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Places to stay in Launton
The ecclesiastical parish of Launton still follows its historical boundaries, covering an area of 2818 acres (1140 hectares). However the civil parish of Launton is now much smaller, land having been ceded to Bicester in the later 20th century – the old Hungerhill Farm , which was taken over by the military authorities in World War 1 for the construction of one of the early airfields, and other land in the south-west corner of the parish needed for the expansion of housing and industry in Bicester, as well as the ring road. The population is now more than 1400, and the various cultural, sporting and social groups, both for children and for adults, are well supported. There are two public houses, both serving meals, a post office, butcher’s shop, general shop, hairdresser as well as frequent daytime bus service connections to Bicester and beyond.
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