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LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT & TAXI

Public Transport from & to South Newington:
Stagecoach 488/489 bus service runs Chipping Norton to Banbury to Chipping Norton picking up from outside "The Duck on the Pond" on the A361 - South Newington (700m or 0.45 mile) click here for pdf time table. There is a better service from Milcombe but a longer walk! (1.7km/1.1 miles) Nearest hourly bus services are at Dedington & Chipping Norton chick here for Oxfordsire Public Transport

Local Taxis:
CHIPPING NORTON: Excelsior, on: 01608 643721, 01608 644015 https://wwww.excelsiortaxis.co.uk/* Courtesy Cars: 07951 711008, * A1 Taxis Chipping Norton: 07528 133960 https://www.a1taxischippingnorton.uk/
BANBURY: Castle Cars Limited: 01295 270011 http://castlecarsbanbury.co.uk/ * Public Cars: 01295-279999

LOCAL VILLAGE AMENITIES

South Newington:
South Newington has a UK Met Office Weather Station. Location: 51.998, -1.405 Altitude: 105 m above mean sea level. Station type: Automatic, run by John Britton, who also produces a weather report in The South Newington Newsletter. These can be downloaded in pdf format from the South Newington Website
Post box, Public playing field known as The Poleaxe No Dogs
SHM AUTOMOTIVE - Garage repairs most makes, tyres & Class 4, class 5 and class 7 MOT’s are carried out on site - phone 01295 720182 https://shmautomotive.co.uk/
JUST PLANTS - at The Close in High Street there are local grown garden plants for sale
THE DUCK ON THE POND, Free-house now under new ownership from August 2022 - (Julie and Hendrik)  http://www.duckonthepond.com/ Dog Friendly (Dogs still very much welcome in bar area and outside) - BAR - WED TO SAT 11am-3 5.30-11pm, SUNDAY 11am-6pm Restaurant WED-SAT 12-3pm 6-9pm, SUND 12-3pm (Monday & Tuesdays closed) was CARD ONLY
St Peter ad Vincula church- famous for the well preserved wall paintings. Info Leaflet on paintings etc: Pdf leaflet - South Newington Church a good website showing the paintings etc: Click Here
Take a look at Alpacas kept naturally by Sapphire Alpacas run by Val Tew and Paul Stead at Little Haven, Barford Road a short walk from our site (right along Barford road approx ½ mile - 0.9 Km) They can be seen from the road or there is a footpath that takes you through the fields. See their website: http://www.sapphire-alpacas.co.uk/index.htm

 

Milcombe: 2 miles approx.
Village shop/General stores, Post Office, Pub http://www.thehorseandgroominn.co.uk/ or https://www.facebook.com/horseandgroommilcombe/ Dog Friendly (Dogs on leads allowed in bar) recommended by some visitors
Coarse Fishing - 3 lakes at Fernhill info here (+other local lakes) Fernhill farm - Lake at Ryehill info here Ryehill info - 2 miles approx., Golf course http://www.ryehill.co.uk/ 3 miles approx.

Barford St Micheal : 2 miles approx.
Barford St. Michael Pub - The George Inn - meals  http://thegeorgebarford.co.uk/   Dog Friendly - Rooms are also available (highly recommended by some visitors)

Near Wiggington/Wiggington Heath: 3.5 miles approx.
Water Fowl sanctuary & Children's farm http://www.waterfowlsanctuary.co.uk/ 3.5 miles approx., Golf course http://www.tadmartongolf.com/ 4 miles approx. Wiggington Pub - White Swan https://whatpub.com/pubs/OXN/79/white-swan-wigginton  Dog Friendly

Bloxham: 3 miles approx.
Co-op, Fish & chip takeaway, Post Office/store, Petrol station, Pubs - Joiners Arms Dog Friendly (Dogs on leads allowed in bar), Red Lion Dog Friendly (Dogs on leads allowed in bar), Elephant & Castle  Dog Friendly (Dogs on leads allowed in bar), Doctors Surgery & Dentist. Pharmacy, Veterinary Surgery, WI. Market every Friday. Bloxham Museum,The Courthouse, Church Street Bloxham, Banbury Telephone : 01295 721256, On a local dairy farm is Milkywheys, it has a new milk vending machine. It sells delicious, fresh, locally produced, pasteurised and un-homogenised milk by the litre. You can take your own container, or there is a separate vending machine selling glass bottles, and simply pay £1.20 per litre by card or cash. There is also a milkshake bar! Milkwheys  is located on the Tadmarton road, on the left past the primary school. (Go past the sign for ‘Milkywheys deliveries’ and it’s the next left all signposted.) https://www.milkywheys.co.uk/

