Welcome to Little Compton

Little Compton is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. It is situated near the border of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and charming village green. Little Compton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

The village has a rich history that dates back to the 11th century. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Comptone" and was owned by the Bishop of Worcester. Little Compton was once a thriving market town, but today it is a quiet and peaceful village. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Denys Church, which is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture.

Little Compton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The village is located near the Cotswolds, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horseback riding in the surrounding countryside. There are also several golf courses in the area, as well as fishing and boating opportunities on the nearby River Thames. Overall, Little Compton is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to relax and enjoy the beauty of the English countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kitebrook Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Bennjamyn Smith	Kitebrook House Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0RP 1608674350 School Website
Acorns Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Christian Hilton	School Close Long Compton Shipston On Stour Warwickshire CV36 5LA 01608684654 School Website
Kingham Hill School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Peter Last	Kingham Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6TH 1608658999 School Website
Holy Trinity Catholic School Chipping Norton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Buchanan	24 London Road Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5AX 01608643487 School Website
Kingham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Prockter	Kingham Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6YD 01608658366 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Aided Primary School Chipping Norton Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Mcqueen	The Green Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5DH 01608642673 School Website
The Ace Centre Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs L Jenkins	The Ace Centre Burford Road Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5DZ 01608644440 School Website
Chipping Norton School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Barry Doherty	Burford Road Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5DY 01608642007 School Website
St Davids Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Walker	East Street Moreton In Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0LQ 01608650521 School Website
Great Rollright Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Hastings	Church End Great Rollright Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5SA 01608737202 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shipton Station Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FJ 3.36 Miles

Moreton-In-Marsh Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 3.91 Miles

Kingham Station Road, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UP 4.64 Miles

Charlbury Station Approach, Off Dyers Hill, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3HH 8.57 Miles

Finstock Charlbury Road, Finstock, Oxfordshire, OX7 3AW 10.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Town And Country Taxis 07968 763379 1 Nethercote, Shipston On Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 5NF 2.71 Miles
Ambassador Taxis 01608 644015 22 Dunstan Av, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5LX 3.49 Miles
Cotswold Travel 01608 650343 1 Oriel Grove, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0ED 3.70 Miles
Etc Private Hire And Chauffuer Services 01608 650343 1 Oriel Grove, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0ED 3.70 Miles
Moreton Taxis 0800 955 8584 1 Oriel Grove, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0ED 3.70 Miles
Excelsior Taxis 01608 643721 1 Walterbush Rd, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DN 3.79 Miles
P H Taxis 01608 643808 19 Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DN 3.79 Miles
Moreton Taxis 07710 117471 Station Road, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 3.92 Miles
Cotswold Taxis Of Moreton In Marsh 07710 117471 1 Old Peoples Bungalows, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9PD 4.02 Miles
Moreton Taxis 07901 735161 5 Parkers Lane, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0DP 4.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Barton On The Heath Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Cornwell Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Old Salford Po Box Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Compton - Southend Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Long Compton Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Adlestrop Po Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Long Compton - Northend Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox7 Kingham Hill Gate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Evenlode Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chipping Norton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Russell Way Chipping Norton OX7 5FA
Chipping Norton Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Russell Way Chipping Norton OX7 5FA
Chipping Norton Health Centre 01608 642529	Russell Way Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5FA
North Cotswold Pcn Hub 01608 650764	Fourshires Medical Centre Stow Road Moreton-On-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0DS
North Cotswolds Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Four Shires Medical Centre Stow Road Moreton-In-Marsh GL56 0DS

Local Stores

Chipping Norton
High Street
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5AB
01608 642672
Store Website
3.66 miles

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SPAR - Abingdon
15A High Street
Abingdon
OX15 5BB
01235 537886
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Neh Cotswolds
Boundary Farm Evenlode Moreton In Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0PA Website 2.46 miles

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Hnvg Ltd
Unit 3, Wychwood Court Cotswold Business Village Moreton In Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0JQ 01608 695305 moreton@hooknortonvets.co.uk Website 3.28 miles

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Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital
Banbury Road Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5SY 01608 642547 martin@chippingnortonvets.co.uk Website 3.81 miles
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Stow Veterinary Surgeons Moreton-In-Marsh
13 Old Market Way Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0AJ 01451 830620 enquiries@stowvets.co.uk Website 3.94 miles

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Stow Veterinary Surgeons
Maugersbury Road Stow On The Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1HH 01451 830620 enquiries@stowvets.co.uk Website 5.16 miles
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Equine Medicine On The Move Ltd
Rushbrook Draycott Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9LQ 01386 700 100 timbrazil@emotm.com 6.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Moreton In Marsh
Moreton-In-Marsh In Gloucestershire Is One Of The Principal Market Towns In The Northern Cotswolds, Located At The Crossroads Of The Fosse Way Roman Road And The A44. This Circular Walk Takes You To The South Of The Town, Through Farmland. GL56 0LT 3.80 miles Moreton-In-Marsh Is Located On The A429 And A44 Crossover. M40 Junction 15 From The North (Head Down The A429) Or M40 Junction 9 From The South (A34 Then A44 North).

Blockley Cotswolds
Start And Finish At The Church In Blockley And Follow The 5 Mile Route Via The "Private" Village Of Batsford, Its Arboretum And Cafe. Of Note Are The Lime Grove And Views Across The Countryside. We Saw A Red Kite On Our Journey. The Route Is Along Well Marked Bridle And Footpaths. Bell Ln Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh GL56 9ES 6.90 miles Start From Blockley Church. There Is Street Parking Along Bell Lane.

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Ebrington
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Ebrington In The North Of The Cotswolds. The Walk Includes Woodland And A Lake. GL55 6NP 7.71 miles From The A429, Take The Turn Signposted To Chipping Campden, Onto The B4035. Follow This Road Through Charingworth And Then Into Ebrington.

Tysoe Windmill
A Steep Incline Brings You To The Tysoe Windmill With Views Of Compton Wynyates Warwick Lancashire 8.84 miles

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Cotswold Way From Fish Hill
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk From Fish Hill Heading North East On The Cotswold Way. This Section Of The 102-Mile Long Cotswold Way Long-Distance Footpath Is Between Chipping Campden In The North And Fish Hill, Which Is On The Way To Broadway. WR12 7LD 9.62 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Road Sign To Fish Hill Picnic Area. Take The Road On The Left Here And The Car Park Is Just On The Left Here.

Broadway Tower
A Circular Dog Walk At Broadway Tower, In The Cotswolds. Broadway Tower Stands On Beacon Hill, Which Is The Second Highest Point In The Cotswolds. The Tower Itself Is 65 Feet (20 Metres) High. WR12 7LB 9.75 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Your To Turn Right Toward Broadway Tower. Follow This, Heading Up The Road With The Two Posts. After A Short While There Is The Choice Of Off-Road Parking On The Left, Otherwise Head Straight Ahead To The Broadway Tower Car Park.

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