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Towns & cities · South East England

Finstock

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Finstock — village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, England.

Finstock, towns & cities in Oxfordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Finstock · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Finstock is accessible via the nearest railway station, which is Finstock, located 0.8 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for Finstock is OX29.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Finstock is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 681 people. Address: OX29. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.8470°, -1.4770°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Official information

Finstock is a small village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, England, known for its vibrant community and beautiful countryside. Visitors can enjoy local amenities such as a pub and a primary school, as well as participate in various events held at the village hall.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Finstock is a village and civil parish about 2 miles (3 km) south of Charlbury in Oxfordshire, England. The parish is bounded to the northeast by the River Evenlode, to the southeast partly by the course of Akeman Street Roman road, and on other sides by field boundaries. The 2011 census recorded the parish's population as 797. For most of its history Finstock was a township of the ancient parish of Charlbury. Finstock became a separate civil parish in the late 19th century. The name means "Woodpecker place".

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

Coordinates
51.8470, -1.4770
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Finstock
Postcode
OX29
Parliamentary constituency
Banbury
Population
681
Nearest railway station
Finstock0.8 km
Official site
www.finstock.org.uk

Sources

Other places nearby

Finstock is a village in Oxfordshire, located in the West Midlands region, with a population of 681. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
681
Administrative county
Oxfordshire
Constituency
Banbury

Things to see in Finstock

34 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Finstock

Gateway to Catholic church, Charlbury - geograph.org.uk - 7420524📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Ye Olde Three Horseshoes

Ye Olde Three Horseshoes in England South East, United Kingdom.

pubsandbeer.co.uk
Ascot d'Oilly Castle📷 3

Hill forts · South East England

Ascot d'Oilly Castle

Ascot d'Oilly Castle — castle in Oxfordshire, England, UK.

Free🐕
Blenheim Farm📷 3

Wildlife reserves · South East England

Blenheim Farm

Blenheim Farm — nature reserve in Oxfordshire, England.

Free🐕bbowt.org.uk
Blenheim Farm Nature Reserve📷 3

Forests & woodlands · South East England

Blenheim Farm Nature Reserve

Blenheim Farm Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶bbowt.org.uk
Bridleway and reservoir near Farfield Corner, Leafield - geograph.org.uk - 1447662📷 3

Cemeteries · South East England

Fairspear Natural Burial Ground

Fairspear Natural Burial Ground is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕naturalburialoxfordshire.co.uk
Finstock Manor House📷 3

Historic houses · South East England

Finstock Manor House

Finstock Manor House — house in Finstock, West Oxfordshire, England, UK.

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Manor House📷 3

Historic houses · South East England

Manor House

Manor House — historic building in Ascott d' Oyley, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

👶
Ascott d'Oyley - geograph.org.uk - 595989📷 3

Castles · South East England

Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks

Ascott d'Oyley 12th century motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

👶
Ascott d'Oyley - geograph.org.uk - 595989📷 3

Castles · South East England

Fragment of Ascott d'Oyley Castle

Fragment of Ascott d'Oyley Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Tree-lined churchyard path - geograph.org.uk - 7780907📷 3

Castles · South East England

Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle

Ascott Earl motte and bailey castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Pudlicote House - geograph.org.uk - 1563070📷 3

Manor houses · South East England

Pudlicote House

Pudlicote House — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on Charlbury Library - geograph.org.uk - 4244531📷 3

Museums · South East England

Charlbury Museum

Charlbury Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Benchmark on east face of St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 4244523📷 3

Historic churches · South East England

St Mary's Church, Charlbury

St Mary's Church, Charlbury — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
Gravestone of Sapper H. Messenger of the Royal Engineers at the Church of Saint Kenelm, Minster Lovell, April 2022📷 3

Historic churches · South East England

Church of Saint Kenelm

Church of Saint Kenelm — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade Ienglish-heritage.org.uk
Benchmark on house at Delly End - geograph.org.uk - 4883072📷 3

Manor houses · South East England

Hailey Manor

Hailey Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

St Peter's Church, Wilcote - geograph.org.uk - 7333879📷 3

Manor houses · South East England

Wilcote Manor

Wilcote Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Small bridge over the River Evenlode - geograph.org.uk - 2312960📷 3

Historic bridges · South East England

Bridge Over River Evenlode

Bridge Over River Evenlode — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Benchmark on bridge over River Evenlode - geograph.org.uk - 4249071📷 3

Historic bridges · South East England

Bridge And Adjoining Gatepiers Approximately 35 Metres North East Of North Lodge (That Part In Cornbury And Wychwood Civil Parish)

Bridge And Adjoining Gatepiers Approximately 35 Metres North East Of North Lodge (That Part In Cornbury And Wychwood Civil Parish) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, Un

