Welcome to Ascott

Ascott is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Ascott is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and charming stone cottages. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and meadows, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the village, taking in the stunning scenery and admiring the traditional architecture.

One of the main attractions in Ascott is the historic Ascott House. The house was built in the early 17th century and has been home to the Dormer family for over 400 years. The house is a fine example of Jacobean architecture and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland. Visitors can explore the house and learn about its fascinating history, or take a stroll through the gardens and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Ascott House is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, or horticulture.

Another popular attraction in Ascott is the nearby town of Chipping Norton. The town is just a short drive from Ascott and is known for its charming streets, independent shops, and lively atmosphere. Visitors can explore the town's many boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, or take a stroll through the beautiful Cotswold countryside that surrounds it. Chipping Norton is also home to a number of cultural events and festivals throughout the year, including the Chipping Norton Literary Festival and the Chipping Norton Music Festival. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day out or an exciting cultural experience, Chipping Norton has something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Great Rollright Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Hastings	Church End Great Rollright Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5SA 01608737202 School Website
Hook Norton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Stone	Sibford Road Hook Norton Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 5JS 01608737379 School Website
Acorns Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Christian Hilton	School Close Long Compton Shipston On Stour Warwickshire CV36 5LA 01608684654 School Website
Sibford School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Toby Spence	Sibford Ferris Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 5QL 1295781200 School Website
Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Jane O'sullivan	Acre Ditch Sibford Gower Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 5RW 01295780270 School Website
Brailes Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Christian Hilton	Lower Brailes Banbury Warwickshire OX15 5AP 1608685253 School Website
Swalcliffe Park School Cio Non-Maintained Special School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mr Rob Piner	Swalcliffe Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 5EP 1295780302 School Website
Holy Trinity Catholic School Chipping Norton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Buchanan	24 London Road Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5AX 01608643487 School Website
Park School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr James Davis	Southcombe Chipping Norton Oxfordshire Oxford Oxfordshire OX7 5QH 1608644621 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
Shipton Station Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FJ 4.93 Miles

Moreton-In-Marsh Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 7.33 Miles

Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 8.49 Miles

Banbury Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB 9.35 Miles

Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 9.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Christopher's Chauffeur Services 01608 737161 21 Orchard Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5LX 2.30 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 07968 763379 1 Nethercote, Shipston On Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 5NF 4.28 Miles
Ambassador Taxis 01608 644015 22 Dunstan Av, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5LX 4.94 Miles
Excelsior Taxis 01608 643721 1 Walterbush Rd, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DN 5.16 Miles
P H Taxis 01608 643808 19 Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DN 5.16 Miles
Cotswold Taxis Of Moreton In Marsh 07710 117471 1 Old Peoples Bungalows, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9PD 5.17 Miles
Miles Private Hire 01608 661555 8 Keetley Cl, Shipston On Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4QB 5.21 Miles
Chris Cars 01295 738873 School Lane, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6AQ 6.90 Miles
A H S Private Hire 01295 720756 21 Strawberry Hill, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4NW 6.98 Miles
Moreton Taxis 07710 117471 Station Road, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 7.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ascott Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Whichford Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Stourton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Church End Gt Rollright Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox15 The Bourne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox15 Sutton Under Brailes Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox15 Netting Steet Hook Norton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Old Forge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherington 137 Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherington 112 Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox15 Chapel Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hook Norton Village Shop Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox15 Bell Hill Hook Norton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Compton - Northend Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox15 Hollybush Road Hn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Harris	Hook Norton Surgery The Bourne Hook Norton Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 5PB
Sibford Surgery 01295 780213	New Surgery,Burdrop Sibford Gower Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 5RQ
Chipping Norton Health Centre 01608 642529	Russell Way Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5FA
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

Local Stores

Chipping Norton
High Street
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5AB
01608 642672
Store Website
4.82 miles

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SPAR - Abingdon
15A High Street
Abingdon
OX15 5BB
01235 537886
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Four Shires Veterinary Practice
3 Cotswold Close Sibford Ferris Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 5QP 01295 788 443 Website 2.56 miles

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Hnvg Ltd
White Hills Surgery Sibford Road Hook Norton Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 5DG 01608 730085 kate.allen@hooknortonvets.co.uk Website 2.65 miles
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Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital
Banbury Road Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5SY 01608 642547 martin@chippingnortonvets.co.uk Website 4.27 miles
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Shipston Veterinary Centre Ltd
24 West Street Shipston-On-Stour Warwickshire CV36 4HD 01608 661232 info@shipstonvets.co.uk Website 5.43 miles
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Neh Cotswolds
Boundary Farm Evenlode Moreton In Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0PA Website 6.28 miles

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Hnvg Ltd
Unit 3, Wychwood Court Cotswold Business Village Moreton In Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0JQ 01608 695305 moreton@hooknortonvets.co.uk Website 6.85 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Tysoe Windmill
A Steep Incline Brings You To The Tysoe Windmill With Views Of Compton Wynyates Warwick Lancashire 4.97 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 7.39 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).

Banbury To Drayton Fields
Stratford Rd Banbury Lancashire OX15 6EF 8.03 miles United Kingdom

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Ebrington
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Ebrington In The North Of The Cotswolds. The Walk Includes Woodland And A Lake. GL55 6NP 8.93 miles From The A429, Take The Turn Signposted To Chipping Campden, Onto The B4035. Follow This Road Through Charingworth And Then Into Ebrington.

Blockley Cotswolds
Start And Finish At The Church In Blockley And Follow The 5 Mile Route Via The "Private" Village Of Batsford, Its Arboretum And Cafe. Of Note Are The Lime Grove And Views Across The Countryside. We Saw A Red Kite On Our Journey. The Route Is Along Well Marked Bridle And Footpaths. Bell Ln Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh GL56 9ES 9.88 miles Start From Blockley Church. There Is Street Parking Along Bell Lane.

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Burton Dassett Hills Country Park
Unspoilt, Rolling Hills – That’S What You Will Discover At Burton Dassett Hills. Whether You Are Walking, Flying A Kite Or Just Sitting In Your Car, The Magnificent Views From These Hills Are Breathtaking. Unnamed Road Southam CV47 2AB 11.47 miles Cv47 2Ab

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