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Nettlebed

Built-up area in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England

Coordinates:51.577, -0.992
OS grid ref:SU 69 86
Population:727
Dialling code: 01491 (Henley-on-Thames)
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Nettlebed in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England is a small, picturesque village set on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrounded by beech woodland and rolling hills it is popular with walkers and sits within easy commuting distance of Henley-on-Thames, Oxford and Reading.

The village has a long rural history and grew up around small local industries such as brick- and tile-making; today it feels largely residential with farms, local shops, a village hall and traditional pubs, and a lively community calendar. Nettlebed retains a strong sense of place thanks to its historic cottages, nearby ancient woods and a local culture of music and village events that attract both residents and visitors.

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Transport links

  • London Heathrow Airport 24.1 miles38.8 km
  • Luton Airport 33.7 miles54.2 km
  • Henley-on-Thames Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Wallingford Railway Station 6.3 miles10.2 km

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Schools in Nettlebed

  • Nettlebed Community School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Swyncombe House Estate 1.6 miles2.7 km
  • Crowsley Park Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
  • Medmenham Abbey Historic site 6.9 miles11.1 km
  • Chiltern Hills Hill 7 miles11.3 km
  • Adams Park Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
  • University of Reading University 9.6 miles15.5 km
  • Bradenham Manor Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km
  • Thame Abbey Historic site 10.5 miles16.9 km
  • Madejski Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles17.1 km
  • Didcot Railway Centre Museum 11.1 miles17.9 km
  • Sulhampstead House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
  • Kassam Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.5 km