Welcome to Appleton

Appleton is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of the city of Oxford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque setting and historic buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Appleton is the St. Laurence Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style and features a beautiful tower and stained glass windows. Another historic building in the village is the Appleton Manor, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The village also has a primary school, a pub, and a village hall, which hosts a variety of community events throughout the year.

Despite its small size, Appleton has a strong sense of community and is a popular destination for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it a great place for hiking and cycling. There are also several nearby attractions, including the Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds, which are both within easy reach. Overall, Appleton is a charming and peaceful village that offers a glimpse into rural life in England.

Local Weather

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Temp: -0.9°C

Feels Like: -3.5°C

Wind: 4.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Appleton Church Of England A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Carnell	Church Road Appleton Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 5JL 01865862794 School Website
Cothill House Other Independent School Ages:8-14 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Bailey	Cothill Abingdon Oxfordshire Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6JL 1865390800
Dry Sandford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Moorhouse	Lashford Lane Dry Sandford Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6EE 01865730432 School Website
Wootton St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charles Pitt	Wootton Village Boars Hill Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5HP 01865735643 School Website
Cumnor Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Read	Oxford Road Cumnor Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 9PQ 01865862337 School Website
Marcham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Viv Hutchinson	Morland Road Marcham Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6PY 01865391448 School Website
Standlake Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Denham	Standlake Witney Oxfordshire OX29 7SQ 01865300454 School Website
John Blandy Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Elliott	Laurel Drive Southmoor Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 5DJ 01865820422 School Website
Sunningwell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Leech	Dark Lane Sunningwell Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6RE 01865739378 School Website
Stanton Harcourt C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ginny Bayliss	Main Road Stanton Harcourt Witney Oxfordshire OX29 5RJ 01865881948 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 4.95 Miles

Radley Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB 5.19 Miles

Culham Station Road, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX14 3BT 6.61 Miles

Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 7.48 Miles

Appleford Main Road, Appleford, Oxfordshire, OX14 4PJ 7.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6087 Farringdon Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6QJ 1.73 Miles
Fyfield Cars 01865 390230 17 Main Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5LN 2.07 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9PL 2.62 Miles
Mj Taxis Witney 01993 800999 1 Lynch Hill Cottages, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 5BB 2.66 Miles
Franklinscars 01865 374406 Farmoor Farm, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9PB 3.29 Miles
Cvm Minibus Rentals 01865 865455 4C Oxford Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NN 3.56 Miles
Toots Taxis 01235 555599 2 Parsons Mead, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1LS 3.63 Miles
Oxfordshire Chauffeurs 01235 520201 66 Foster Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YW 3.66 Miles
1St Abingdon Vargas Taxis 01235 559606 2 Eldridge Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YQ 3.77 Miles
Taxi Abingdon 0845 475 0348 2 Woodley Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1YH 3.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Netherton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appleton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eaton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millway Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greyhound Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bablock Hythe Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dry Sandford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tubney Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cothill Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Cutts End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lashford Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dog House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Appleton Surgery	The Village Hall Appleton Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 5JS
Abingdon Medical Centre	Abingdon Medical Centre Building 132 Dalton Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6BJ
Abingdon & District Pcn Hub 01235 522602	Marcham Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BT
Marcham Rd Family Health Centre 01235 522602	Family Health Centre Marcham Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BT
Marcham Road Family Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Marcham Road Abingdon OX14 1BT

Local Stores

Besselsleigh
Besselsleigh Road
Wootton
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6DN
01865 730904
Store Website
1.99 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Marcham Road
Euro Garages
Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1TZ
01235 535171
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oxford Veterinary Specialists
Unit 1 Bishops Yard Cumnor Road Farmoor Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 9NS 3.40 miles

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Abingdon Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Fairacres Retail Park Marcham Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BY abingdon@vets4pets.com 3.62 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 3.87 miles
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Herpvet Services
C/O Hilltop Vets Hinksey Heights Southern Bypass Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AB beavs@herpvet.co.uk Website 4.06 miles

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Hilltop Veterinary Centre Ltd
The Barn Hinksey Hill Farm Hinksey Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AB info@hilltopvets.co.uk Website 4.06 miles

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Medivet Abingdonfraser Vet Surgery
37 Caldecott Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 5EZ 01235 528177 abingdon@medivet.co.uk Website 4.21 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead. Church Ln Longworth Abingdon OX13 5DY 3.80 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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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 4.36 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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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 6.99 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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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 7.83 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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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 8.04 miles

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Bampton Dog Walk
This Is A Lovely Walk Though The Historic Town Of Bampton Where Much Of Downton Abbey Was Filmed. It Is Also One The Few Places In The Uk To Have Both A Town And Village Hall! 4 Church St Bampton OX18 2NB 8.10 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	3.7°C	2.7°C	1°C	-0.7°C	-0.2°C	4.3°C	9.6°C	15.4°C	18.1°C	17.9°C	13.2°C	11.8°C

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Feels Like	12°C	11.6°C	11.1°C	10.5°C	10.2°C	9.7°C	10.2°C	7.2°C	-1.5°C	-4.7°C	-7.2°C	-10.4°C

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Temp	-3.5°C	-5.2°C	-6.6°C	-7.8°C	-7.7°C	-6.4°C	-4.5°C	-2°C	-1.1°C	-1.6°C	-3.8°C	-3.8°C
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