Places to stay in Shippon, Oxfordshire

Shippon is a village in Oxfordshire, 1 mile west of Abingdon. It is the largest village in the civil parish of St. Helen Without, in Vale of White Horse District. It was in Berkshire until it was transferred to Oxfordshire in 1974. The Dalton Barracks are located in the village. The name was recorded in the Domesday Book as Scipene, meaning "cattle-shed". It was a manor in the large parish of St Helen's, Abingdon, and was held by Abingdon Abbey until the Dissolution in 1538. It was then acquired by the Duchy of Cornwall, which still owns it. Local restaurants include Beefeater - Ock Mill, Sami’s Barbeque Takeaway, Bella Napoli, and Black Swan.

Shippon became a separate ecclesiastical parish in 1865. The parish church of St Mary Magdalene was built in 1855 to a design of Gilbert Scott.

The center of Shippon ( which is at is longitude -1°18'27.997 and latitude 51°40'47.474 ) is located 2 miles away from Abingdon, 3 miles away from Wootton, 3 miles away from Boars Hill and 3 miles away from Sutton Courtenay.

Available Shippon lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Shippon.

Shippon Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Premier Inn, Abingdon
Listing updated 2026
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Premier Inn

Approx 2 miles away in Abingdon:

Getting the most out of days out in Oxfordshire is easy when you stay at our Premier Inn Abingdon hotel. We’re a great base for exploring some of the best outdoor attractions in Abingdon, including Albert Park, Abbey Meadows and scenic Radley Lakes.
Marcham Road
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Photograph of Hilton Garden Inn, Abingdon
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn

Approx 2 miles away in Abingdon:

We’re a mile from the quaint market town of Abingdon, home to landmarks like the Old Abingdon Abbey site, St. Helen's Church, and The Abbey Buildings. Oxford is less than eight miles away.
Marcham Road
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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Railway Inn

Approx 3 miles away in Abingdon:

The Railway Inn, Culham, is a traditional Pub and Inn offering delicious home-cooked food and comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation at affordable rates. The Railway Inn provides a friendly and informal service for business and leisure .....
Station Road, Culham Station
Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Shippon Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Kingfisher Barn Holiday Cottages

Cottage / Caravan Park

Approx 2 miles away in Abingdon:

Kingfisher Barn, Rye Farm
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Shippon

Nags Head ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Our enchanting Abingdon abode sets pulses racing with its slice of paradise island that sits blissfully on the beautiful Thames. Fine dine with gourmet cuisine in the enticing interiors of our ravishing restaurant or indulge in hearty provisions on our idyllic island with wondrous wood-fired pizzas and our ambrosial Brakspear brews. www.thenagsheadonthethames.co.uk Link