Gateway to the Cotswolds

West Oxfordshire is characterised by the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, offering excitement for any visitor.

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FAMILIES

HIDDEN GEMS

Burford is an ancient town nestled in the countryside. Stroll down the picturesque High Street, lined with idyllic stone cottages, boutiques, pubs and restaurants. Explore Burford’s alleyways and lanes where you can immerse yourself in medieval history and charm.

Fairytale Farm.Visit Wake Up to Woodstock website to find out about events, accommodation, shopping, restaurants and more.

NATURE LOVERS

Use our Woodstock to Burford itinerary to journey through West Oxfordshire

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Experience timeless Cotswolds life at Cogges Manor Farm in Witney and stroll around the picnic orchard and walled garden of the historic farmstead. Pick up vegetables from the farm’s reception and have fun feeding the friendly farm animals! Visitors can also enjoy Victorian cooking demonstrations, craft sessions and croquet on the lawn.

Woodstock is a picturesque Georgian town located on the edge of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, containing many attractive honey stone buildings and home to the Oxfordshire Museum. It’s a great base from which to explore the county, within reach of Oxford, Charlbury and Chipping Norton and nearby

The town borders the estate of magnificent Blenheim Palace, home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. A masterpiece of Baroque architecture with 90 acres of award-winning Formal Gardens and Parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, Blenheim Palace provides an awe-inspiring experience for visitors.

Further south in the district explore Bampton, otherwise known as the TV village of Downton, and Kelmscott Manor the country home of William Morris. In nearby Clanfield The Double Red Duke offers the perfect bolthole.