Welcome to Little Compton

Little Compton is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. It is situated near the border of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and charming village green. Little Compton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

The village has a rich history that dates back to the 11th century. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Comptone" and was owned by the Bishop of Worcester. Little Compton was once a thriving market town, but today it is a quiet and peaceful village. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Denys Church, which is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture.

Little Compton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The village is located near the Cotswolds, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horseback riding in the surrounding countryside. There are also several golf courses in the area, as well as fishing and boating opportunities on the nearby River Thames. Overall, Little Compton is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to relax and enjoy the beauty of the English countryside.

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Local Schools

School Details
Kitebrook Preparatory School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-13
Head Teacher
Mr Bennjamyn Smith
Kitebrook House
Moreton-In-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0RP
1608674350
School Website
Acorns Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Christian Hilton
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Long Compton
Shipston On Stour
Warwickshire
CV36 5LA
01608684654
School Website
Kingham Hill School
Other Independent School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Last
Kingham
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 6TH
1608658999
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
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Kingham Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicholas Prockter
Kingham
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 6YD
01608658366
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
Chipping Norton School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Barry Doherty
Burford Road
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5DY
01608642007
School Website
St Davids Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jennifer Walker
East Street
Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0LQ
01608650521
School Website
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shipton
Station Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FJ
3.36 Miles
Moreton-In-Marsh
Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA
3.91 Miles
Kingham
Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP
4.64 Miles
Charlbury
Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH
8.57 Miles
Finstock
Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW
10.16 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Town And Country Taxis
07968 763379
1 Nethercote, Shipston On Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 5NF
2.71 Miles
Ambassador Taxis
01608 644015
22 Dunstan Av, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5LX
3.49 Miles
Cotswold Travel
01608 650343
1 Oriel Grove, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0ED
3.70 Miles
Etc Private Hire And Chauffuer Services
01608 650343
1 Oriel Grove, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0ED
3.70 Miles
Moreton Taxis
0800 955 8584
1 Oriel Grove, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0ED
3.70 Miles
Excelsior Taxis
01608 643721
1 Walterbush Rd, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DN
3.79 Miles
P H Taxis
01608 643808
19 Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DN
3.79 Miles
Moreton Taxis
07710 117471
Station Road, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA
3.92 Miles
Cotswold Taxis Of Moreton In Marsh
07710 117471
1 Old Peoples Bungalows, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9PD
4.02 Miles
Moreton Taxis
07901 735161
5 Parkers Lane, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0DP
4.05 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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West End Little Compton
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Little Compton
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Chastleton
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Barton On The Heath
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Long Compton - Southend
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Main Street Long Compton
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Adlestrop Po
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Long Compton - Northend
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Ox7 Kingham Hill Gate
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Evenlode Village
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Great Wolford
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
North Cotswold Pcn Hub
01608 650764
Fourshires Medical Centre
Stow Road
Moreton-On-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0DS
North Cotswolds Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Four Shires Medical Centre
Stow Road
Moreton-In-Marsh
GL56 0DS
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Local Stores

Chipping Norton
High Street
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5AB
01608 642672
Store Website
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SPAR - Abingdon
15A High Street
Abingdon
OX15 5BB
01235 537886
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Neh Cotswolds
Boundary Farm
Evenlode
Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0PA
Website
2.46 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
3.28 miles
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Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital
Banbury Road
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SY
01608 642547
martin@chippingnortonvets.co.uk
Website
3.81 miles
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Open at weekends

Client car park

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Stow Veterinary Surgeons Moreton-In-Marsh
13 Old Market Way
Moreton-In-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0AJ
01451 830620
enquiries@stowvets.co.uk
Website
3.94 miles
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Stow Veterinary Surgeons
Maugersbury Road
Stow On The Wold
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 1HH
01451 830620
enquiries@stowvets.co.uk
Website
5.16 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Equine Medicine On The Move Ltd
Rushbrook
Draycott
Moreton-In-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9LQ
01386 700 100
timbrazil@emotm.com
6.35 miles
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Referrals only
Animals Treated
Equines

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Local Dog Walks

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
3.80 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).
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
6.90 miles

Start From Blockley Church. There Is Street Parking Along Bell Lane.
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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
7.71 miles

From The A429, Take The Turn Signposted To Chipping Campden, Onto The B4035. Follow This Road Through Charingworth And Then Into Ebrington.
Tysoe Windmill
A Steep Incline Brings You To The Tysoe Windmill With Views Of Compton Wynyates
Warwick
Lancashire
8.84 miles

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Cotswold Way From Fish Hill
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk From Fish Hill Heading North East On The Cotswold Way. This Section Of The 102-Mile Long Cotswold Way Long-Distance Footpath Is Between Chipping Campden In The North And Fish Hill, Which Is On The Way To Broadway.
WR12 7LD
9.62 miles

From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Road Sign To Fish Hill Picnic Area. Take The Road On The Left Here And The Car Park Is Just On The Left Here.
Broadway Tower
A Circular Dog Walk At Broadway Tower, In The Cotswolds. Broadway Tower Stands On Beacon Hill, Which Is The Second Highest Point In The Cotswolds. The Tower Itself Is 65 Feet (20 Metres) High.
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9.75 miles

From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Your To Turn Right Toward Broadway Tower. Follow This, Heading Up The Road With The Two Posts. After A Short While There Is The Choice Of Off-Road Parking On The Left, Otherwise Head Straight Ahead To The Broadway Tower Car Park.
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