Towns & cities · South East England
North Leigh
North Leigh — village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Combe · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
North Leigh is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,919 people. Address: OX29. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.8130°, -1.4400°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
North Leigh is a village and civil parish about 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Witney in Oxfordshire. The parish includes the hamlet of East End and since 1932 has also included the hamlet of Wilcote. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 1,929.
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Background
History
Green Wood fort, about 1 mi south of the village in the grounds of Estell manor, is an Iron Age hill fort. The course of Akeman Street Roman road linking Cirencester with London forms part of the northern boundary of the parish. Two Roman villas have been excavated in the parish. One is about 1 mi northwest of the centre of the village and is not on display. The other, known as North Leigh Roman Villa, is about 1/2 mi north of East End. It is under the care of English Heritage and is open to the public. In 1928 the remains of eight Saxon burials from the 7th century AD were found less than 1 mi north of the centre of the village. The toponym Leigh is also Saxon, derived from the Old English…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8130, -1.4400
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- North Leigh
- Postcode
- OX29
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Population
- 1,919
- Nearest railway station
- Combe — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.northleigh.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q676567 (CC0)
- wikipedia: North Leigh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: NorthLeigh StMary SouthEast.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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St Mary's Church, North Leigh
Historic churches · 0.8 km
North Leigh Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.8 km
Estelle Manor
Hotels · 1.0 km
Millennium Picnic Area
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Eynsham Park Camp
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Freeland
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Ramsden
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Freeland War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
The King's School, Witney
Natural landmarks · 2.7 km
North Leigh Roman Villa
Roman villas · 2.8 km
North Leigh is a village in Oxfordshire, located in the West Midlands region, with a population of 1,919. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,919
- Administrative county
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Top categories near here
Things to see in North Leigh
67 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in North Leigh →
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Cineworld Cinema Witney
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📷 5Theatres · South East England
People's Palace Playhouse
People's Palace Playhouse in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Screen @ the Square
Screen @ the Square in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Masons Arms Public House
The Masons Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Beekeepers
The Beekeepers in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The House of Windsor Public House
The House of Windsor Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Three Pigeons Public House
The Three Pigeons Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Three Horseshoes Public House
The Three Horseshoes Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Holly Bush Public House
The Holly Bush Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
New Inn Public House
New Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Merry Horn Public House
The Merry Horn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Lamb And Flag Public House
The Lamb And Flag Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Butcher's Arms Public House
The Butcher's Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
23 and 25 Church Green
23 and 25 Church Green — Grade II* listed house in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Batt House
Batt House — house in Witney, West Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Blanket Hall
Blanket Hall — house in Witney, West Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · South East England
Butter Cross
Butter Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South East England
Cogges Manor Farm Museum
Cogges Manor Farm Museum — former farm and farm museum in Witney, England, UK.
📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Minster Lovell Hall
Minster Lovell Hall — ruin in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Cemeteries · South East England
North Leigh Cemetery
North Leigh Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, North Leigh
St Mary's Church, North Leigh — church in North Leigh, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
St Mary's Close
St Mary's Close — Grade II listed house in Witney, West Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
The Leys Park
The Leys Park is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Stately homes · South East England
The Old Manor House
The Old Manor House — Manor house in Hailey, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Nearby
📷 3Windmills · South East England
Windmill At Sp 3865 1292
Windmill At Sp 3865 1292 — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Masons Arms Public House
The Masons Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, North Leigh
St Mary's Church, North Leigh — church in North Leigh, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Cemeteries · South East England
North Leigh Cemetery
North Leigh Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Estelle Manor
Estelle Manor — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South East England
Millennium Picnic Area
Millennium Picnic Area — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near North Leigh
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Estelle Manor
Estelle Manor — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Old Court Hotel
The Old Court Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Witney Hotel
The Witney Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7📷 7B&Bs · South East England
corncroft guest house
corncroft guest house — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Grove Farm Caravan Club
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Masons Arms Public House
The Masons Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Lamb And Flag Public House
The Lamb And Flag Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Three Pigeons Public House
The Three Pigeons Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The House of Windsor Public House
The House of Windsor Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Leigh?
- North Leigh is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX29), in the parish of North Leigh.
- What is North Leigh?
- North Leigh — village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to North Leigh?
- The nearest railway station is Combe, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX29.
- Is North Leigh a protected site?
- Yes — North Leigh is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is North Leigh free to visit?
- Yes, North Leigh is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Leigh?
- The nearest railway station is Combe, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX29.