Milton: 3.75 miles approx.
The Black Boy Inn, a 16th century pub in Milton the most memorable owner was Marco Pierre-White who was turn it into a smart eaterie - this failed! It was then taken on by Pete Strickland and Catriona McConnachie they put back the bar, welcomed dogs, families and children, provided very good food at sensible prices and turned it back into a good village pub, this also did not worked for them and it closed in December 2017 - was  Dog Friendly (Dogs on leads allowed bar)

Near Swerford: 2.5 miles approx.
Masons Arms now called The Boxing Hare, Free-house, near Swerford on A361: https://www.theboxinghare.co.uk/  Dogs on lead outside only, Swerford Village: 3 Miles approx . Wildflower meadow at Cow Lane between Swerford and Hook Norton, one of Oxfordshire’s most stunning wildflower meadows ,orchids and butterflies - Mary Powell, owns and manages the wildflower meadow

Great Tew: 5 miles approx.
Pub restaurant http://www.falklandarms.co.uk  Dog Friendly (Dogs on leads allowed in public bar),  picturesque estate village , Shop.

Deddington: 6 miles approx.
Co-op, Fish & chip, Chinese & Indian takeaway & restaurants, Monthly Farmers market, Post Office/store, Pubs - Unicorn Inn  Dog Friendly + two other pubs , Cycle shop including repairs http://www.cyclogicalshop.co.uk/. Doctors Surgery & Dentist. Library

Hook Norton: 5 miles approx.
Village shop/General stores, Post Office, Hook Norton Brewery Visitor Centre http://www.hooky.co.uk/ Pubs - Sun Inn & Pear Tree Inn both Dog Friendly
Doctors' Surgery & Dentist, Petrol station,Veterinary, Library, Hook Norton Cutting Nature Reserve - boasts exposed fossil-rich Jurassic limestones and a galaxy of wild flowers https://www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/hook-norton-cutting

Great Rollright: 9 miles approx.
Village Market – last Saturday morning each month. Rollright Stones- ancient site- stone ring etc http://www.rollrightstones.co.uk/

Kingham: 13 miles approx.
Daylesford Organic Farm & Shop. https://daylesford.com/our-story/

Wychwood: 14 miles approx.
Wychwood pottery: Handmade terracotta pots etc http://www.whichfordpottery.com/

A good website to search for pubs https://whatpub.com/ with lots of filters you can select eg dog friendly, WiFi etc

LOCAL TOWNS/LARGE VILLAGES!:

Banbury: 7 miles approx. All amenities: https://www.banbury.gov.uk/

Chipping Norton: 7.5 miles approx. All amenities: https://www.cotswolds.info/places/chipping-norton.shtml

Woodstock: 13 miles approx. http://www.cotswolds.info/places/woodstock/

Moreton-in-Marsh 15 miles http://www.cotswolds.info/places/moreton-in-marsh.shtml

Stow on the Wold 17 miles http://www.cotswolds.info/places/stow-on-the-wold.shtml

Kidlington (the largest Village in England!) 17 miles http://www.kidlington-pc.gov.uk/HOME_20041.aspx

Brackley: 18 miles approx.http://www.brackleynorthants-tc.gov.uk/

Burford: 18 miles approx.http://www.burfordcotswolds.co.uk/

Bourton-on-the-Water 20 miles approx. http://www.bourtoninfo.com/

Oxford: 25 miles approx. http://www.oxfordcity.co.uk/

Bicester: 26 miles approx. http://www.bicester.gov.uk/

Stratford-upon-Avon 27 miles approx. http://www.visitstratforduponavon.co.uk/

USEFUL LOCAL INFORMATION:

Cherwell District Councils excellent Conservation Area Appraisal Feb 2014 of South Newington download page: https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/directory-record/1830/south-newington

Visit Oxfordshire Website lots of info on walks, gardens, attractions etc etc http://www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com/travel-information/brochure.aspx

LOCAL POINTS OF INTEREST/ATTRACTIONS

WALKING:

South Newington Walks: See our interactive map click here   A usefull walking website with South Newington walks listed https://my.viewranger.com/places/place/southnewington/2637360

Canal walk: Oxford canal can be found between Clifton & Ayhno 7 miles, at Nell Bridge 9miles (large layby parking) at Banbury Tooley's Boat yard, Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 2PQ
Tel: (01295) 272 917 https://tooleysboatyard.co.uk/  Canal Info: http://canalrivertrust.org.uk

Lower Brailes, Shipston-on-Stour,Warwickshire. This small village has some nice walks in the area as well. Lower Brailes is just east of Shipston-on-Stour and is actually part of two villages close together, the other being Upper Brailes. You are right on the border with Oxfordshire here and the area has some nice local walks, including one up to Brailes Hill, 761 feet high, or you can choose Mine Hill, Holloway Hill, or Gallow Hill for a stroll and the views from the top. 13 miles Approx

