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Hogacre Common Eco Park

47 Whitehouse Rd, Oxford OX1 4QH

Rating: 4.5 ★ (41 ratings)

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Hogacre Common Eco Park is a unique fourteen-acre site, a tranquil community-managed green space nestled less than a mile from Oxford's bustling city centre, within its fertile floodplains. Established in 2010 on former college sports grounds, it offers a distinctive, peaceful atmosphere dedicated to fostering biodiversity, nurturing renewable resources, and promoting local production. Bounded by streams on three sides and adorned with mature woodland, this eco park stands out as a genuine "hidden gem" for those seeking a natural escape within the city.

Visitors can explore a variety of features including newly planted deciduous woodland, a vibrant wildflower meadow, and a heritage orchard. A key highlight is the community allotment, Oxgrow, where anyone can participate in growing vegetables and fruit, with harvest shared amongst volunteers during regular sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays. The park also hosts various low-carbon community activities and events, and a vegetarian Hogacre Cafe opens on Sunday afternoons, serving meals crafted from local and surplus produce.

This inspiring eco park is ideally suited for visitors seeking a quiet moment in nature, families looking for engaging outdoor activities, and individuals interested in sustainable living and community initiatives. It appeals to nature enthusiasts, offering a chance to observe diverse habitats, and volunteers keen to contribute to environmental projects. Whether for a leisurely stroll or active participation in gardening, Hogacre Common Eco Park provides a refreshing and educational experience.

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Tova

14 Sep 2025

5.0 ★

Very happy, fond childhood memories here. I don't remember a lot from when I was little, but I remember hogacre common. Me, my mum and dad, and my two brothers would go here a lot. There was another little girl I was friends with here who liked to draw all over herself with sharpie. You certainly meet strange people in life, but she was a very nice girl, and who cares if she draws on herself with sharpie? We all need as much whimsy as she has. We had been going here for as long as I can remember while we lived in Oxford, but a few years ago we moved. We still frequent Oxford often as we live fairly nearby; me and my mum and my little brother decided to check out hogacre common again, and it actually made me sad seeing how empty it was. Or maybe that was just a slow day. The food in the cafe was beautiful and delicious when we visited. My dad tells me stories of when I was a little girl and would run through these fields, carefree. How once when I was one I laid down in the grass and slept with the sun on my face. How we would go and see the beehives and I would be scared to get too close to them. Now the path to the beehives is overgrown. The first time I ever saw a toad I think was when we were on our way to visit hogacre and I was around 6 and we saw a little toad on the side of the path. I used to be jealous of my parents and older brother being tall enough to look over the bridge out to the train tracks. Very precious memories. Thank you, hogacre common.

Ben Ward

8 Mar 2022

5.0 ★

Meadows, trees, party rentals. Lovely place a few minutes from civilisation.

Sackcloth Witness

4 Oct 2021

5.0 ★

Great place to hire for camping or special occasion.

Nina Collins

27 Mar 2019

5.0 ★

Love this place! Wassailing in January is excellent fun. Great place to hire for a party too. Lovely community project.

wes morrissey

26 Dec 2018

5.0 ★

Wholesome home grown vegan / veggie food. Cooked with love in a friendly atmosphere. Lovely other guests too. 🍻🥕🍏🤗🦄

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Hogacre Common Eco Park

47 Whitehouse Rd, Oxford OX1 4QH

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