Moving to the Banbury area..... What is it like?

We cover the areas of North Oxfordshire, the Cotswold borders, South Warwickshire and South Northamptonshire.

Banbury is strategically placed in the middle of England and transport links allow excellent access. Banbury Railway Station provides a quick and regular service to London Marylebone and Birmingham Snow Hill and Moor Street. The M40 at Junction 11 gives access to Banbury town and provides links to the M42, M1, M6 and M25.

The Banbury area provides a great combination of rural living and culture. The town is a significant commercial, industrial and retail centre. There is some very attractive unspoilt countryside and beautiful villages providing excellent value in the housing market.

There are a number of small and independent shops within the town centre as well as the bigger chain stores that you can find in most town. There is a market on Thursdays and Saturdays as well as a Farmers Market on the first Friday of every month.

The Banbury Cross, which is located on a roundabout in the middle of the town, was erected in 1859 to celebrate the wedding of Prince Frederick of Prussia to his bride, the original cross having been pulled down some 250 years earlier.

Apart from the Cross, Banbury is also noted for its Banbury Cakes. Banbury is mainly famous for the Nursery Rhyme: Ride A Cock Horse To Banbury Cross

 

Banbury and Surrounding Villages - Brief Descriptions
 

BANBURY
Banbury is conveniently located only two miles from Junction 11 of the M40, putting Oxford (23 miles), Birmingham (43 miles), London (78 miles) and of course the rest of the motorway network within easy reach.  There are regular trains from Banbury to London Marylebone (55 mins) and Birmingham Snow Hill (55 mins).  Birmingham International airport is 42 miles away for UK, European and New York flights.  Some very attractive countryside surrounds and many places of historical interest are within easy reach.

ADDERBURY
Adderbury is a particularly sought after and attractive village, situated in the North Oxfordshire countryside.  Amenities include a primary school, hotel and four public houses offering good food, a cafe, hairdressers, general store/Post Office and a fine 14th Century Parish Church.  The village has a good community spirit and offers many clubs ranging from babies and toddlers clubs, Brownies, Scouts, photography, gardening, WI, bowls, golf, cricket, tennis and squash.  The village is in the catchment area for The Warriner School at Bloxham.

ALKERTON
Alkerton is a delightful and picturesque small village which adjoins the larger and highly sought after village of Shenington. Within Alkerton itself there is a church and within Shenington there is an excellent public house/restaurant, parish church and Doctor’s surgery. There is also a highly renowned primary and nursery school. Secondary school pupils attend Bloxham Warriner and a school bus operates. Other secondary schooling includes Stratford Grammar, Warwick School for boys and Kings High Warwick for girls.

ASTON LE WALLS
Aston Le Walls is located on the North Oxfordshire/South Northamptonshire borders and has amenities which include St. Mary's primary school, churches of differing denominations and a village hall.  There are further amenities in the nearby village of Chipping Warden and the larger village of Byfield.  The nearby villages of Lower & Upper Boddington have public houses.  The Hellidon Lakes Golf Course is a few miles away and there is a weekly bus service.

AVON DASSETT
Avon Carrow forms part of the village of Avon Dassett which lies on the North Oxfordshire/South Warwickshire borders. Nearby are the popular Burton Dassett hills and within the village there is a public house.  Secondary schooling is available in Kineton for which a bus is provided.  More comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found in Banbury and Warwick/Leamington Spa.

AYNHO
Aynho is situated to the south east of Banbury on the B4100 in the South Northamptonshire countryside. Aynho offers The Cartwright Hotel, the Church of St Michael and a village hall.  It is also home to Aynhoe Park, a grand 17th-century country house now owned by luxury lifestyle and hotel group RH. It is conveniently situated for access to the towns of Banbury and Bicester, both of which offer a comprehensive range of facilities with primary and secondary schooling found in neighbouring villages. Access to the M40 motorway can be gained at junction 10 (Ardley), There is also an excellent mainline train service (London Marylebone & Birmingham) from both Banbury & Bicester.

BLOXHAM
Bloxham lies approximately 3 miles away from Banbury. It is a highly sought after and well served village with amenities including shops, a beauticians, a hairdressers, public houses, parish church, independent and comprehensive secondary schools, primary school, post office, bus service and doctor's surgery.

BALSCOTE
Balscote is a delightful village with a pretty village green.  It is made up principally of period cottages and houses and has a pub and a fine Norman church.  All shopping requirements are well catered for in the easily accessible towns of Banbury and Stratford.  Primary schooling of high repute is available in the nearby village of Shenington, North Newington and Hornton.  Secondary school pupils attend Bloxham Warriner and a school bus service operates.

