Parish in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.031, -1.187 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 55 37 |
| Dialling code: | 01295 (Banbury) |
Hinton-in-the-Hedges is a small, mainly rural civil parish in West Northamptonshire, England, set among the rolling farmland and hedgerows typical of northern Northamptonshire. It lies close to the towns of Brackley and the famous motor-racing hub at Silverstone, and the landscape is punctuated by a small grass airfield used by light aircraft and flying clubs, giving the area an unexpectedly aviation-friendly character.
Historically the settlement has modest medieval roots and retains a quiet village feel, with farming still central to the local economy alongside a number of residents who commute to nearby towns and to jobs linked to Silverstone and the M40 corridor. Socially it’s a tight-knit community with the kinds of local activities, historic houses and parish church buildings you find in many English villages, while occasional visitor interest spikes around motorsport events and leisure flying.