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Blenheim Palace aerial photo

Blenheim Palace

A visit to Blenheim Palace offers an unforgettable experience. It’s a chance to share the…

Rana, Asiatic Lion, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Get eye-to-eye with giraffes, watch rhinos grazing on the Gothic Manor House lawns or walk with…

Cogges cottage garden and manor house

Cogges Manor Farm

Cogges Manor Farm is a historic farmstead and home to Downton Abbey’s Yew Tree Farm. It is a…

A family of 5 sits inside a mock up of a Horsa glider, the type used on D-Day, while wearing miliatry-style costumes.

Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (SOFO)

Oxfordshire's dedicated military history museum, telling stories of local people involved in…

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  1. Add Blenheim Palace to your Itinerary

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    Blenheim Palace

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    Historic House/Palace

    Woodstock

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 09:30 - 18:00

    A visit to Blenheim Palace offers an unforgettable experience. It’s a chance to share the splendours of Baroque architecture, to wonder at the collections of art, tapestry and antiques, and to explore the Park and Gardens and discover landscapes…

  2. Add Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens to your Itinerary

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    Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

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    Animal Collection

    Burford

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    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Get eye-to-eye with giraffes, watch rhinos grazing on the Gothic Manor House lawns or walk with Lemurs. With over 260 different animal species in over 120 acres of beautiful Parkland & gardens, there's plenty of space to relax and get closer to…

  3. Add Cogges Manor Farm to your Itinerary

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    Cogges Manor Farm

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    Heritage/Visitor Centre

    Witney

    Dates

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    29 Mar 2024to1 Nov 2024Open 09:30 - 17:00

    Cogges Manor Farm is a historic farmstead and home to Downton Abbey’s Yew Tree Farm. It is a beautifully preserved collection of farm buildings, manor house, and walled garden, set in its own grounds, with farm animals, outdoor adventure play and…

  4. Add Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (SOFO) to your Itinerary

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    Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (SOFO)

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    Museum

    Park Street, Woodstock

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    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Oxfordshire's dedicated military history museum, telling stories of local people involved in conflicts throughout history.

  5. Add Wychwood Wild Garden to your Itinerary

    Wychwood Wild Garden

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    Natural Wildlife Site

    Shipton Under Wychwood, Chipping Norton

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Wychwood Wild Garden covers 12.5 acres of avenues, woods and ponds,much of which was laid out in the 1860s, and provides a haven for wildlife including many breeds of ducks and birds. It is owned and managed by the local community and offered as a…

  6. Add Millets Farm Centre to your Itinerary

    Millets Farm Centre

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    Farm Shop

    Frilford

    Are you looking for a memorable day out that combines the joys of nature, delicious food, and family-friendly activities? Look no further than Millets Farm Centre! Nestled in the heart of the picturesque countryside, we offer a unique and immersive…

  7. Add Crocodiles of the World to your Itinerary

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    Crocodiles of the World

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    Animal Collection

    Brize Norton

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Crocodiles of the World is the UK's first and only crocodile zoo, and is home to over 80 crocodiles, which represent 12 of the 23 extant crocodilian species, making it the largest collection of crocodiles in the UK

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    Cotswold Discovery Trail

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    Activities

    Stroud

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Treasure trails to explore the beauty, history and heritage of the Cotswolds. Have fun exploring the Cotswolds by car following trail directions and answering questions and clues.

  9. Add Crocodiles of the World Keeper Experiences to your Itinerary

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    Crocodiles of the World Keeper Experiences

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    Animals & Pets

    Brize Norton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Wild keeper experiences at the UK's only crocodile zoo. We have a keeper experience for a range of budgets and requirements, from feeding our Giant Galapagos Tortoises to a whole day VIP experience.

  10. Add Windrush Path Mosaic Trail to your Itinerary

    Windrush Path Mosaic Trail

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    Walking Route

    Witney

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    The Lower Windrush Valley Mosaic Trail is a flat walk taking in a few bridges and stiles. It is approximately 2 miles long and you should allow 1 hour each way to enjoy all the mosaics along the trail.

  11. Add Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens Keeper Experiences to your Itinerary

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    Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens Keeper Experiences

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    Animals & Pets

    Burford

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Take a walk on the wild side and get involved with some of the animals at Cotswold Wildlife Park.

  12. Add Cotswold Line National Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Cotswold Line National Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Dates

    From:
    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.

  13. 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.

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

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    Millets Wildside Falconry and Wildlife Centre

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    Type:

    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.

  15. Add Kilkenny Lane Country Park to your Itinerary

    Kilkenny Lane Country Park

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    Type:

    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

  16. Add The Theatre Chipping Norton to your Itinerary

    The Theatre Chipping Norton

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Chipping Norton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    A feisty producing theatre. Touring nationally. Made in the Cotswolds. Arts and social charity based in Chipping Norton.

  17. Add Churchill & Sarsden Heritage Centre to your Itinerary

    Churchill & Sarsden Heritage Centre

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    Type:

    Heritage/Visitor Centre

    Churchill, Chipping Norton

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2024to25 Sept 2024Various Opening Times

    The building may be only 15' by 30' but its ancient walls contain state of the art technology, with touch screens telling the remarkable stories of two eminent sons of the village, Warren Hastings, first Governor-General of India (1732-1818) and…

  18. Add Chipping Norton Lido to your Itinerary

    Chipping Norton Lido

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    Type:

    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. 

  19. Add The Leys to your Itinerary

    The Leys

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    Type:

    Family Fun

    Witney

    Just a short walk from Witney High Street and Church Green lies The Leys park. A lovely, large open space with tree-lined paths, a cafe and lots to do, including a fantastic play area with seasonal splash park, tennis courts, skate park and…

  20. Add Oxford Bus Museum to your Itinerary

    Oxford Bus Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Long Hanborough, Witney

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to19 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
    From:
    3 July 2024to29 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

    A museum containing 30 preserved buses dating back to 1913, an 1881 horse drawn tram, the Morris Motors Museum with vehicles from 1925 to 1977 and 45 vintage bicycles dating back to 1817.

Saltridge Woods (Credit: Ken Long)