Around Chipping Norton: https://www.cotswolds.com/things-to-do/chipping-norton-walks-p2108923

Cotswolds: https://www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/visiting-exploring/

Nature Reserves: http://www.bbowt.org.uk/wildlife/reserves

CYCLING:

Local bike hire: Chipping Norton 7.5 miles approx http://www.tycycles.co.uk/ 01608 642765
Mobile: 07850 361146

Cycle shop including repairs, Deddington 6, miles approx http://www.cyclogicalshop.co.uk/. Hudson Street, Deddington, Oxon, OX15 0SJ, Tel: 01869 338090

HORSE RIDING:

Turpins Lodge, Tadmarton Heath 3.5 miles approx http://www.turpinslodge.co.uk/

GOLF:

Chipping Norton 7.5 miles approx http://cotswoldsclub.co.uk/

Milcombe 2 miles approx http://www.ryehill.co.uk/

Wiggington /Tadmarton Heath 3.5 miles approx http://www.tadmartongolf.com/

LEISURE CENTRES:

Banbury http://www.leisurecentre.com/spiceball-leisure-centre/Facilities

Chipping Norton http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/chipping-norton-leisure-centre

FISHING:

College Farm Fishing, College Farm, Aynho, Nr Banbury - REF: SP522342. Telephone:01869 810258 12 miles approx Lake containing Mirror and Crucian Carp, Chub, Bream, Roach, Rudd and Tench. Open dawn until dusk

Fernhill Farm Coarse Fisheries, Fernhill Farm, Milcombe, Nr Banbury, OX15 4RS.Telephone: 01295 720471 3 Lakes containing Mirror, Common and Crucian Carp, Tench, Chub, Roach, Bream, Rudd, Dace, Gudgeon and Perch. Open Dawn until dusk. http://www.fisharound.net/location/directions/4396/Fernhill-Farms-Coarse-Fishery 2 miles approx

Hadsham Farm Hadsham House, Manor Farm, Horley, Banbury, OX156BNL Telephone:01295 730745 Coarse Fishing Lake - containing Carp and Tench. Open dawn to dusk. A beautiful, tranquil spot for keen fisherman. 12 miles approx

Nell Bridge Coarse Fishery Nellbridge Farm, Aynho, Nr Banbury - REF: SP496340. Telephone:01295 811227 3 lakes containing Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Mirror and Common Carp and Bream. Open dawn until dusk

Castaway Fishing Tackle 86 Warwick Road, Banbury OX16 2AJ. Telephone:01295 254274 Fishing Tackle and Equipment. 8 miles approx

THEATRES:

Chipping Norton: 7.5 miles approx. Chipping Norton Theatre http://www.chippingnortontheatre.co.uk/

Banbury: 7 miles approx. Mill Arts Centre, https://www.themillartscentre.co.uk/

Oxford: 22 miles approx. The Oxford Playhouse http://www.oxfordplayhouse.com/

The North Wall Arts Centre http://www.thenorthwall.com/

The Old Firestation. http://www.oldfirestation.org.uk/

Stratford: 34 miles approx .The Royal Shakespeare Theatre http://www.rsc.org.uk/

The Swan Theatre https://www.rsc.org.uk/your-visit/swan-theatre

LOCAL FESTIVALS:

Beer Festival Hook Norton: Fine ales usually July see http://www.hookybeerfest.co.uk/

Cornbury Music Festival, Great Tew Estate usually early July see http://www.cornburyfestival.com/ (last year 2022!)

Fairport Convention, Music Festival, Cropredy usually early August see http://www.fairportconvention.com/

CARAVAN SHOPS & SERVICE:

Home from Home MOBILE Caravan Services:  Mobile: 07546 972718, Home Telephone: 01235 835743 www.caravanrepairsoxfordshire.co.uk , Facebook page
Keith is fully mobile and able to service your caravan or motorhome at your home or storage area etc. They carry all the parts and equipment to service your caravan or motorhome and have a large selection of spares to repair most faults. They are ACOP lpg registered, this means I am competant at lpg testing and installation

Complete Caravans: Caravans hire, sales and servicing specialists. A34 Southbound, Weston On The Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QQ. Tel: 01869 351406, Mob: 07831 288952, 25 miles approx http://www.completecaravans.com/

Centraleisure Ltd Unit 2 Greatworth Hall Greatworth Banbury Oxfordshire OX17 2DH. Tel: 01295 760800 Mobile: 07909 611820 http://www.centraleisure.co.uk/ 16 miles approx

