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, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 7,178. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
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
The North Star Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
The White Hart
The White Hart — a restaurant in england west midlands.
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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.