BARFORD ST MICHAEL
The village of Barford St. Michael has a village hall, church, pub (The George) and a thriving community with numerous clubs and activities.  For primary schooling the village falls within the catchment area of both Deddington & Bloxham whilst secondary schooling is at The Warriner in Bloxham.  The neighbouring village of Deddington offers further amenities plus comprehensive facilities can also be found in both Oxford and Banbury.  Access to M40 Motorway can be gained at Junction 10 or 11 and mainline rail services are available from Kings Sutton, Banbury & Bicester.  Soho Farmhouse is approximately 7 miles away.

BODICOTE
Bodicote is a popular and thriving village lying approximately a mile and a half South of Banbury.  It has a community feel with such groups as The Bodicote Cricket Club and Bodicote Players Amateur Dramatics.  Within the village amenities include a Post Office/shop, farm shop and café, two public houses, Cotefield Nurseries and coffee shop, Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School, village hall, Banbury Rugby Club, Kingsfield sports and recreation area with children's playground, Bannatyne's Health and Leisure Club, and a bus service to and from Banbury and Oxford.

BRAILES
Upper and Lower Brailes are situated in unspoilt and attractive South Warwickshire countryside on the borders of North Oxfordshire and close to the Cotswolds in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The villages have a bakery, newsagent, blacksmith, butchers, garage, two public houses, impressive 14th Century Parish Church and a Catholic Church.
Primary school  Brailes Church of England; Secondary  Shipston on Stour Comprehensive; Grammar School  Stratford upon Avon (boys and girls), The Croft (Stratford upon Avon), and St. Johns Priory (Banbury); Public Schools  Tudor Hall, Bloxham School and Sibford School.
Access to the M40 at Junction 11 (Banbury) and Junction 10 (Ardley) for the south and Junction 12 (Gaydon) for the north.
Leisure and sporting activities include golf at Brailes, Tadmarton Heath and Stratford upon Avon; Racing at Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham; Theatres at Chipping Norton, Stratford upon Avon and Oxford.
Access to numerous bridleways and footpaths connecting the villages to surrounding countryside.

BROUGHTON
Broughton is a relatively small village lying approximately 2 miles west of Banbury.  Within the village there is a public house.  There is a primary school in nearby North Newington and the famous Broughton Castle lies on the outskirts of the village.  Bloxham village which is in the catchment area for The Warriner School is approximately one mile distance away and has excellent daily amenities.

BYFIELD
Byfield is a particularly well served village lying almost equidistant between the towns of Daventry and Banbury.  Within the village there is a primary school and nursery, a Post Office and stores, a petrol station, public house, Parish Church, Doctor's surgery and various sports facilities.  There is a regular daily bus service to Banbury and Daventry (supported until 27th August 2022, future provision subject to a Local Authority review).  The nearby market towns of Daventry and Banbury provide more specialised requirements.  Communication is good with access to the M40 (J11) Banbury about 11 miles and M1 (J16) Northampton about 12 miles, train services from Banbury to London Marylebone (from about 51 minutes).  Sporting activities in the area include golf at Staverton and Hellidon; indoor sports complexes at Banbury and Daventry; horse racing at Towcester, Warwick and Stratford-Upon-Avon; motor racing at Silverstone; and theatre at Stratford-Upon-Avon and Oxford.

CHACOMBE
CHACOMBE is located approximately three miles North East of Banbury.  Within the village there is a primary school and public house.  Junction 11 of the M40 motorway is conveniently located approximately 3 miles away on the eastern outskirts of Banbury.  Also on the Eastern side of Banbury the railway station will be found providing an improved high speed service on the Chiltern Line between Birmingham and London. There are various shops, cafe, Post Office, pharmacy, library, primary and secondary schools in the nearby village of Middleton Cheney just 2 miles away.

CHARWELTON
Charwelton is situated approximately 6 miles South West of the market town of Daventry and 12 miles North West of the market town of Banbury.  The village adjoins the Banbury to Daventry Road which allows easy access to both Junction 16 of the M1 and Junction 11 of the M40.  There is some delightful undulating countryside all around. The well known beauty spots of Badby woods and Everdon Stubbs are also nearby. Within the village there is a popular public house, and parish church. There are further facilities in the villages of Badby and Byfield which offer primary schools, health centre, village stores, restaurants and other public houses. Golfing opportunities are available at Hellidon and Staverton.

