Welcome to Kidlington

Kidlington is a large village located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated about 5 miles north of Oxford city centre and has a population of approximately 14,000 people. The village has a rich history dating back to the Saxon period, and there are several historic buildings and landmarks in the area, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Kidlington is a thriving community with a range of amenities and facilities. There are several shops, supermarkets, and restaurants in the village, as well as a library, community centre, and sports facilities. The village is also home to several schools, including Gosford Hill School, which is a large comprehensive school that serves the local area. Kidlington is well-connected to Oxford and other nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services and easy access to the M40 motorway.

Despite its proximity to Oxford, Kidlington has managed to maintain its own unique character and charm. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are several local events and festivals throughout the year, including the Kidlington Carnival and the Kidlington Christmas Lights Switch-On. With its rich history, range of amenities, and strong community spirit, Kidlington is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Local Weather

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Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Kidlington Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julieann Exley	Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EA 01865373674 School Website
West Kidlington Primary And Nursery School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Isherwood	Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EA 1865373369
North Kidlington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emilie Fidler	Benmead Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2DA 01865372607 School Website
Gosford Hill School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Sellars	Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2NT 01865374971 School Website
Edward Feild Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Jackson	Bicester Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2LG 01865372268 School Website
William Fletcher Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Deborah Nind	Rutten Lane Yarnton Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1LW 01865372301 School Website
Lvs Oxford Other Independent Special School Ages:11-20 Head Teacher Mr Ian Peters	Spring Hill Road Begbroke Oxford Oxfordshire OX5 1RX 1865595170 School Website
Dr South's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Huw Morgan/Helen Watson	Bletchingdon Road Islip Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2TQ 1865372323 School Website
Wolvercote Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mandy Hook	First Turn Wolvercote Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8AQ 01865558301 School Website
Bletchingdon Parochial Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Caroline Walker	Springwell Hill Bletchingdon Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 3ES 01869350393 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oxford Parkway Water Eaton Park &Amp;Amp; Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA 1.29 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 2.09 Miles

Hanborough Station Road, Off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA 3.66 Miles

Tackley Station Approach, Tackley, Oxfordshire, OX5 3AT 4.28 Miles

Ascott-Under-Wychwood Shipton Road, Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX3 5LP 4.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Premier Cars 01865 849235 69 Oxford Rd, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2BS 0.07 Miles
Elite Fleet Cars 01865 691538 Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1BX 0.37 Miles
Baldwins Chauffeur Cars 01865 374767 51 Mead Way, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2BJ 0.46 Miles
Oxford Chauffeur Service 01865 375784 67 The Moors, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2AQ 0.52 Miles
Ride Cabs 01235 555555 15 Queens Av, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2JH 0.53 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Banbury Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AJ 0.64 Miles
K Cars Of Kidlington 01865 377313 105 Banbury Rd, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AJ 0.64 Miles
Easi Travel 01865 377775 2 Begbroke Cresent, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1RW 1.29 Miles
Oxford Airport 01865 290600 Oxonian Park, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1RA 1.51 Miles
Cliff Cars 01865 558960 49 Sunderland Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8DT 2.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Churchill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxford Road (Outside Library) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Green Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxford Road (Outside Library) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Blenheim Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grovelands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morton Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lock Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cromwell Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Water Eaton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Key Medical Practice 01865 842292	Exeter Close Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1AP
Gosford Hill Medical Centre 01865 374242	Gosford Hill Medical Ctr. 167 Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2NS
Dr Evans	Yarnton Surgery 11 The Garth Yarnton Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1LT
Islip Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bletchingdon Road Islip Kidlington OX5 2TQ
Islip Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bletchingdon Road Islip Kidlington OX5 2TQ

Local Stores

Kidlington
26 High Street
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 2DH
01865 841418
Store Website
0.19 miles

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SPAR - Eynsham
53-55 Spaceacre Lane
Eynsham
Witney
OX29 4NL
01865 708073
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Kidlington
1 Lyne Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1AE 01865 372899 kidlington@medivet.co.uk Website 0.31 miles
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Beaumont Veterinary Clinic
172 Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EA 01865 373397 web.beaumont@cvsvets.com Website 0.32 miles
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Begbroke Veterinary Surgery
40 Woodstock Road East Begbroke Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1RG 01865 595199 info@begbrokevets.co.uk Website 1.39 miles

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Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock
62 Hensington Road Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1JL 01993 811355 24hour.woodstock@medivet.co.uk Website 3.32 miles
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Medivet North Oxford
67 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6HJ 01865 554521 north.oxford@medivet.co.uk Website 4.16 miles
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Medivet Marston Cat Clinic
24 Cherwell Drive Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0LY 01865 950700 Marston.cat.clinic@medivet.co.uk Website 4.36 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 0.67 miles

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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 6.55 miles

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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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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 7.32 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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Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 8.78 miles

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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 9.11 miles Avenue 2 Station Lane Witney

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Weather Forecast

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