Free🐕
Benchmark on Dyer's Hill Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4258248📷 3

Historic bridges · South East England

Dyers Hill Bridge

Dyers Hill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Benchmark on parapet of bridge over River Windrush - geograph.org.uk - 5251752📷 3

Historic bridges · South East England

Minster Lovell Bridge

Minster Lovell Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St. Michael and All Angels' church, Leafield - geograph.org.uk - 4401448📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Leafield War Memorial Lychgate at St Michael and All Angels Church

Leafield War Memorial Lychgate at St Michael and All Angels Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The White Hart, Minster Lovell - geograph.org.uk - 2808011📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Minster Lovell War Memorial

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

Free🐕
Spire on St James - geograph.org.uk - 8230809📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Ramsden War Memorial

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

Free🐕
Benchmark on St Mary's Church tower - geograph.org.uk - 4245305📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Unidentified Monument Approximately 10 Metres West Of The Porch Of The Church Of St Mary

Unidentified Monument Approximately 10 Metres West Of The Porch Of The Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Nearby

Finstock Manor House📷 3

Historic houses · South East England

Finstock Manor House

Finstock Manor House — house in Finstock, West Oxfordshire, England, UK.

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Spire on St James - geograph.org.uk - 8230809📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Ramsden War Memorial

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

Free🐕
St Peter's Church, Wilcote - geograph.org.uk - 7333879📷 3

Manor houses · South East England

Wilcote Manor

Wilcote Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Ramsden church - geograph.org.uk - 8313138📷 5

Villages · South East England

Ramsden

Ramsden — a village in england west midlands.

St Peter's church, Wilcote - geograph.org.uk - 3423204📷 5

Villages · South East England

Wilcote

Wilcote — a village in england west midlands.

Benchmark on bridge over River Evenlode - geograph.org.uk - 4249071📷 3

Historic bridges · South East England

Bridge And Adjoining Gatepiers Approximately 35 Metres North East Of North Lodge (That Part In Cornbury And Wychwood Civil Parish)

Bridge And Adjoining Gatepiers Approximately 35 Metres North East Of North Lodge (That Part In Cornbury And Wychwood Civil Parish) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, Un

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Finstock

Places to stay

Rural scene at Banbury Hill Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4580020📷 4

Campsites · South East England

Cotswold View

Cotswold View — a campsite in england west midlands.

Freecotswoldview.co.uk
Eynsham Hall Game larder 03📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Estelle Manor

Estelle Manor — a hotel in england west midlands.

estellemanor.com
Oilseed rape crop - geograph.org.uk - 8306021📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Grove Farm Caravan Club

Grove Farm Caravan Club — a caravan park in england west midlands.

West End, Witney - geograph.org.uk - 3929156📷 7

Hotels · South East England

The Old Court Hotel

The Old Court Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

theoldcourthotel.uk
The Butchers Arms (2) - sign, 104 Corn Street, Witney, Oxon - geograph.org.uk - 4812120📷 7

B&Bs · South East England

corncroft guest house

corncroft guest house — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.

corncroft.co.uk
The Fleece (4) - signage, 11 Church Green, Witney, Oxon - geograph.org.uk - 4813527📷 7

Hotels · South East England

The Witney Hotel

The Witney Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

witneyhotel.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Gateway to Catholic church, Charlbury - geograph.org.uk - 7420524📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Ye Olde Three Horseshoes

Ye Olde Three Horseshoes in England South East, United Kingdom.

pubsandbeer.co.uk
Tall Scots pine at Hailey on the B4022 near Witney - geograph.org.uk - 5023104📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Lamb And Flag Public House

The Lamb And Flag Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

North Leigh Windmill - geograph.org.uk - 5775796📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Masons Arms Public House

The Masons Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Churchyard, Holy Trinity Church, Woodgreen, Witney - geograph.org.uk - 1858380📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Three Pigeons Public House

The Three Pigeons Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

West End passes The Elm Tree - geograph.org.uk - 3059695📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The House of Windsor Public House

The House of Windsor Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Roundabout at the junction of Welch Way with High Street, Witney - geograph.org.uk - 7583553📷 5

Cafés · South East England

Huffkins

Huffkins — a café in england west midlands.

Freehuffkins.com

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Englefield Green — village in the borough of Runnymede, Surrey, UK.

Free🐕👶englefieldgreen.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Finstock?
Finstock is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX29), in the parish of Finstock.
What is Finstock?
Finstock — village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, England.
How do I get to Finstock?
The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX29.
Is Finstock a protected site?
Yes — Finstock is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Finstock free to visit?
Yes, Finstock is free to enter.
How do I get to Finstock?
The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX29.