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 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. Fun for all the family. After your visit to Project
Timescape, take a walk up the Wittenham Clumps (photo left) and
enjoy the rest of the Northmoor Trust Estate. Project Timescape,
Little Wittenham, Wallingford, Oxon, OX14 4QZ. www.projecttimescape.co.uk. About 5 miles
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Pendon Museum Trust Ltd, Long Wittenham, Abingdon,
Oxfordshire, OX14 4QD. Tel: 01865 407365. Detailed and colourful
miniature scenes of the English countryside as it used to be
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Vale
of White Horse District Council, Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon
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Abingdon Museum. County Hall Market Place,
Abingdon OX14 3HG Tel. 01235 523703 Archaeology, Architecture,
Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Natural
Sciences, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War |
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Waterperry
Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. Tel: 01844 339254.
Saxon church with 13th Century original glass windows, 8 acre
gardens, Art in Action Gallery. Garden shop selling trees, shrubs,
perennial, alpine and fruit. waterperrygardens.co.uk.
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Ardington House, Ardington, Near Wantage,
Oxfordshire OX12 8QA. Tel: 01235 821 566. Surrounded by well-kept
lawns, terraced gardens, peaceful paddocks and parkland, Ardingtone
was built in 1720 on the edge of the village of Ardington. Ardington
has a picturesque cricket ground, village stores, and ancient
church. ardingtonhouse.com. About
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Salters
Steamers Ltd, Folly Bridge, Oxford. OX1 4LA. - Tel: (01865) 243421.
We operate from all of the major locations on the Upper-Thames
between Oxford and Staines. ABINGDON Salters' boats depart from
the end of the beer garden in the Nag's Head on the Thames pub
- nearest postcode is OX14 3HY. salterssteamers.co.uk.
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Kingston Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize,
Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX. Tel: 01865 820259. Kingston
Bagpuize House is open to the public on selected days and for
group visits, by appointment, throughout the year. The Tearoom
serves home made cakes and scones on all open days. Small gift
shop in house. Guide dogs only. kingstonbagpuizehouse.org.uk.
About 5 miles west of
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Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury,
Oxfordshire OX16 2PQ. Tel: 01295 259855 www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk/banburymuseum.
Visit Banbury Museum where "Hands on" displays tell
the stories that have made Banbury famous. Location: In the centre of Banbury. |
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Banbury
Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Whitepost Road, Bodicote, Banbury,
Oxfordshire, OX15 4BN. Tel: 01295 264368. Location: On the outskirts of Banbury. |
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Banbury Lawn Tennis Club, Horton View, Banbury
OX16 9HR Tel: 01295 261238. banburytennis.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Banbury. |
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Tourist
Information Centre, Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury
OX16 2PQ Tel: 01295 259855. Location:
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Broughton Castle, Banbury, Oxon, OX15 5EB.
“About the most beautiful castle in all England ... for
sheer loveliness of the combination of water, woods and picturesque
buildings.” Charges apply. www.broughtoncastle.com. About 3 miles south of Banbury. |
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The
Hook Norton Brewery Co LTD, Brewery Lane, Hook Norton, OX15 5NY.
Tel: 01608 730384. The Visitors Centre is housed in the original
maltings. Brewery tours available Monday to Friday and lasts
approximately 2 hours and consists of a trip around the Brewery,
museum and village museum, followed by sampling of beers. See
Shire Horse at work. www.hooknortonbrewery.co.uk.
About 8 miles south of
Banbury. |
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Honington Hall, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire,
CV36 5AA. Tel: 01608 661434. Manor house built in the early 1680s
and later modified. Set in 15 acres of grounds. Charges apply.
About 12 miles west of
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
HP18 OJH Tel: 01296 653226 Completed in 1889 Waddesdon Manor
is the last remaining example of 'le style Rothschild'. Renaissance-style
château on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Aylesbury.
www.waddesdon.org.uk. About
9 miles east of Bicester. |
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Blenheim
Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX Tel: 08700 602 080. Britain's
Greatest Palace. www.blenheimpalace.com. |
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Bicester Village, 50 Pingle Drive, Oxon OX26
6WD Tel: 01869 323 200 Shopping outlet village. |
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Tourist
Information Centre, Unit 86a, Bicester Village Outlet, Pingle
Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX6 6WD Tel: 01869 369 055 |
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Rousham House and Garden, Nr Steeple Aston,
Bicester, Oxfordshire Tel: 018869 347110 - A 17th century House
with landscaped gardens by William Kent (1735), also herbaceous
borders and pigeon house. www.rousham.org. About 5 miles west of Bicester. |
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Stowe
Landscape Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 5EH. Tel:
01494 755568. Stowe was created in the 18th century as an idealised
version of nature with over 40 monuments and temples set against
a breathtaking backdrop of glorious open spaces, wooded valleys
and ornamental lakes. Given to the National Trust in 1989 the
gardens have been undergoing an ambitious restoration programme.
