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Museums · South East England

Bloxham

In or near Milton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Bloxham is a village and civil parish in northern Oxfordshire several miles from the Cotswolds, about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Banbury. It is on the edge of a valley and overlooked by Hobb Hill. Th

Bloxham, St. Mary's Church, The font of unknown date 4 - geograph.org.uk - 4949648

Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Banbury · 5.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Bloxham is a village and civil parish in northern Oxfordshire several miles from the Cotswolds, about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Banbury. It is on the edge of a valley and overlooked by Hobb Hill. The village is on the A361 road. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 3,374.

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See it from the streetimagery from 2021

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Official information

Bloxham Village Museum is a small museum located in the centre of Bloxham village, celebrating the local history and community. It features a new exhibition each year and offers engaging activities for visitors of all ages, including a free quiz for children.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Bloxham is a village and civil parish in northern Oxfordshire several miles from the Cotswolds, about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Banbury. It is on the edge of a valley and overlooked by Hobb Hill. The village is on the A361 road. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 3,374.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
52.0180, -1.3750
County
Oxfordshire
District
Cherwell
Parish
Bloxham
Postcode
OX15 4ET
Parliamentary constituency
Banbury
Phone
07721 187813
Nearest railway station
Banbury5.7 km
Opening
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 2.30pm–5pm; open from Easter to the last Saturday in October
Official site
bloxhammuseum.com

Sources

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Church of St Mary, Bloxham

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Memorials & monuments · South East England

Bloxham War Memorial

Bloxham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges · South East England

Bridge And Pump Approximately 20 Metres West Of Joiners Arms

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Historic houses · South East England

Bloxham School

Bloxham School — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Bloxham

Places to stay

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B&Bs · South East England

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B&Bs · South East England

Banbury Cross Bed and Breakfast

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Campsites · South East England

Bo Peep Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · South East England

Bo Peep Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South East England

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Historic pubs · South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bloxham?
Bloxham is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX15 4ET), in the parish of Bloxham.
What is Bloxham?
Bloxham is a village and civil parish in northern Oxfordshire several miles from the Cotswolds, about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Banbury. It is on the edge of a valley and overlooked by Hobb Hill. Th
How do I get to Bloxham?
The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX15 4ET.
Is Bloxham a protected site?
Yes — Bloxham is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Bloxham?
The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX15 4ET.