Steeple Aston is a village in north Oxfordshire, situated on the River Cherwell, and in the Cherwell Valley. The Church of St Peter and St Paul is to the north of the village and is the origin of the Steeple Aston cope, an important piece of 14th century embroidery, now on loan to the V&A. Although the village is called Steeple Aston, the church has a tower. There are two pubs which serve food in the village: The Red Lion and The White Lion. There is also a village shop and post office, a village hall, and a sports and recreation club. Within walking distance of Steeple Aston, Rousham Park House is renowned for its extensive landscape gardens designed by William Kent in the 1730s. The gardens are open daily and the house is open only by prior arrangement. In Steeple Aston stands a folly, known as the "Eyecatcher". It looks like the ruins of an ancient abbey, but in fact was built in the 18th century for the owners of Rousham House There are many ancient and listed houses in the village. The primary school, Dr Radcliffe’s, was founded in 1640, and the original building is still in evidence, although now a private house.
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School
Radcliffe’s C of E Primary School
Places to Stay near Steeple Aston
Middle Aston House (0.61 miles)
Middle Aston House is a former manor house dating from the 17th century, set in glorious Cotswold countryside. We offer a relaxed Bed and Breakfast alternative with free telephone calls and WiFi and peacuful surroundings ... More | visit website
Holt Hotel (0.76 miles)
Set within 9 acres of land, on the edge of the stunning Cotswolds and close to Oxford. The Holt Hotel blends the atmosphere of a 15th Century inn with the modern requirements of any discerning ... More | visit website
Canal Cottage (0.90 miles)
White Horse (1.98 miles)
The White Horse Inn is a charming 17th-century coaching inn on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds. It has Real Ales, redecorated rooms and a restaurant with Cotswold stone walls. The ... More
White Horse Village Inn (1.98 miles)
The honeystone White Horse has stood at the heart of the North Oxfordshire village of Duns Tew for more than 3 centuries. Excellent, sensibly priced and freshly prepared food, a choice of real ales and a ... More | visit website
Peppers Bistro and Hotel (3.70 miles)
The Peppers Bistro Hotel Deddington, Banbury offers budget room rates and a cheap weekend breaks package in a picturesque English village location. Peppers Bistro & Hotel (formerly The Holcombe) is a new ‘restaurant with rooms’ in the ... More | visit website
Unicorn Inn (3.72 miles)
The Unicorn Inn is situated in the beautiful village of Deddington, ideally located a few miles north of Oxford on the edge of the Cotswolds. Formerly a coaching inn, the ... More
Deddington Arms Hotel (3.75 miles)
The Deddington Arms Hotel overlooks the beautiful market-square of Deddington, a medieval village lying between Oxford and Banbury at the gateway to the Cotswolds. The hotel has offered a warm welcome to travellers since the ... More | visit website
Duke of Cumberlands Head (3.89 miles)
A 17th Century thatched Country Inn, combining modern essentials with old world charm. Offering excellent food and accommodation. Listed in the Good Pub and Beer guides for many years now.
All rooms are recently refurbished, ... More
Jersey Arms Hotel (3.91 miles)
Possibly one of England's finest coaching inns, certainly the best located, this charming 13th century property is set in the natural beauty of the Cotswolds, within easy reach of Oxford and ... More
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