Towns & cities · South East England
Sutton Courtenay
Sutton Courtenay — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Appleford · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sutton Courtenay, the nearest railway station is Appleford, which is 2.3 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is OX14.
About
Sutton Courtenay is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,413 people. Address: OX14. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse district, Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.6420°, -1.2760°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sutton Courtenay is a village and civil parish in the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames 2 miles (3 km) south of Abingdon-on-Thames and 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Didcot. The 2021 census recorded the parish's population as 3,055, a rise from 2,421 in 2011. Historically part of Berkshire until 1974 boundary changes, Sutton Courtenay is home to some important structures, such as the Abbey, the Manor House, All Saints' Church, a twelfth-century Norman hall, the Sutton Bridge, and Didcot power station.
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Background
Description
The Abbey is a medieval courtyard house, across the road from the Norman Hall and the Manor House, which has been recognised by Historic England as a building of outstanding historic and architectural interest. It is considered to be a 'textbook' example of the English medieval manor house, and is a Grade I-listed building. The Abbey has its origins in the 13th century as a rectory of Abingdon Abbey. Several construction phases took place during the Middle Ages, carried out by prominent figures like Solomon of Rochester, Thomas Beckington and William Say, but it wasn't until the 17th century that the current plan was completed. It was probably during the Victorian era that the house…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6420, -1.2760
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Sutton Courtenay
- Postcode
- OX14
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Population
- 2,413
- Nearest railway station
- Appleford — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.suttoncourtenay.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1006998 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sutton Courtenay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: SuttonCourtenay AllSaints SSE.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
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Manor House
Stately homes · 0.2 km
Sutton Courtenay War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Grave of George Orwell
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Grave of Lord Asquith
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Mill House and The Wharf
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Culham Cut
Canals · 0.8 km
Sutton Wick
Villages · 1.0 km
Culham Lock
Canal locks · 1.1 km
Culham Cut Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Culham
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Settlement site
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Sutton Courtenay is a village in Oxfordshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 2,413. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,413
- Administrative county
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Sutton Courtenay
23 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Sutton Courtenay →
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Manor House
Manor House — historic building in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic houses · South East England
Lamplight House
Lamplight House — house in Milton, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Mill House and The Wharf
Mill House and The Wharf — two houses in Church Street, Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England.
📷 3Historic houses · South East England
The Manor House
The Manor House — house in Drayton, Vale of White Horse, England, UK.
📷 3Manor houses · South East England
Milton Manor
Milton Manor — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South East England
Trendle's Field
Trendle's Field — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South East England
Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot Railway Centre — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Abbeys & priories · South East England
The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge approximately 50 metres south east of Marcham Mill
Bridge approximately 50 metres south east of Marcham Mill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Watermills · South East England
Marcham Mill
Marcham Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Frilford Garford and Marcham War Memorial
Frilford Garford and Marcham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Sutton Courtenay War Memorial
Sutton Courtenay War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Grave of George Orwell
Grave of George Orwell — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Grave of Lord Asquith
Grave of Lord Asquith — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Abingdon Preparatory School
Abingdon Preparatory School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Sutton Wick settlement site
human settlement in Abingdon on Thames, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Settlement site
Settlement site — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Settlement site
Settlement site — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 4Abbeys & priories · South East England
The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay
The Abbey, Sutton Courtenay — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stately homes · South East England
Manor House
Manor House — historic building in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Sutton Courtenay War Memorial
Sutton Courtenay War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Grave of George Orwell
Grave of George Orwell — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Grave of Lord Asquith
Grave of Lord Asquith — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Mill House and The Wharf
Mill House and The Wharf — two houses in Church Street, Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England.
Where to eat & stay near Sutton Courtenay
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South
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📷 7Hotels · South East England
Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bridge House Caravan Site
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📷 7B&Bs · South East England
The Plough Inn
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📷 7Hotels · South East England
The White Hart Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Old Anchor Inn
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Punch Bowl Public House
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📷 6Cafés · South East England
Throwing Buns
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Chaba Thai
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Qué Pasa
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Limoncello
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sutton Courtenay?
- Sutton Courtenay is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX14), in the parish of Sutton Courtenay.
- What is Sutton Courtenay?
- Sutton Courtenay — village and civil parish in Vale of White Horse district, Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Sutton Courtenay?
- The nearest railway station is Appleford, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX14.
- Is Sutton Courtenay a protected site?
- Yes — Sutton Courtenay is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sutton Courtenay free to visit?
- Yes, Sutton Courtenay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sutton Courtenay?
- The nearest railway station is Appleford, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX14.