Carterton

Transportation in Carterton 

Carterton lies a short distance south of the A40, which connects to Oxford in the east and Cheltenham in the west. The town isn’t too far from both the M40 and M5 motorways, while the M4 is easily reached in approximately 30 minutes. Those working in Oxford enjoy a speedy commute, and London can be reached in 90 minutes.

Although Carterton is no longer home to a railway station, locals have the convenience of several options in the nearby villages. These include Shipton and Ascott-under-Wychwood, but Charlbury remains the most popular. It’s the closest station operating a fast service to London Paddington. This takes approximately 80 minutes, with other services connecting from here to Reading and Worcester.

Things to do in Carterton

Whether it’s the local amenities or nearby attractions of Witney and the surrounding villages, Carterton boasts an exciting mix of things to do. Here are some of the highlights:

• Carterton Leisure Centre
• Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
• Crocodiles of the World
• Witney Lakes Resort
• Witney Tennis Club
• Burford Golf Club
• Carterton Weekly Market
• Kilkenny Lane Country Park
• The Leys
• The Pottery Place
• The Leys Mini Golf
• Cineworld Cinema – Witney
• Darcy Bear

Schools in the Area

Carterton is home to no fewer than five primary schools. The most popular include St Joseph’s, Gateway Primary and Edith Morehouse. All of these act as a feeding school for the main secondary, Carterton Community College. After recently opening post-16 educational facilities, this school now caters for pupils studying GCSEs and A levels. It’s currently judged ‘good’ by government watchdog Ofsted, but is expected to gain outstanding status in the next few years.

Alternatively, students taking higher education can opt for Abingdon and Witney College. Within a short distance of Carterton, this college boasts a huge range of courses including apprenticeships, HNDs and adult learning.

Finally, the independent schools of Oxfordshire provide assurance for those educating privately. St Edward’s is one of the oldest schools in the UK and considered among the most sought-after. Pupils have the choice of both day and boarding facilities.