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The Thames Path - Kelmscott

The Thames Path

Follow the greatest river in England for 184 miles from its source in the Cotswold hills to the sea…

The Oxfordshire Way near Shipton-under-Wychwood

The Oxfordshire Way

The Oxfordshire Way meanders through the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, passing by the stunning village…

Wychwood Wild Garden in Shipton

Wychwood Wild Garden

Wychwood Wild Garden covers 12.5 acres of avenues, woods and ponds,much of which was laid out in…

Aerial view of Millets Farm Centre

Millets Farm Centre

Are you looking for a memorable day out that combines the joys of nature, delicious food, and…

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  1. Add Grimes Meadow to your Itinerary

    Grimes Meadow

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    Walking Route

    Witney

    Grimes Meadow, consisting of two lowland flood meadows straddling the river Windrush, is a designated Local Wildlife Site.

  2. Add White Horse Hill to your Itinerary

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    White Horse Hill

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    Outdoor

    Uffington

    Ancient rolling downland, home to an enigmatic chalk hill figure

  3. Add Kilkenny Lane Country Park to your Itinerary

    Kilkenny Lane Country Park

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    Adventure Park/Playground

    Carterton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Set within 50 acres Kilkenny Lane Country Park is an ideal location for playing, walking, jogging, or simply relaxing with a picnic. There are 2.5km of paths (suitable for wheelchair access) and bridleways, as well as an adventure play area

  4. Add Carterton Leisure Centre to your Itinerary

    Carterton Leisure Centre

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    Type:

    Leisure/Swimming Pool

    Carterton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Carterton Leisure Centre has a wide range of activities and facilities to suit everyone. Facilities include a state of the art gym, a 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool, separate learner pool, a spacious dance studio and spin studio with a varied fitness…

  5. Add Foxburrow Wood to your Itinerary

    Foxburrow Wood

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    Walking Route

    Witney

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    Since its transition from improved grassland pastures to a nature reserve, wildlife has started to return to Foxburrow Wood. Look out for charms of goldfinches feeding on the thistles and teasels, ghostly barn owls quartering the…

  6. Add Faringdon Cycle Park to your Itinerary

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    Faringdon Cycle Park

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    Cycling and Mountain Biking

    Faringdon

    The park is designed as a mini village with a road layout mirroring Faringdon, including junctions pedestrian crossings and a roundabout. Fun landscaping features include models of iconic local landmarks such as the Folly Tower, All Saints Church,…

  7. Add Dean Common to your Itinerary

    Dean Common

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    Walking Route

    Chipping Norton

    Like many of the best nature reserves in the modern landscape, Dean Common is an exhausted quarry.

  8. Add Singe Wood Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Singe Wood Nature Reserve

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    Walking Route

    Witney

    This wonderful woodland is managed by the Wychwood Forest Trust. It was kindly gifted to the Trust by Barbara and Val Payne, whose late father John wished to make the Wychwood Forest Trust the future custodians of his cherished wood. Though…

  9. Add Foxholes Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Foxholes Nature Reserve

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    Type:

    Natural Wildlife Site

    Chipping Norton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    In spring, the woodland floor is vibrant with primroses, violets and early-purple orchids. In May, Foxholes is awash with bluebells, and by summer, the tall spikes of foxgloves are in their full glory. Later in the year, you can enjoy spectacular…

  10. Add Oxford Wet n Wild to your Itinerary

    Oxford Wet n Wild

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    Theme Park / Waterpark

    Wallingford

    Located in Berinsfield on the stunning Queenford Lakes, Oxford Wet n Wild is a great place to have fun with family and friends.

  11. Add Millets Wildside Falconry and Wildlife Centre to your Itinerary

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    Millets Wildside Falconry and Wildlife Centre

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    Animals & Nature

    Kingston Road, Frilford

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Millets Farm Falconry Centre is Oxfordshire’s biggest centre for falconry and wildlife. There are daily flying demonstrations and a whole host of hands-on experiences to really get your talons into.

  12. Add Chipping Norton Lido to your Itinerary

    Chipping Norton Lido

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    Leisure/Swimming Pool

    Chipping Norton

    Dates

    From:
    13 May 2024to4 Sept 2024

    Set in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, the lido has two heated outdoor pools, a 25m swimming pool and a toddlers' paddling pool. 

  13. Add Ardley Wood Quarry to your Itinerary

    Ardley Wood Quarry

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    Type:

    Flowers, Plants and Wildlife

    Ardley

    Ardley Wood Quarry is a natural treasure trove in spring and summer with geological features and medieval earthworks. Warm and sheltered, the site is especially good for butterflies, and has thriving colonies of grizzled skippers, dingy skippers and…

  14. Add Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve

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    Natural Wildlife Site

    Bampton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Chimney Meadows is one of Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust’s flagship nature reserves and is well worth a visit at any time of year.

  15. Add North Leigh Roman Villa to your Itinerary

    North Leigh Roman Villa

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    Historic Site

    Witney

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    The remains of a large and well-built Roman courtyard villa facing south east over the Evenlode valley. The most important feature is a near complete mosaic floor, which can be seen through a viewing window.

    This is an English Heritage site with…

  16. Add Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote to your Itinerary

    Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

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    Historic Site

    Witney

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Ruins of a large 15th century manor set around courtyard. Situated in attractive settings on the banks of the River Windrush. A skeleton found in 18th century is said to be that of Lord Lovell.

  17. Add Rushy Common Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Rushy Common Nature Reserve

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    Natural Wildlife Site

    Stanton Harcourt, Witney

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Rushy Common and neighbouring Tar Lakes is a 30 hectare site with three lakes, left after gravel extraction in the Lower Windrush Valley, that are being managed for the benefit of people and wildlife.

  18. Add Rectory Farm - Pick Your Own to your Itinerary

    Rectory Farm - Pick Your Own

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    Family Activities

    Oxford

    Come and pick your own Oxfordshire fruit, vegetables and flowers from our 45 acres of colourful produce, all grown just for you.

  19. Add Cotswold Line National Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Cotswold Line National Cycle Route

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    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Cycle as far as you like, then jump on the train home. That’s the idea behind the Cotswold Line Cycle Route, a beautiful ride following the scenic Cotswold Line railway from Oxford to Worcester.

  20. Add Harcourt Arboretum to your Itinerary

    Harcourt Arboretum

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    Type:

    Natural Feature

    Nuneham Courtnay

    Explore over 130 acres of the world’s rare and endangered trees.

Saltridge Woods (Credit: Ken Long)