Towns & cities · South East England
Barford St. Michael
Barford St. Michael — village in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Sutton · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Barford St. Michael is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: OX15. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Oxfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9900°, -1.3700°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Barford St Michael is a village in the civil parish of Barford St John and St Michael, in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. It is on the south bank of the River Swere, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Banbury.
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Background
History
Barford St Michael has sometimes been called Great Barford as it is much larger than the village of Barford St John on the opposite bank of the Swere. The bell tower and north doorway of Church of England parish church of St Michael are Norman. Much of the rest of the church was rebuilt in the 13th century in the Early English Gothic style. It is a Grade I listed building. In August 1549 the vicar, James Webbe, was executed at Aylesbury for his part in leading a rising in protest at the abolition of the Latin liturgy and other religious reforms. The village has one public house, the George Inn. It was built in 1697 and in the 20th century was a Hunt Edmunds tied house. There is also a farm…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9900, -1.3700
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Barford St. John and St. Michael
- Postcode
- OX15
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Nearest railway station
- King's Sutton — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q778321 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barford St Michael (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Barford StMichael ChurchSouth.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Campsites · 0.3 km
Bridge Over River Swere
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Steepness Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
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Vineyards · 2.1 km
Newton Grove CL
Caravan parks · 2.4 km
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St Peter ad Vincula, South Newington
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Milton
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Dovecote at Milcombe Hall
Historic houses · 3.0 km
Bloxham Village Museum
Museums · 3.1 km
Church of St Mary, Bloxham
Historic churches · 3.1 km
Bloxham
Museums · 3.1 km
Barford St. Michael is a village located in Oxfordshire, within the West Midlands region of the UK. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Banbury
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Things to see in Barford St. Michael
26 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Barford St. Michael →
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Crown And Tuns Public House
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Red Lion Corner
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Castle House
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Deddington Castle
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Deddington Manor
Deddington Manor — manor house in Deddington, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
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The Leadenporch House
The Leadenporch House — Grade I listed house in Cherwell, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South East England
Duns Tew Manor
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North Aston Hall
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📷 3Manor houses · South East England
Ledwell Manor
Ledwell Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Over River Swere
Bridge Over River Swere — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Steeple Aston War Memorial
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📷 5Museums · South East England
Deddington
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Cheyney Manor House Campsite
Cheyney Manor House Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 4Vineyards · South East England
Ilbury Camp hillfort
Ilbury Camp hillfort — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Cheyney Manor House Campsite
Cheyney Manor House Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Over River Swere
Bridge Over River Swere — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Steepness Hill
Steepness Hill — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
📷 4Vineyards · South East England
Ilbury Camp hillfort
Ilbury Camp hillfort — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Newton Grove CL
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South Newington
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Where to eat & stay near Barford St. Michael
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Cheyney Manor House Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Newton Grove CL
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Bo Peep Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bo Peep Caravan Park
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The Pig Place
The Pig Place — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5B&Bs · South East England
Easington House
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Elephant And Castle Public House
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Crown And Tuns Public House
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📷 5Cafés · South East England
Quince and Clover at Great Tew
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The Falkland Arms Public House
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Duke Of Cumberlands Head Public House
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Baker's Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barford St. Michael?
- Barford St. Michael is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX15), in the parish of Barford St. John and St. Michael.
- What is Barford St. Michael?
- Barford St. Michael — village in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Barford St. Michael?
- The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX15.
- Is Barford St. Michael a protected site?
- Yes — Barford St. Michael is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Barford St. Michael free to visit?
- Yes, Barford St. Michael is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barford St. Michael?
- The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX15.