CHIPPING WARDEN
Chipping Warden lies approximately 7 miles north east of Banbury and 12 miles south west of Daventry. Within the village amenities include a public houses, parish church and primary school. There are hourly buses to Banbury, Daventry and Rugby.  The village lies within the catchment area for Chenderit Secondary School at Middleton Cheney. Junction 11 of the M40 will be found approximately 6 miles away on the outskirts of Banbury and junctions for the M1 will be found either north or south of Daventry.

CLAYDON
Claydon is a relatively small and unspoilt village set in rolling countryside in North Oxfordshire close to the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire borders.  Within the village there is a parish church.  There are other amenities in the nearby villages of Upper Boddington, Fenny Compton and Cropredy with excellent primary schools, shops and doctors surgeries.

CLIFTON
Clifton is a small village comprising predominantly stone properties.  Within the village is a pub/restaurant of high repute.  The nearby village of Deddington is approximately one mile distant.  It is a well served village lying approximately 6 miles South of Banbury with a full range of amenities including shops, public houses, hotels, primary school, restaurants, and it is situated within the catchment area for the Warriner Secondary School at Bloxham.

CROPREDY
Cropredy is a well served village famous for the battle of Cropredy Bridge, the canal which runs through it and the annual Fairport Convention Festival Weekend.  Amenities include a parish church, Methodist chapel, two public houses, doctors surgery, The Mulberry café, sports field for football, tennis and cricket clubs, children's play area, primary school and bus service.

CROUGHTON
Croughton lies approximately 7 miles South East of Banbury and four miles South West of Brackley.  Within the village there is a primary school, which has the distinction of being the only thatched school in the country which is still in use as an annexe to the new school, a public house and 12th century parish church which contains a fine selection of 13th century wall paintings and 15th century pews.  The village has access to the A43 dual carriageway which links the M40 and M1 motorways.

CULWORTH
Culworth is located approximately 8 miles to the north east of Banbury.  Amenities within the village include a butchers, the well renowned Red Lion public house/restaurant which incorporates The Barn Shop offering a good selection of goods, The Forge Coffee shop and a local village church. Primary schooling is available within the village and secondary schooling is at the Chenderit School in Middleton Cheney.

CHARLTON
Charlton is a sought after village with a range of amenities including a Post Office/village store, primary school, public house, church and a regular bus service.  Banbury and Brackley provide access for every day needs, whilst the larger centres of Milton Keynes & Oxford are both within close proximity. Train services to London Marylebone are available from Kings Sutton (approx 2 miles away) Banbury, Bicester North & Bicester Village.

DEDDINGTON
The village of Deddington offers many amenities including several shops providing for everyday needs, regular Farmer's Market, post office, Health & Community Centres, library, hotels and restaurants, recreation ground, the Church of St Peter and St Paul and the Wesleyan Chapel. Also within the village there is the Church of England primary school plus Deddington falls within the Warriner catchment for secondary education. Further comprehensive facilities can be found in both Oxford and Banbury whilst access to the M40 motorway can be gained at junctions 10 or 11.

DRAYTON
The conservation village of Drayton lies approximately 1½ miles north west of Banbury town centre and within the village there is a public house and church.  Edge of town shops and all other amenities are within a few minutes drive.

EPWELL
Epwell is a charming village located on the edge of the Cotswolds area of natural beauty in North Oxfordshire.  It is surrounded by delightful countryside and within the village there is a 17th Century pub and village hall.  Schooling nearby includes primary schools at North Newington, Shenington and Wroxton with secondary schooling at Banbury and Bloxham and independent schools at Bloxham.

EYDON
Eydon is a peaceful rural village situated in unspoilt undulating South Northamptonshire countryside. There are many social activities - a pub/restaurant, parish church, village hall with sports field, with the larger neighbouring villages of Woodford Halse and Byfield not far away for everyday needs. The market towns of Daventry and Banbury are nearby for supermarkets and more specialist requirements.

FARTHINGHOE
Farthinghoe is a very pleasant village with a public house/restaurant, farm shop, primary school, village hall and church.  It is conveniently placed between Banbury and Brackley and is within 6 miles of Junction 11 of the M40 Motorway.  The larger village of Middleton Cheney is approximately 4 miles away with excellent amenities which include primary and secondary schooling, library, mini supermarket, dispensing chemist, post office and stores, bus service, two public houses and parish church.

FARNBOROUGH
Farnborough is a village on the North Oxfordshire/South Warwickshire borders where amenities include a public house/restaurant of high repute, village hall, church and children's play park.  It is home to the famous National Trust property Farnborough Hall opposite which there is a large and attractive lake with surrounding meadow.

