Newnham Murren

Settlement in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Newnham Murren

A4074 heading north Bypassing Wallingford on its east side. — A4074 heading north Credit: Robin Webster

Newnham Murren is a small village located in the district of South Oxfordshire in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated about 6 miles south of the city of Oxford, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and enjoys a peaceful rural setting.

With a population of around 200 residents, Newnham Murren is a close-knit community where neighbors often know each other. The village is characterized by its charming thatched cottages, well-maintained gardens, and a traditional church that adds to its quintessential English village atmosphere.

The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A4074 passing nearby. Additionally, the nearby Oxford train station provides easy access to London and other major cities.

While Newnham Murren itself does not have many amenities, it benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and villages where residents can find a wider range of services, including schools, shops, and healthcare facilities.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. There are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the nearby Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Overall, Newnham Murren offers a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle for its residents, with its scenic surroundings and strong sense of community.

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Newnham Murren Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.597001/-1.109957 or Grid Reference SU6189. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A4074 heading north

Bypassing Wallingford on its east side.

Robin Webster

Morrell Place

This was the site of the old police station in Wallingford SU6089 : Wallingford Police Station

Bill Nicholls

St Peter's from the Bridge

St Peter's church from Wallingford Bridge; the church now is looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust and is also where the Blackstone family are buried.

Bill Nicholls

Wallingford Riverside Park

The paddling pool has gone replaced by water spurts that come on for the children playing in them, the swimming pool has changed little apart from fencing off the river for mooring thus enclosing the swimming pool, no more free dips if you moored your boat by the steps like we did as apprentices.

Bill Nicholls

Path on the bridge

The parapet running along Wallingford Bridge with the lamp on, to the right the old boathouse

Bill Nicholls

Wallingford Boathouse

Former now, it was sold off years ago and is now a pub and restaurant. The frontage by the river is used as electric boat hire and a family are having instruction in the boat to the right.

Bill Nicholls

Still Farming at Newnham Farm

In between the houses of Crowmarsh Gifford and a new estate being built beside the by pass to the south, the fields of Newnham Farm are still agricultural. For the time being.

Des Blenkinsopp

New Housing, Borough Avenue

Recently completed new places on the site of what was previously some scruffy old garages.

Des Blenkinsopp

Table by the Water

Floodwater covers Crowmarsh recreation ground.

Des Blenkinsopp

Across the Floodwater

A view over the flooded riverside park taken from the eastern end of Wallingford Bridge. This area floods regularly but the long, many arched bridge crosses it all safely as it has for centuries.

Des Blenkinsopp