Museums · West Midlands
Cherwell (district)
Cherwell ( CHAR-wel or CHUR-wel) is a local government district in northern Oxfordshire, England. The district was created in 1974 and takes its name from the River Cherwell, which drains south throu
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cherwell ( CHAR-wel or CHUR-wel) is a local government district in northern Oxfordshire, England. The district was created in 1974 and takes its name from the River Cherwell, which drains south through the region to flow into the River Thames at Oxford. Towns in Cherwell include Banbury, where the council is based, and Bicester. Kidlington is a contender for largest village in England.
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Cherwell ( CHAR-wel or CHUR-wel) is a local government district in northern Oxfordshire, England. The district was created in 1974 and takes its name from the River Cherwell, which drains south through the region to flow into the River Thames at Oxford. Towns in Cherwell include Banbury, where the council is based, and Bicester. Kidlington is a contender for largest village in England.
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Background
History
Cherwell district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of four former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named Cherwell after the main river in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9500, -1.2500
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Somerton
- Postcode
- OX25 6NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
Sources
- wikipedia: Cherwell (district) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cherwell (district)?
- Cherwell (district) is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 6NG), in the parish of Somerton.
- Who owns Cherwell (district)?
- Cherwell (district) is owned by Cherwell District Council.
- How do I get to Cherwell (district)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 6NG. It sits within the Banbury parliamentary constituency.