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 – FEBRUARY 2026PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – POTHOLES The Parish Council did not meet in February so there is no meeting report. However, councillors were much concerned about the growing number of deep… Read more: PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – FEBRUARY 2026
- PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – JANUARY 2026Do you feel you know what’s going on in Wootton? Do you feel left out? Might this be because of which part of the village you live in? These were… Read more: PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – JANUARY 2026
- Spate of thefts in local villagesThames Valley Police have alerted the parish council to the spate of thefts in West Oxfordshire villages. The thefts are mainly attempted or carried out overnight targeting tools and… Read more: Spate of thefts in local villages
- PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – NOVEMBER 2025The 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 OXFORDSHIREThames 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?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 CouncilThe 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 warningThe 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 2025The 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