About 10 miles north of
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Cogges Manor Farm Museum, Church Lane, Witney.
Life in Victorian rural Oxfordshire, in the Manor House and on
the farm. Old Milking Parlour Tearooms & shop. Charges apply.
Tel: 01993 772 602. About
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Cotswold
Wildlife Park and Gardens, BURFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX18 4JP. Tel:
01993 823006. Charges apply. 260 species of animals in 160 acres
of landscaped Parkland. PENGUIN FEEDING. Children's Farmyard.
Narrow-Gauge Railway. Restaurant and Gift Shop.
About 2 miles south of
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Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote, Minster
Lovell - West of Witney. Situated next to both the River Windrush
and Minster Lovell Church. The ruins of Lord Lovell’s 15th
Century Manor House together with Dovecote. The church stands
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The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81-83
High Street, Great Missenden, Bucks. HP16 0AN. Tel: +44 (0)1494
892192. A great little family-friendly Museum. Half of the Museum
tells the fascinating story of Roald Dahl’s life. The other
half focuses on the process of creative writing. Try the Bogstrotter
Chocolate Cake in the Cafe Twit. www.roalddahlmuseum.org. Location: About 9 miles east of Chinnor. |
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Wycombe
Air Park, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3DP. AeroExpo has found the ideal
venue to host a truly all-inclusive international general aviation
exhibition. Nestled between the M4, M40 and M25 (the main arterial
motorways), and just a few miles from London. AeroExpo is the
event to be at in the UK if you are interested in learning to
fly, or are already a Pilot and want to see the latest products
available. Location: About 7 miles south east of Chinnor. |
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The Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway,
Chinnor Station, Station Approach, Station Road, CHINNOR, Oxfordshire,
OX39 4ER. Known as the Icknield Line it holds regular Special
Events. The Quintessential Country Branch Line. The Railway hope
to reach Princes Risborough station in the not too distant future,
subject to raising the necessary funds and signing a lease with
Network Rail. Just off
the B4009. Junction 6 of the M40 is 3 miles away. Station in
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The Hook Norton Brewery Co LTD, Brewery Lane,
Hook Norton, OX15 5NY. The Visitors Centre (Tel: 01608 730384)
is housed in the original maltings. Brewery tours available Monday
to Friday. School educational parties are welcome and are free
of charge. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and consists
of a trip around the Brewery, museum and village museum, followed
by sampling of beers, and on leaving, a badged glass as a momento
of the visit. See Shire Horse at work. About 5 miles north of Chipping Norton. |
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Chastleton
House, Chastleton, nr Moreton-in-Marsh, Oxfordshire GL56 0SU.
Tel: 01608 674355. One of England's finest and most complete
Jacobean houses. Rare tapestries, portraits and personal belongings.
As Chastleton House is relatively fragile and the access roads
are quiet and narrow, the maximum number of visitors is restricted
to 175 a day. National Trust. Charges apply. About 4 miles west of Chipping Norton. |
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Broughton Castle, Banbury, Oxon, OX15 5EB.
“About the most beautiful castle in all England ... for
sheer loveliness of the combination of water, woods and picturesque
buildings.” Charges apply. About 10 miles north of Chipping Norton. |
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Rollright
Stones, King's Men stone circle, standing stone, and a burial
chamber. Rollright consists of 77 stones. There is free parking
in the lay-bys on the road. Full colour leaflet for sale at the
site. About
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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. Fun for all the family. After your visit to Project
Timescape, take a walk up the Wittenham Clumps (photo left) and
enjoy the rest of the Northmoor Trust Estate. Project Timescape,
Little Wittenham, Wallingford, Oxon, OX14 4QZ. www.projecttimescape.co.uk. About 3 miles
east of Didcot. |
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Didcot Railway Centre, DIDCOT, Oxfordshire,
OX11 7NJ. TEL: +44 (0) 1235-817200. Refreshment Room, Picnic
Area, Shop, Toilets, Baby Changing Facilities, First Aid Post,
Pets, Car Parking, Wheelchair Access. The Great Western Society
has a collection of over twenty Great Western Railway steam locomotives
and a diesel railcar dating from 1940. www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk.