FENNY COMPTON
Fenny Compton is a quiet rural village at the foot of the Burton Dassett hills on the South Warwickshire/North Oxfordshire borders.  The village has a number of community features including a nursery and school, a sports field and children's playground, a village hall, a church and chapel, doctor's surgery and bowling green.  There are a number of local businesses which operate in the village which include the village shop, two public houses and a hairdressers.

GAYDON
Gaydon is conveniently placed between Warwick and Banbury and is well placed for the national motorway network with Junction 12 of the M40 motorway being within a few minutes drive.  This allows fast travel northwards to Birmingham and the West Midlands.  Banbury, Oxford and London are commutable and the M42, M5 M6, and M1 are all easily reached.

GREAT BOURTON
Great Bourton is situated in attractive countryside just north of Banbury. The village has an active community, and amenities include a modern village hall, The Bell Inn public house and All Saints Church, dating back 600 years, children's play area and allotments.  The nearby village of CROPREDY is very well served, famous for the battle of Cropredy Bridge, the canal which runs through it and the annual Fairport Convention Festival Weekend.  Amenities there include a parish church, Methodist chapel, two public houses, doctors surgery, shop, coffee shop/tea room, sports field for football, tennis and cricket clubs, children's play area, primary school and bus service.

GREATWORTH
GREATWORTH lies approximately 6 miles east of Banbury and 5 miles west of Brackley. Within the village there is a shop, primary school and pre-school, church, public house/restaurant and a sports and social club. It lies within the Chenderit secondary school catchment area at Middleton Cheney. There are good motorway connections for both junction 11 of the M40 and junction 15a of the M1.

HANWELL
Hanwell lies approximately three miles North West of Banbury and within the village there is a public house with excellent restaurant and parish church. There are primary schools in the nearby villages of Hornton and Cropredy.

HELMDON
Lies to the north of Brackley and is a sought after village, divided by the infant River Tove. The church of St Mary Magdalene dates back to the 13th Century, although the tower was rebuilt in 1825 (within the churchyard there is a great and very old yew tree). Amenities in the village include a friendly public house, a very good primary school and shop. The village was named Northamptonshire Village of the Year 2002 and has several active social clubs as well as an annual carnival. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Brackley and Banbury, where there is the Castle Quay shopping precinct. The A43 dual carriageway gives access to the M40 and M1 motorways. Commuting by rail is from Banbury or Bicester stations (London Marylebone).

HEMPTON
Hempton is a charming village situated in rolling countryside just a mile from the much sought after village of Deddington. With historical origins and wonderful countryside on the doorstep, Hempton also includes a parish church. Nearby Deddington benefits from several shops including a popular delicatessen, Co-op, florist, tearoom, hairdressers, public houses, library, doctor’s surgery, dentist, pharmacy, primary school and grand church. More extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities are available in the nearby towns of Banbury (7 miles), Chipping Norton (9 miles), Bicester (13 miles) and Oxford (18 miles). Renowned private members club Soho Farmhouse in Great Tew is approximately 5.4 miles away and the highly regarded Nicholsons Garden Centre is located 3.9 miles away at North Aston.

HOOK NORTON
Hook Norton is widely regarded for its sense of peace and tranquillity, and also its thriving community. It has a village hall with many activities going on throughout the year.  There is also a health centre and a dentist within the village. Hook Norton has the Church of England Primary School; Sibford School is an Independent School within a short distance; the Secondary School is in Chipping Norton.  There are two public houses within the village as well as the famous Hook Norton Brewery.  It has a village store and local amenities, and the countryside is but a short stroll away.  There is a regular bus service to both the nearby towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton.

HORLEY
Horley is a popular conservation village lying approximately three miles northwest of Banbury.  Within the village there is a parish church and public house.  In the adjacent village of Hornton there is a primary school which enjoys an excellent reputation.  Horley is also within the catchment area for the Warriner secondary school at Bloxham which also enjoys a good reputation.

HORNTON
Hornton is a charming, unspoilt and highly regarded village on the North Oxfordshire/South Warwickshire borders.  The village comprises predominantly stone character properties and is surrounded by picturesque undulating countryside.  Within the village there is a public house, parish church and highly regarded primary school.  Secondary schooling at Bloxham, Sibford, Stratford and Warwick.  Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include golf at Chipping Norton and Tadmarton; horse racing at Warwick, Cheltenham and Stratford upon Avon; theatre and cultural pursuits at Stratford upon Avon and Oxford.

