Towns & cities · South East England
Bodicote
Bodicote — village and civil parish in Cherwell district, Oxfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bodicote, the nearest railway station is Banbury, located 2.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Bodicote is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,065 people. Address: OX15. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cherwell district, Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 52.0360°, -1.3310°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bodicote is a village and civil parish in North Oxfordshire, approximately 2 miles (3 km) south of the centre of Banbury. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 2,126. The Church of England parish church of Saint John the Baptist is a Grade II* listed building, with the chancel arch dating back to the 13th century.
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Background
History
The Domesday Book of 1086 records a windmill that stood next to the grove at the top of Bodicote. Sor Brook, which forms the boundary between Adderbury and Bodicote parishes, has a watermill. Bodicote was made a separate civil and Church of England parish in 1855, until which time it was part of the parish of nearby village Adderbury. Bodicote House is a large Georgian house with a number of Victorian additions. Until 2025, Bodicote House was in use as the principal office for Cherwell District Council. In 2023 the council announced plans to move its headquarters into the Castle Quay shopping centre in Banbury and sell the Bodicote House site. The move, to 39 Castle Quay, took place on 31…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0360, -1.3310
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Bodicote
- Postcode
- OX15
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Population
- 2,065
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury — 2.7 km
- Official site
- bodicoteparishcouncil.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q593352 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bodicote (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bodicote StJohnB southeast.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Baker's Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 0.0 km
Bodicote House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
The Weeping Cross Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Foxes Lift Bridge (171) At Sp 470 389 Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Haddons Lift Bridge (173) At Sp 476 385 Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Tudor Hall School
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Grant's Lock Bridge Over Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Tilting Bridge Approximately 800 Metres North Of Twyford Road Canal Bridge Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Easington House
B&Bs · 2.2 km
Tilting Bridge Approximatley 400 Metres North Of Twyford Road Canal Bridge Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
English Language Training
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Twyford Road Canal Bridge Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Bodicote is a village located in Oxfordshire, in the West Midlands region of the UK, with a population of 2,065. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,065
- Administrative county
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Banbury
Things to see in Bodicote
51 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Bodicote →
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📷 3Castles · South East England
Banbury Castle
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Banbury Cross
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Banbury War Memorial
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · South East England
Fine Lady on a White Horse
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Roebuck Inn
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📷 3
📷 3Theatres · South East England
Grand Theatre, Banbury
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📷 3
📷 3Escape rooms · South East England
Scramm Live
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📷 3Bowling alleys · South East England
Banbury Bowl
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📷 3Museums · South East England
Banbury Museum
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📷 3Museums · South East England
Tooley's Historic Boatyard
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📷 3Galleries · South East England
Plum Gallery
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📷 4Canals · South East England
Tooley's Boatyard
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Bodicote House
Bodicote House — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary, Banbury
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Over Mill Stream
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Foxes Lift Bridge (171) At Sp 470 389 Oxford Canal
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Tilting Bridge Approximately 800 Metres North Of Twyford Road Canal Bridge Oxford Canal
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Haddons Lift Bridge (173) At Sp 476 385 Oxford Canal
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Grant's Lock Bridge Over Oxford Canal
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Banbury War Memorial In The People's Park
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Banbury Rise
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Nearby
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Baker's Arms Public House
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Bodicote House
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Weeping Cross Memorial
The Weeping Cross Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Foxes Lift Bridge (171) At Sp 470 389 Oxford Canal
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Haddons Lift Bridge (173) At Sp 476 385 Oxford Canal
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Tudor Hall School
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Where to eat & stay near Bodicote
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · South East England
Easington House
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📷 7B&Bs · South East England
Banbury Cross Bed and Breakfast
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📷 5Hostels · South East England
Mawle Court- Banbury Foyer
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📷 7Hotels · South East England
Mercure Whately Hall Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bo Peep Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Bo Peep Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Baker's Arms Public House
Baker's Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South East England
The Jolly Weaver Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Wheatsheaf Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Woolpack Public House And Left Part Of Compare Insurance
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Wine Vaults Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Dog And Gun Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bodicote?
- Bodicote is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX15), in the parish of Bodicote.
- What is Bodicote?
- Bodicote — village and civil parish in Cherwell district, Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Bodicote?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX15.
- Is Bodicote free to visit?
- Yes, Bodicote is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bodicote?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX15.