Directions to Nicholson Nurseries

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 (see inset detail, right). 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, while the Plant Centre, clearly signed, is ahead of you. 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 (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.
You are welcome to visit the are Nursery during office and nursery opening hours, which are: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. We regret that the site is not open weekends.

If you get lost or require further instructions, call the office on 01869 340342