The Church of England parish church of Saint Peter was built in the 14th century,[3] from which time the Decorated Gothic east window of the chancel survives.[4] In the 15th century the nave was rebuilt with Perpendicular Gothic windows.[4] The south door and porch are 16th century and the chancel arch may have been rebuilt in the 18th century.[3] Until the 19th century Wootton was part of the parish of Cumnor.[3] The first vicar of Wootton was appointed in 1885. Wootton was united in a single benefice with St. Helen's, Dry Sandford in 2000.[5] but once again became a single parish benefice in the Abingdon Deanery in 2018. The sculptor Oscar Nemon (1906–85) and his son Falcon Stuart (1941–2002) are buried in St Peter's churchyard.
Amenities
The village has a Church of England primary school.[6] The village has a recently refurbished business park[7] and two housing estates built between 1999 and 2009. There are a few shops in Wootton, including two convenience stores, a pharmacy, and a chip shop. There is also a dentist, a bathroom shop, a carpet shop and Sign-a-Rama. Wootton's social amenities include the Bystander public house, and a community centre where various activities take place, such as local school fêtes and a local bingo. The post office used to be next to the fish and chip shop but closed in September 2008.[citation needed] Now the post office is inside the Co-Operative store. Some gardens in Wootton are part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS).
Sport
Wootton and Dry Sandford Football Club is based in the village.[8] It was founded in 1946 and currently plays in Division 1 of the North Berks Football League.[9] It is the current holder of the North Berks Cup.
Notable People
· Anthea Denton (AKA Nana) famous for her Blue Emulsion collaborations 'Nana Piano' and 'Nana with no Glasses' resided in Wootton from 2014 to 2023 joined by dog Bella in 2018.
