Welcome to Shotteswell Village
A beautiful Warwickshire village with a rich history and vibrant community
💫 About Us
Nestled in rural Warwickshire, Shotteswell is a charming village and civil parish about four miles northwest of Banbury. Its name, of Anglo-Saxon origin, reflects a history stretching back over a thousand years.
At the heart of the village stands St. Laurence’s Church, a Grade II-listed building dating from the 12th century, a testament to Shotteswell’s enduring heritage. Surrounded by scenic countryside, the village offers a peaceful atmosphere and a glimpse into traditional English village life.
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A few of our villagers -
Shotteswell Platinum Jubilee Celebrations -
Village Green -
St Laurence Church -
Highland Cows in Shotteswell -
Shotteswell Bush Shelter -
Photo from down the First Turn c.1990s -
Sunrise in Shotteswell -
Phone Box in the Winter -
Our village hall in the snow -
Church in Spring -
Water pump on Snuff Lane -
Cherry Lodge in Spring -
Phone Box in Winter -
Village Hall, early 80’s -
Chapel lane, views across the valley -
Planting of a Tree next to Shotteswell Playing Field -
Bible Found in St Laurence Church -
Pulpit dated from 1500. Restoration undertaken from old panelling. -
Milestone -
Silhouette of Shotteswell Church -
Villagers from the past -
Our Village Hall 2012 -
Our playing field in the snow
⚡️ Quick Links
📋 Chairman’s Report
Read the latest Chairman’s report and catch up on parish council activities. Reports from 2010 onwards are available.
Read Report🏛️ Parish Council Minutes & Agendas
Find useful information from the Parish Council including meeting minutes, planning applications, and local decisions.
View InformationLatest Events & News
🎄🚮 Christmas Bin Collection for 2025
The Christmas bin colletion rota has been published for 2025
Read more here🎄 Christmas Church Services
The Christmas services for St. Laurence Church have been published, please find them here
Read more here♥️ Planting of Councillor Jan Burgess’ Tree
The Parish Council will plant a memorial tree for former Councillor Jan Burgess on Saturday, 29th November at 09:00, with community members welcome to attend.
Read more here🙏🏻 Plea from Thames Water about Sewage Works
Thames Water have asked us to remind residents to be mindful of what goes down our drains and toilets. Recent blockages at Shotteswell’s sewage treatment works are causing problems that affect the whole village.
⚠️ Recently unsuitable items such as vapes, pocket knives, towels and construction materials have caused Thames Water serious issues.
Read their letterUseful Information
🌤️ Local Weather Updates
🚧 Road Works Information
For up-to-date information on road works in the area, visit the relevant highways authority website to stay informed about local traffic updates.
Learn more📍 Places to Visit
Shotteswell is well-connected to surrounding areas. Find information about local pubs, historical properties and amenities.
Learn more📮 Latest Posts from Shotteswell Village
🆘 Our Emergency Services
🚓 Police
Our nearest Police Station is Wellesbourne, for our jurisdiction. In case of emergency, dial 999. For non-emergencies, contact the police at 101.
Fire Service
For fire emergencies, dial 999. The nearest fire station is located in Fenny Compton.
Ambulance
For medical emergencies, dial 999. The closest hospital with an A&E department is the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Contact Details
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