Location: In the centre
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Willowbrook
Leisure Centre, Bowmont Water, off Avon Way, Didcot OX11 7AF.
Tel: 01235 812058. An air conditioned gym, Large sports hall
for a variety of racquet sports, ball games, gymnastics and arts
events, Willowbrook Cafe - available for coffees and light refreshments. Location:
In the centre of Didcot. |
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The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway. Tel:
01491 835067.The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway is a preserved
former Great Western Railway branchline that links the national
railway network at Cholsey, with the historic market town of
Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Trains run on selected weekends and
bank holidays throughout the year and, where available, are steam
hauled. www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com. About 5 miles east of Didcot. Stations at Cholsey
and Wallingford. |
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Ardington
House, Ardington, Near Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8QA. Tel: 01235
821 566. Surrounded by well-kept lawns, terraced gardens, peaceful
paddocks and parkland, this Baroque house was built in 1720.
You will find it on the edge of the village of Ardington, with
its picturesque cricket ground, village stores, and ancient church. www.ardingtonhouse.com. About 6 miles west of Didcot. |
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Pendon Museum Trust Ltd, Long Wittenham, Abingdon,
Oxfordshire, OX14 4QD. Tel: 01865 407365. At Pendon we aim to
recapture, in detailed and colourful miniature, scenes showing
the beauty of the English countryside as it used to be in the
years around 1930. www.pendonmuseum.com. About 2 miles north of Didcot. |
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Ardington House, Ardington, Near Wantage,
Oxfordshire OX12 8QA. Tel: 01235 821 566. Surrounded by well-kept
lawns, terraced gardens, peaceful paddocks and parkland, this
Baroque house was built in 1720. You will find it on the edge
of the village of Ardington, with its picturesque cricket ground,
village stores, and ancient church. About 10 miles east of Faringdon. |
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The
Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre, Church Street, Wantage,
Oxfordshire, OX12 8BL. Tel: (01235) 771447. Displays the heritage
Vale of the White Horse region, with over 5,000 objects and photograph
collection. Coffee Shop. Location: About 8 miles east of Faringdon. |
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Kingston Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize,
Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX. Tel: 01865 820259. Kingston
Bagpuize House is open to the public on selected days and for
group visits, by appointment, throughout the year. The Tearoom
serves home made cakes and scones on all open days. Small gift
shop in house. Guide dogs only. About 7 miles east of Faringdon. |
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Great
Coxwell Barn, Great Coxwell, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, Tel: 01793
762209. 13th-century stone barn of interesting timber structure.
National Trust. Charges apply. About 1 mile south of Faringdon. |
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Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, BURFORD,
OXFORDSHIRE, OX18 4JP. Tel: 01993 823006. Charges apply. 260
species of animals in 160 acres of landscaped Parkland. PENGUIN
FEEDING. Children's Farmyard. Narrow-Gauge Railway. Restaurant
and Gift Shop. About 9
miles north of Faringdon. |
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Kelmscott
Manor, Kelmscott, Lechlade, Glos. GL7 3HJ. Tel: 01367 252486.
Kelmscott Manor, a grade1 Listed Tudor farmhouse adjacent to
the River Thames, was built in 1570. William Morris chose it
as his summer home as he thought it looked to him as if it had
"grown up out of the soil".
About 3 miles north of
Faringdon. |
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The internationally known Uffington White
Horse can been seen for miles away. The figure has remained clear
of turf throughout its long existence, except for being covered
as a precaution, during the Second World War. Also an Iron Age
hill fort named Uffington Castle. National Trust. About 6 miles south of Faringdon. |
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The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway. Tel:
01491 835067.The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway is a preserved
former Great Western Railway branchline that links the national
railway network at Cholsey, with the historic market town of
Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Trains run on selected weekends and
bank holidays throughout the year and, where available, are steam
hauled. About 3 miles
north of Goring. Stations at Cholsey and Wallingford. |
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Didcot
Railway Centre, DIDCOT, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ. TEL: +44 (0) 1235-817200.
