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Towns & cities · South East England

Harwell

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Harwell — village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse district, Oxfordshire, England.

Harwell, towns & cities in Oxfordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Didcot Halt · 3.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Harwell, the nearest railway station is Didcot Halt, located 3.8 km away. Entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Harwell is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,349 people. Address: OX11. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse district, Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.5970°, -1.2930°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

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Official information

Harwell is a parish council that serves the local community, providing information about council meetings and local governance. Residents are encouraged to participate in council activities and discussions.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Harwell is a village and civil parish in the Vale of White Horse about 2 miles (3 km) west of Didcot, 6 miles (10 km) east of Wantage and 13 miles (21 km) south of Oxford, England. The parish measures about 3.5 miles (6 km) north – south, and almost 2 miles (3 km) east – west at its widest point. In 1923, its area was 2,521 acres (1,020 ha). Historically in Berkshire, it has been administered as part of Oxfordshire since the 1974 boundary changes. The parish includes part of Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in the southwest. The 2011 census recorded the parish's population as 2,349.

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Coordinates
51.5970, -1.2930
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Harwell
Postcode
OX11
Parliamentary constituency
Didcot and Wantage
Population
2,349
Nearest railway station
Didcot Halt — 3.8 km
Official site
www.harwellparish.co.uk

Sources

Other places nearby

Harwell is a village in Oxfordshire, South East England, with a population of 2,349. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
2,349
Administrative county
Oxfordshire
Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Things to see in Harwell

20 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Harwell →

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Wildlife reserves · South East England

Mowbray Fields

Mowbray Fields is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.

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Welcome to Diamond - geograph.org.uk - 1007496📷 5

Theatres · South East England

Pickavance Lecture Theatre

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East Hagbourne, Main road from the village cross - geograph.org.uk - 5419904📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Upper Cross

Upper Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Upton Manor House📷 5

Historic houses · South East England

Upton Manor House

Upton Manor House — house in Upton, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

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Site of the Interchange - geograph.org.uk - 4702068📷 5

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Horsa sculpture

Horsa sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ harwellcampus.com
Benchmark on railway bridge abutment on Foxglove Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2406060📷 5

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Landscape Axle

Landscape Axle — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ridge and Furrow - geograph.org.uk - 2086487📷 5

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Sorbus

Sorbus — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Site of the Interchange - geograph.org.uk - 4702068📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

RAF Harwell Memorial

RAF Harwell Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ harwellcampus.com
West Hagbourne - geograph.org.uk - 6731216📷 5

Villages · South East England

West Hagbourne

West Hagbourne — a village in england south east.

The George ^ Dragon - geograph.org.uk - 6731211📷 5

Villages · South East England

Upton

Upton — a village in england south east.

Crafts End, Chilton - geograph.org.uk - 3384093📷 5

Villages · South East England

Chilton

Chilton — a village in england south east.

View From Hagbourne Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3371676📷 5

Mountains & hills · South East England

Hagbourne Hill

Hagbourne Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 135 m.

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Cemetery north side - geograph.org.uk - 5760639📷 5

Cemeteries · South East England

Didcot Cemetery

Didcot Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

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Milton Hill House📷 3

Stately homes · South East England

Milton Hill House

Milton Hill House is a stately home in the United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ miltonoxfordshire.co.uk
A 'Dukedog' at Didcot, early 1985 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 6033838📷 3

Museums · South East England

GWR Museum

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

Free👶
A 'Dukedog' at Didcot, early 1985 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 6034517📷 3

Museums · South East England

The Signalling Centre

The Signalling Centre — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free👶
Old House, Harwell Village - geograph.org.uk - 1946906📷 3

Manor houses · South East England

Bayllols Manor

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

↗ thegreatbritainguide.com
St Peters Church, Newlands Avenue - geograph.org.uk - 1931513📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Northbourne War Memorial

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

Free🐕
Benchmark on chimney breast of Zulu Farmhouse - geograph.org.uk - 2798970📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

UTC Oxfordshire

UTC Oxfordshire — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Milton Gate, Costa - geograph.org.uk - 4975016📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South — a hotel in england west midlands.

↗ marriott.com

Nearby

Old House, Harwell Village - geograph.org.uk - 1946906📷 3

Manor houses · South East England

Bayllols Manor

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

↗ thegreatbritainguide.com
Benchmark on chimney breast of Zulu Farmhouse - geograph.org.uk - 2798970📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

UTC Oxfordshire

UTC Oxfordshire — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Milton Hill House📷 3

Stately homes · South East England

Milton Hill House

Milton Hill House is a stately home in the United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ miltonoxfordshire.co.uk
View From Hagbourne Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3371676📷 5

Mountains & hills · South East England

Hagbourne Hill

Hagbourne Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 135 m.

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West Hagbourne - geograph.org.uk - 6731216📷 5

Villages · South East England

West Hagbourne

West Hagbourne — a village in england south east.

Milton Gate, Costa - geograph.org.uk - 4975016📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South — a hotel in england west midlands.

↗ marriott.com

Where to eat & stay near Harwell

Places to stay

Milton Gate, Costa - geograph.org.uk - 4975016📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South — a hotel in england west midlands.

↗ marriott.com
The Bear, North Moreton - geograph.org.uk - 4423457📷 5

Campsites · South East England

St. Peter's Farm

St. Peter's Farm — a campsite in england south east.

Closing down - geograph.org.uk - 6186378📷 7

Hotels · 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.

↗ hilton.com
Abingdon, 5-7 Bridge Street, Lewis Baker shop window - geograph.org.uk - 8040041📷 7

Hotels · South East England

Crown & Thistle

Crown & Thistle — a hotel in england west midlands.

Barley Mow - geograph.org.uk - 2910291📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

Bridge House Caravan Site

Bridge House Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Church and Post Office, Clifton Hampden - geograph.org.uk - 2064032📷 7

B&Bs · South East England

The Plough Inn

The Plough Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.

Places to eat & drink

The "Wheatsheaf" pub and adjoining cottages, East Hendred - geograph.org.uk - 4013428📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Wheatsheaf Public House

The Wheatsheaf Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Causeway Steventon - geograph.org.uk - 2214284📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The North Star Public House

The North Star Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

East Hagbourne, Fleur de Lys PH - geograph.org.uk - 5419914📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Fleur De Lys Public House

Fleur De Lys Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Aston Tirrold War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 3351069📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Chequers Inn Public House

The Chequers Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Bear, North Moreton - geograph.org.uk - 4423457📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Bear at Home

Bear at Home in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Old Anchor Inn, Abingdon - geograph.org.uk - 3104886📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Old Anchor Inn

The Old Anchor Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Harwell?
Harwell is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX11), in the parish of Harwell.
What is Harwell?
Harwell — village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse district, Oxfordshire, England.
How do I get to Harwell?
The nearest railway station is Didcot Halt, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX11.
Is Harwell a protected site?
Yes — Harwell is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Harwell free to visit?
Yes, Harwell is free to enter.
How do I get to Harwell?
The nearest railway station is Didcot Halt, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX11.