Towns & cities · South East England
Culham
Culham — village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Culham · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Culham is located in the West Midlands, Oxfordshire, with the postcode OX14. The nearest railway station is Culham, which is 2 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Culham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 415 people. Address: OX14. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.6520°, -1.2660°.
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Summary from the official site
Culham is a small village in Oxfordshire with a rich history spanning over 12 centuries. It is notable for the nearby Culham Laboratory, which conducts significant nuclear fusion research, and the Europa School, an international educational institution for children of scientists.
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From the Wikipedia article
Culham is a village and civil parish in a bend of the River Thames, 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Abingdon in Oxfordshire. The parish includes Culham Science Centre and Europa School UK (formerly the European School, Culham, which was the only Accredited European School within the United Kingdom). The parish is bounded by the Thames to the north, west and south, and by present and former field boundaries to the east. It is low-lying and fairly flat, rising from the Thames floodplain in the south to a north-facing escarpment in the north up to 260 feet (80 m) above sea level. The 2011 Census recorded its population as 453.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6520, -1.2660
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Culham
- Postcode
- OX14
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Population
- 415
- Nearest railway station
- Culham — 2 km
- Official site
- www.culhamvillage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1012411 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Culham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Village Green, Culham - geograph.org.uk - 1221293.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Culham Cut Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Culham Lock
Canal locks · 0.2 km
Mill House and The Wharf
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Culham Cut
Canals · 0.9 km
Grave of Lord Asquith
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Grave of George Orwell
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Sutton Courtenay War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Manor House
Stately homes · 1.1 km
The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
Abbeys & priories · 1.2 km
Sutton Courtenay
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Settlement site N of Thames
Vineyards · 1.7 km
The Maud Hales Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Culham is a village located in Oxfordshire, in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 415. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 415
- Administrative county
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
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Things to see in Culham
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Albert Park
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143, Ock Street
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Abingdon Abbey
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Abingdon and Witney College
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Abingdon Lock
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Appleford Railway Bridge
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Baptist Chapel
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Carfax Conduit
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Conduit House
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Cosener's House
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Former Crown Public House
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Former Lion Public House
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Former Mr Warricks Arms Hotel
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Monument to Prince Albert
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Nearby
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Culham Cut Bridge
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Mill House and The Wharf
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Grave of Lord Asquith
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Grave of George Orwell
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Where to eat & stay near Culham
Places to stay
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The White Hart Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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The Old Anchor Inn
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Punch Bowl Public House
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Chaba Thai
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Culham?
- Culham is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX14), in the parish of Culham.
- What is Culham?
- Culham — village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Culham?
- The nearest railway station is Culham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX14.
- Is Culham free to visit?
- Yes, Culham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Culham?
- The nearest railway station is Culham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX14.