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Church/Chapel
Kelmscott
Originally a chapel of ease, St George's Church in Kelmscott is practically unaltered since the close of the 15th century, thanks to William Morris, who lived at Kelmscott Manor. He was so appalled by some of the Victorian 'restoration' work being…
Church/Chapel
Shipton under Wychwood
St Mary the Virgin is a large and ancient building with a rich history. The parish church of Shipton almost certainly started life as an Anglo-Saxon minster. The church is first mentioned in 1115 in a charter ‘Pro Cancellaris Sarum’ when Henry I…
Church/Chapel
Little Faringdon
A small, picturesque church dating back to the 12th century but with a little 19th century bellcote. There are a few pieces of medieval glass.
Walking Route
Chipping Norton
Like many of the best nature reserves in the modern landscape, Dean Common is an exhausted quarry.
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/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.
Walking Route
Burford
Burford is one of the most picturesque towns in England with its famous High Street rising up from the church and river. There are a number of free downloadable walks available.
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…
Church/Chapel
Idbury
St. Nicholas Church, Idbury, is a Grade 1 listed building. The church was built in the twelfth century, and every generation since has made their contribution to its upkeep and development
Walking Route
Witney
Look out for...
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…
Church/Chapel
Great Tew
Great Tew's church is barely visible from the road. Despite some unsympathetic 19C restoration, the church still has many interesting features: finely carved bench ends, a series of slightly faded 14C wall paintings uncovered in 1988, a superb…
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.
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.
Garden
Broughton
Award winning gardens that merge beautifully with the surrounding countryside. It is one of the most significant private contemporary gardens in Britain.
Church/Chapel
Ascott under Wychwood
Holy Trinity is set in the heart of the beautiful village of Ascott-under-Wychwood. It abounds with fascinating historical features and has been the centre of worship in the village for some 900 years.
Church/Chapel
Westwell
Westwell's church offers pleasures out of all proportion to its size - a picturesques setting overlooking the spring which gave the village its name, some delightful touchs and a refreshing simplicity overall.
The church is small and simple,…
Walking Route
A circular trail following waymarked rights of way around the heart of the ancient Royal Forest of Wychwood in Oxfordshire.
Cinema
Witney
Modern five screen multiplex cinema set in the Marriotts Walk Shopping Centre in Witney.
Rated Disabled Friendly by The Advance & Cottsway Disability Group
"Automatic, press button. Fairly easy but double doors made access slightly more…
Cycle Route
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.
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.