Oonagh’s guidebook
Shopping
Bicester Village
Designer Outlet Shopping centre
Sightseeing
A medieval fortified manor house in nearby Broughton village. Still occupied by the same family and was important in the English civil war
38 locals recommend
Broughton Castle
A medieval fortified manor house in nearby Broughton village. Still occupied by the same family and was important in the English civil war
Birthplace of Winston Churchill. One visit enables you to upgrade to an annual pass without any additional costs.
657 locals recommend
Blenheim Palace
Birthplace of Winston Churchill. One visit enables you to upgrade to an annual pass without any additional costs.
The world’s largest collection of British cars in nearby Gaydon
41 locals recommend
British Motor Museum
The world’s largest collection of British cars in nearby Gaydon
Punting is a timeless quintessentially Oxford pleasure. Sailing upstream or down river, admiring the wildlife, picnicking on the river bank, pausing at the pub or drifting past the University the Cherwell Boathouse offers this experience on the river Cherwell. Booking is highly recommended.
54 locals recommend
Oxford Punting
High StreetPunting is a timeless quintessentially Oxford pleasure. Sailing upstream or down river, admiring the wildlife, picnicking on the river bank, pausing at the pub or drifting past the University the Cherwell Boathouse offers this experience on the river Cherwell. Booking is highly recommended.
One of the largest handmaking potteries in Europe, established in 1976. The venue hosts a shop and runs guided workshop tours on a regular basis. In addition, there is a wonderful eco restaurant (predominately vegetarian) onsite called The Straw Kitchen.
35 locals recommend
Whichford Pottery
One of the largest handmaking potteries in Europe, established in 1976. The venue hosts a shop and runs guided workshop tours on a regular basis. In addition, there is a wonderful eco restaurant (predominately vegetarian) onsite called The Straw Kitchen.
The aboretum and wild garden is home to a unique collection of beautiful and rare trees, shrubs and bamboos.
132 locals recommend
Batsford Arboretum
The aboretum and wild garden is home to a unique collection of beautiful and rare trees, shrubs and bamboos.
Stratford Butterfly Farm
UK largest butterfly paradise
Complex of megalithic monuments spanning nearly 2000 years of Neolithic and Bronze age developments.
84 locals recommend
Rollright Stones
Rollright RoadComplex of megalithic monuments spanning nearly 2000 years of Neolithic and Bronze age developments.
Discover over 1100 years of rich English history at the Castle and Knight's village
270 locals recommend
Warwick Castle
Discover over 1100 years of rich English history at the Castle and Knight's village
One of the UK largest zoological collections and gardens
442 locals recommend
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
One of the UK largest zoological collections and gardens
Over 40 square miles and 170 lakes. This wetland landscape hosts thousands of breeding and watering birds, great for wildlife watching any time of the year
126 locals recommend
Cotswold Water Park
Rigsby's LaneOver 40 square miles and 170 lakes. This wetland landscape hosts thousands of breeding and watering birds, great for wildlife watching any time of the year
Cotswold Farm Park
Adam Henson (countryfile) farm and park
Drinks & Pubs
Award winning Gin and Whiskey Distillery. Distillery tours available with an onsite visitor centre and café
81 locals recommend
Cotswolds Distillery Visitor Centre, Shop and Café
Whichford RoadAward winning Gin and Whiskey Distillery. Distillery tours available with an onsite visitor centre and café
Handcrafted beers since 1849. Brewery tours available with an onsite visitor centre and café
51 locals recommend
Hook Norton Brewery
Brewery LaneHandcrafted beers since 1849. Brewery tours available with an onsite visitor centre and café
The Wykham Arms
Local pub, serving great food and friendly owners
Norman Knight
The Kingham Plough
The GreenThe Falkland Arms Hotel
19-21 The GreenThe Kings Head Inn
The GreenBledington pub
City/town information
Oxford
Beautiful city of spires.
Munchinhampton
3 W EndBeautiful cotswolds town
Cirencester
Broadway
Very beautiful town, great cafes, bars and shops
Upper and Lower Slaughters are beautiful villages, easy to walk between
34 locals recommend
Upper Slaughter
Upper and Lower Slaughters are beautiful villages, easy to walk between
Chipping Norton
Local market town, lots of pubs and shops
Chipping Campden
Picturesque town
Food scene
The Boxing Hare
Banbury RoadThe Royal Oak
Church RoadQuince and Clover at Great Tew