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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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What
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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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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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Harcourt Manor House Please
note this property is no longer open to the public |
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Where
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North Leigh near Witney OX29 6PN MAP
Hotel, Activites and Conference all in one place. With over 53 conference room combinations, 144 bedrooms, a dedicated team and an onsite purpose built Activity Centre.
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Ducklington Lane Witney OX28 7TJ MAP
Built in the old Cotswold style, the hotel offers all the modern facilities. It is situated 10 miles from Oxford and 7 miles from Burford.
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Market Square Witney OX28 6BH MAP
Set in the historic market town of Witney, this former Georgian coaching inn overlooks the bustling town square. The Marlborough is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
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Minster Lovell Minster Lovell near Witney OX29 0RN MAP
The Mill & Old Swan offers a satisfying blend of Cotswold stone and half timbering dating back 600 years. The Oxfordshire Cotswolds includes the historic market towns of Burford, Chipping Norton, Witney and Woodstock.
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Whiteoak Green Hailey near Witney OX29 9XP MAP
The Bird in Hand is a Grade II listed building. Visually, it is a classic, graceful, stone and slate Cotswold building. Nestled amongst the rolling countryside of the Cotswold's, the Bird in Hand offers you a warm relaxed welcome.
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11 Church Green Witney OX28 4AZ MAP
Overlooking Witney's Church Green, The Fleece is a charming Georgian building with superb en suite rooms. There is free Wi-Fi and a lively bar.
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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…...
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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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