Further Afield | Heyford Park

LOCATION

Conveniently situated

Heyford Park offers excellent transport links. Only 7 minutes from the M40 (junction 10) and 15 minutes drive from Bicester North Train Station, Heyford Park is ideally placed to cater for commuters’

busy lifestyles.

Only 6 miles away you will find the town of Bicester, which is home to both Bicester North Station and Bicester Village Station. With regular trains to Birmingham, London and Oxford - you really can get anywhere and everywhere easily. Heyford Train Station is only a few minutes away in Lower Heyford and has a regular train service to Oxford.

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Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is a historic picture perfect house, the principal residence of the Duke of Marlborough. Set within 2,100 acres of parkland and formal gardens, it makes for an ideal location to go on a scenic walk and explore. Only 20 minutes away from Heyford Park by car, take an afternoon out to enjoy this local attraction.

LOWER HEYFORD

Visit Lower Heyford and explore the Cherwell Valley by boat. Narrowboats are available to hire from Lower Heyford – just down the road from Heyford Park.

Hook Norton Brewery

Hook Norton Brewery is a Victorian brewery and visitor center offering guided tours (with free beer samples!), experience the sights and sounds of brewing.

BICESTER VILLAGE

Bicester Village is one of the UK’s leading designer outlet destinations as well as being a top tourist attraction. Just 6 miles from Heyford Park, a luxury shopping experience awaits you, with an incredible array of boutiques, designer outlets and food and drink options.

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens

Take a day out to explore Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. This is the perfect day out with the kids or even if you fancy doing something a bit different, meet the Giraffes, Rhinos and Lions.

Cogges Manor Farm

Cogges is a unique historic farm which is open daily. They have a beautiful manor house, incredible gardens, plenty of open space and of course friendly animal residents! Meet the animals including sheep, goats and pigs, and enjoy a cup of coffee in their Kitchen Cafe.

The Cotswolds

You can visit typical Cotswold villages; experience authentic market towns; marvel at some of the country’s greatest palaces, castles and country houses; explore the nature in beautiful reserves and wildlife parks or get lost in its historic trails with breath-taking views in more than 3,000 miles of footpaths and bridleways.

OXFORD

12 miles from Heyford Park sits the historic and beautiful city of Oxford. Home to the University of Oxford with more than 30 university colleges across the city, marvel in the architecture that gave Oxford it’s nickname of the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’. Green spaces, theatres, museums, shopping and restaurants, Oxford has something for everyone.

Stowe House and Gardens

Only 25 minutes from Heyford Park sits Stowe House and Garden, a beautiful National Trust site. Stowe House is a grade 1 listed country house and the gardens are simply stunning. The perfect place for a trip out or dog walk.

Broughton Castle

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Local Walks and Cycle Paths

The Cherwell Valley is known for its beauty with refreshing rural walks and the Oxford Canal. It is a great place to enjoy a range of leisure pursuits including walking, cycling, boating all whilst enjoying the scenic countryside of north Oxfordshire. If you prefer to walk through our lovely meadows, we have a wide range of choice on where to start. The Cherwell Valley Walk is serene and scenic, running alongside the River Cherwell for most part and the Oxford Canal. The starting point is the Lower Heyford Station. You can park your car near the train station. Other villages en-route can also be used as starting points. The Port Meadows cycle route is a beautiful loop around the Oxford Canal from Lower Heyford taking about 3 hours and 40 minutes. This is a firm favourite, with mostly paved surfaces this route is accessible to most skill levels, although it is a long ride so fitness is required.