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Upper Heyford sits on a gentle rise above the Cherwell Valley, roughly six miles northwest of Bicester. It is a village defined by a distinct split in character: the historic core, with its thatched cottages and the 13th-century St Mary’s Church, and the expansive plateau to the east that once housed RAF Upper Heyford. During the Cold War, this was a major US Air Force base, and while the runway is now silent, the site has been thoughtfully repurposed as "Heyford Park," blending modern housing and amenities with preserved military heritage. Geographically, it’s a practical spot; you have the Oxford Canal and the River Cherwell running through the bottom of the hill, offering great walking routes toward Somerton or Lower Heyford, where the nearest railway station links to Oxford and London. Life here tends to revolve around the village green and the local pub, the Somerton Arms, while the proximity to the M40 makes it a convenient base for anyone needing to commute without feeling like they live in a suburban sprawl.