Welcome to Water Eaton

Water Eaton is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the city of Oxford and is home to a population of around 2,000 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Water Eaton is the Water Eaton House, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century. The house was originally built as a hunting lodge for the Duke of Marlborough and has since been used as a private residence and a school. Today, the house is owned by the Oxfordshire County Council and is used as a conference center and wedding venue.

Water Eaton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with regular bus services to Oxford and other nearby towns. The village also has a primary school, a community center, and a sports club, which offers a range of activities for residents of all ages. Overall, Water Eaton is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kempsford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gordon Soutar	High Street Kempsford Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4EY 01285810367 School Website
Meadow Bridge School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Faye Causer	The Old School House High Street Cricklade Swindon Wiltshire SN6 6DD 1793268100 School Website
Cricklade Manor Prep Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Guy Barrett	Manor House Calcutt Street Calcutt Street Swindon Wiltshire SN6 6BB 1793750275 School Website
St Sampsons Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Bayne	Bath Road Cricklade Swindon Wiltshire SN6 6AX 01793750452 School Website
Churchward School Free Schools Special Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr David Dearsley	William Morris Way Swindon Wiltshire SN25 2PP 1793209198 School Website
Great Western Academy Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Graham Davis	William Morris Way Tadpole Garden Village Swindon SN25 2PP 1793209700 School Website
William Morris Primary School Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Fraser	William Morris Way Tadpole Garden Village Swindon Wiltshire SN25 2PP 1793299022 School Website
Down Ampney Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Gray	Down Ampney Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5QR 01793750294 School Website
St Leonard's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Warburton	Linley Road Blunsdon Swindon Wiltshire SN26 7AP 1793721423 School Website
Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Lindsay	Diamond Crescent Abbey Farm Swindon Wiltshire SN25 2SJ 1793251109 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 5.84 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 9.50 Miles

Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 18.54 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 18.91 Miles

Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 19.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bailey Paul Executive Travel Ltd 01793 704696 98 Chatsworth Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4UJ 3.80 Miles
V Cars 01793 701701 Hargreaves Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 5AZ 3.86 Miles
3 Lions Cars 01793 765555 3 Sheep Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7AA 4.36 Miles
Mendip Chauffeurs 07783 777272 27 Mendip Cl, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3BE 4.59 Miles
Cottles Chauffeured Travel 01793 527763 Unit, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2QJ 5.04 Miles
Central Cabs 01793 826578 27 Hatch Rd, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4XY 5.05 Miles
Steve's Minitravel 01793 522999 Enterprise House Suite 12, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2YZ 5.17 Miles
Best Choice Chauffeur Services 01793 250129 61 Pure Offices, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8BW 5.20 Miles
Cross Street Radio Cars 01793 232323 18-19 Pembroke Centre, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2PQ 5.29 Miles
Red Dot Cars 01793 496444 Unit, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2PN 5.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn6 The Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn6 Eysey Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn6 Lushill Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn6 Marston Mersey Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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High Street Nr The George Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn26 St Leonards Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn6 Cricklade Post Office 39 High Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn6 The Forty Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn6 White Horse Road Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn6 Hannington Wick Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn6 Deansfield Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn6 West Mill Lane Swindon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn26 High Street Swindon Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Green Gable Surgery 01793 752633	38 A The High Street Cricklade Wiltshire SN6 6AY
Cricklade Surgery 01793 750645	Cricklade Surgery 113 High Street Cricklade Swindon SN6 6AE
Blunsdon Surgery 01793 721254	36 Berton Close Blunsdon Swindon Wiltshire SN26 7BE
Tadpole Surgery	William Morris Way Tadpole Garden Village Swindon Wiltshire SN25 2PP
Abbey Meads Medical Pract 01793 706030	Abbey Meads Village Ctr Elstree Way Swindon Wiltshire SN25 4YZ

Local Stores

Swindon - Highdown Way
Highdown Way
Blunsdon St Andrew
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN25 4FD
01793 723928
Store Website
3.12 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Calcutt
Euro Garages
A419 Crickla
Calcutt
Swindon
SN6 6JR
01793 752747
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Purton Veterinary Group
Cricklade Veterinary Surgery Bath Road Cricklade Swindon Wiltshire SN6 6AT 01793 751698 happypets@purtonvets.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Animals Treated
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Drove Vets - Abbey Meads Veterinary Surgery
Abbey Meads Village Centre Elstree Way Swindon Wiltshire SN25 4YX 01793 728728 Abbeymeads@drovevets.co.uk Website 3.53 miles
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Animal Physiotherapy Ltd
5 Purton Stoke Swindon Wiltshire SN5 4JG 07776182911 donna@animalphysiotherapy.org.uk Website 3.64 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Clinic
The Boat Shop Holmdene Milton Street Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4BW 01285 713555 4.14 miles

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The Bridge Veterinary Clinic
22 The Green Highworth Swindon Wiltshire SN6 7DB 01367 252312 bridgevetclinic@btconnect.com Website 4.30 miles
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Animals Treated
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Archway Veterinary Surgery
21 High Street Highworth Swindon Wiltshire SN6 7AG 01793 765335 simon@archwayvets.co.uk Website 4.33 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Mouldon Hill Country Park
A Lovely Park For Dog Walking. There Is A Lake Which Often Has Anglers On It So Best To Keep On A Lead For That Part, But The Actual Hill Is Perfect For Dog Walkers And There Is Lots Of Fields To Wander Into. It Is Also Not Open To Cyclists Which Is Nice. The Second Photo Displayed Above Is Copyrighted To Brian Robert Marshall And Licensed For Reuse Under This Creative Commons Licence. A4198 4.19 miles Haydon End

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Badbury Clumps
Hills, Woods, Flowers. Highworth Rd Lancashire 8.43 miles

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Cirencester Park Cecily Hill Gates
Cirencester Park - Cecily Hill Gates Cecily Hill Cirencester Lancashire GL7 2EF 8.67 miles

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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 11.24 miles Just Outside Carterton Heading Towards Swindon.

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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 12.36 miles

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Avebury Windmill Hill
This Walk Starts At The National Trust Avebury Car Park, Takes You Through The Village, With An Opportunity To Divert And Walk The Stones. There Is Also A Cafe And A Number Of National Trust Museums To Visit In Avebury. From Here You Climb Up To The Hill Fort On Windmill Hill With Its Views Across The Countryside, Before Descending To The Nature Reserve And Village Of Yatesbury. The Final Stretch Is Past The Long Barrow And Stone Avenue Back To Avebury. 1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 15.64 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park.

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