Things To Do in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds
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Bampton - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
Bampton
It seems there was a church here long before the Norman Conquest, although the only surviving element before that time is the Anglo-Saxon tower with its fine herringbone stonework.
Standlake - St Giles Church
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Church/Chapel
Standlake
Like so many churches, St Giles Church is medieval in origin but much altered and restored over the years. Notable features include the unusual 14th century octagonal tower dates to the 14th century and the Victorian woodwork in the roof…
Rushy Common Nature Reserve
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Natural Wildlife Site
Stanton Harcourt, Witney
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.
Finstock - Holy Trinity Church
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Church/Chapel
Finstock
Holy Trinity was built in Gothic Revival style in 1841, though then it only consisted of the nave. The chancel was added in 1905 - then intention was to demolish and rebuild the nave as well but the money available didn't match the vicar's ambitions…
Kencot - St George's Church
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Church/Chapel
Kencot
St George's Church in Kencot is of late 12th century origin and features a tower with a curious side turret with a sloping roof, which was added later and makes it look unfinished.
Bladon - St Martin's Church
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Church/Chapel
Bladon, Woodstock
Sir Winston Churchill, alongside his beloved wife Clementine, is buried here in the churchyard of St Martin's Church in Bladon.
Cogges - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
Witney
The church has an unusual tower; positioned in the north west corner of the church it is square at ground stage, octagonal at upper stages with a pyramid roof, and is characteristic of Normandy churches.
North Leigh Roman Villa
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Historic Site
Witney
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…
Oxford Bus Museum
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Museum
Long Hanborough, Witney
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.
Bishop's Palace
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Historic Site
Church Green, Witney
The remains of the ‘Bishop’s Palace’ are situated in the grounds of Mount House, just east of St Mary’s Church in Witney. In reality the ‘palace’ was a manor house, one of the earliest and largest of its type, the working centre of the estates owned…
Langford - St Matthew's Church
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Church/Chapel
Langford
The most immediately striking aspect of the church is the square central tower, the most conspicuous surviving part of a large Saxon church dating to the 11th century.It may possibly postdate the Norman conquest but is certainly the work of Saxon…
Shorthampton - All Saints Church
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Church/Chapel
Chipping Norton
The hamlet of Shorthampton consists of little more than a farm and the church. The church has an usual, boxlike appearance: no tower or spire, shallow roofs and square headed windows. Inside there are a number of unusual features but what…
Chastleton - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
Chastleton
Built in the 12th century and best know for it's brasses, the church was enlarged and refenestrated in the 14th century and has a south bell tower that was added in 1689 and whose crenellations echo those of Chastleton House.
Charlbury Museum
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Museum
Charlbury
Charlbury Museum is an independent museum, run entirely by volunteers. Its five rooms are crammed with exhibits revealing the history of this ancient market town. There is plenty here to interest both adults and children.
Foxholes Nature Reserve
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Natural Wildlife Site
Chipping Norton
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…
Brize Norton - St Britius Church
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Church/Chapel
Brize Norton
This is the only church in England dedicated to St. Britius, who was canonised in 443 A.D.
The church itself is Norman, consisting of a chancel and a nave, and was enlarged in the 13th century when a North aisle, the Wenman Chapel and the West…
Church Hanborough - St Peter & St Paul Church
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Church/Chapel
Church Hanborough
The church's octagonal limestone spire is visible from all around. Dating back to 12C, the church was internally remodelled in 14C
Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote
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Historic Site
Witney
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.
Witney - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
Witney
Though with Norman origins, the present building is mostly 13th century and was dedicated in 1243. The 156ft spire is a notable landmark, visible for miles around.
The Oxfordshire Museum
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Museum
Woodstock
A large 18th century house, home to the County’s collections. Explore Oxfordshire’s story from the Jurassic period through to Anglo-Saxons and Victorians to modern day. Garden Café, Museum Gift Shop & Gardens.