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Witney
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is named after Saxon kings,' witans ', and this old town, well
known for blankets which have been made here for the last 1000
years, is now quiet with stone buildings, a market square and
a 13th century church.
The 18th century Blanket Hall was originally used for weighing
blankets, and the town has an unusual spired church.
Tourist Information Centre in the town.
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Map of Witney |
What
To See -
Witney Tourist Attractions
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Roman
Villa at North Leigh, west off A4095 north of the town,
ruined villa in woods, also a Saxon church in the village. |
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Cogges
Manor Farm Museum Church Lane, Cogges, Witney, 20-acre
farm and restored 13th century Manor House, furnished as in
Victorian times, with old breeds of animals, period rooms, displays,
and daily demonstrations of cooking, hand milking, butter-making
, lacemaking, spinning, and traditional crafts. Activities throughout
the season. Activities room, exhibition on Witney blankets.Orchard
and walks in woods or along the river shop,etc, Tel: 01993 772602
Open: early Apr.- to late Oct., Tue - Fri, Bank Holiday
Monday 10.30 to 5.30, Sat., Sun. 12-5.30, closes 4.30 from Oct. |
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Minster
Lovell Hall & Dovecote, north off B4047 west, 15th
century hall ruins, with legends!, medieval dovecot. Nice
village on the River Windrush. |
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Stanton
Harcourt Manor House Please
note this property is no longer open to the public |
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Where
To Stay in Witney
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Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Witney Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Enjoying direct access to an unspoiled stretch of the River Thames and to the long distance path which runs from its source to the sea, this very comfortable property has recently been converted from attractive brick and stone farm buildings. Tastefull…... Sleeps 2
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Around
The Witney Area
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Oxford, or travel south and follow
the Vale of the White Horse to visit Uffington |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Burford (6.66 miles) Woodstock (7.06 miles) Oxford (9.85 miles) Faringdon (9.90 miles) Lechlade-on-Thames (10.81 miles) Chipping Norton (11.17 miles) Abingdon (11.75 miles) Uffington (13.13 miles) Bourton-on-the-Water (13.52 miles) Wantage (13.78 miles) Stow-on-the-Wold (14.23 miles) |
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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0870 4786316
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