Welcome to Charlbury - a living Cotswold town.
Nestling in the Evenlode Valley, sequestered down winding B roads but with its own railway station, Charlbury is a vibrant yet picturesque Oxfordshire town. A centre for festivals, full of welcoming pubs, and ideal for walking and cycling, there's always something going on in Charlbury.
Created by the community, for the community, charlbury.info is the town's electronic noticeboard - your guide to visiting and living in Charlbury.
Latest news
Arson attacks in Charlbury (Wed 19 Aug, 10:52)
Police are asking residents to remain vigilant following a spate of deliberate fires in the Charlbury area over the last few weeks. There have been incidents where wheelie bins have…
Electric Blanket testing 2026 (Tue 18 Aug, 13:06)
Free Checks for Electric Blankets, Throws and Heat Pads for Oxfordshire residents. Booking now open. On-site time slots available from 9:00 AM, including at Chipping Norton and Witney. September 24th 2026– Willow Gardens…
Sam Dastor obituary (Mon 17 Aug, 20:08)
The Telegraph has printed an obituary of Sam Dastor, who lived in Charlbury and died recently. The Guardian also printed an obituary recently.
Also this week
Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council; Changes to X9 Service from 30th August 2026
Community pages
Charlbury Methodist Church (Tue 18 Aug)
Charlbury Community Workshop (Mon 17 Aug)
Charlbury Men's Group (Sun 16 Aug)
Forum
GWR failures (Wed 19 Aug)
Sophie Albrighton The minimum compensation is controlled by the Dept for Transport but there is nothing to prevent GWR from increasing that, especially when they do not run a service with reasonable…
Fawler road closure (Tue 18 Aug)
Emily Algar Does anyone know if the X9 is still going via the Woodstock Rd to Witney?
Adverts
Very large plastic planter free
Very large sturdy black plastic planter available Four holes in bottom, previously sunk into ground to contain a shrub See photos for dimensions - approx 50cm across, 40cm deep Collection…
Also this week
McIntosh Mid Century Retro Teak Sideboard; PENDING Brand-new pair of metal folding round side tables £10 for the pair; PENING Coach House “anglepoise” desk lamp £15; Wicker Log basket by Neptune - Free to good home; A pair of bamboo chairs for your conservatory - FREE; Large Dell Monitor, extra large screen - FREE; Vintage metal box - FREE; PENDING Beginner's guitar and amplifier - Free to good home