Towns & cities · South East England
Eynsham
Eynsham — village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hanborough · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Eynsham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,648 people. Address: OX29. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.7810°, -1.3750°.
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Official information
Eynsham is a village that features various attractions including a play area, a church, and picturesque thatched cottages. The area is also known for its scenic river and bridge, making it a pleasant spot for visitors to explore.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Eynsham is a village and civil parish in the West Oxfordshire district, in Oxfordshire, England, about 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Oxford and east of Witney. The 2011 Census recorded a parish population of 4,648. It was estimated at 5,087 in 2020.
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Background
History
Eynsham grew up near the historically important ford of Swinford on the River Thames flood plain. Excavations have shown that the site was used in the Bronze Age (3000–300 BCE) for a rectilinear enclosure edging a gravel terrace. Evidence has been found of 6th–7th-century Saxon buildings at New Wintles Farm, about three-quarters of a mile (1 km) from the present parish church. There is evidence that Eynsham had an early minster, probably founded in the 7th or 8th centuries. In the reign of the early ninth-century Mercian king Cenwulf, Eynsham was the site of a royal manor of three-hundred hides. In 1005 Aethelmar, kinsman of Aethelred II founded a Benedictine abbey on the site of the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7810, -1.3750
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Eynsham
- Postcode
- OX29
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Phone
- 0345 310 0111
- Population
- 4,648
- Nearest railway station
- Hanborough — 4.9 km
- Official site
- eynsham-pc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1006767 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eynsham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Eynsham StLeonard SE.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Eynsham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Eynsham Abbey
Cathedrals · 0.3 km
Eynsham Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
The White Hart Public House And Attached Garage (Part Of Number 33)
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
The Newlands Public House
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Chil Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable
Historic pubs · 0.9 km
The Linesmen
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
Eynsham Lock
Canal locks · 1.4 km
Oxford Riverside Glamping
Campsites · 1.4 km
Anglo-Saxon settlement at New Wintles Farm
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Bridge Approximately 40 Metres South West Of Eynsham Mill
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Eynsham is a town in Oxfordshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 4,648. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,648
- Administrative county
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Eynsham
49 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Eynsham →
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Eynsham Abbey
Eynsham Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable
The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Harcourt Arms Public House
The Harcourt Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Newlands Public House
The Newlands Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The White Hart Public House And Attached Garage (Part Of Number 33)
The White Hart Public House And Attached Garage (Part Of Number 33) in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Eynsham Abbey
Eynsham Abbey — (1005–1538) Benedictine monastery in Oxfordshire, England.
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Eynsham War Memorial
Eynsham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · South East England
Farmoor Reservoir
Farmoor Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Canal locks · South East England
King's Lock
King's Lock — lock on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, England.
📷 3Canal locks · South East England
Pinkhill Lock
Pinkhill Lock — lock on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, England.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
St Giles' Church, Standlake
St Giles' Church, Standlake — church in Standlake, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wytham War Memorial
Wytham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · South East England
Wytham Woods
Wytham Woods is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South East England
Wytham Woods
Wytham Woods is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South East England
Gravelly Guy
Gravelly Guy — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South East England
Deadman's Burial
Deadman's Burial — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Michael, Stanton Harcourt
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Over Seacourt Stream,At National Grid Reference Sp4765 0877
Bridge Over Seacourt Stream,At National Grid Reference Sp4765 0877 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Approximately 40 Metres South West Of Eynsham Mill
Bridge Approximately 40 Metres South West Of Eynsham Mill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Chil Bridge
Chil Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge And Attached Weir Walls Approximately 1 Metre East Of Eynsham Mill
Bridge And Attached Weir Walls Approximately 1 Metre East Of Eynsham Mill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Stanton Harcourt War Memorial
Stanton Harcourt War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
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Eynsham War Memorial
Eynsham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Eynsham Abbey
Eynsham Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · South East England
Eynsham Abbey
Eynsham Abbey — (1005–1538) Benedictine monastery in Oxfordshire, England.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The White Hart Public House And Attached Garage (Part Of Number 33)
The White Hart Public House And Attached Garage (Part Of Number 33) in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Newlands Public House
The Newlands Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Chil Bridge
Chil Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Eynsham
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Oxford Riverside Glamping
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Valley Farm Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hill End Outdoor Education Centre
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bablock Hythe Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Estelle Manor
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Thameside Court Residential Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The White Hart Public House And Attached Garage (Part Of Number 33)
The White Hart Public House And Attached Garage (Part Of Number 33) in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Newlands Public House
The Newlands Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable
The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Harcourt Arms Public House
The Harcourt Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Bell Inn, Long Hanborough
The Bell Inn, Long Hanborough in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eynsham?
- Eynsham is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX29), in the parish of Eynsham.
- What is Eynsham?
- Eynsham — village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Eynsham?
- The nearest railway station is Hanborough, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX29.
- Is Eynsham a protected site?
- Yes — Eynsham is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Eynsham free to visit?
- Yes, Eynsham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eynsham?
- The nearest railway station is Hanborough, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX29.