Welcome to Barton Abbey

Barton Abbey is a historic site located in Oxfordshire, England. The abbey was founded in the 12th century and was home to a community of Augustinian canons. The abbey was dissolved in the 16th century during the English Reformation, and the site was later used as a farm. Today, the ruins of the abbey are a popular tourist attraction and are open to the public.

The ruins of Barton Abbey are a fascinating glimpse into the past. Visitors can explore the remains of the abbey church, which was once a grand building with a nave, chancel, and transepts. The cloister, chapter house, and other buildings associated with the abbey are also visible. The ruins are surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland, making it a peaceful and picturesque place to visit.

Barton Abbey is not just a historic site, but also a place of natural beauty. The abbey ruins are surrounded by acres of parkland, which is home to a variety of wildlife. Visitors can take a stroll through the gardens and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The parkland also includes a lake, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. Overall, Barton Abbey is a unique and fascinating place to visit, offering a glimpse into the past and a chance to enjoy the beauty of nature.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
West Oxford Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Emma Goodes	Ferry Hinksey Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0BY 01865248862 School Website
Carfax College Other Independent School Ages:11-21 Head Teacher Mr Carl Morris	39-42 Hythe Bridge Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2EP 1865200676 School Website
Activate Learning Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Gary Headland	Oxpens Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1SA 8006126008 School Website
St Barnabas Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Scott Lewis	Hart Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6BN 01865557178 School Website
The Eckersley School Of English Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	14 Friars Entry Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2BZ
University Of Oxford Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Louise Richardson	University Offices Wellington Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JD 1865270000 School Website
Cherwell College Oxford Other Independent School Ages:12-25 Head Teacher Principal Stephen Clarke	St George's Mansion 1-3 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AR 1865242670 School Website
Oxford Media & Business School Miscellaneous Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Andrea Freeman	1 Cambridge Terrace Oxford OX1 1RR
Christ Church Cathedral School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Richard Murray	3 Brewer Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1QW 1865242561 School Website
North Hinksey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Pearce	North Hinksey Lane Botley Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0LZ 1865248626 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oxford Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS 0.09 Miles

Ascott-Under-Wychwood Shipton Road, Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX3 5LP 3.19 Miles

Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 3.49 Miles

Radley Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB 4.82 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 5.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Taxis 01865 771772 27 Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HU 0.17 Miles
Solocar 0800 334 5684 Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HH 0.23 Miles
Elite Prestige And Private Hire Limited 01865 250500 Unit 12, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DR 0.44 Miles
Oxford Cars 01865 406070 Unit 20, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DP 0.46 Miles
Oxford Cars (Oxford Taxi) 01865 406070 Unit 20, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DP 0.46 Miles
Royal Cars 01865 777333 Unit 20/Kings Meadow/Ferry Hinksey Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0DP 0.46 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 St Giles Cafe Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG 0.48 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01865 691538 Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3LD 0.60 Miles
001 Taxis 01865 240000 New Inn Yard, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BU 0.63 Miles
City Taxis 01865 794000 108 Saint Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BU 0.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oxford Railway Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park End Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alexandra Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxford Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:19:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox2 Osney Mead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paradise Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Botley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jericho Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gloucester Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellington Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walton Street Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pusey Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preachers Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Faulkner Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Williamson	West Oxford Health Centre Botley Park Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0BT
Healthier Oxford City Network Pcn Hub 01865 240501	19 Beaumont Street Oxfordshire OX1 2NA
19 Beaumont Street Surgery 01865 240501	19 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2NA
Observatory Medical Practice 01865 429993	Jericho Health Centre Walton Street Oxford OX2 6NW
Jericho Health Centre 01865 311234	Jericho Health Centre Walton Street Oxford OX2 6NW

Local Stores

Little Clarendon
123-125 Walton Street
Little Clarendon
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 6AH
01865 515814
Store Website
0.51 miles

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SPAR - Headington
10 - 12 Underhill Circus
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9LU
01865 763606
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
111 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0LF 01865 243225 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 0.38 miles
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Companion Care (Oxford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Botley Road Retail Park Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0HA 01865 249 190 oxford@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.63 miles
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Medivet North Oxford
67 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6HJ 01865 554521 north.oxford@medivet.co.uk Website 0.73 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 1.24 miles
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Herpvet Services
C/O Hilltop Vets Hinksey Heights Southern Bypass Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AB beavs@herpvet.co.uk Website 1.27 miles

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Hilltop Veterinary Centre Ltd
The Barn Hinksey Hill Farm Hinksey Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AB info@hilltopvets.co.uk Website 1.27 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.61 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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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 3.72 miles

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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 5.30 miles

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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 5.46 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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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 7.27 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead. Church Ln Longworth Abingdon OX13 5DY 8.55 miles Park Up Outside The Church And Then Walk Through The Bridle Path To Hinton Waldrist.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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