Ward in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.815, -1.52 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 33 13 |
| Dialling code: | 01993 (Witney) |
The Hailey, Minster Lovell and Leafield (electoral ward) sits in rural West Oxfordshire, a patchwork of small villages, farmland and woodland on the western edge of the Cotswolds. The ward is close to Witney and criss-crossed by lanes and footpaths, with the River Windrush valley and the evocative ruins of Minster Lovell Hall and its dovecote providing a distinct historic and scenic centrepiece.
Life here mixes traditional agriculture with a growing number of commuters working in Oxford and nearby towns, and the social fabric is marked by village halls, pubs, schools and local clubs rather than big employers. Conservation areas, attractive stone cottages and abundant walking country make it popular with walkers and anyone looking for a quieter, heritage-rich part of Oxfordshire.
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