Welcome to Croughton

Croughton is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles northeast of the town of Brackley and 10 miles southwest of the town of Northampton. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Croughton is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church features a beautiful stained glass window and a unique bell tower that is separate from the main building. Another historic building in the village is the Croughton Court, a Grade II listed manor house that was built in the 17th century. The house is now privately owned but can be seen from the road.

Croughton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village quiz night. Overall, Croughton is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Croughton All Saints C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	High Street Croughton Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 5LT 01869810727 School Website
Newbottle And Charlton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Smith	Green Lane Charlton Banbury Northamptonshire OX17 3DN 01295811480 School Website
Fritwell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Hart	East Street Fritwell Bicester Oxfordshire OX27 7PX 01869345283 School Website
Southfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Matt Green	Banbury Road Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6AU 01280709792 School Website
Waynflete Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Lagdon	Waynflete Avenue Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6AF 01280702270 School Website
Magdalen College School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ian H Colling	Waynflete Avenue Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6FB 01280846300 School Website
Kings Sutton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicola Kent	Richmond Street Kings Sutton Banbury Northamptonshire OX17 3RT 01295811289 School Website
Winchester House School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Ms Antonia Lee	44 High Street Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 7AZ 1280702483 School Website
Brackley Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosalyne Peet	Manor Road Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6EE 01280707060 School Website
Bracken Leas Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Harwood	Magdalen Meadows Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6LF 1280707050 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kings Sutton Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR 3.61 Miles

Banbury Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB 6.72 Miles

Bicester North Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 6.87 Miles

Heyford Station Road, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX6 8UL 7.38 Miles

Bicester Village Station Approach, Off London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HU 7.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chilli Taxis 01280 83 833 8 Banbury Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6AU 2.93 Miles
Ic Cars 01280 701234 57 Beaumont Crescent, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6AS 3.06 Miles
Windsor Great Cars 07785 954164 82 East Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 7QF 3.09 Miles
Chauffeurs Direct Ltd 0800 018 9455 9 Oriel Way, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6DR 3.31 Miles
Airport Transfers Brackley 01280 700600 26A High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DS 3.32 Miles
Brackley Taxi 01280 700600 26 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DS 3.32 Miles
A2b Taxis 07876 030383 26 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DS 3.32 Miles
1St Exec Cars 07758 781041 86 Martial Daire Boulevard, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6LX 3.33 Miles
A2b Cabs 01280 701111 17 Nether Close, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7BP 3.65 Miles
Country Cabs 01295 713747 Beechwood House/Main Rd, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5PB 3.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Springfield Surgery 01280 703431	Springfield Surgery Springfield Way Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6JJ
South Northants Extended Access 01280 702436	Brackley Medical Centre 77 Halse Road Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6EQ
Brackley Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wellington Road Brackley NN13 6QZ
Brackley Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Wellington Road Brackley NN13 6QZ
Brackley Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wellington Road Brackley NN13 6QZ

Local Stores

Croughton
Park End
Croughton
Brackley
Northamptonshire
NN13 5LX
01869 811473
Store Website
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SPAR - Harvest - Banbury
Swan Close Road
Banbury
Oxon
OX16 5AQ
07850 378 568
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Croft Veterinary Centre
122 Banbury Road Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 6BH 01280 703451 info@croftvetcentre.co.uk Website 2.94 miles
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Beehive Veterinary Surgery
High Street Adderbury Banbury Oxfordshire OX17 3LU 01295 812063 vet@westbarvets.co.uk Website 4.83 miles

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Hnvg Ltd
Heritage House Deddington Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 0SY 01869 337732 deddington@hooknortonvets.co.uk Website 5.07 miles

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A N Veterinary Services Ltd
5 Minton Place Victoria Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 5AF 07786 580913 anveterinaryservices@gmail.com 5.23 miles

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Mansion Hill Veterinary Practice
133 Main Road Middleton Cheney Oxfordshire OX17 2PP 01295 712 110 info@mansionhillvets.co.uk Website 5.96 miles
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Hart Veterinary Centre, Bicester
Browning Drive Kings Meadow Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2XL 01869 323 223 bicester@hartvets.co.uk Website 6.31 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Stoke Wood
Lovely Woods Where Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking And Set Walks Are Shown By Arrowed Posts Throughout The Forest. Stoke Woods Car Park Stoke Lyne Lancashire 3.49 miles Leave The M40 At Junction 10 And Follow The Signposts For The A43. At The Roundabout, Take The Third Exit Onto The B1400 From Where The Wood Is Signposted With A Brown Sign. For The Main Entrance Into Stoke Wood, Follow The Road For 1.5Km And Turn Right Into The Small Lane. After Approximately 140M The Entrance Will Be On The Left Hand Side, Next To The Car Park (Not Owned By The Trust) Which Holds Around 30 Cars.

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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round. Brackley Hatch Brackley Lancashire NN13 5TU 8.63 miles If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.

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Banbury To Drayton Fields
Stratford Rd Banbury Lancashire OX15 6EF 8.72 miles United Kingdom

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Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd Piddington Bicester OX25 1PU 11.62 miles The Piddington Circular Walk Starts At The Village Hall On The Ludgershall Road. To Find It On A Mapping Website Or Using Satellite Navigation, The Grid Reference Is ‘Sp641174’ And The Post Code Is Ox25 1Pu. By Train: Bicester North Station Is Between Banbury And London (National Rail Timetable 115). Bicester Town Station Is Linked To Oxford (National Rail Timetable 116). By Bus: Charlton On Otmoor Service 94 Stops In Piddington And Links To Both Oxford And Bicester But This Is An Irregular Service. Call 01865 331249 For Details. By Car: Park In The Village Hall Car Park. Occasionally This May Be Full When The Hall Is Being Used. If This Is The Case, Please Park Responsibly On Village Streets. Large Groups Planning To Walk The Route Should Contact The Village Hall Number Ahead Of Time - 07926 620422.

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 12.08 miles

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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 14.13 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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