Refreshment Room, Picnic Area, Shop, Toilets, Baby Changing Facilities,
First Aid Post, Pets, Car Parking, Wheelchair Access. The Great
Western Society has a collection of over twenty Great Western
Railway steam locomotives and a diesel railcar dating from 1940. About 8 miles
north west of Goring. |
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Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire
RG8 9NR. Tel: 0118 984 3040. 18th-century country house set in
extensive parkland overlooking the River Thames. A Fine collection
of paintings, furniture and textiles. National Trust. Charges
apply. (Photo © NTPL / Raymond Lea). About 2 miles south of Goring. |
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Salters
Steamers Ltd, Folly Bridge, Oxford. OX1 4LA. - Tel: (01865) 243421.
We operate from all of the major locations on the Upper-Thames
between Oxford and Staines. GORING. Salters' boats depart from
the mooring just below Goring lock by the towpath - nearest postcode
is RG8 9AE. Location: In the centre of Goring. |
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River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley
on Thames, RG9 1BF. Tel: 01491 415600. The Museum has three main
galleries devoted to the River Thames, the international sport
of rowing and the town of Henley. There are also three special
exhibition galleries, the Riverside Café, shop, Education
Centre, library and function rooms. The building is raised on
columns above water meadows beside the Thames and is built of
exposed concrete and glass with a terne coated steel roof, clad
in green oak. www.rrm.co.uk. Location:
In the centre of Henley on Thames. |
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Salters
Steamers Ltd, Folly Bridge, Oxford. OX1 4LA. - Tel: (01865) 243421.
We operate from all of the major locations on the Upper-Thames
between Oxford and Staines. HENLEY - Salters' boats depart from
our landing stage in Mill Meadows, which are the public riverside
gardens next to the River and Rowing Museum. Nearest postcode
is RG9 1BE. www.salterssteamers.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
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Bisham Abbey, Bisham, Near Marlow, Buckinghamshire,
SL7 1RT. Tel: 01628 476911. Once the home of nobility and aristocracy,
Bisham Abbey is now one of the UK's National Sports Centres.
a carefully restored 12th century abbey with 43 acres of grounds
on the banks of the River Thames. www.sportengland.org. Location: About 5 miles east of Henley
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Basildon
Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR. Tel: 0118 984
3040. 18th-century country house set in extensive parkland overlooking
the River Thames. A Fine collection of paintings, furniture and
textiles. National Trust. Charges apply.
About 9 miles west of
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Rousham House and Garden, Nr Steeple Aston,
Bicester, Oxfordshire Tel: 018869 347110 - A 17th century House
with landscaped gardens by William Kent (1735), also herbaceous
borders and pigeon house. About
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Salters
Steamers Ltd, Folly Bridge, Oxford. OX1 4LA. - Tel: (01865) 243421.
We operate from all of the major locations on the Upper-Thames
between Oxford and Staines. OXFORD (Folly Bridge). Salters' boats
depart from below our head office on Folly bridge (which is the
road which links St Aldates to the Abingdon road - nearest postcode
is OX1 4LA). www.salterssteamers.co.uk.
About 4 miles south of
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The Oxford Story, 6 Broad Street, Oxford OX1
3AJ. Tel: 01865 728822. The Oxford Story offers the very best
insight into the city’s world-famous University, its famous
faces and its history. Suitable for most disabled visitors. Charges
apply. www.oxfordstory.co.uk. About
4 miles south of Kidlington. |
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Christ
Church, Oxford. Tel: 01865 276150. Many of the scenes in the
Harry Potter feature films are shot in various locations of the
College. This continues Christ Church's long association with
children's literature - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland were
inspired and written here by Lewis Carroll. Charges apply. www.chch.ox.ac.uk. About
4 miles south of Kidlington. |
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The University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose
Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01 865 286 690. Many gardeners come
here to seek inspiration. In the beds and borders you may find
new plants that would be perfect in your garden at home. www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk.
About 4 miles south of
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Ashmolean
Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, UK, OX1 2PH. Tel: (01865) 278000.
The collection includes drawings by Michaelangelo, Raphael and
Leonardo da Vinci, watercolours and paintings by Turner, paintings
by Paolo Uccello, Piero di Cosimo, John Constable, Claude Lorraine,
and Pablo Picasso & much much more. The staff at the Information
Desk by the main entrance are happy to help you plan your visit.
