Tel: 0118 971 4700
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1PP
United Kingdom
Tel: 01993 810500
Blenheim Palace is one of the UK’s most instantly recognisable stately homes and is a national treasure. The magnificent palace is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Marlborough, and was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. In addition to exploring the wonderful palace itself, visitors may also stroll around the beautiful grounds – landscaped by Capability Brown – ride on the miniature train, get close to wildlife in the butterfly house and get lost in the maze. There is also a tearoom and gift shop.
See our feature on the Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1PP
United Kingdom
Tel: 01993 810500
Blenheim Palace is one of the UK’s most instantly recognisable stately homes and is a national treasure. The magnificent palace is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Marlborough, and was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. In addition to exploring the wonderful palace itself, visitors may also stroll around the beautiful grounds – landscaped by Capability Brown – ride on the miniature train, get close to wildlife in the butterfly house and get lost in the maze. There is also a tearoom and gift shop.
See our feature on the Blenheim Palace
Didcot Railway Centre
Station Road
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 7NJ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01235 817200
Didcot Railway Centre offers a nostalgic day out and an opportunity to catch a glimpse of Didcot’s proud railway heritage as well as the history of the Great Western Railway. A superb collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics, as well as a recreation of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's broad gauge railway are just a fraction of the fascinating displays. There are also steam days, when the historic engines are brought to life, and there is plenty to keep children interested for hours.
Station Road
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 7NJ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01235 817200
Didcot Railway Centre offers a nostalgic day out and an opportunity to catch a glimpse of Didcot’s proud railway heritage as well as the history of the Great Western Railway. A superb collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics, as well as a recreation of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's broad gauge railway are just a fraction of the fascinating displays. There are also steam days, when the historic engines are brought to life, and there is plenty to keep children interested for hours.
Hook Norton Brewery
Brewery Lane
Hook Norton
Oxfordshire
OX15 5NY
United Kingdom
Tel: 01608 737210
The Hook Norton Brewery is to be found in the charming Oxfordshire village of Hook Norton, between Oxford and Banbury. It was founded over 150 years ago by John Harris, and is still run by his descendents the Clarke family. The Clarkes still use traditional brewing techniques, and even use a steam engine to drive the machinery; their products such as Old Hooky have won national awards. Tours are available, taking in the brewery, the museum and the village museum and last approximately two hours.
Brewery Lane
Hook Norton
Oxfordshire
OX15 5NY
United Kingdom
Tel: 01608 737210
The Hook Norton Brewery is to be found in the charming Oxfordshire village of Hook Norton, between Oxford and Banbury. It was founded over 150 years ago by John Harris, and is still run by his descendents the Clarke family. The Clarkes still use traditional brewing techniques, and even use a steam engine to drive the machinery; their products such as Old Hooky have won national awards. Tours are available, taking in the brewery, the museum and the village museum and last approximately two hours.
Minster Lovell Hall
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 0RW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01865 772 250
Located a few miles to the west of Oxford, on the banks of the River Windrush, Minster Lovell Hall is a romantic 15th century ruin. It was built in 1435 on the site of an older building, by the Seventh Lord Lovell. However, after siding with the Crown in the Civil War, Francis Lovell lost the house, and it was later dismantled. It makes a peaceful place to relax and to explore what must have been a very impressive manor house.
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 0RW
United Kingdom
Tel: 01865 772 250
Located a few miles to the west of Oxford, on the banks of the River Windrush, Minster Lovell Hall is a romantic 15th century ruin. It was built in 1435 on the site of an older building, by the Seventh Lord Lovell. However, after siding with the Crown in the Civil War, Francis Lovell lost the house, and it was later dismantled. It makes a peaceful place to relax and to explore what must have been a very impressive manor house.
Project Timescape
Hill Farm
Little Wittenham
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 4QZ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01865 407792
Discover the history of the Wittenham Clumps landscape at the Northmoor Trust's visitor centre, Project Timescape. Handle ancient artefacts, carry out scientific experiments, come face-to-face with skeletons and learn how your actions today will change the landscape in the future. After your visit to Project Timescape, take a walk up the Wittenham Clumps and enjoy the rest of the Northmoor Trust Estate.
Hill Farm
Little Wittenham
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 4QZ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01865 407792
Discover the history of the Wittenham Clumps landscape at the Northmoor Trust's visitor centre, Project Timescape. Handle ancient artefacts, carry out scientific experiments, come face-to-face with skeletons and learn how your actions today will change the landscape in the future. After your visit to Project Timescape, take a walk up the Wittenham Clumps and enjoy the rest of the Northmoor Trust Estate.
Stonor Park
Stonor
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 6HF
United Kingdom
Tel: 01491 638587
Stonor Park, situated just a few miles to the north of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, has been the home of the Stonor family for more than 800 years, and was one of the few Catholic refuges to survive throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. Set in beautiful landscaped grounds with the backdrop of rolling hills, the house has a remarkable display of family portraits, tapestries, bronzes and ceramics, as well as delightful gardens and a 14th century chapel.
Stonor
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 6HF
United Kingdom
Tel: 01491 638587
Stonor Park, situated just a few miles to the north of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, has been the home of the Stonor family for more than 800 years, and was one of the few Catholic refuges to survive throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. Set in beautiful landscaped grounds with the backdrop of rolling hills, the house has a remarkable display of family portraits, tapestries, bronzes and ceramics, as well as delightful gardens and a 14th century chapel.
Thames Path
Holton
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX33 1QQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01865 810224
The River Thames wends its way from its source in Gloucestershire to London. En route it passes through some beautiful scenery, some of which is in the Oxfordshire countryside. There are footpaths and towpaths along the length of the river, which may be enjoyed on foot or on bicycle. These make up the Thames Path – a 184-mile path with many attractions, stopping-off points, pubs and restaurants along the way.
Holton
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX33 1QQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01865 810224
The River Thames wends its way from its source in Gloucestershire to London. En route it passes through some beautiful scenery, some of which is in the Oxfordshire countryside. There are footpaths and towpaths along the length of the river, which may be enjoyed on foot or on bicycle. These make up the Thames Path – a 184-mile path with many attractions, stopping-off points, pubs and restaurants along the way.
Uffington White Horse
Uffington
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX33 1QQ
United Kingdom
Oxfordshire and Wiltshire have a high concentration of white horses carved onto hillsides, and the White Horse on the Ridgeway at Uffington is perhaps the most famous. It is 374 feet in length, and believed to be between 2000 and 3000 years old. There are several theories as to why it was created, but no definitive answer; this merely adds to the mystery and intrigue of the figure.
Uffington
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX33 1QQ
United Kingdom
Oxfordshire and Wiltshire have a high concentration of white horses carved onto hillsides, and the White Horse on the Ridgeway at Uffington is perhaps the most famous. It is 374 feet in length, and believed to be between 2000 and 3000 years old. There are several theories as to why it was created, but no definitive answer; this merely adds to the mystery and intrigue of the figure.