Towns & cities · South East England
Grove
Also known as: Grove, Swydd Rydychen
Grove — village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse district, Oxfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Grove is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 7,178 people. Address: OX12. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse district, Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.6120°, -1.4210°.
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Official information
Grove is a civil parish located in Oxfordshire, known for its unique character as a dormitory village. Visitors can explore the local community and its services, as well as engage with the parish council's activities and meetings.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Grove is a village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, England. The village is on Letcombe Brook, about 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) north of Wantage and 14 miles (23 km) south-west of Oxford. The 2021 Census recorded the parish's population as 8,336. It is home to Formula One constructor Williams Racing.
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Background
History
The remains of a large Roman villa have recently been found near the village. In 1622 Thomas Grove had a watermill at Grove.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6120, -1.4210
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Grove
- Postcode
- OX12
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Phone
- 01235 766599
- Population
- 7,178
- Official site
- www.grove-oxon.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q991626 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Grove, Oxfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Williams F1 at Grove.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Grove Millennium Stone
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Grove Wick
Villages · 0.6 km
Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection
Museums · 0.9 km
Wellington Gate
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Site of Wantage Road Station
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Couple Holding Hands
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Wooden Dragonfly
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Grove Airfield
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Remains of Belmont Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Denchworth Manor
Manor houses · 2.3 km
West Hanney Post Office
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Denchworth
Villages · 2.4 km
Grove is a town in Oxfordshire, South East England. Visitors can explore the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wantage, and the Vale and Downland Museum. The area also features the Kings Arms Public House and The Bear Hotel for dining and accommodation.
At a glance
- Population
- 7,178
- Administrative county
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Grove
73 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Grove →
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Grove Airfield
Grove Airfield is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
King Alfred Statue
King Alfred Statue is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Remains of Belmont Bridge
Remains of Belmont Bridge — a bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre
Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
The Sack House
The Sack House — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wantage
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wantage — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Couple Holding Hands
Couple Holding Hands — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Wooden Dragonfly
Wooden Dragonfly — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Ridgeway Mosaic
Ridgeway Mosaic — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Preface to High and Low
Preface to High and Low — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Uffington
Uffington — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Upper Lambourne
Upper Lambourne — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Distant View of a Provincial Town
Distant View of a Provincial Town — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
On Leaving Wantage
On Leaving Wantage — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Lester Piggott
Lester Piggott — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Millenium Stones
Millenium Stones — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's School, Wantage
St Mary's School, Wantage — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Wantage
Wantage — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Vale and Downland Museum
Vale and Downland Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Bear Hotel
The Bear Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Woodhill Lane Caravan Park
Woodhill Lane Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Farmers’ markets · South East England
Wantage Town Market
Wantage Town Market — a UK farmers' market in england south east.
📷 5Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Grove Millennium Stone
Grove Millennium Stone — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Museums · South East England
Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection
Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection — museum in Grove, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wellington Gate
Wellington Gate — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Site of Wantage Road Station
Site of Wantage Road Station — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Couple Holding Hands
Couple Holding Hands — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Grove
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Bear Hotel
The Bear Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Woodhill Lane Caravan Park
Woodhill Lane Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford
Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · South East England
King Alfred's Head Public House
King Alfred's Head Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Kings Arms Public House
The Kings Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Pound Public House
The Pound Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Wheatsheaf Public House
The Wheatsheaf Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The North Star Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · South East England
The White Hart
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grove?
- Grove is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX12), in the parish of Grove.
- What is Grove?
- Grove — village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse district, Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Grove?
- Drivers can use postcode OX12.
- Is Grove a protected site?
- Yes — Grove is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Grove free to visit?
- Yes, Grove is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grove?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX12. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.