Abingdon
Local History Abingdon-on-Thames, which is a civil parish and market town, lays claim to the title of being the oldest town in England. It was initially the county town of Berkshire which became a part of Oxfordshire after the 1974 local government reorganisation. Archaeological discoveries, including a ‘stone hand axe’, date back the human occupation of the land to the Neolithic and Bronze ages. The city thrived during the Roman, and after that, the Saxon eras due to the food and trading...
Boars Hill
Just south of Oxford city centre rises the gently sloping wooded area of Boars Hill. With exceptional views back to the city spires from this vantage point the area has been home to several poet laureates over time. The poet Mathew Arnold strolled this hill with fellow poet Arthur Hugh Clough. It was Arnold that coined the phrase now used to describe Oxford as “that sweet city with her dreaming spires”. Boars Hill is one of the most desirable and well-respected areas outside of the ring road...
Frilford Heath
You’re a stones throw from one of the country’s most prestigious golf clubs, having three 18-hole championship courses, and the shops and amenities of Abingdon, including a Waitrose, all just 4 miles away. The Westgate shopping mall in central Oxford offers all national brands and restaurants, with Bicester Village just 25 minutes by car. The local public hostelry “The Doghouse”, taking its name from the local hunt historically keeping their hounds there, is within walking distance and does a...
Abingdon
Abingdon-on-Thames, which is a civil parish and market town, lays claim to the title of being the oldest town in England. It was initially the county town of Berkshire which became a part of Oxfordshire after the 1974 local government reorganisation. Archaeological discoveries, including a ‘stone hand axe’, date back the human occupation of the land to the Neolithic and Bronze ages. The city thrived during the Roman, and after that, the Saxon eras due to the food and trading opportunities...
Towersey
Towersey is a delightful hamlet a short walk from the market town of Thame. There is a village green and the adjoining St Catherine’s church dates back to the Saxon times. There is a village hall that is the hub of many events and actives throughout the year including church fetes and Maypole dancing. Towersey prides itself as being a vibrant village. There is the annual Towersey Fringe that attracts many families both locally and from out of the area to a festival of music and activities....
Marston
Old Marston (known locally as a ‘Village within a city‘) is a highly prestigious and sought-after village featuring many historic buildings and falls within the ring-road of Oxford. The infilling of any new developments has been carried out with the greatest care and blend well with their older counter parts. Old Marston is well placed for neighbouring suburbs such as Summertown, Headington and is approximately two miles to the south west of Oxford City centre. A cycle route links Marston...
Wantage
Wantage is an attractive market town in the Vale of White Horse in South Oxfordshire. In addition to serving as a social and shopping hub for the surrounding villages, Wantage has a strong creative presence, hosting several art and culture events through the year. Each summer, a month-long music and arts festival takes place in and around Wantage, featuring dozens of events. The Wantage literary festival in October pays homage to Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, and has grown over the years...
Wallingford
Wallingford is a picturesque market town in South Oxfordshire, situated by the river Thames and close to the Ridgeway. The town and surrounding villages offer a range of activities and facilities for all ages. The town centre offers a range of shops including a Waitrose supermarket and several independent traders. A weekly farmers market dating back to the 12th century is hosted in the town square. There is a fantastic selection of restaurants and cafes, while the Corn Exchange is a thriving...
Headington
Headington offers a number of shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants, and other services. The area also includes the main campus of Oxford Brookes University, Ruskin College (which moved in its entirety from central Oxford to its Headington site in 2012), and the city’s main hospitals, including The John Radcliffe, Nuffield and Churchill. Schooling Headington is extremely well placed for schooling. Of note are the Headington School, an independent day and boarding school for girls, Magdalen College...
Holton and Wheatley
The small parish of Holton is a highly regarded village with both a church and popular village hall and is only one mile approximately from the thriving village of Wheatley. There are a host of facilities and amenities, including a very popular post office/shop, a Co-op Pharmacy, high-quality bakers and butchers shops, a busy Indian restaurant and several other eateries. The village also boasts two supermarkets and a variety of local trades. Commuter Links Wheatley has regular bus services....
Drayton St Leonard
Drayton St Leonard is a small village in South Oxfordshire adjacent to the River Thame. Currently it consists of nearly one hundred houses and has a population of about 290. It is located some eight miles to the south of Oxford, three miles from the larger village of Dorchester on Thames and seven miles from the historic market town of Wallingford. The village retains a genuine sense of community with the local village hall being the hub of local activities along with the equally vibrant...
Chalgrove
Chalgrove is a delightful, small village located some 10 miles southeast of Oxford with an approximate population of around 3,000. The village is dominated by the High Street part of which incorporates a small stream running alongside. There are many character homes dating back to the 17th century, interspersed with elegant Georgian and Victorian properties. The village is very well-served with two village shops that cater for day to day needs. There is a florist, post-office and chemist and...
Dorchester-On-Thames
Dorchester-On-Thames is a popular village with a population of around 1,000. The village is located roughly three miles northwest of Wallingford and eight miles southeast of Oxford. The village is a few hundred yards from the confluence of the River Thames and River Thame, which provides some very pretty walks and hikes in some of Oxfordshire’s prettiest countryside. The architecture carries a certain grandeur, which in part owes its existence to being (briefly) the capital of Mercia around...
Thame
Thame (the name derives from the river Thame, which flows around the northern part of the town) is an historic thriving market town (of Anglo Saxon origins) located some 13 miles to the south east of Oxford and 10 miles to the west of Aylesbury. Today, the town centre offers a multitude of shopping facilities, mainly along the high street. There is a wonderful blend of smaller shops; toy shops, book shops, bakeries, butchers, arts and crafts shops with many cafes, restaurants and hotels....