Things To Do in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds
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North Leigh - St Mary's Church
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Church/Chapel
North Leigh
An architecturally fascinating church: the church is late Anglo-Saxon in origin with the bell tower probably built in the first half of the 11th century.
Combe Mill
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Heritage/Visitor Centre
Witney
A 19th century sawmill with rare working steam beam engine and waterwheel. Other small steam engines and model engines. Rural artefacts, visiting craftsmen and working forge
Combe - St Laurence's Church
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Church/Chapel
Combe
St Laurence, a place of worship for more than 600 years, has a number of interesting features including 15th century wall painitings, a 1634 pulpit cloth. and several bale tombs in the churchyard.
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.
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
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…
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Blenheim Palace
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Historic House/Palace
Woodstock
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…
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (SOFO)
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Museum
Park Street, Woodstock
SOFO is Oxfordshire's only dedicated military history museum, telling stories of local people involved in conflicts throughout history.
Cogges Manor Farm
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Heritage/Visitor Centre
Witney
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…
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.
Hailey - St John the Evangelist Church
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Church/Chapel
Hailey
St John the Evangelist is Victorian, built in 1868/9 to replace an 18th century church close by. Built in the French Gothic style with prominent buttresses and an unusual bell turret.
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…
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…
Woodstock Outdoor Pool
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Leisure/Swimming Pool
Woodstock
Woodstock Open Air Pool is a seasonal 25m 4 lane heated swimming pool with changing rooms, toilets, and a reception area to buy refreshments and ice creams. Situated in the heart of West Oxfordshire and a short walk from Blenheim Palace, the pool…
Ducklington - St Bartholomew's Church
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Church/Chapel
Ducklington
The present plan of the church was established during the 12th century (apart from the chancel, which was added a little later). However, changes (particularly to the doors and windows) were made during the 13th century.
Charlbury - St Mary the Virgin Church
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Church/Chapel
Charlbury
Parts of the present building date from the 12th century, though a Saxon church may have existed on the same site.
Cassington - St Peter's Church
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Church/Chapel
Cassington
St Peter's is a fine Norman church with lovely woodwork and glass. It was built in the early years of the 12th century by Geoffrey de Clinton, treasurer to Henry I.
The church was altered and added to in the 14th century - these changes…
The Leys
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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…
Charlbury Museum
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Museum
Charlbury, Chipping Norton
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.
South Leigh - St James the Great Church
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Church/Chapel
South Leigh
St James the Great is full of interest with several fine medieval wall paintings, some very old stained glass, a 15th century font, and a 16th brass. The pulpit is Jacobean and it was here that John Wesley, who went on to found Methodism, preached…