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St Margaret's Well
Spring
Rainy today
Editor's Notes
The holy well beside Binsey's little church, associated with the 8th-century St Frideswide, is by tradition the 'treacle well' of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland — 'treacle' being an old word for healing balm. Pilgrims visited it for cures for centuries, and Carroll knew it well from nearby Oxford.
well with arch and steps in Binsey, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2
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Weather at St Margaret's Well
48°F, Moderate rain · H 49° / L 43° · 84% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 49° L: 43°
Moderate rain
48°
|
Feels like 45°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
94%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Weather notes:
🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
49°
3 AM
45°
6 AM
45°
9 AM
48°
12 PM
46°
3 PM
47°
6 PM
47°
9 PM
45°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Margaret's Well?
- St Margaret's Well is a spring in South East England.
- Can you swim at St Margaret's Well?
- There is no fixed answer for St Margaret's Well: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at St Margaret's Well in South East England. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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Location & Contact
South East England
💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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