Towns & cities · South East England
Shrivenham
Shrivenham — village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Richard Jefferies Halt · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shrivenham, the nearest railway station is Richard Jefferies Halt, located 8.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Shrivenham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,347 people. Address: SN6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.5980°, -1.6590°.
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Official information
Shrivenham is a vibrant community with various activities, events, clubs, and societies. The area features a Memorial Hall and offers opportunities for local engagement and participation.
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
Shrivenham is a village and civil parish in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, about 5 miles (8 km) south-west of Faringdon. The village is close to the county boundary with Wiltshire and about 5 miles (8 km) east-northeast of the centre of Swindon. The 2011 Census recorded the parish population as 2,347. The parish is within the historic boundaries of Berkshire; the 1974 boundary changes transferred the Vale of White Horse to Oxfordshire for administrative purposes.
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Background
History
There has been human settlement at Shrivenham from at least 400 BC. The remains of a Roman villa have been uncovered nearby. Shrivenham was part of Shrivenham Hundred which included Ashbury, Buscot, Coleshill, Compton Beauchamp, Eaton Hastings, Longcot, Shrivenham, and Uffington. Shrivenham has numerous thatched cottages, stone walls, a historic pump and a parish church that is unusual for having been rebuilt in the 17th century. The village has three historic public houses: the Barrington Arms, The Crown and the Prince of Wales. The main country estate in Shrivenham surrounded Beckett Hall. In the 17th century it was the home of Henry Marten, the regicide. Later the Barrington family owned…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5980, -1.6590
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Shrivenham
- Postcode
- SN6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Phone
- 01793 782925
- Population
- 2,347
- Nearest railway station
- Richard Jefferies Halt — 8.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.shrivenham.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2088790 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shrivenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shrivenham StAndrew southwest.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Roves Farm Visitor Centre
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Friars Hill
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Nightingale Woods
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Shrivenham is a village in Oxfordshire, South East England, with a population of 2,347. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,347
- Administrative county
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Witney
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Things to see in Shrivenham
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Church of St Mary Magdalen
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Elm Tree House
Elm Tree House — house in Shrivenham, Vale of White Horse, England, UK.
📷 5Cemeteries · South East England
Lower Stratton Cemetery
Lower Stratton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Roves Farm Visitor Centre
Roves Farm Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 2Natural landmarks · South East England
Nightingale Woods
Nightingale Woods — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bourton Church Bridge (MLN1/71 69)
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Plough Horse
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
23, High Street
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Brewer's House
Brewer's House — house in Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Burford House
Burford House — house in Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Church House
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📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Leonard
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Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — church in Highworth, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Gloucester House
Gloucester House — house in Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Highworth Court Highworth House
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Jesmond House
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Sevenhampton House
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
The Old Manor House
The Old Manor House — house in Highworth, Swindon, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
The White House
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Stanton Fitzwarren War Memorial
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Elm Tree House
Elm Tree House — house in Shrivenham, Vale of White Horse, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · South East England
Royal Army Chaplains' Museum
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📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bourton Church Bridge (MLN1/71 69)
Bourton Church Bridge (MLN1/71 69) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Historical Watchfield
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📷 5📷 5Where to eat & stay near Shrivenham
Places to stay
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The Saracen's Head Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
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📷 7B&Bs · South East England
The Old Crown Coaching Inn
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Blunsdon House Hotel
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The Great Western Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
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📷 5Restaurants · South East England
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📷 6Restaurants · South East England
Kushbo Indian Restaurant
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shrivenham?
- Shrivenham is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN6), in the parish of Shrivenham.
- What is Shrivenham?
- Shrivenham — village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Shrivenham?
- The nearest railway station is Richard Jefferies Halt, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN6.
- Is Shrivenham a protected site?
- Yes — Shrivenham is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shrivenham free to visit?
- Yes, Shrivenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shrivenham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN6. It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency.