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Retire to Kiddington

Kidlington, Oxfordshire, the second largest village in the country, is set in a lovely rural location between the River Cherwell and the Oxford Canal, just a few miles from Oxford city centre, and close to Blenheim Palace.

Local retirees love:

  • Amenities, including supermarkets, a retail park and a lively market, as well as several pubs, cafes and restaurants.
  • Sports facilities including Kidlington Bowls Club and Kidlington and Gosford Leisure Centre which has a swimming pool, fitness classes and gym.
  • The strong community spirit, centred around Kidlington Library, Exeter Hall and three churches, with regular events from weekly ‘knit and natter’ to annual fireworks.
  • Green spaces like St Mary’s Fields and Park Hill. The local waterways are idyllic spots for wildlife and boat watching.

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