Bloxham Village Museum
Small volunteer-run village museum in Bloxham's old courthouse beside St Mary's Church, with a permanent story of the village and a yearly summer exhibition.
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About the museum
Bloxham Village Museum was set up in 1980 by Mrs Yvonne Huntriss and celebrates the history of the village of Bloxham, near Banbury. It occupies the ground floor of the old courthouse beside St Mary's Church. The building is owned by the Bloxham Feoffees, the trustees of the village's ancient charities, and stands on the site of an older town house where the manorial courts were held from at least 1602. The courts dealt mainly with transfers of manorial property and continued to meet there until 1925.
The courthouse was rebuilt in 1689 and restored several times since then. A 14th-century window and doorway from an earlier building were saved and can now be seen on the east and north sides.
The museum collects items connected with Bloxham, especially from the time when the village was a self-supporting community. A permanent exhibition tells the story of the village, with a video loop on its development from the earliest times, and every year a new summer exhibition is mounted, such as 'Bloxham in 50 Objects'. The museum is a charity run entirely by volunteers and it sells books on the village's history.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the story of Bloxham with a historical video loop
- New summer exhibition each year, in 2026 'Bloxham in 50 Objects'
- 14th-century window and doorway saved from an earlier building
- Books on village history for sale
Permanent exhibition
- The story of Bloxham – Permanent display on the history of the village, from its earliest settlement to modern times, with a video overview.
- Founded
- 1980
- Operated by
- Bloxham Village Museum (volunteer-run charity)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –An admission fee may apply to group visits and special opening times; ask the museum. |
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Entry is free during normal opening hours; donations are welcome.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is on the ground floor and is described as accessible for wheelchairs.
Kids & families
Exhibitions are designed to appeal to all ages, and there is often a quiz for children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
A regular bus service runs from Banbury to Chipping Norton and stops in the village.
By car
There is on-street parking nearby and a layby directly in front of the building.
The museum is beside St Mary's Church on Church Street, the main road through the village; look for the large hanging sign at the end of the building.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
There are several pubs in the village offering refreshments throughout the day.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Photography | Personal, non-commercial photography is allowed inside. |
| Good to know | The museum works with local schools and welcomes group visits, which can be tailored on request and arranged by phone or email. |
