Grimsbury

Settlement in Northamptonshire Cherwell

England

Grimsbury

Oxford Road at the junction of Upper Windsor Street
Oxford Road at the junction of Upper Windsor Street Credit: David Howard

Grimsbury is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. Situated in the eastern part of the county, it is about 6 miles northwest of the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire. Grimsbury is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and green fields surrounding the village.

The village itself has a population of around 500 residents and maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. It is known for its charming thatched-roof cottages and traditional stone houses, which give the village a quaint and timeless feel. The local church, St. Mary's, is a prominent feature and dates back to the 13th century, adding to the historical significance of Grimsbury.

Despite its small size, the village offers several amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, which serves as a hub for social gatherings and community events. Grimsbury also benefits from its proximity to larger towns such as Banbury, where residents can access a wider range of services and facilities.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and horse riding. Grimsbury is located near the borders of both Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, making it an ideal base for exploring the beautiful landscapes and historic sites of both counties.

Overall, Grimsbury offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents seeking a rural lifestyle, while still benefiting from nearby amenities and access to larger towns.

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Grimsbury Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.065189/-1.319453 or Grid Reference SP4640. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oxford Road at the junction of Upper Windsor Street
Oxford Road at the junction of Upper Windsor Street
Oxford Road, Banbury My last visit <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6923307" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6923307">Link</a>
Oxford Road, Banbury
My last visit Link
Hightown Road, Banbury By the New Foscote Hospital
Hightown Road, Banbury
By the New Foscote Hospital
Hightown Road, Banbury
Hightown Road, Banbury
Ashlea guest house, Oxford Road, Banbury A traditional bed and breakfast guest house. I stayed here for four nights and can recommend it.
Ashlea guest house, Oxford Road, Banbury
A traditional bed and breakfast guest house. I stayed here for four nights and can recommend it.
Houses on Oxford Road, Banbury Several older properties in the area are grade II listed, but not these.
Houses on Oxford Road, Banbury
Several older properties in the area are grade II listed, but not these.
Oxford Road, Banbury Looking towards the town centre. I thought the regrading of the main road (formerly the A41, now the B4100) that has left the houses stranded on a higher level would be relatively recent, but even the 1882 OS map appears to show this arrangement.
Oxford Road, Banbury
Looking towards the town centre. I thought the regrading of the main road (formerly the A41, now the B4100) that has left the houses stranded on a higher level would be relatively recent, but even the 1882 OS map appears to show this arrangement.
Transmitter at Horton General Hospital
Transmitter at Horton General Hospital
Entrance to Horton General Hospital The hospital is the main one for North Oxfordshire.
Entrance to Horton General Hospital
The hospital is the main one for North Oxfordshire.
Hightown Road, Banbury The road just cuts across the north-west corner of this grid square.
Hightown Road, Banbury
The road just cuts across the north-west corner of this grid square.
Rocking it down Upper Windsor Street A flatbed truck carrying three large boulders, weighing perhaps twenty tonnes altogether, descends the Banbury inner relief road.
Rocking it down Upper Windsor Street
A flatbed truck carrying three large boulders, weighing perhaps twenty tonnes altogether, descends the Banbury inner relief road.
Path to the footbridge over Upper Windsor Street The bridge in the distance carries Green Lane, a public bridleway <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3369727">SP4540 : Green Lane, Banbury</a>.
Path to the footbridge over Upper Windsor Street
The bridge in the distance carries Green Lane, a public bridleway SP4540 : Green Lane, Banbury.
Banbury, Bloxham Road
Banbury, Bloxham Road
Vestiges of a bridge on the Oxford Canal
Vestiges of a bridge on the Oxford Canal
New housing by the canal
New housing by the canal
Drawbridge on the Oxford Canal Though I couldn't reach the rope to draw it down.
Drawbridge on the Oxford Canal
Though I couldn't reach the rope to draw it down.
Oxford Canal towpath
Oxford Canal towpath
Copse by the canal
Copse by the canal
Show me another place!

Grimsbury is located at Grid Ref: SP4640 (Lat: 52.065189, Lng: -1.319453)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Cherwell

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Grimsbury
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Ermont Way Service Station
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Operator: Euro Garages
Phone: +44 1295 259413
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Crossing
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Banbury Van and care Hire Ltd
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Waste Basket
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Cafe
Reg's Cafe
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Telephone
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Check Date: 2021-06-24
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Greggs
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Starbucks
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