The Café is self-service. www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk.
About 4 miles south of
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Rousham House and Garden, Nr Steeple Aston,
Bicester, Oxfordshire Tel: 018869 347110 - A 17th century House
with landscaped gardens by William Kent (1735), also herbaceous
borders and pigeon house. About
9 miles north of Oxford. |
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Salters
Steamers Ltd, Folly Bridge, Oxford. OX1 4LA. - Tel: (01865) 243421.
We operate from all of the major locations on the Upper-Thames
between Oxford and Staines. OXFORD (Folly Bridge). Salters' boats
depart from below our head office on Folly bridge (which is the
road which links St Aldates to the Abingdon road - nearest postcode
is OX1 4LA. www.salterssteamers.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
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The Oxford Story, 6 Broad Street, Oxford OX1
3AJ. Tel: 01865 728822. The Oxford Story offers the very best
insight into the city’s world-famous University, its famous
faces and its history. Suitable for most disabled visitors. Charges
apply. www.oxfordstory.co.uk. Location:
In the centre of Oxford. |
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Christ
Church, Oxford. Tel: 01865 276150. Many of the scenes in the
Harry Potter feature films are shot in various locations of the
College. This continues Christ Church's long association with
children's literature - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland were
inspired and written here by Lewis Carroll. Charges apply. www.chch.ox.ac.uk. Location:
In the centre of Oxford. |
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The University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose
Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01 865 286 690. Many gardeners come
here to seek inspiration. In the beds and borders you may find
new plants that would be perfect in your garden at home. www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Oxford. |
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Ashmolean
Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, UK, OX1 2PH. Tel: (01865) 278000.
The collection includes drawings by Michaelangelo, Raphael and
Leonardo da Vinci, watercolours and paintings by Turner, paintings
by Paolo Uccello, Piero di Cosimo, John Constable, Claude Lorraine,
and Pablo Picasso & much much more. The staff at the Information
Desk by the main entrance are happy to help you plan your visit.
The Café is self-service. www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk.
Location: In the centre
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Pendon Museum Trust Ltd, Long Wittenham, Abingdon,
Oxfordshire, OX14 4QD. Tel: 01865 407365. At Pendon we aim to
recapture, in detailed and colourful miniature, scenes showing
the beauty of the English countryside as it used to be in the
years around 1930. www.pendonmuseum.com. About 7 miles south of Oxford. |
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Waterperry
Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. Tel: 01844 339254.
Saxon church with 13th Century original glass windows, 8 acre
gardens, Art in Action Gallery with works by some of the best
artists and craftsmen in the country, Garden shop selling an
extensive range of trees, shrubs, perennial, alpine and fruit,
seum which holds a superb collection of old, mainly agricultural
tools used in days gone by. www.waterperrygardens.co.uk.
About 5 miles east of
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Kingston Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize,
Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX. Tel: 01865 820259. Kingston
Bagpuize House is open to the public on selected days and for
group visits, by appointment, throughout the year. The Tearoom
serves home made cakes and scones on all open days. Small gift
shop in house. Guide dogs only. www.kingstonbagpuizehouse.org.uk.
About 8 miles west of
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WhizzKidz, 2-6 Jefferson Way, Off Wenman Road,
Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3SZ. Tel: 01844 217555. Whizzkidz is
an exciting indoor adventure/soft play world. A place where children
can use their imaginations to the full, learn through play and
most importantly HAVE FUN! And where the adults can relax and
enjoy the safe, friendly environment. www.whizzkidz-thame.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
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Waddesdon
Manor, Waddesdon, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 OJH Tel:
01296 653226 Completed in 1889 Waddesdon Manor
is the last remaining example of 'le style Rothschild'. Renaissance-style
château on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Aylesbury.
www.waddesdon.org.uk. About 7 miles north of Thame. |
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The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery, Buckinghamshire
County Museum, Church Street, Aylesbury HP20 2QP Tel : (01296)
331441 For Dahl Gallery bookings ring Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm. Experience
the magic of Roald Dahl with a visit to the award winning hands-on
gallery for children.
About 8 miles north of
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Waterperry
Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. Tel: 01844 339254.
