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Towns & cities · South East England

Ipsden

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Ipsden — village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England.

Ipsden, towns & cities in Oxfordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Wallingford · 5.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Ipsden is located in South Oxfordshire, with the postcode OX10. The nearest railway station is Wallingford, which is 5 km away. Entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Ipsden is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 11 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 325 people. Address: OX10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.5660°, -1.0830°.

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Summary from the official site

Ipsden is a small village located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Oxfordshire. Visitors can enjoy beautiful countryside walks, local wildlife, and community amenities such as a pub, village store, and playground.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Ipsden is a small village and civil parish in the Chiltern Hills in South Oxfordshire, about 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Wallingford. It is almost equidistant from Oxford and Reading, Berkshire.

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

Coordinates
51.5660, -1.0830
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Ipsden
Postcode
OX10
Parliamentary constituency
Henley and Thame
Population
325
Nearest railway station
Wallingford5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Ipsden is a charming town located in Oxfordshire, South East England. Visitors can explore the historic Nuffield Place museum and enjoy the scenic Thames Path walking trail. The area also offers opportunities to visit several local churches, including St Mary's Church in Newnham Murren and St Peter and St Paul in Checkendon.

At a glance

Population
325
Administrative county
Oxfordshire
Constituency
Henley and Thame

Things to see in Ipsden

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

Oxford University Boat Club - geograph.org.uk - 1782973📷 5

Canal locks · South East England

Chalmore Lock

Chalmore Lock — lock in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, England, UK.

Free🐕
Cholsey Marsh📷 5

Wildlife reserves · South East England

Cholsey Marsh

Cholsey Marsh — nature reserve near Cholsey, Oxfordshire, England.

Free🐕bbowt.org.uk
Gates on the path - geograph.org.uk - 2702155📷 5

Forests & woodlands · South East England

Cholsey Marsh

Cholsey Marsh is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶bbowt.org.uk
Farmland, Hailey - geograph.org.uk - 627277📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Crashed Bomber Monumemt

Crashed Bomber Monumemt is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Grim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church📷 5

Archaeological sites · South East England

Grim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church

Grim's Ditch; portion from Mongewell Park Lodge to S of Nuffield church — archaeological site in Nuffield, South Oxfordshire, England, UK.

Free🐕
Moulsford Railway Bridge (1839)📷 5

Historic bridges · South East England

Moulsford Railway Bridge (1839)

Moulsford Railway Bridge (1839) is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕visitthames.co.uk
Moulsford Railway Bridge (1892)📷 5

Historic bridges · South East England

Moulsford Railway Bridge (1892)

Moulsford Railway Bridge (1892) is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕visitthames.co.uk
St John the Baptist's Church, Mongewell📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

St John the Baptist's Church, Mongewell

St John the Baptist's Church, Mongewell — grade II listed church in Mongewell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

Freevisitchurches.org.uk
St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren

St Mary's Church, Newnham Murren — church in South Oxfordshire, England, UK.

Freevisitchurches.org.uk
St Peter and St Paul, Checkendon📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

St Peter and St Paul, Checkendon

St Peter and St Paul, Checkendon — church in South Oxfordshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Scary Sculpture 2 - geograph.org.uk - 1741824📷 5

National landscapes (AONB) · South East England

The Nuba Survival

The Nuba Survival — Public artwork (sculpture) by John Buckley.

Free🐕johnbuckleysculptor.co.uk
Notices on the post - geograph.org.uk - 1966621📷 5

Forests & woodlands · South East England

Warren Bank

Warren Bank is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶bbowt.org.uk
All fallen down - geograph.org.uk - 1345377📷 5

Forests & woodlands · South East England

Withymead

Withymead is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
The Thames at Runsford Hole - geograph.org.uk - 950426📷 5

Wildlife reserves · South East England

Withymead Nature Reserve

Withymead Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Benchmark on drain surround beside road by Bear Wood - geograph.org.uk - 5582590Flagship📷 10

Long-distance walking trails · South East England

Thames Path

184-mile National Trail along the Thames from source to the Barrier.

