Towns & cities · South East England
Aynho
Aynho — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Sutton · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aynho, the nearest railway station is King's Sutton, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is OX17, and entry to the town is free.
About
Aynho is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 10 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 634 people. Address: OX17. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0000°, -1.2500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aynho (, formerly spelt Aynhoe) is a village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, England, on the edge of the Cherwell valley 6 miles (9.7 km) south-east of the north Oxfordshire town of Banbury and 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Brackley. Along with its neighbour Croughton 2 miles (3.2 km) to the east, it is one of the two southernmost villages in Northamptonshire. It is the southernmost settlement in Northamptonshire and indeed the entire English East Midlands region.
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Background
History
Aynho was founded in Anglo-Saxon times. The toponym is derived from Aienho, Old English for a spring, grove or hill. The circular village was surrounded by a defensive wall, parts of which can still be seen. In the 11th century Asgar, a Saxon thegn and standard bearer to Edward the Confessor owned the manor of Aynho. After the Norman conquest of England he was forced to cede the manor to Geoffrey de Mandeville, whose family retained it for several generations. Later the manor passed through the Clavering, Neville, Fitzalan, Shakerley, Tracy and Marmion families. Late in the 16th century Aynhoe Park was sold to Richard Cartwright (born 1563, a barrister and member of the Inner Temple, from a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0000, -1.2500
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Aynho
- Postcode
- OX17
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Population
- 634
- Nearest railway station
- King's Sutton — 3.2 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Cartwright Hotel
Hotels · 0.6 km
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Church of St Michael, Aynho
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Aynhoe Park
Parks · 0.8 km
Aynhoe Park
Castles · 0.8 km
Rainsborough Camp
Hill forts · 1.4 km
Anyho Weir Bridge Number 188, At Sp 494337 Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Belchers Lift Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Tilting Bridge Approximately 150 Metres North Of Nell Bridge (Not Included) Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Souldern Manor
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Souldern
Villages · 2.4 km
The Pig Place
Campsites · 2.4 km
Aynho is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 634. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 634
- Constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Aynho
25 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Aynho →
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Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House
Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — Grade I listed church in Croughton, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 4Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Michael, Aynho
Church of St Michael, Aynho — Grade I listed church in Aynho, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary — parish church of Souldern in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Fritwell Manor
Fritwell Manor — house in Fritwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Hill forts · South East England
Rainsborough Camp
Rainsborough Camp — hillfort in Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · South East England
Somerton Lock
Somerton Lock — building in Somerton, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Parks · South East England
Aynhoe Park
Aynhoe Park — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
WW2 Pill Box
WW2 Pill Box — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Churchyard Cross Approximately 12 Metres North Of Church Of St James
Churchyard Cross Approximately 12 Metres North Of Church Of St James — a Grade I-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South East England
Souldern Manor
Souldern Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge At Somerton Lock
Bridge At Somerton Lock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Over Oxford Canal At Sp 4985 3148
Bridge Over Oxford Canal At Sp 4985 3148 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Clifton Mill, Millhouse And Attached Millstream Bridge
Clifton Mill, Millhouse And Attached Millstream Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Approximately 500 Metres North Of Allen's Lock (Not Included)
Bridge Approximately 500 Metres North Of Allen's Lock (Not Included) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Anyho Weir Bridge Number 188, At Sp 494337 Oxford Canal
Anyho Weir Bridge Number 188, At Sp 494337 Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Belchers Lift Bridge
Belchers Lift Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Harry Dunn Memorial
Harry Dunn Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Cherwell (district)
Cherwell ( CHAR-wel or CHUR-wel) is a local government district in northern Oxfordshire, England. The district was created in 1974 and takes its name from the River Cherwell, which drains south throu
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Cartwright Hotel
Cartwright Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Cartwright Hotel
Cartwright Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 4Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Michael, Aynho
Church of St Michael, Aynho — Grade I listed church in Aynho, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Parks · South East England
Aynhoe Park
Aynhoe Park — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Aynhoe Park
Aynhoe Park — castle in england west midlands.
📷 4Hill forts · South East England
Rainsborough Camp
Rainsborough Camp — hillfort in Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Anyho Weir Bridge Number 188, At Sp 494337 Oxford Canal
Anyho Weir Bridge Number 188, At Sp 494337 Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Aynho
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Cartwright Hotel
Cartwright Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
The Pig Place
The Pig Place — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Bo Peep Caravan Park
Bo Peep Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bo Peep Caravan Park
Bo Peep Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Duvall Mobile Home Park
Duvall Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House
Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Crown And Tuns Public House
Crown And Tuns Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Baker's Arms Public House
Baker's Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Greyhound Public House
The Greyhound Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Elephant And Castle Public House
Elephant And Castle Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aynho?
- Aynho is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX17), in the parish of Aynho.
- What is Aynho?
- Aynho — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Aynho?
- The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX17.
- Is Aynho free to visit?
- Yes, Aynho is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aynho?
- The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX17.