KINGS SUTTON
Kings Sutton is a popular village situated on the Oxfordshire/Northants borders.  It has extremely good transport connections with easy access to the M40 motorway at Junction 10, Ardley (approximately 8 miles), and Junction 11, Banbury (approximately 5 miles). The village railway station has services to London (Paddington and Marylebone approximately 1 hour), Oxford (approximately 25 minutes) and Birmingham (approximately 45 minutes).  The village is well served by local amenities, including a general store, post office, primary school, two public houses and a fine 13th century church with a renowned 190' spire.  The nearby market town of Banbury has more extensive shopping facilities, and Oxford offers a wide range of cultural pursuits.

KNIGHTCOTE
Knightcote is a relatively small village which is ideally situated for access to Junction 12 of the M40 motorway and is positioned well for access to the towns of Banbury, Southam, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon.  Within the village there is a village hall with a range of regular activities, a children’s playground, model railway and boating scene as well as daily buses.  There is a primary school in the nearby village of Fenny Compton.  There are more wide ranging amenities in nearby Southam.

LADBROKE
Ladbroke is an attractive and charming rural village conveniently sited approximately two miles to the south of Southam.  Within the village are a public house/restaurant and a church.  Southam offers good local amenities and other centres within easy reach include Banbury, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon.  There are particularly good educational facilities in Leamington Spa and Warwick in both private and state sectors.  The M40 is available at junction 12 Gaydon and at junctions 13, 14 and 15 near to   Warwick also. There are good rail services from Rugby on the intercity link to Euston and from Banbury to London Marylebone.

LOWER BODDINGTON
Lower Boddington is the smaller of two villages (Upper being the larger) that make up the parish of Boddington. Lower Boddington is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is an exceptionally quiet and peaceful place to live. There are numerous bridleways and country walks to be found and if a canal-side walk appeals, then you will discover that on the road from Lower Boddington to Claydon. The Carpenters Arms is a Hook Norton pub that has stood in the village for over a century and is at the heart of the village community. A gentle stroll or short drive up Church Road will take you to Upper Boddington where you will find the local primary school; the C of E Church; the Plough Inn and the Village Hall. The Village Hall offers a variety of activities for young and old and is the venue for many village social events throughout the year. It sits within the confines of the 'Charles Cowper' field which is available for all to use all year round. A recently installed cycle track is a superb addition to the facilities available to all local residents. Your nearest local grocery shop is only five minutes' drive away in Byfield, where there is also a post office, doctors surgery, petrol station and other local amenities. There are nursery schools and kindergartens in the neighbouring villages of Byfield and Chipping Warden both just five minutes' drive away, whilst there is also an excellent catholic Primary School in Aston-Le-Walls. There are secondary schools in Middleton Cheney and Southam (with free school bus to and from the village for both) and a host of Independent Schools such as Princethorpe College, Warwick School, Rugby School and Bloxham School all within a 30 minute drive.

LITTLE BOURTON
Little Bourton is located approximately two miles to the north of Banbury with easy access to the M40 motorway.  In the nearby villages of Great Bourton and Cropredy there are facilities including schooling, inns, village store and post office.

MARSTON ST LAWRENCE
Marston St Lawrence is a pleasant and relatively small village which has a public house, parish church and village hall.  There are primary schools at Greatworth and Middleton Cheney and the village lies in the catchment area for Chenderit secondary school at Middleton Cheney which enjoys a good reputation and a bus picks up in Marston not far from the subject property.  Junction 11 (M40) motorway is easily accessible by travelling via Middleton Cheney and it is located on the eastern outskirts of Banbury.

MILCOMBE
Milcombe lies approx. 5 miles South West of Banbury.  Within the village there is a pub/restaurant, parish church, local store and post office.  The larger village of BLOXHAM lies approximately 1½ miles away.  It is well served with amenities including shops, delicatessen, public houses/restaurants, parish church, primary school, independent and comprehensive secondary schools, post office, bus service and doctors surgery.

MILTON
Milton is a small village located between Adderbury and Bloxham allowing good access for Banbury and Oxford. Amenities include a Public House and parish church with a further range of amenities in the larger aforementioned villages including schools and shops.

MIDDLETON CHENEY
Middleton Cheney boasts a vibrant community for all dynamics.  One of the largest villages in the South of the county.  It has amenities not normally associated with village life. Facilities within the village include a chemist, three churches, vets surgery, library, village store, post office, café and popular public houses.  Hot food takeaways include a Fish & Chip shop and Ming's Chinese.  The village hall offers a range of clubs & societies for all ages and there is schooling to cover Kindergarten right the way through to Sixth form education.  A greater retail experience is located nearby in Banbury, where you will find all the top High Street outlets and "out of town" retail parks with free parking.

