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Ambrosden

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About Ambrosden

Ambrosden works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bicester, 23km from The Silverstone Experience.

Ambrosden is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,662, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ambrosden sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ambrosden to your route.

About Ambrosden

Ambrosden is a village and civil parish in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England, 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Bicester to which it is linked by the A41 road, and 13 miles (21 km) from Oxford. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 2,248. The parish is bounded by the River Ray to the south, its tributary the

Read more River Bure to the west, the outskirts of Bicester to the north and field boundaries to the east. The village is 2 miles (3 km) east of Alchester Roman Town. Ambrosden has a Church of England parish church and a public house. Since the Second World War Ambrosden has housed British Army personnel stationed at St. George's Barracks, which is at Arncott about 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) south of Ambrosden. The Ministry of Defence had many new houses built at Ambrosden in the early 1950s.

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Where is Ambrosden located?

Ambrosden is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8709 latitude, -1.1213 longitude.

What is the population of Ambrosden?

Ambrosden has a population of approximately 1,662 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,662
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.8709, -1.1213

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Ambrosden

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Bicester Heritage

A former RAF bomber station transformed into the UK's hub for historic motoring excellence with specialist workshops and regular Scramble events.

5 km · about 10 min drive

museum

The Silverstone Experience

Immersive museum at the home of British motorsport telling the story of the past, present, and future of racing.

23 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Silverstone Circuit

The home of British motorsport, hosting the first ever F1 World Championship race in 1950

24 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Super Sausage Cafe

Legendary transport cafe on the A5 Watling Street near Potterspury, a favourite fry-up stop for bikers and classic car runs heading between London and the Midlands since the 1960s.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Bletchley Park

Victorian estate where Alan Turing and thousands of codebreakers cracked the German Enigma cipher, arguably shortening WWII by years. Restored huts, working Bombe machine, and the National Museum of Computing next door.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Aston Martin Works Heritage

The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.

40 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Caffeine & Machine

The original car culture cafe and social space set in a stunning Warwickshire farmhouse, drawing enthusiasts from across the UK.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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