Hook Norton

Civil Parish in Oxfordshire Cherwell

England

Hook Norton

Hook Norton is a civil parish located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. It is a picturesque village set in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, approximately 12 miles southwest of Banbury. The parish covers an area of about 3.5 square miles and has a population of around 2,000 residents.

The village is renowned for its beautiful stone buildings, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The centerpiece of Hook Norton is its iconic Victorian tower brewery, which has been in operation since 1849 and is still family-owned. The brewery produces a range of traditional ales and is a popular tourist attraction.

Hook Norton boasts a thriving community with a range of amenities. The village has a primary school, a well-stocked village shop, a post office, and a number of pubs and restaurants. The local sports and social club offers a range of activities including football, cricket, and tennis.

Surrounded by stunning countryside, Hook Norton is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. There are numerous walking and cycling routes in the area, allowing residents and visitors to explore the picturesque surroundings. Nearby attractions include the Hook Norton Ironstone Railway Museum, which offers a fascinating insight into the village's industrial heritage.

Overall, Hook Norton is a charming and vibrant village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its idyllic location and range of amenities make it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a quintessential English village experience.

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Hook Norton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.000749/-1.483768 or Grid Reference SP3533. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hook Norton Brewery

The Victorian tower of Hook Norton is the only brewery still driven by steam. On the ground floor of the brewery is a fine 25 horsepower steam engine, supplying through a series of belts, cogs and shafts some of the motive power the brewery needs to produce its beer.

Alan Simkins

Hook Norton

The village as seen from a hot air balloon. The pillars in the distance carried a viaduct for the Cheltenham and Banbury Railway.

David Stowell

Scotland End, Hook Norton

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St Peters Church Hook Norton

Geoffrey Lloyd

The Baptist Church Hall, Hook Norton

Geoffrey Lloyd

Footpath to Southrop

This well marked footpath leads to Southrop, a suburb of Hook Norton.

Michael Patterson

Lost Footpath

The footpath that runs across this field is not very well marked or walked for that matter. It joins with another path from the same road and then leads on to Church End.

Michael Patterson

East End Railway

This former bridge once carried the railway from Hook Norton towards the east. The former station was just to the right.

Michael Patterson

Butter Hill

Just to the other side of Butter Hill is Manor Farm.

Michael Patterson

The Gate Hangs High

An unusually named pub, shown on the OS map at the crossroads north of Hook Norton.

David Stowell

Hook Norton Viaduct

Only the piers remain of the disused railway viaduct of the former Banbury & Cheltenham Railway

Stephen Craven

Roofing variations

Cottages in Hook Norton village centre.

Chris Eaton

Bridleway sign

D'Arcy Dalton Way, Wormleighton near Banbury to Waylands Smithy near Swindon 106km/66 miles. Named after a notable defender of the county's path network apparently.

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