Built-up area in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.753, -1.461 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 37 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01993 (Witney) |
Hardwick in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England is a small rural village on the edge of the Cotswolds, set among rolling farmland, hedgerows and traditional stone cottages. Its roots are agricultural, with historic farmsteads and lanes that hint at medieval origins, and several public footpaths offer pleasant walking and countryside views.
The community is typically close‑knit, relying on a village hall and occasional local events while using nearby towns for shops and services; many residents commute to Oxford or Banbury, others work in farming or small enterprises, and modest visitor interest from the Cotswolds keeps the area quiet and characterful, a short drive from market towns like Witney and Chipping Norton.