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Swinbrook Park, Carterton
Your local amenities.
Swinbrook Park is situated in the town of will inspire residents and their guests to as well as a weekly farmers market Carterton nestles
Carterton, one of Oxfordshire’s newest maximise their free time in the great offering a range of superb local
towns, host to a thriving cosmopolitan outdoors. Kilkenny Country Park to the produce, the city of Oxford is within in the stunning
community located in the beautiful east of the development provides a easy reach giving visitors a choice
Cotswolds countryside
Cotswolds countryside. Carterton was further recreational area for the pursuit of arts, culture, history and of course,
initially known for its market garden of sports and leisure activities. more shopping. For summer days and offers residents
produce, tomatoes in particular, but in out you could enjoy a trip to stately
1935 the Royal Air Force arrived and RAF Carterton is an expanding town homes such as Blenheim Palace, the
a wide range of
Brize Norton is now Britain’s largest air base benefitting from inward investment to birthplace of Winston Churchill or the local amenities
and the biggest employer in the area. create chic new business, retail and pretty village of Burford, just three miles
leisure quarters. Among the existing north of Swinbrook Park which has been
and recreational
The Swinbrook Park development amenities are a library, supermarkets, a voted one of the most idyllic places to activities as well as
has been cleverly designed to sports centre and excellent local schools. live in Europe by Forbes magazine.
blend seamlessly with the adjoining
excellent retail and
countryside. Prioritising open space, the Close by, neighbouring town, Witney Swinbrook Park, find your dream home educational facilities.
expanse of footpaths and cycle routes offers a further choice of retailers in the ideal location.
www.dwh.co.uk/swinbrookpark or call 08448 114333
Name & Location Info Contact
Situated in Arkell Avenue, Carterton and has 2 Indoor and 6 Outdoor
rinks. The Club is open all year round. New members welcome - Tel: 01993 843366 (after 6:30pm)
Carterton Bowls Club
instruction given to beginners. Bar and lounge facilities are available www.cartertonbowls.co.uk
nightly. Bingo every Tuesday night is open to non-members.
The local branch supports the main Heart research charity, which in turn
Clubs, Societies & Leisure British Heart Foundation supports the John Radcliffe Hospital in many ways, by organising local
fund raising events, e.g. bingo and charity stalls at local events.
Tel: 01993 841954
Rainbows 5-7 years / Brownies 7-10 years / Guides 10-14+ years /
Name & Location Info Contact Brownies and Guides
Young Leaders 14-18 years / Senior Section 14-26 years
Tel: 01993 844631 or 01993 842562
Located on the edge of Burford, The Cotswold Wildlife Park exhibits Carterton Football Club
Cotswold Wildlife Park Tel: 01993 823006
over 260 species of animals and is the largest privately owned Kilkenny Lane, Carterton, Carterton Football Club and Events Tel: 07810 652741
Bradwell Grove, Burford, OX18 4JP
zoological collection in the UK. A fabulous family day out. Oxon OX18 1DY
Meetings of the Carterton Branch of the Royal British Legion are
Royal British Legion held at The Sports Pavilion, Monahan Way, Carterton, OX18 3AN, Tel: 01993 841861 Carterton Biznet Carterton Biznet meets fortnightly in a completely informal setting
on the third Monday of each month at 8.00 p.m. The Chequers Public House, in order to learn more about each other, promote our businesses,
Tel: 01993 842379
17 Station Road, Brize Norton generate business referrals among members, provide mutual support,
Oxfordshire OX18 3PR share business experiences.
A members Club for all the family. There are a number of activities
undertaken: Quiz nights, Mini Fun Quizzes, Bingo, Music in the Bar, Darts, Club,
dominos, Cricket, Aunt Sally and also trips to the seaside and shopping trips
Carterton Social Centre Club at Christmas. The Club is open every day and evening (except Christmas Tel: 01993 846788 Carterton WI meets on the second Tuesday of each month from
Day). The Large Bar is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7.30pm. There are wide variety of speakers and activities to which
Carterton WI Tel: 01993 841674
lunchtimes and each evening 7pm. The Small Lounge is open Monday, all are welcome. Meetings are held in the WI hall in Brize Norton
Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtimes and every evening from 8pm. Road, behind the bus stop opposite The Golden Eagle pub.
Name & Location Info Contact
Clubs, Societies & Leisure cont.
A small group of lacemakers who enjoy a get-together to exchange
Shillvalley Lacemakers ideas and patterns etc. Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the Tel: 01367 860217
month at the Town Hall, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
Name & Location Info Contact
Carterton has an excellent leisure centre which is located on the most
Acting Community recently developed part of Carterton. If has a wide range of activities
This amateur dramatics theatre group based in Carterton, is a non-profit Tel: 01993 212595 Carterton Leisure Centre
Thingumybogs for and facilities, including a fully equipped gym, a 25 metre pool with a Tel: 01993 861981
group of volunteers who raise money for Save The Children Fund. www.actingcommunitythingumybogs.co.uk Broadshires Way, Carterton OX18 1AA
Save the Children separate learner pool, exercise studio and various fitness classes. Also
a crèche facility.
