Upper Boddington
The village is located approximately 10 miles from Daventry, 12 miles from Banbury and 16 miles from Leamington Spa. Its far enough away from urban areas to maintain a rural village character, but close enough so that commuters have easy access to the M1 and M40 motorways [1].
The village's name means 'hill of Bota'.
The village has a number of community facilities and businesses that serve the local area: the Church of England Primary School, post office, the Plough Inn pub, a newly constructed village hall situated next to the playing fields, and Upper Boddington church. Upper Boddington is also home to successful motor racing team, Team GCR which in 2009 fielded a car in the FIA European GT4 Championship.
Local activities range from darts and skittles leagues at the Plough Inn, badminton matches and yoga classes at the village hall, a six-a-side football team playing in Napton and a classic car get-together every first Sunday of the month at the Village Garage. There is also a brand new cycle park in the village park.
References
- ^ "Population statistics Upper Boddington PA/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Relationships and changes Upper Boddington PA/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Key to English Place-names".