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Directions
From
Oxford and the South, head north
along the A4260 towards Banbury. A mile beyond
Hopcrofts Holt Hotel, standing beside the only
set of traffic lights between Kidlington and Adderbury,
you will encounter a short length of dual carriageway.
(Ignore any turnings you may have seen to Steeple
or Middle Aston). Half a mile north of where the
dual carriageway ends, and immediately after the
Gatzo speed camera, there is a crossroads. Take
up the central reservation in preparation for
a right turn. Be aware that "The Fox"
is a notoriously dangerous junction!
Follow
the signs for North Aston. Within
the mile you will pass the name sign for the village,
cross a set of rumble strips and enter the 30
mph restricted zone. Prepare to turn right along
the lane signposted Middle Aston. Having done
so you will, almost immediately, see a driveway
to your left and a large sign for the entrance
to the Nursery. Pass through the gates. There
are speed bumps along the entranceway but plenty
of parking spaces at the end. The office is on
the left as you enter the yard, the Plant Centre,
clearly signed, is ahead.
From
the North and Banbury, head south
along the A4260. Pass through Deddington, and
after about three-quarters of a mile you will
begin the ascent of Dane Hill. Nearing the crest
you will see the signs for North Aston and Somerton
(left) and Duns Tew (right). Turn left, and follow
the directions for North Aston as above.
From
the East and M40. Exit from the
motorway at Junction 10, adjacent to Cherwell
Valley Services. Take the B430 heading south,
signposted Middleton Stoney, but be prepared to
turn right in half a mile, immediately after the
pub in Ardley, and follow the signs for Somerton.
Entering the village of Somerton (after about
two miles) down a steep hill, turn right at the
T-junction, signposted North Aston. Pass under
the railway bridge, over the canal, and then a
succession of river and millstream bridges, before
starting the long steady rise towards North Aston.
Enter and pass through the village, with The Green
on your right, and prepare to turn left into Middle
Aston Lane, immediately after a narrows in the
road at the end of The Green. The entrance to
the Nursery will be on your left after 15 yards.
Please note.
This route is unsuitable for heavy (or even moderate)
goods vehicles. Drivers in doubt should phone
for further advice.
From
the West and Chipping Norton,
visitors should head along the A361 as if driving
to Banbury. Approximately four miles after leaving
Chipping Norton, bear right (after passing signs
for Great Tew, right and then Wiggington, left)
to join the B4031, signposted Deddington. Pass
through Hempton before arriving at the major crossroads
with traffic lights in Deddington, where they
should turn right onto the A4260 Banbury-Oxford
road. Follow the directions as given for travelers
from the North.
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