Free🐕
Second Shed - geograph.org.uk - 4812577📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

Nuffield Place (National Trust)

Nuffield Place (National Trust) — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶nationaltrust.org.uk
The Maharajah's Well, Stoke Row - geograph.org.uk - 7620617📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

Maharajah's Well

Maharajah's Well — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Farmland, Checkendon - geograph.org.uk - 2122884📷 5

Castles · South East England

Castle Grove Camp

Castle Grove Camp — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶
Pheasant Madras Please^ - geograph.org.uk - 2315771📷 5

Archaeological sites · South East England

The Devil's Churchyard (Enclosure)

The Devil's Churchyard (Enclosure) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Farmland with pines, South Stoke - geograph.org.uk - 688086📷 5

Archaeological sites · South East England

Roman Coins Found

Roman Coins Found — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Benchmark on wall at entrance to Braziers Park - geograph.org.uk - 2343126📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Braziers Park

Braziers Park — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Freebraziers.org.uk
After rain, Stoke Row, Oxfordshire - geograph.org.uk - 4739819📷 5

Manor houses · South East England

Bassett Manor

Bassett Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Pile in the Ground - geograph.org.uk - 4696372📷 5

Historic bridges · South East England

Silly Bridge (MLN1/47 79)

Silly Bridge (MLN1/47 79) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Well in the Snow - geograph.org.uk - 3071528📷 5

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Wooden Elephant

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

Free🐕

Nearby

Cottages by Ipsden church - geograph.org.uk - 6150710📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Ipsden War Memorial

Ipsden War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Warren Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2824533📷 5

Mountain bike trails · South East England

Judges' Ride

Judges' Ride — a mtb trail in england south east.

'T'-junction at Braziers Park - geograph.org.uk - 2826279📷 5

Campsites · South East England

West Campsite

West Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Staddle stone at Ipsden Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4070598📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

The Reade Memorial

The Reade Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
'T'-junction at Braziers Park - geograph.org.uk - 2826279📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Braziers Park Campsite

Braziers Park Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

braziers.org.uk
'T'-junction at Braziers Park - geograph.org.uk - 2826279📷 5

Campsites · South East England

East Campsite

East Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near Ipsden

Places to stay

'T'-junction at Braziers Park - geograph.org.uk - 2826279📷 5

Campsites · South East England

West Campsite

West Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

'T'-junction at Braziers Park - geograph.org.uk - 2826279📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Braziers Park Campsite

Braziers Park Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

braziers.org.uk
'T'-junction at Braziers Park - geograph.org.uk - 2826279📷 5

Campsites · South East England

East Campsite

East Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

'T'-junction at Braziers Park - geograph.org.uk - 2826279📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Orchard

Orchard — a campsite in england south east.

The Ridgeway - geograph.org.uk - 1712399📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Ridgeway View Campsite

Ridgeway View Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

ridgewayadventures.co.uk
Barn by the Pheasantry - geograph.org.uk - 1766122📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Newnham Manor Caravan Park

Newnham Manor Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Thomas Wells - geograph.org.uk - 5707470📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Row Barge Public House

Row Barge Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Town Arms📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Town Arms

Town Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕
Wallingford Classic Car show 8 - geograph.org.uk - 2412654📷 5

Cafés · South East England

Costa

Costa — a café in england west midlands.

Independent Chapel (later Congregational), Stoke Row - geograph.org.uk - 4070145📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Cherry Tree Public House

Cherry Tree Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Bridleway, Stoke Row, Oxfordshire - geograph.org.uk - 4742966📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Crooked Billet Public House

The Crooked Billet Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

thecrookedbillet.co.uk
Station Road, Goring - geograph.org.uk - 2824389📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Catherine Wheel Public House

The Catherine Wheel Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ipsden?
Ipsden is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX10), in the parish of Ipsden.
What is Ipsden?
Ipsden — village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England.
How do I get to Ipsden?
The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX10.
Is Ipsden a protected site?
Yes — Ipsden is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Ipsden free to visit?
Yes, Ipsden is free to enter.
How do I get to Ipsden?
The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX10.