Kirtlington
Parish in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.882, -1.271 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 50 20 |
| Population: | 988 |
| Dialling code: | 01869 (Bicester) |
Kirtlington sits in the gently rolling countryside of north Oxfordshire, in the district of Cherwell, a few miles north of Oxford. The village is centred around a pretty green and has a notable country estate, Kirtlington Park, with an 18th‑century house and landscaped parkland that give the area a distinctly historic, rural character; the parish church also preserves Norman and medieval fabric. The setting beside the valley of the River Cherwell and patchwork of farmland makes it attractive for walkers and those seeking a quieter rural lifestyle.
Economically the community remains largely influenced by agriculture and estate activity, while many residents commute into Oxford and the surrounding towns; locally there is a village pub, hall and a steady calendar of community events and shows that underline a strong village social life. Historic buildings and listed cottages mingle with newer homes, so Kirtlington feels both rooted in history and connected to the wider economic and cultural life of Oxfordshire, England.
Postcode districts covering Kirtlington
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 24.6 miles
- Oxford 8.9 miles
- Aylesbury 20.1 miles
- Bletchley 23.9 miles
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford 24.5 miles
- Banbury 12.8 miles
- Abingdon-on-Thames 14.4 miles
- Bicester 5.1 miles
- Didcot 18.8 miles
- Witney 11.6 miles
- Wantage 21.2 miles
- Grove 20 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kirtlington Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Tackley Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Bletchingdon Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Weston-on-the-Green Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Middleton Stoney Parish 2.6 miles
- Rousham Parish 2.6 miles
- Lower Heyford Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Hampton Gay and Poyle Parish 3.1 miles
- Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp Parish 3.1 miles
- Heyford Park Parish 3.6 miles
- Chesterton Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Upper Heyford Built-up area 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Kirtlington
OX5 3JA, OX5 3JY, OX5 3UB, OX5 3HW, OX5 3EX, OX5 3HX, OX5 3NH, OX5 3JP, OX5 3FS … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 38.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 44.4 miles
- Tackley Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Heyford Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Oxford Bus Station 8.9 miles
Hotels near Kirtlington Ad
- The Bell at Hampton Poyle 4 3.2 miles
- Marlborough Arms Hotel 3 4.2 miles
- The Dashwood Hotel by Aziz 3 0.6 miles
- Weston Manor Hotel 4 2.4 miles
- The Heyford Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- Bicester Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 3.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Bicester 3 4.4 miles
- The Punch Bowl 4.2 miles
- The Lion Wendlebury 4 3.7 miles
- Sturdy's Castle Country Inn 3 2.6 miles
Schools in Kirtlington
- Kirtlington C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Otley Abbey Historic site 3.5 miles
- Blenheim Palace Estate 4.6 miles
- Pitt Rivers Museum Museum 8.5 miles
- University of Oxford University 8.7 miles
- Saint Bernard's College, Oxford Historic site 8.7 miles
- Ashmolean Museum Museum 8.8 miles
- Rewley Abbey Historic site 8.8 miles
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford Library 8.9 miles
- Eynsham Hall Estate 8.9 miles
- Magdalen College College 9 miles
- Oxford Botanical Garden Gardens 9.1 miles
- Christ Church College College 9.1 miles