Right in the heart of England and on the edge of the Cotswolds you'll find Deddington, Clifton and Hempton. The parish lies south of Banbury, close to the M40. It's an ideal launching pad for some of England's loveliest countryside, prettiest villages, grandest country homes and greatest seats of learning. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim and Silverstone are within easy reach, and that's just for starters!
With its picturesque houses of honey coloured ironstone, a history going back to Norman and even Saxon times, loads of social activity and a thriving business community, the Parish is a great place to live, work, stay over or just visit.
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What's new on DOL
A new book - A Parish at War - A military record of three Oxfordshire villages Deddington - Clifton - Hempton.
This unique record of some 600 men and women who served their country from the 17th century up until to today (researched and written by Michael Allbrook and Robert Forsyth) can be purchased for £10 at Deddington Library or the Tourist Information Centre in Banbury (in the Castle Centre). Information about the book - including an order form - can be downloaded (pdf) by clicking HERE or call Rob Forsyth on 01869 338384.
Deddington News
Our sister site now headlines parish news without waiting for the next print edition; it contains a live Twitter feed too. Check it out. If you have a news item, contact the DN editor or for tweets, contact Eileen Anderson. An index of articles by topics over the lifetime of the magazine has been painstakingly compiled by Sylvie Spenceley. A pdf version (900Kb) can be downloaded here.
Deddington OnAir
A new and complementary third arm to Deddington information is Deddington OnAir, our community radio station. Check it out here.
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