Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood
Built-up area in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.859, -1.607 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 27 17 |
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.
Postcode districts covering Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood
Most populated places nearby
- Swindon 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Oxford 17 miles27.4 km
- Cheltenham 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Banbury 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Abingdon-on-Thames 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Bicester 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Didcot 23 miles37 km
- Witney 6.8 miles11 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Evesham 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Tewkesbury 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Wantage 20.3 miles32.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Shipton-under-Wychwood Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Milton-under-Wychwood Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ascott and Shipton Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bruern Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ascott-under-Wychwood Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Fifield Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Lyneham Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Idbury Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Swinbrook and Widford Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Sarsden Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Chilson Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Fulbrook Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood
OX7 6LF, OX7 6GZ, OX7 6DH, OX7 6DT, OX7 6BP, OX7 6LY, OX7 6EU, OX7 6BB, OX7 6JA … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 41.5 miles66.8 km
- Luton Airport 52.9 miles85.1 km
- Shipton Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Ascott-under-Wychwood Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood Ad
- Bull Burford 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Bird in Hand Inn, Witney 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- The Bay Tree Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Lamb Inn 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Meadow Rise Guest House 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Lords of the Manor Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Burford Lodge Hotel - Adults Only 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Chester House Hotel 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Old New Inn 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Stow Lodge Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
Schools in Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood
- Wychwood C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bruern Abbey Historic site 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Cotswold Motoring Museum Museum 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Rollright Stones Archaeological site 8.1 miles13 km
- Eynsham Hall Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Blenheim Palace Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Batsford Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Stowell Park Estate 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Faringdon Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Rewley Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Ashmolean Museum Museum 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Saint Bernard's College, Oxford Historic site 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Pitt Rivers Museum Museum 16.6 miles26.6 km