Welcome to Kencot

Kencot is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of the town of Witney and 15 miles west of the city of Oxford. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. George's Church and the Kencot Manor, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century.

Despite its small size, Kencot has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events and activities throughout the year. The village hall hosts regular events such as coffee mornings, quiz nights, and craft fairs, while the annual Kencot Village Fete is a popular event that brings together residents and visitors alike. The village also has a pub, The Plough Inn, which serves traditional pub food and real ale, and is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize.

Kencot is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and strong sense of community, it is a charming place to visit or call home. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a place to connect with others, Kencot has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Sandwell Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Southwell	Sandwell Learning Centre Main Road Alvescot Nr Bampton OX18 2PY 1865509150 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Infant School Alvescot Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sam King	Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2PU 01993842535 School Website
St Christophers Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Veeder	Lechlade Road Langford Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3LA 01367860318 School Website
Edith Moorhouse Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Szortowski	Lawton Avenue Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3HP 1993842372 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Carterton Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Smith	Lawton Avenue Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3JY 01993841240 School Website
Gateway Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kayleigh Anstee	Netheravon Close Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3SF 01993842189 School Website
Carterton Community College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Hart	Upavon Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1BU 01993841611 School Website
Carterton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ellie Green	Burford Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3AD 01993842502 School Website
Clanfield C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kim Rogers	Main Street Clanfield Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2SP 01367810257 School Website
St John The Evangelist C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Smith	Bluebell Way Shilton Park Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1JF 01993843124 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 10.57 Miles

Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 10.99 Miles

Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 11.28 Miles

Combe Robin Hill, Off Bolton'S Lane, Near Combe, Oxfordshire, OX29 8ET 11.93 Miles

Hanborough Station Road, Off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA 12.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Twoways Taxis 01993 845816 77 Mayfield Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3QS 1.61 Miles
Charlie S Taxis 01993 845253 Unit 2 Carterton Industrial Estate, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3EZ 1.75 Miles
Always Taxis 01993 840025 42 Home Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3GQ 1.88 Miles
Mark One Taxis 01993 840405 38 Home Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3GQ 1.88 Miles
Andreas Cars 07525 984600 56 Black Bourton Rd, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3HF 1.92 Miles
Business As Usual Executive Travel 01993 847111 103 Bluebell Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1LA 2.67 Miles
Ace Taxis Carterton 01993 840055 5 Appleford Drive, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1HT 2.86 Miles
Get A Cab 01993 840006 Garston Court, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3NP 3.38 Miles
Bampton Cars 01993 851900 1 Rosemary La, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2NF 3.69 Miles
Aston Private Hire Taxis 07778 452236 1 Mercury Court, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2AJ 4.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kencot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadwell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Alvescot Alvescot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Filkins Po Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Langford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broughton Poggs Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Milestone Road Carterton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Alvescott Road - Station Road Black Bourton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Oakfield Road Carterton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Carr Avenue Carterton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Alvescott Road Carterton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Black Bourton Road Carterton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Burford Road Black Bourton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Rock Close Carterton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox18 Carterton Sorting Office Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr M G Perry & Partners, Carterton	Carterton Health Centre 8 Alvescot Road Carteron Oxfordshire OX18 3LJ
Dr Sharpley	Carterton Health Centre Alvescot Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3LJ
Carterton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Carterton Health Centre 8 Alvescot Road Carterton OX18 3LJ
Carterton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Carterton Health Centre 8 Alvescot Road Carterton OX18 3LJ
Broadshires Health Centre 01993 845600	Broadshires Health Centre Broadshires Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1JA

Local Stores

Centrum Square
1-3 Centrum Square
Shilton Park
Carterton
Oxfordshire
OX18 1AQ
01993 845033
Store Website
2.76 miles

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SPAR - Minster Lovell
4 Brize Norton Road
Minster Lovell
OX29 0SE
01993 775402
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Cotswold Equine Clinic
Appletree Cottage Filkins Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ 07887 563132 adele@cotswoldequine.co.uk Website 1.25 miles
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Medivet Cartertonjackson Vets
41 Alvescot Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 3JN 01993 842717 carterton@medivet.co.uk Website 1.87 miles
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Tremain Veterinary Group
19A Alvescot Rd Carterton Oxon OX18 3JL 01993 845 808 dlgoddard@tremainvets.demon.co.uk Website 2.01 miles

Animals Treated
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Carterton Vets Ltd
12 Ventura Park Broadshires Way Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1AD 01993 764 262 grahame@cartertonvets.co.uk 2.73 miles


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The Bridge Veterinary Clinic
Downington Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3DL 01367 252312 bridgevetclinic@btconnect.com Website 4.25 miles
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Stow Veterinary Surgeons - Burford Branch
Castles Yard Pytts Lane Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4SJ 01451830620 reception@stowvets.co.uk Website 4.68 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Carterton Medows
A Large Open Field With Little Features But A Great Place To Socialize Your Dog(S). 95% Of The People That Visit This Walk Are Happy To Watch Their Dog Play With Others With Little Worry Or Avoidence. There Are Small Patches Of Water Dotted Around But Are Easily Avoided Even For The Naughtiest Of Dogs. This Walk Can Be Long Or Short Depending On Your Preference But I Guarantee That, If Your Dogs Like To Play, They Won't Make It To The End Of The Field Without Being Knackered. B4477 Carterton Lancashire OX18 1PE 1.46 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

Location what3words coping.pricier.unfair

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 3.69 miles

Location what3words dozens.blindfold.starring

Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers. Highworth Rd Lancashire 6.12 miles

Location what3words sunroof.gurgled.goodnight

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 6.69 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 7.51 miles

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Hinton Waldrist Longworth Round Trip
Bridle Path And Villages. On Lead And Off Lead. Church Ln Longworth Abingdon OX13 5DY 8.64 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	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-13.3°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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