Things To Do in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds
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Aston Pottery
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Shop/Shopping Centre
, Aston
Take four disparate components and bring them together to produce something far greater than their individual collective. This is Aston Pottery, where gardening, retail, food and pottery combine to excel.
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.
Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve
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Natural Wildlife Site
Bampton
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.
Bampton Community Archive
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Museum
Bampton
The Old Grammar School in Bampton was built by Robert Vesey (d.1635), a wealthy local merchant living in Chimney, now a nearby village. At that time, Bampton was the largest town in the area and it badly needed a school for the children of the…
less than 5 miles
Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland
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Nature Trail
Faringdon
Folly Tower, reaching for the sky up on Folly Hill, surrounded by charming woodland, with beautiful views over West Oxfordshire, the Thames Valley, the Vale of the White Horse, the Cotswolds, and the North Berkshire Downs. England's green and…
Crocodiles of the World
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Animal Collection
Brize Norton
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
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…
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…
Clanfield - St Stephen's Church
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Church/Chapel
Clanfield
A late 12th century Church. It was originally a chapel of nearby Bampton church, and was dedicated to St John the Baptist, but sometime in the late 15th century the dedication was changed to St Stephen the Marytr.
Alvescot - St Peter's Church
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Church/Chapel
Alvescot
St Peter’s church celebrated its 900 year centenary in 2010. Although some of the church building is 900 years old the site is likely to have been a place of worship for longer than this.
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.
Black Bourton - St Mary the Virgin Church
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Church/Chapel
Black Bourton
The real highlight of the church is its 13th century wall paintings. Covered at the reformation, they were originally uncovered when the church was restored in 1866. However, against the vicar’s wishes, they were again whitewashed and were not…
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.
Carterton Leisure Centre
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Leisure/Swimming Pool
Carterton
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…
Broadwell - St Peter & St Paul's Church
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Church/Chapel
Broadwell
This large medieval cruciform church, with a north and south transept, dates back to the 12th to 14th centuries and reflects the importance of Broadwell (or Bradwell) at that time. Nowadays it stands in a small village of a few houses, with another…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.
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…
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.
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…
Kilkenny Lane Country Park
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Adventure Park/Playground
Carterton
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