Waterperry

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Waterperry is a village in Oxfordshire, England. It lies close to the border with Buckinghamshire, near the village of Wheatley, and 7 miles east of the city of Oxford.

The church of St Mary the Virgin has Saxon origins and notable medieval stained glass, sculptural memorials, Georgian box pews and memorial brasses.

Waterperry House is a 17th century mansion, remodelled around 1820, with extensive grounds. It operated as the Waterperry School of Horticulture until closure in 1971. Waterperry Gardens remain open to the public, and are the location of the annual "Art in Action" festival of art and craft.

Notable Waterperry residents include comedian Rowan Atkinson.