Getting to and from Marcham
Our development is ideally located just 6 minutes’ drive from Abingdon and a 15-minute drive from Oxford via the nearby A34.
Newbury is a 28-minute drive away, Reading is a 45-minute drive and London can be reached in under 2 hours via the M4.
There’s also a bus stop just a 10-minute walk away, on Howard Cornish Road, where you can catch buses to Abingdon (12-minutes away), Wantage (30-minutes away), Oxford (1 hour away), and Witney (1 hour away).
In close proximity, you’ll also find a number of train stations, including Radley, Culham and Didcot Parkway (all within 15 minutes’ drive away).
All 3 stations offer services to Oxford, and you can catch services to London Paddington from both Culham and Didcot Parkway.
Things to do in Marcham
Our new homes in Marcham are within easy reach of a number of supermarkets, with the likes of Waitrose and Tesco just 10 minutes’ drive away.
There’s also the Marcham Village Shop that’s within walking distance of our development, a 10-minute walk away.
Fairacres Retail Park is a 5-minute drive and is home to stores like B&Q, Furniture Village, Pets at Home, and Argos.
The popular Millets Farm Garden Centre is only a 5-minute drive away, with lots of activities for children plus a highly rated café.
Bury Street Shopping Centre is also nearby, just 10 minutes' drive away. The shopping centre offers over 30 stores, including Superdrug, Specsavers and Boots.
There’s also an outdoor gym and sauna - Fitness at the Farm - a 5-minute drive away, as well as a Gym Group - 6-minutes' drive away, and Priority 6 - 12-minutes' drive away.
Popular schools in Marcham
Families living at Marcham Meadows will enjoy easy access to several reputable schools including:
- Marcham CofE Primary School. Just a 5-minute walk from our new builds, this school caters to children ages 4 to 11 and offers a range of exciting activities throughout the year, including trips to the Cotswold Wildlife Park and the Houses of Parliament.
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John Mason School is a secondary school and sixth form for students ages 11 to 18. It features a house system and hosts inter-house competitions to foster a lively and engaging student community. The school is a 7-minute drive away.
- The Manor Prep School is another great option nearby for students ages 2 to 11. It provides a broad curriculum including food technology, drama, maths, and French. It also offers a school bus service covering Oxfordshire and Berkshire and is just a 5-minute drive from our new builds.
Living in Marcham
Marcham is a village with a close-knit, vibrant community that’s centred around the Marcham Community Centre, which hosts activities such as Pilates, martial arts, breakfast clubs, and Women’s Institute meetings.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Marcham Meadows provides access to scenic walking routes and green spaces, including Millets Wildside Wildlife Park – a 7-minute drive away.
Nearby Abingdon also offers its fair share of parks, with Albert Park just 7 minutes’ drive away, and Tilsley Park - with its floodlit sports pitches, athletics track, and playground - only a 9-minute drive away.
There’s plenty to do with the kids too, with Oxford Wet n Wild Waterpark - a 22-minute drive away, and Crocodiles of the World – a 30-minute drive away.
Book an appointment today to view our new homes in Marcham.