MOLLINGTON
Mollington lies approximately 5 miles north of Banbury and within the village there is a parish church, public house and village hall. Junction 11 of the M40 motorway will be found on the eastern outskirts of Banbury and junction 12 at Gaydon is about 10 minutes drive.

MORETON PINKNEY
Moretin Pinkney is a rural village comprising mainly of ironstone houses and cottages, set in south Northamptonshire countryside, with direct access to several picturesque footpath walks. The village has a parish church and village hall with playing fields. Nearby Sulgrave has a village shop and Culworth, Weston and Eydon have good public houses. Schools within the area include primary at Culworth and secondary at Middleton Cheney. Further amenities can be found at the market towns of Banbury, Towcester and Brackley. The town of Northampton also has extensive facilities. Well situated for access to both the M40 motorway (Jct 11 Banbury) and M1 (Jct 16 Northampton) and Oxford. Train services from Banbury (London/Marylebone), Milton Keynes (Euston) and Birmingham Airport is within easy reach via the M40.

NORTHEND
Northend is a relatively small village nestling at the foot of the Burton Dassett hills within walking distance of the country park.  Within the village there is a public house and church.  In the nearby village of Fenny Compton there is a primary school,  shop, pub/restaurant and doctors surgery.  The property is within a few minutes of junction 12 of the M40 motorway.

NORTH NEWINGTON
The North Oxfordshire village of North Newington comprises mainly period ironstone houses and cottages.  Village facilities include a public house, pre-school, cricket club, village activities, children’s play park and the popular Bishop Carpenter primary school.  A school bus provides transport to the local secondary school, The Warriner School in Bloxham.  The nearby town of Banbury provides comprehensive amenities.  There are mainline rail services to London Marylebone from Banbury (journey time approximately 55 minutes) and access to the M40 motorway via junction 11 just 3 miles away at Banbury.

PRIORS MARSTON
Priors Marston is a large Warwickshire village located on the Eastern edge of the county with easy access to the motorway network and central to the main towns of Leamington Spa, Coventry, Northampton, Rugby and Banbury.  Within the village there is an excellent first school, a well appointed village hall, sports and social club, Church, public house and sub-post office.  The village is in the catchment area of Rugby Boys and Girls Grammar Schools.

RADWAY
Radway is a charming village which lies approx. 8 miles North of Banbury on the South Warwickshire/North Oxfordshire Borders.  The property is also well placed for access into Stratford Upon Avon and also for connections to the M40 motorway.  Within the village there are riding stables and a church. 

SHUTFORD
SHUTFORD is a popular rural village just five miles West of Banbury. It comprises predominantly historic dwellings built almost entirely of local stone. Amenities in the village comprise an excellent public house/restaurant and a Church. There is a Post Office and shop in the nearby village of Sibford Ferris. Shutford and the surrounding area are exceptionally well served by both independent and local authority schools of first class performance and regard.  There is the highly renowned Shenington Primary School within about a mile, one of the country's top inspection scoring schools in English, Mathematics and Science.  The choice of other primary schools in the nearby villages of Wroxton, North Newington and Hornton may also be available. There is also the high performing independent Sibford School at Sibford Ferris and the well regarded co-educational Bloxham School both within a few miles.  The M40 motorway can easily be reached either at junction 11 Banbury or at junction 12 Gaydon, both being approximately 6 miles distant.

SOULDERN
The attractive and popular village of Souldern on the Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire borders approximately 8 miles to the South East of Banbury and some 17 miles North of Oxford.  The village comprises a mix of attractive stone period houses with a central village pond, parish church and public house.  Souldern lies within the catchment area of Fritwell Primary School with secondary school children attending the Bicester Community College.  There is also a wide variety of public schools including Winchester House Preparatory, together with Stowe, Bloxham and the Dragon and St. Edwards in Oxford.  The nearby market town of Banbury caters for the day to day requirements while other important centres, including Oxford, are within easy reach.  The village is well placed for communications being some three miles from the M40 Junction 10 and there are regular trains into London from both Banbury and Bicester.  Sporting activities in the area include golf at Tadmarton, Chesterton and Buckingham, horse racing at Towcester and motor racing at Silverstone.

SOUTH NEWINGTON
South Newington is a pretty and popular village located 5 miles south-west of Banbury. Within the village you will find St Peters Church, a village hall and children's play area. The popular Duck on the Pond public house is under new management and has an excellent reputation for fine dining. Bloxham is just 2 miles away and offers a wide range of amenities including shops, three public houses, a stunning parish church, post office, a doctors and dental surgery and a regular bus service. There are both primary and secondary schooling with 6th form and the world renowned Bloxham boarding school. Banbury is just 5 miles away, Chipping Norton 8 miles, Oxford 26 miles. From Banbury Oxford is just 17 mins away by train and London, Marylebone just 55 mins, Soho Farmhouse is under 3 miles away.

