Culham

Civil Parish in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Culham

Church Street, The Green and All Saints Church
Church Street, The Green and All Saints Church Credit: Colin Pyle

Culham is a civil parish located in Oxfordshire, England. Situated on the southern bank of the River Thames, it lies approximately 10 miles south of Oxford. The parish covers an area of about 4 square miles and is home to a population of around 900 people.

The village of Culham is known for its picturesque setting and historical significance. It boasts a number of well-preserved thatched cottages, some of which date back to the 17th century. The centerpiece of the village is the Church of All Saints, a beautiful medieval building that has stood for over 900 years.

Culham is also home to Culham Science Centre, which is a renowned research facility focused on nuclear energy. The center employs a large number of scientists and engineers and contributes significantly to the local economy.

The village has a strong sense of community and offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a pub, and a post office. There are also several scenic walking trails in the surrounding countryside, providing opportunities for outdoor activities.

Transport links to Culham are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The closest train station is Culham railway station, which offers direct services to Oxford and London.

Overall, Culham is a charming and historic village, combining natural beauty with modern scientific advancements. It offers a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle while still being easily accessible to larger urban areas.

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Culham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.658256/-1.258775 or Grid Reference SU5195. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church Street, The Green and All Saints Church
Church Street, The Green and All Saints Church
B4016 Appleford Road nearing power lines
B4016 Appleford Road nearing power lines
B4016 Appleford Road
B4016 Appleford Road
End of the platform, Culham Station Looking northwards along the railway towards Oxford. On the right you can see one of the old WW2 aircraft hangars on the old Culham Airfield site. Now a business estate, a fair number of the original wartime buildings are still being used.
End of the platform, Culham Station
Looking northwards along the railway towards Oxford. On the right you can see one of the old WW2 aircraft hangars on the old Culham Airfield site. Now a business estate, a fair number of the original wartime buildings are still being used.
Sutton Courtenay War Memorial: late March 2022
Sutton Courtenay War Memorial: late March 2022
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: late March 2022
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: late March 2022
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (a)
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (a)
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (b)
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (b)
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (c)
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (c)
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (d) For more about Sir Reginald see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reginald_Kennedy-Cox" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reginald_Kennedy-Cox">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (d)
For more about Sir Reginald see LinkExternal link
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (e) The tomb memorial for Sir Reginald Kennedy Cox and his adopted son: for his son's service record see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2437292/rising,-john-james/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2437292/rising,-john-james/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (e)
The tomb memorial for Sir Reginald Kennedy Cox and his adopted son: for his son's service record see LinkExternal link
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (f) Also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_FitzGerald,_Earl_of_Offaly" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_FitzGerald,_Earl_of_Offaly">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (f)
Also see LinkExternal link
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (g) Better known as George Orwell <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Orwell" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Orwell">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (g)
Better known as George Orwell LinkExternal link
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (h) The tomb of Herbert Asquith <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Asquith" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Asquith">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
All Saints, Sutton Courtenay: churchyard (h)
The tomb of Herbert Asquith LinkExternal link
Inside All Saints, Sutton Courtenay (A) For more about Orwell see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Orwell" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Orwell">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Inside All Saints, Sutton Courtenay (A)
For more about Orwell see LinkExternal link
Inside All Saints, Sutton Courtenay (B)
Inside All Saints, Sutton Courtenay (B)
Inside All Saints, Sutton Courtenay (C)
Inside All Saints, Sutton Courtenay (C)
Inside All Saints, Sutton Courtenay (D)
Inside All Saints, Sutton Courtenay (D)
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Culham is located at Grid Ref: SU5195 (Lat: 51.658256, Lng: -1.258775)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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