Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG 2.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Wolvercote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox2 Webbs Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Peters Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Five Mile Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Davenant Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunderland Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linkside Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodstock Road North No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox2 Blandford Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Davenant Road East No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgemont Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Banbury Road North No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harbord Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jordan Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Parade Post Ofice No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wolvercote Surgery	73 Godstow Road Wolvercote Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8PE
Cutteslowe Surgery	9 Kendall Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8NE
Banbury Road Medical Centre 01865 515731	Banbury Road Medical Ctr. 172 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7BT
Summertown Health Centre 01865 515552	Summertown Health Centre 160 Banbury Rd,Summertown Oxford OX2 7BS
Summertown Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Summertown Group Practice 160 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7BS

Local Stores

Walton Street
42 Walton Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 6AD
01865 511884
Store Website
2.02 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet North Oxford
67 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6HJ 01865 554521 north.oxford@medivet.co.uk Website 1.92 miles
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Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
111 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0LF 01865 243225 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 2.23 miles
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Companion Care (Oxford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Botley Road Retail Park Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0HA 01865 249 190 oxford@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.23 miles
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Medivet Botley Cat Clinic
78A Westway Botley Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 9JU 01865 243000 Botley.cat.clinic@medivet.co.uk Website 2.30 miles
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Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
172 Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EA 01865 373397 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 2.31 miles
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Medivet Kidlington
1 Lyne Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1AE 01865 372899 kidlington@medivet.co.uk Website 2.68 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 3.19 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 4.88 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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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 5.12 miles

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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 7.41 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 7.59 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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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 8.38 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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