Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide logoThe Great Britain Guide

Follies · South East England

Wroxton Abbey Arch

In or near Bodicote.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Wroxton Abbey Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.

Wroxton Abbey Arch, follies in Oxfordshire

Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Banbury · 3.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Wroxton Abbey Arch is a folly in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Banbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area OX16.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wroxton Abbey Arch is a folly located in the West Midlands, specifically in Oxfordshire's parish of Banbury (postcode OX16). It is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.0665, -1.3761
County
Oxfordshire
District
Cherwell
Parish
Banbury
Postcode
OX16 1JA
Parliamentary constituency
Banbury
Nearest railway station
Banbury3.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

View to Wroxton Obelisk - geograph.org.uk - 7985081📷 5

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Banbury Rise

Banbury Rise — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Roebuck, Drayton - geograph.org.uk - 5795851📷 5

Villages · South East England

Drayton

Drayton — a village in england west midlands.

Bridleway - geograph.org.uk - 469573📷 5

Natural landmarks · South East England

Drayton School

Drayton School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Roebuck Inn📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Roebuck Inn

The Roebuck Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕roebuckinn-banbury.co.uk
Wroxton Obelisk - geograph.org.uk - 7986242📷 5

Forts · South East England

Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East Of Wroxton College

Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East Of Wroxton College — a martello broad in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Obelisk📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Obelisk

Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Wroxton Abbey Arch

Places to stay

Brethren's Meeting House - geograph.org.uk - 3364009📷 7

B&Bs · South East England

Banbury Cross Bed and Breakfast

Banbury Cross Bed and Breakfast — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.

Freebanburycrossbandb.co.uk
Horley-Converted Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 4965983📷 5

Caravan parks · South East England

The Old Forge

The Old Forge — a caravan park in england west midlands.

St Mary's church - geograph.org.uk - 7986970📷 7

Hotels · South East England

Mercure Whately Hall Hotel

Mercure Whately Hall Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

Straight and nameless lane - geograph.org.uk - 5193617

Campsites · South East England

Horley Scout Camp

Horley Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.

Best Western Hotel, Banbury - geograph.org.uk - 6057364📷 5

B&Bs · South East England

Easington House

Easington House — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.

Freeeasingtonhouse.co.uk
New Management at the old Co-op - geograph.org.uk - 6008274📷 5

Hostels · South East England

Mawle Court- Banbury Foyer

Mawle Court- Banbury Foyer — a hostel in england west midlands.

Places to eat & drink

The Roebuck Inn📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Roebuck Inn

The Roebuck Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕roebuckinn-banbury.co.uk
Sor Brook near North Newington Mill - geograph.org.uk - 3170639📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Blinking Owl

The Blinking Owl in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Sign at the Cromwell Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3363875📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Dog And Gun Public House

Dog And Gun Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Bailiff's Tap Micropub - geograph.org.uk - 6326746📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Three Pigeons

The Three Pigeons in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Church House Restaurant, Banbury - geograph.org.uk - 3366039📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Woolpack Public House And Left Part Of Compare Insurance

The Woolpack Public House And Left Part Of Compare Insurance in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Former Driving Test Centre, Banbury - geograph.org.uk - 7007250📷 6

Historic pubs · South East England

The Jolly Weaver Public House

The Jolly Weaver Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

More follies in this region

Broadwood's Folly - geograph.org.uk - 6868374📷 5

Follies · South East England

Broadwoods Folly

Broadwoods Folly — Folly or eyecatcher, 1820.

Free🐕
Chinthurst Hill Tower📷 5

Follies · South East England

Chinthurst Hill Tower

Chinthurst Hill Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Clandon Park - geograph.org.uk - 6883497📷 5

Follies · South East England

Clandon Park Grotto

Clandon Park Grotto — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕nationaltrust.org.uk
Clandon Park - Folly - geograph.org.uk - 6702415📷 5

Follies · South East England

Clandon Park Temple

Clandon Park Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕nationaltrust.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Wroxton Abbey Arch?
Wroxton Abbey Arch is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX16 1JA), in the parish of Banbury.
What is Wroxton Abbey Arch?
Wroxton Abbey Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to Wroxton Abbey Arch?
The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX16 1JA.
Is Wroxton Abbey Arch a protected site?
Yes — Wroxton Abbey Arch is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Wroxton Abbey Arch free to visit?
Yes, Wroxton Abbey Arch is free to enter.
How do I get to Wroxton Abbey Arch?
The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX16 1JA.