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Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp

Parish in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England

Coordinates:51.846, -1.317
OS grid ref:SP 47 16
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The civil parish around Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England pairs a compact, stone-built village with a small waterside settlement. Shipton-on-Cherwell retains a rural feel with historic buildings and lanes and has medieval roots, while Thrupp is best known for its canalside character on the Oxford Canal.

The presence of the River Cherwell and the canal gives the area a strong waterside identity - narrowboats, towpath walks, a marina and a few pubs draw visitors and keep a lively seasonal bustle, alongside farming and a commuter population. Within easy reach of Oxford, the parish combines tranquil countryside, local community life and good access to the city.

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Transport links

  • Luton Airport 40.5 miles65.3 km
  • London Heathrow Airport 45.1 miles72.6 km
  • Tackley Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
  • Hanborough Rail Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
  • Oxford Bus Station 6.7 miles10.8 km

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Local points of interest

  • Blenheim Palace Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
  • Otley Abbey Historic site 4.4 miles7.2 km
  • Eynsham Hall Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • Pitt Rivers Museum Museum 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Rewley Abbey Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
  • Saint Bernard's College, Oxford Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
  • University of Oxford University 6.7 miles10.8 km
  • Ashmolean Museum Museum 6.7 miles10.9 km
  • Bodleian Library, University of Oxford Library 6.9 miles11.1 km
  • Christ Church College College 7.2 miles11.5 km
  • Magdalen College College 7.2 miles11.5 km
  • Oxford Botanical Garden Gardens 7.2 miles11.6 km