Your gateway to the Cotswolds

Wootton, a civil parish, features in the Doomsday Book of 1086 and sits 2 miles north of Woodstock on the River Glyme. 

The village has an award-winning local pub, Village Hall and a wonderful shop and social club run by volunteers with a thriving community hosting frequent local events and functions

Our latest announcements

• PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – NOVEMBER 2025December 23, 2025
  The council met in early November and was well attended mainly by thosecoming to listen to the discussion about planning applications. PLANNING APPLICATIONS Unusually, there were three planning applications on… Read more: PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – NOVEMBER 2025
• HELP STOP FLY-TIPPING IN WEST OXFORDSHIREDecember 23, 2025
  Thames Valley Police have launched a new campaign to stop fly-tipping in our area, Fly tipping is illegal and harmful for our environment If you see it happening, take photos… Read more: HELP STOP FLY-TIPPING IN WEST OXFORDSHIRE
• Are you a metal detectorist?November 4, 2025
  Would you like to undertake an unusual search?   The parish council is planning to restore the old signpost at the top of West End Hill. But we are having problems sourcing… Read more: Are you a metal detectorist?
• Election news from the Parish CouncilNovember 4, 2025
  The result of the election for the vacant seat on the Parish Council has been announced. Dr Jonathan Reynolds has been elected.  Jonathan has lived in the West End part… Read more: Election news from the Parish Council
• Thames Valley Police scam warningNovember 4, 2025
  The TVP are warning local people of scam text messages claiming to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about the Winter Fuel Payment. The message says you’re… Read more: Thames Valley Police scam warning
• PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – September 2025November 4, 2025
  The Parish Council met again at the beginning of September. We welcomed our new Parish Clerk – Rachel Faulkner – to her first meeting.  If you need to contact her… Read more: PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – September 2025
• New proposed Wootton travel arrangementsMarch 18, 2025
  A new proposal for the Wooton travel arrangements is now available. To review the details, please check the document: Feedback and suggestions are welcome.
• The future of Wootton school buildingsMarch 18, 2025
  The site and buildings of Wootton school are owned by the historic parish charity, the Parrott & Lee Educational Foundation.   One of the main purposes of the charity is… Read more: The future of Wootton school buildings
• Parish Council met in MarchMarch 18, 2025
  The council met in early March and discussed a number of issues. Dogs      With the numbers of pet dogs increasing, various problems have emerged.  One of the more unpleasant… Read more: Parish Council met in March

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