Town or village· Postcode OX49
Watlington
Oxfordshire, South East · population 2,699 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Watlington
Watlington is a market town and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England, about 7 miles (11 km) south of Thame. It is near Oxfordshire's eastern edge and less than 2 miles (3 km) from its border with Buckinghamshire. The parish includes the hamlets of Christmas Common, Greenfield and Howe Hill, all of which are in the Chiltern Hills. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 2,727.
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CouncilHavering council delays launch of weekly food-waste collection to spring 2027
A shortage of specialist vehicles means Havering’s new weekly food-waste service will not begin until spring 2027, later than the original target, and the council is urging the Government for additional funding.
Romford14 minutes ago
Havering Council unveils ‘Havering Plan 2040’ with super-suburb vision
The borough’s leader presented a long-term strategy on 16 September, outlining ambitions to make Havering the best place in London to live, work and invest, and setting out new programmes on housing, jobs, green space and safety.
Havering1 hour ago
CouncilHarrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor
Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.
Harrow2 hours ago
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CouncilCity of London Corporation urges Budget to protect financial and professional services
In a submission dated 14 September, the City of London Corporation asked the Chancellor to keep sector-specific taxes at bay, retain the VAT exemption and adopt pro-growth planning to safeguard a sector that underpins £323 bn of output and 2.5 m jobs.
London2 hours ago
Havering Council welcomes £6.75m extra funding but says it will not close financial gap
The borough’s leader says the new money will help trial service innovations but stresses borrowing remains unsustainable and calls for repayment terms to be removed.
Havering2 hours ago
CouncilSir Geoff Hurst granted Freedom of the City of London
The City of London Corporation has granted Sir Geoff Hurst the Freedom of the City, marking the 60th anniversary of England’s 4-2 World Cup win over West Germany. The honour was presented at Guildhall after nominations by the Lady Mayor and the Corporation’s Policy Chairman.
London3 hours ago
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What's on in and around Watlington
The Hoosiers
Tomorrow, 19:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey
Between The Covers Live - Celebrating Agatha Christie
Wed 7 Oct, 19:30Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Fishies Week 3
Wed 7 Oct, 22:30O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey
Robert Jon & the Wreck
Thu 8 Oct, 19:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey
Indie Fridays
Fri 9 Oct, 23:00O2 Academy2 Oxford, Hailey
RNB VS Garage
Sat 10 Oct, 15:00O2 Academy Oxford, Hailey
Days out around Watlington
View allWatlington White Mark
Watlington · 0.6 miles
The White Mark was cut by Edward Horne to give the illusion of a spire on the Watlington parish church from his home, in 1764.
Shirburn Park
Shirburn · 1.2 miles
Boundary of Shirburn Park as per Historic England Listing map. These are the private grounds associated with Shirburn Castle
Do nkey Lane Community Orchard (WIP)
Hempton Wainhill · 6.2 miles
At the end of the 19th century there were cottages on this land. More latterly it became very overgrown. The owner has leased the land to the parish council and a group of volunteers from Greening Chinnor are in the process of creating a community area.
Wet n Wild Oxford
Dorchester · 6.8 miles
Aqua park with kayaking, pedalos, water skiing, lake swimming... Has café.
St Botolph's, Bradenham
Bradenham · 8.7 miles
Restored in 1863 with reputedly the oldest church doorway in Bucks (early Norman). The tower hosts 2 of England's oldest bells (~1300), while the nave is from 1100. Benjamin Disraelis parents also lie to rest here, beside inscriptions for WWI soldiers.
Bradenham Manor
Bradenham · 8.7 miles
Not publicly open. Once property of the Earl of Warwick & used by Lord Windsor to host Queen Elizabeth I in 1566. The current manor house was built in the 17th cent. & was home to PM B. D'Israeli's father in the 19th cent. until he died here in 1848
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Saint Edmund Campion
2 Watcombe Road, Watlington
Crossroads Veterinary Centre
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House of Spice
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Watlington Garage
6 Couching Street, Watlington