SIBFORD GOWER AND SIBFORD FERRIS
Sibford Gower and Sibford Ferris are linked villages which lie approximately seven miles from Banbury, eight miles from Shipston on Stour and seven miles from Chipping Norton.  They are very popular and amenities include a primary school, the Quaker primary and secondary school, a shop, church, village hall and one public house.  The villages are surrounded by delightful undulating countryside with golf courses at Rye Hill, Brailes and Tadmarton Heath, these all being within easy reach.

SHENINGTON
SHENINGTON is an extremely popular village with a well renowned primary school, public house/restaurant, parish church, doctor's surgery and pretty village green.   It is located approximately 6 miles North West of nearby market town Banbury which offers extensive modern shopping, educational and leisure amenities and a main line railway station with regular services to London, Birmingham and the North.  Sporting activities in the area include golf at Tadmarton and Adderbury, National Hunt racing at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Towcester and Motor racing at Silverstone.

SHOTTESWELL
The Conservation village of Shotteswell is situated to the north west of Banbury.  A school bus takes primary school children to the nearby village of Fenny Compton and secondary school children attend the Kineton school, King Edward School and Stratford Girls Grammar School.  A footpath from the top of the village leads across the fields to The Falcon public house.  Nearby Banbury offers shopping facilities and train service to London Marylebone.  The M40 provides access to both London and Birmingham (Jcts 11 or 12).

SULGRAVE
The pretty village of SULGRAVE nestles on the South Northamptonshire/North Oxfordshire borders approximately eight miles from Banbury and seven miles from Brackley.  Within the village there is a public house, parish church, post office and store as well as the famous Sulgrave Manor.

STEEPLE ASTON
Steeple Aston is a sought-after village benefitting from a village store and Post Office, The Red Lion Public House and Dr Radcliffe's CE Primary School, which is a convertor academy and is a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust. Country walks can also be enjoyed within the neighbouring fields.  The larger centres of Oxford (15 miles), Banbury (10 miles) and Bicester (8 miles) all provide a further wide range of shops and facilities. Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew is nearby.
Steeple Aston is well placed for both Oxford and Banbury. The M40 junctions 9 and 10 are easily accessible. Bicester North railway station is 9 miles away providing an excellent service to London Marylebone (approx. 54 mins) and to Birmingham (from Banbury approx. 50 mins). The nearby village of Lower Heyford has services to London via Oxford (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes), as well as Bicester with a service to London, Marylebone (in under 1 hour).

SWALCLIFFE
Swalcliffe is a small, attractive conservation village situated in rolling north Oxfordshire countryside on the edge of the Cotswolds.  The village is principally made up of period ironstone houses and cottages with the church of St Peter & St Paul, a refurbished village hall, a magnificent Grade I listed Tithe Barn (now a museum) and a popular traditional inn dating from 16th century, serving food. A village store and post office are close by in Sibford Ferris, or the nearby village of Bloxham.  More extensive facilities can be found at Banbury, Chipping Norton, Shipston-on-Stour, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford.
Fast line train service from Banbury to London (Marylebone  from 57 minutes) and to Birmingham and the North.  Connection to the M40 motorway at Junction 11 (Banbury 7 miles).

TADMARTON
Lower Tadmarton is a pretty Conservation village, mainly consisting of period properties.
Upper Tadmarton has a village public house, village church and hall. There is a local village shop at Sibford Ferris (approximately 3.5 miles) and Bloxham is a larger village approx 2.5 miles away, providing a small supermarket, post office, three public houses, petrol station, parish church, village hall, children's nursery and primary and secondary schools. The market town of Banbury is 4 miles away.
There are regular mainline train services from Banbury to London Marylebone (from 56 minutes). Junction 11 of the M40 is also at Banbury (7 miles), providing access to Birmingham and London.
Sporting and leisure activities include village cricket club, golf course at Tadmarton Heath, Rye Hill (Milcombe) and Cherwell Edge (Middleton Cheney); racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham; motor racing at Silverstone; full indoor sports complex in Banbury; theatres at Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Chipping Norton. Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew lies approximately 9 miles to the southwest.

