Drayton St. Leonard is an idyllic South-Oxfordshire village situated approximately 8 miles from the historic market towns of Abingdon and Wallingford. Oxford is 10 miles away and junction 7 of the M40 for London and Birmingham, is just 6 ½ miles. Didcot Parkway railway
station for regular services to London Paddington is also within easy reach.
The village is home to many period and historical houses, an Anglican church, a village hall, a playground, the Catherine Wheel public house, and two working farms.
The community here is strong and tight-knit, and many events are organized by the villagers throughout the year. These events include a Safari Supper, Summer Fête, quiz nights, wine-tasting evenings, flower arranging classes,
and film nights. There are also several active clubs and societies in the village, including a History Society, Investment Club, Book
Club, Gardening Club, and Bellringing Group.
The market towns of Wallingford and Abingdon provide comprehensive day to day amenities and a range of shops, including Waitrose. The highly regarded Wild Pig Farm Shop is situated in near-by Stadhampton and both Berinsfield and Stadhampton, have smaller convenience stores.
The village falls within the catchment area for the multi-lingual European School at Culham and St. Birinius C of E primary school in Dorchester on Thames, with secondary schooling in Abingdon.
