In the 20th century Kidlington grew to be a contender for largest village in England (as well as Europe) with a population of 13,723[REF] (compared with 1,300 in 1901).
In June 2016 the BBC reported mysterious weekly coachloads of sightseers in Benmead Road, Kidlington, seen posing for photos in front gardens and against parked cars, with no apparent reason for their interest [REF].