Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood

Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood are neighbouring villages in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England, sitting on the southern fringe of the ancient Wychwood Forest and the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. Both retain the honey‑coloured stone cottages, village greens and traditional pubs associated with the area, and Shipton benefits from a local railway link which makes journeys into Oxford straightforward for commuters and visitors alike.

Historically rooted in medieval woodland and agricultural life - hence the “under‑Wychwood” name - the villages now combine farming with a range of small local businesses and a commuter population; there is an active community scene centred on village halls, clubs and primary schools, plus strong interest in conservation and walking given the nearby ancient woodland and Cotswold landscape. The result is a quietly prosperous rural pair of communities prized for their character, landscape and community spirit.