Towns & cities · South East England
Cropredy
Cropredy — 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 · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cropredy, the nearest railway station is Banbury, located 6.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Cropredy is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 717 people. Address: OX17. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cherwell district, Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 52.1160°, -1.3200°.
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Official information
Cropredy is a picturesque village in Oxfordshire, known for its scenic countryside and historical significance. Visitors can explore its charming streets, local shops, and the annual Cropredy Festival, which celebrates music and community.
From the Wikipedia article
Cropredy ( KROP-rə-dee) is a village and civil parish on the River Cherwell, 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Banbury in Oxfordshire.
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Background
History
The village has Anglo-Saxon origins and is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. The toponym comes from the Old English words cropp (a hill) and ridig (a stream). From 1519 onwards Brasenose College, Oxford owned extensive land in Cropredy. Manor Farm was built in 1693 and Prescote Manor was built in 1721. Cropredy Bridge on the River Cherwell was the site of a major battle in 1644 during the English Civil War. King Charles engaged the Parliamentarian army led by Sir William Waller. The battle was a stalemate; the Parliamentarian side suffered heavy casualties but ultimately prevented the King's forces from crossing the bridge. A plaque on the bridge bears the inscription: "The site of the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1160, -1.3200
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Cropredy
- Postcode
- OX17
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Population
- 717
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury — 6.2 km
- Official site
- www.cropredyvillage.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q609715 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cropredy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church from the southeast, Cropredy, Oxfordshire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Brasenose Arms
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Old Dairy Farm Caravan and Camping
Campsites · 0.7 km
Prescote Manor
Stately homes · 0.7 km
Field Bridge Number 155 Over Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Road Bridge Number 150 Over Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Field Bridge Number 149 Over Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Field Bridge Number 156 Over Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Barnstones
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Field Bridge Number 148 Over Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Field Bridge Number 157 Over Oxford Canal
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
Wardington
Villages · 2.4 km
Anita"s Touring Caravan Park
Campsites · 2.6 km
Cropredy is a village in Oxfordshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 717. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 717
- Administrative county
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Banbury
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Cropredy
59 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Cropredy →
📷 3Museums · South East England
Bygones Museum
Bygones Museum — museum in Claydon, Oxfordshire, England, UK, now closed.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St James
Church of St James — Grade I listed church in Edgcote, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Leonard
Church of St Leonard — church in Aston le Walls, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul — church in Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Castles · South East England
Hanwell Castle
Hanwell Castle — castle in Hanwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Manor House
Manor House — historic building in Horley, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · South East England
Methodist Chapel
Methodist Chapel — chapel in Horley, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Flagship📷 3Stately homes · South East England
Prescote Manor
Prescote Manor — manor house in Prescote, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · South East England
Arbury Banks Iron Age Hillfort
Arbury Banks Iron Age Hillfort — a hill fort in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Ethelreda
Church of St Ethelreda — a Grade I-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Chipping Warden Cross
Chipping Warden Cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South East England
Bramshill Manor
Bramshill Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Field Bridge Number 148 Over Oxford Canal
Field Bridge Number 148 Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Field Bridge Number 146 Over Oxford Canal
Field Bridge Number 146 Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Oxford Canal Boundary Lift Bridge (141) At Sp 452 512
Oxford Canal Boundary Lift Bridge (141) At Sp 452 512 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Field Bridge Number 155 Over Oxford Canal
Field Bridge Number 155 Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Field Bridge Number 157 Over Oxford Canal
Field Bridge Number 157 Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Field Bridge Number 156 Over Oxford Canal
Field Bridge Number 156 Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Field Bridge Number 145, Over Oxford Canal
Field Bridge Number 145, Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Field Bridge Number 149 Over Oxford Canal
Field Bridge Number 149 Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Road Bridge Number 150 Over Oxford Canal
Road Bridge Number 150 Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South East England
Chipping Warden Village Sign
Chipping Warden Village Sign — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Hanwell View Horse
The Hanwell View Horse — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Arch, Witch and Cat
The Arch, Witch and Cat — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Brasenose Arms
The Brasenose Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Old Dairy Farm Caravan and Camping
Old Dairy Farm Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
Flagship📷 3Stately homes · South East England
Prescote Manor
Prescote Manor — manor house in Prescote, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Field Bridge Number 155 Over Oxford Canal
Field Bridge Number 155 Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Road Bridge Number 150 Over Oxford Canal
Road Bridge Number 150 Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Field Bridge Number 149 Over Oxford Canal
Field Bridge Number 149 Over Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cropredy
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Old Dairy Farm Caravan and Camping
Old Dairy Farm Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South East England
Anita"s Touring Caravan Park
Anita"s Touring Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Premier Inn
Premier Inn — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
The Old Forge
The Old Forge — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Hostels · South East England
Mawle Court- Banbury Foyer
Mawle Court- Banbury Foyer — a hostel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Brasenose Arms
The Brasenose Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Three Pigeons
The Three Pigeons in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Roebuck Inn
The Roebuck Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Wine Vaults Public House
Wine Vaults Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cropredy?
- Cropredy is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX17), in the parish of Cropredy.
- What is Cropredy?
- Cropredy — village and civil parish in Cherwell district, Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Cropredy?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX17.
- Is Cropredy free to visit?
- Yes, Cropredy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cropredy?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX17.