Land and Properties

Since its foundation in 1927 Oxford Preservation Trust has acquired land, through gift and purchase, in furtherance of the Trust's aim to preserve and enhance the amenities of the City and its surroundings.

The Trust now owns over 600 acres of land, acquired and managed to protect and enhance Oxford and its setting. All of the land helps to contribute to making Oxford special, whether through the views of the famous 'dreaming spires' seen from the green backdrop of hills which surround the City, or as part of the characteristic green 'fingers'
which run into and through the city's urban areas . The Trust recognises the individual contribution of each of its land holdings and ensures that these special attributes are protected and made the most of for all to enjoy.

The Trust now holds land and property in

• Abingdon
• Barton
• Boars Hill
  • Abraham Wood, Chilswell Fields, Old Berkeley Golf Course,
  • Jarn Garden & Jarn Heath
  • Lincombe Lane
  • Matthew Arnold Field
  • Elizabeth Daryush Memorial Garden
• Eynsham
• Headington
• Hinksey
• Iffley
• Kennington
  • Kennington Memorial Field
  • Kennington Flood Meadows
• Marston
• Oxford City Centre
• Sandford
  • Simons Land
  • Tait Land
• Swinford
• Wolvercote / Godstow
  • Wolvercote Community Orchard
  • Wolvercote Meadows

Where possible, the Trust welcomes visitors to its land. In keeping with sound environmental management much of it is grazed for at least part of the year. Visitors are therefore requested to

• Respect the animals on the land
• Keep to recognised footpaths or field boundaries where possible
  &
• Respect the Countryside Code.

The Trust does not accept responsibility for any loss or injury suffered on its land.

© 2002-8, Oxford Preservation Trust