The villages of Southmoor and Kingston Bagpuize are situated 10 miles south-west of Oxford at the junction of the A420 and A415. The parish lies on the 'Golden Ridge' of Corallian limestone which runs from Cumnor to Faringdon. Its fertile soils have nurtured farms famous for their fruit and hops. The name comes from ‘de Bachepuise’, a Norman family who controlled the estates after the Conquest. The parish benefits from a good range of amenities including a shop, newsagents, post office, hairdresser, excellent village hall as well as a good selection of local pubs and a popular country house hotel. There is an excellent range of both state and private education with the locality and the village itself benefits from a pre-school and primary school. The village also houses a host of community clubs and societies, including Guides & Scouts. What’s on https://www.kbsonline.org.uk/