Welcome to Rousham

Rousham is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Cherwell and is known for its beautiful gardens and historic buildings. The village is home to Rousham House, a stunning 17th-century mansion that is open to the public for tours. The house is surrounded by a series of formal gardens that were designed by William Kent, one of the most famous landscape architects of the 18th century.

The gardens at Rousham are considered to be some of the finest in England and are a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The gardens are designed in the English landscape style, which emphasizes naturalistic plantings and sweeping vistas. Visitors can explore a variety of different garden spaces, including the walled garden, the water garden, and the wilderness. The gardens are also home to a number of historic features, including a 17th-century dovecote and a 19th-century icehouse.

In addition to its gardens, Rousham is also known for its picturesque countryside and charming village atmosphere. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields of crops, and there are plenty of walking and cycling trails for visitors to explore. The village itself is home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and several traditional thatched cottages. Overall, Rousham is a beautiful and peaceful destination that offers visitors a glimpse into England's rich history and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

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Dr Radcliffe's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Guy Brigg	Fir Lane Steeple Aston Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 4SF 1869340204 School Website
Tackley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Ward	St John's Road Tackley Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 3AP 1869331327 School Website
Heyford Park School Free Schools Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Craig Thomas	74 Camp Road Heyford Park Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 5HD 1869232203 School Website
Middle Barton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Griffin	27 Church Lane Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BX 1869340522 School Website
Kirtlington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Joy Baker	Heyford Road Kirtlington Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 3HL 01869350210 School Website
Wootton-By-Woodstock Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Ward	Church Street Wootton Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1DH 1993811520 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
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
The Marlborough Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hanlon	Shipton Road Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1LP 01993811431 School Website
Woodstock Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Christian Mcguinness	Shipton Road Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1LL 01993812209 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tackley Station Approach, Tackley, Oxfordshire, OX5 3AT 2.15 Miles

Heyford Station Road, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX6 8UL 5.06 Miles

Bicester North Chiltern Approach, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6EF 6.47 Miles

Islip Off Bletchingdon Road, Islip, Oxfordshire, OX5 2TQ 6.69 Miles

Hanborough Station Road, Off Main Road, Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA 6.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hilltop Cars 01869 350366 Hill Top Cottage, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 3AX 3.65 Miles
Windsor Great Cars 07785 954164 82 East Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 7QF 4.22 Miles
Deddington Cars 01869 338472 Park Farm Stables/New St, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 0SS 4.64 Miles
Oxford Taxis Ltd 01865 377775 90 Manor Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1XL 4.92 Miles
Townhouse Executive Travel Ltd 07766 743081 23 Plane Tree Way, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PE 4.95 Miles
A2b Taxi Services 07767 685257 8 Hensington Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1JL 5.01 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Oxford Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1TX 5.06 Miles
Future Cars 01869 327711 14 Banks Furlong, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1UG 5.09 Miles
Venus Cars 01869 323595 17 Wye Close, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NL 5.54 Miles
Oxford Airport 01865 290600 Oxonian Park, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1RA 5.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rousham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Heyford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherwell Bank Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steeple Aston Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hopcrofts Holt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Caulcot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Aston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nethercote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steeple Barton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tackley Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wellington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Nora Pcn Hub 01869 338611	Deddington Health Centre Earls Lane Deddington Oxfordhsire OX15 0TQ
Deddington Health Centre 01869 338611	The Health Centre Earls Lane Deddington,Banbury Oxford OX15 0TQ
Woodstock Surgery 01993 811452	Woodstock Surgery Park Lane, Woodstock Oxford OX20 1UB
Occg Community Gynaecology Service 01295 981166	Principle Medical Ltd 3 Barberry Place Bicester, Oxon OX26 3HA
Oxon Pml Calm Service 01295 981170	3 Barberry Place Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 3HA

Local Stores

Bletchingdon
Station Road
Bletchingdon
Oxfordshire
OX5 3DE
Store Website
4.14 miles

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SPAR - Bicester
Launton Road
Bicester
OX26 6PZ
01869 247901
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

A N Veterinary Services Ltd
5 Minton Place Victoria Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 5AF 07786 580913 anveterinaryservices@gmail.com 2.47 miles

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Vt Vets
Park Farm Akeman Street Kirtlington Oxfordshire OX5 3JQ 01869 228 731 clinic@vtvets.com Website 3.13 miles

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Hnvg Ltd
Heritage House Deddington Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 0SY 01869 337732 deddington@hooknortonvets.co.uk Website 4.57 miles

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Medivet 24 Hour Woodstock
62 Hensington Road Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1JL 01993 811355 24hour.woodstock@medivet.co.uk Website 4.94 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 5.72 miles
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Begbroke Veterinary Surgery
40 Woodstock Road East Begbroke Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1RG 01865 595199 info@begbrokevets.co.uk Website 6.17 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 5.34 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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Kidlington Circular Walk
65 Church St Kidlington Lancashire OX5 2BA 5.85 miles

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Piddington Circular Walk
1 Ludgershall Rd Piddington Bicester OX25 1PU 10.84 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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Foxburrow Wood
11 Foxburrow Ln Hailey Witney OX29 9UN 11.02 miles

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Bernwood Forest
There Are 60 Miles Of Tracks Within This Reserve - Over Meadows And Through The Woodland 11.05 miles Ox33 1Bj Map Ref: Sp 606 111

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Banbury To Drayton Fields
Stratford Rd Banbury Lancashire OX15 6EF 11.31 miles United Kingdom

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Weather Forecast

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