Panelcraft Coachbuilders: Repairs etc. Unit 4 West St, Shutford, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6PH Tel: 01295 780785, 7.5 miles approx

Jacksons of Old Arley - Family camping & caravanning business for 50+years - Superstore Units 1 & 2 Springhill Industrial Estate, Arley nr Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 8HN. CALL 01676 540878  https://www.jacksonsofoldarley.co.uk/

OTHER LOCAL SERVICES

PETS:
Petacular Care - Dog walker/Boarding etc
https://www.petacularcare.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Petacular-Care-1980560855294421/

FLOGAS GAS:
NPR Supplies - HILL FARM  (nearest to the site - sign at entrance on the fence) Deddington Rd, Great Tew, Chipping Norton, OX7 4DG - 01295 270789 - Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
HOMEBASE Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2AD - 01295 676 381
A E PRENTICE Souldern Gate Garage Souldern, Bicester, OX27 7HT9 AM – 5 PM WEEKDAYS, CLOSED – WEEKENDS, 01869 346 800
RED HORSE VALE LTD Windmill Farm, Oxhill, CV35 0RP - 01926 642832

CALOR GAS:
SALTWAY FARM SHOP Broughton Road , Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9UL - 01295 270789
B & Q BANBURY MARLEY WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SOUTHAM ROAD, BANBURY OX16 2RL Phone: 01295676600 - 8 miles approx
MORRISON SUPERMARKETS BANBURY, CHERWELL STREET, BANBURY OX16 9BB Phone: 01295269409 - 8 miles approx
BODICOTE FLYOVER FARM SHOP, WHITE POST ROAD, BODICOTE, BANBURY, OX15 4BN Phone: 01295270789 7 miles approx
THE CANAL WHARF, STATION ROAD, AYNHO, BANBURY,  OX17 3BP Phone: 01869336244
COTSWOLD HILLS COUNTRY PARK, HOOK NORTON ROAD, CHIPPING NORTON, OX7 5TE Phone: 01608644860 Sell Calor gas refils and did do Calor-lite - 6 miles approx

SAFEFILL REFILLABLES:
A E PRENTICE - SOULDERN- SAFEFILL LPG Souldern Gate Garage Souldern, Bicester, OX27 7HT 9 AM – 5 PM WEEKDAYS, CLOSED – WEEKENDS, Please phone before arriving, UK bayonet style connector, Cash or debit/credit cards, PHONE: 01869 346 800

CONTACT INFORMATION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:

VETS

Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital Albion Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5BN. Telephone 01608 642547 for all enquiries, appointments and to reach the emergency out of hours services. http://www.chippingnortonvets.co.uk/

The Bloxham Veterinary Surgery South Newington Road, Bloxham, OX15 4QF Tel: 01608 642547 http://www.chippingnortonvets.co.uk/

AED - PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR:

South Newington, High Street on the right in the old phone box (OX15 4JN) - The Emergency Services will provide you with the access code as soon as they can identify the cabinet you are referring to and make the decision it is appropriate to instruct the caller to obtain the defibrillator

PHARMACY

Bloxham Pharmacy High Street, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4LUTelephone: 01295 722169 http://www.nhs.uk/Services/pharmacies/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=8332

or National Chemists in local towns

HEALTH CENTRE/SURGERY:

Deddington Health Centre, Earls Lane, Deddington OX15 0TQ, Surgery Appointments and Queries: 01869 338611, Repeat Prescriptions: 01869 338847, Out Of Hours: 111 (0845 3458995 will still work) http://www.deddingtonsurgery.co.uk/

Bloxham Surgery Godswell Lodge, Church Street, Bloxham, OX15 4ES Telephone: 01295 722788 Out Of Hours: 111 http://www.bloxhamsurgery.co.uk/

Hook Norton Surgery Bourne End Surgery, The Bourne, Hook Norton, OX15 5PB, 01608 737302 Out Of Hours: 111 http://www.bloxhamsurgery.co.uk/

DENTISTS:

Lion House Dental Practice, High Street, Hook Norton, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 5NF, Call: 01608 737911 https://www.lionhousedentalpractice.com/

Bloxham Dental, Godswell Stables, Church Street' Bloxham, OX15 4ES, Call: 01295 721030, https://www.bloxhamdentalpractice.co.uk/

Deddington Dental, Archway Court, New Street, Deddington, OX15 0SS, Call: 01869 337377, https://deddingtondental.co.uk/

HOSPITAL NHS

HORNTON, BANBURY Telephone: 01295 275500 Address: Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL A&E Next to the main entrance off Hightown Road, Banbury
01295 229412 http://www.nhs.uk/Services/hospitals/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=1545