TEMPLE HERDEWYKE
Temple Herdewyke is within 12 miles of Banbury, Leamington Spa and Southam, amenities include a primary school, shop, hairdresser and youth club facilities. The village is ideally positioned for access to the M40 at nearby junction 12. This allows fast travel northwards to Birmingham and the West Midlands.  Banbury, Oxford and London are commutable and the M42, M5, M6, and M1 are all easily reached.

The village of Kineton with its excellent amenities is within 10 minutes drive.

THORPE MANDEVILLE
Thorpe Mandeville is a pretty village with an excellent public house/restaurant, a church and village hall.  Approximately two miles distant lies the larger village of Culworth where there is a shop, post office, primary school, public house and cricket club.

TWYFORD
Twyford forms part of the larger village of Adderbury which is a particularly sought after and attractive village, situated in the North Oxfordshire countryside. Amenities there include a primary school, hotel and four public houses offering good food and a fine 14th Century Parish Church.  The village has a good community spirit and offers many clubs ranging from babies and toddlers clubs, Brownies, Scouts, photography, gardening, WI, bowls, golf, cricket, tennis and squash.  The village is in the catchment area for The Warriner School at Bloxham.

TYSOE
TYSOE is a well served village lying approximately 8 miles North West of Banbury and within the village there is a primary school, public house, shops, post office, garage, hairdressers, butchers and doctor's surgery.  There is also a fine old village church, Methodist church, day nursery, village hall and tennis club.

UPPER BODDINGTON
Upper Boddington is located north of Banbury. Within the village there is a public house, local shop and church whilst a more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in Banbury and Daventry. Access for the M40 found at Banbury (Junction 11) and at Gaydon (Junction 12). Upper Boddington Primary School is easily accessible and a bus is provided for Secondary schooling at Chenderit School in Middleton Cheney, both are regarded as Good by OFSTED. Within the village there is also a church, Methodist Chapel and a popular public house, Village Hall with Post Office facilities and activities which include Toddler Group, Boddington Pre-school, dance lessons and various sports. Adjoining the village hall is a large recreational field and a children's play area. Just outside the village is Boddington Reservoir with a sailing club and fishing activities. There are many pretty countryside public footpaths and horse riding trails.

WARDINGTON
Wardington is a picturesque stone-built village located in unspoilt undulating countryside. Village amenities include a parish church, public house and village hall. The nearby town of Banbury provides more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. There is a range of well regarded state and private schools in the area including Chacombe primary school, Chenderit School, Carrdus, Winchester House, Bloxham School and Tudor Hall. Communication links are excellent with the M40 (J11) being only 4 miles away, Banbury station has regular trains to London Marylebone, Oxford and Birmingham.

WARMINGTON
Warmington is an attractive conservation village about 5 miles northwest of Banbury with a population of about 300, it has a pretty village green, duck pond, public house and late 13th Century church.  Excellent shopping and leisure facilities can be found in nearby Stratford upon Avon, Leamington Spa and Banbury. There is easy access to local schools including The Carrdus, Winchester House, Bloxham School and Tudor Hall private schools and buses run to the Warwick and Leamington schools, Stratford Grammar School and Sibford School.  Easy access to the M40 at both Junction 11 and 12 and regular rail service from Banbury to London Marylebone, Leamington Spa and Birmingham.

WESTON
Weston is a pretty South Northamptonshire village in which there is a public house.  In the nearby village of Weedon Lois there is a Church and there are more facilities in nearby Helmdon, Sulgrave, Culworth and Moreton Pinkney.  There is a primary school in Culworth which enjoys an excellent reputation.  The village is well situated for access to Towcester, Brackley, Banbury, Daventry and Northampton and is particularly well located for the motorway network (M40 and M1).

WIGGINTON
Wigginton is a highly sought after and picturesque village comprising predominantly period stone houses and cottages and is quietly positioned in the Oxfordshire countryside approximately 8 miles south west of Banbury and six miles north east of Chipping Norton.  The nearby villages of Bloxham and Hook Norton include a wealth of local amenities including schooling for all ages, shops and post offices.  Within the village there is a village church, a post office and a public house.

WOODFORD HALSE
Woodford Halse is a larger than average village with a wealth of amenities including shops, public house, takeaway/restaurant and a primary school. It is well placed for travel being within approximately 20 minutes drive of the M40 at Banbury and M1 at Northampton.  There is a regular bus service connecting with Daventry and Banbury.

WROXTON
Wroxton is a beautiful conservation village in North Oxfordshire made up of predominantly ironstone cottages and farmhouses and the home of Wroxton Abbey.  Local amenities in the village include the Wroxton House Hotel, a well regarded Church of England (St Marys Church), primary school, sports club, and village hall.