Historic pubs · South East England
The Launton Arms
Also known as: The Black Bull
In or near Marsh Gibbon.
The Launton Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester Village · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Launton Arms is a historic pub in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands — listed in heritage records for its surviving fabric, fittings or trading history. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area OX26.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Launton Arms is a pub located in Launton, Oxfordshire, within the West Midlands. It is also known as The Black Bull and is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Chilterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8958, -1.1196
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Launton
- Postcode
- OX26 5DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester Village — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: w1194470686 (ODbL)
- commons: The Black Bull in Launton - geograph.org.uk - 4363405.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Launton Arms?
- The Launton Arms is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX26 5DQ), in the parish of Launton.
- What is The Launton Arms?
- The Launton Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
- How do I get to The Launton Arms?
- The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX26 5DQ.
- Is The Launton Arms a protected site?
- Yes — The Launton Arms is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Launton Arms free to visit?
- Yes, The Launton Arms is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Launton Arms?
- The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX26 5DQ.