Air Training Corps – 2267
Tues & Thurs 7-9.30pm. Boys & Girls 13½-18 years. Tel: 01993 212595
(Brize Norton) Sqn. ATC The Carterton Lions Club currently consists of 22 members. They aim to
support the local community with money raised by various fundraising President - Alan Lewin
efforts, and to help all branches of the local community in need. Tel: 01993 841815
Carterton Lions Club
Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Social gatherings Secretary - Maddy Radburn
Allotments Association A community association for residents to join providing allocated space are planned regularly, including meals out, visits to the theatre and Tel: 01993 772241
Tel: 01993 841704
53 Swinbrook Road, Carterton for growing fruit, vegetables or flowers. holiday excursions abroad. Visitors are welcome.
Informal site for teens age 12-18 who are in the Army Cadet Force or
Army Cadet Force people who are interested in joining. Meets Tuesdays 7.30-9.30 pm. Tel: 01608 810118 This famous home and garden store is a stones throw from Swinbrook
Scout Building, Swinbrook Road. Ages 13-18 years. Burford Garden Centre
Park. Not just a garden centre, this store also has an art gallery, antique Tel: 01993 823117
Shilton Road, Burford, OX18 4PA
store, gift boutique, home interior designs, as well as a restaurant.
U3A stands for the University of the Third Age, which is a self-help
organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing
educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. Approximately 5 miles from Carterton, Witney Lakes Resort has a health
Meetings are held in the main hall at the Carterton Community and fitness centre which is an adults/members only centre, a large spa
Carterton U3A Tel: 01993 845169 Witney Lakes Resort with a wide range of treatments, including Champagne nail bar and
Centre on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm. An interesting and Tel: 01993 893000
informative talk or presentation is arranged for each main meeting Downs Road, Witney, OX29 0SY hair salon. Beautiful restaurant looking over the lakes and a members
covering a variety of topics. Updates are given on the progress of the only bistro. It also holds private functions and has several meeting rooms
various special interest groups. for corporate activity. The resort also has a par 71, 18 hole golf course.
Nurseries & Schools
Name & Details Name & Details Name & Details
St Peter’s Church of England VA Infants School Edith Moorhouse Primary School St Josephs Catholic Primary School (4/5 to 11yrs)
Main Road, Alvescot OX18 2PU (Reception to 11yrs) Lawton Avenue, Carterton OX18 3JY
Lawton Avenue, Carterton OX18 3HP
Head: Sam King Tel: 01993 841240
Head: Marianne Ray 2.8 MILES
FROM SITE
Tel: 01993 842535 2.8 MILES
1.4 MILES
FROM SITE Tel: 01993 842372 FROM SITE
Brize Norton Primary School (4/5 to 11yrs)
10 Station Road, Carterton OX18 3PL
Burford Primary School (3 to 11yrs) Gateway Primary School (Reception to 11yrs)
Priory Lane, Burford OX18 4SG Netheravon Close, Carterton, OX18 3SF 2 MILES
Tel: 01993 842488 FROM SITE
Head: Jenny Dyer Head: Sharon Mullins
Tel: 01993 822159 Tel: 01993 842189 Burford School and Community College
3.5 MILES
FROM SITE
1.2 MILES Cheltenham Road, Burford OX18 4PL
FROM SITE
Tel: 01993 823303 3.2 MILES
FROM SITE
Carterton Primary School (Nursery to 11yrs) St John the Evangelise C of E VA Primary
Burford Road, Carterton, OX18 3AD School (Reception to 11yrs)
Bluebell Way, Carterton OX18 1JF Carterton Community College
Tel: 01993 842502 Upavon Way, Carterton OX18 1BU
0.6 MILES Tel: 01993 843124
1.7 MILES 0.5 MILES
FROM SITE
FROM SITE Tel: 01993 841611 FROM SITEOther Services
Name & Info Contact Name & Info Contact
Community Health Centres
Carterton Town Council
Broadshire Health Centre
Town Hall, 19 Alvescot Road, Tel: 01993 842156 Tel: 01993 845600
Broadshires Way, Carterton OX18 1JA
Carterton Oxfordshire, OX18 3JL
Carterton Library The Carterton Health Centre
Tel: 01993 841492 Tel: 01993 841718
6 Alvescot Road, Carterton, OX18 3JH 8 Alvescot Road, Carterton OX18 3LJ
Pharmacies Local Hospital
Witney Community Hospital
Broadshire Pharmacy Tel: 01993 209400
Tel: 01993 867147 Welch Way, Witney OX28 6JJ
Broadshire Way, Carterton, OX18 1JA
Utilities
Lloyds Pharmacy
Tel: 01993 842572 Tel: 0800 048 0202
7 Burford Road, Carterton OX18 3AG Gas – British Gas
www.britishgas.co.uk
Local Vet Electricity – British Gas
Tel: 0800 048 0202
www.britishgas.co.uk
Carterton Veterinary Surgery
12 Ventura Business Park,
Tel: 01993 764262
Broadshires Way, Carterton, Tel: 0800 980 8800
Oxfordshire OX18 1AD Water – Thames Water
www.thameswater.co.uk
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