Saxon church with 13th Century original glass windows, 8 acre
gardens, Art in Action Gallery with works by some of the best
artists and craftsmen in the country, Garden shop selling an
extensive range of trees, shrubs, perennial, alpine and fruit,
seum which holds a superb collection of old, mainly agricultural
tools used in days gone by. www.waterperrygardens.co.uk.
About 5 miles west of
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The Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway,
Chinnor Station, Station Approach, Station Road, CHINNOR, Oxfordshire,
OX39 4ER. Known as the Icknield Line it holds regular Special
Events. The Quintessential Country Branch Line. The Railway hope
to reach Princes Risborough station in the not too distant future,
subject to raising the necessary funds and signing a lease with
Network Rail. www.cprra.co.uk. Just
off the B4009. Junction 6 of the M40 is 3 miles away. Station
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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. Fun for all the family. After your visit to Project
Timescape, take a walk up the Wittenham Clumps (photo left) and
enjoy the rest of the Northmoor Trust Estate. Project Timescape,
Little Wittenham, Wallingford, Oxon, OX14 4QZ. www.projecttimescape.co.uk. About 4 miles
west of Wallingford. |
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Didcot Railway Centre, DIDCOT, Oxfordshire,
OX11 7NJ. TEL: +44 (0) 1235-817200. Refreshment Room, Picnic
Area, Shop, Toilets, Baby Changing Facilities, First Aid Post,
Pets, Car Parking, Wheelchair Access. The Great Western Society
has a collection of over twenty Great Western Railway steam locomotives
and a diesel railcar dating from 1940. www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk.
About 4 miles west of
Wallingford. |
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Pendon
Museum Trust Ltd, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14
4QD. Tel: 01865 407365. At Pendon we aim to recapture, in detailed
and colourful miniature, scenes showing the beauty of the English
countryside as it used to be in the years around 1930. www.pendonmuseum.com. About 4 miles north west of Wallingford. |
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The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway. Tel:
01491 835067.The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway is a preserved
former Great Western Railway branchline that links the national
railway network at Cholsey, with the historic market town of
Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Trains run on selected weekends and
bank holidays throughout the year and, where available, are steam
hauled. www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com. Stations at Cholsey and Wallingford. |
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Wallingford
Museum. Flint House, 52 High Street, Wallingford, Oxfordshire,
OX10 0DB. Wallingford Museum is a colourful and delightfully
intimate local history museum. The Wallingford Story. A Victorian
Street Scene with walk-in Shop, Pub, Workshop & Workhouse
peepshow. Tel: 01491 835065. www.wallingfordmuseum.org.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Wallingford. |
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Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire
RG8 9NR. Tel: 0118 984 3040. 18th-century country house set in
extensive parkland overlooking the River Thames. A Fine collection
of paintings, furniture and textiles. National Trust. Charges
apply. About 7 miles south
of Wallingford. |
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Salters
Steamers Ltd, Folly Bridge, Oxford. OX1 4LA. - Tel: (01865) 243421.
We operate from all of the major locations on the Upper-Thames
between Oxford and Staines. WALLINGFORD - Salters' boats depart
from the riverside pool and park complex on the Crowmarsh side
of the river - nearest postcode is OX10 8HB.
www.salterssteamers.co.uk. Location:
In the centre of Wallingford. |
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The Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre,
Church Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8BL. Tel: (01235) 771447.
Displays the heritage Vale of the White Horse region, with over
5,000 objects and photograph collection. Coffee Shop. Location: In the centre of Wantage. |
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Ardington
House, Ardington, Near Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8QA. Tel: 01235
821 566. Surrounded by well-kept lawns, terraced gardens, peaceful
paddocks and parkland, this Baroque house was built in 1720.
You will find it on the edge of the village of Ardington, with
its picturesque cricket ground, village stores, and ancient church. www.ardingtonhouse.com.About 1 mile east of Wantage. |
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Kingston Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize,
Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX. Tel: 01865 820259. Kingston
Bagpuize House is open to the public on selected days and for
group visits, by appointment, throughout the year. The Tearoom
serves home made cakes and scones on all open days. Small gift
shop in house. Guide dogs only. www.kingstonbagpuizehouse.org.uk.
About 7 miles north of
Wantage. |
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Ashdown
House, Lambourn, Newbury, Berkshire RG17 8RE. Tel: 01793 762209.
17th-century house. Includes an Iron Age hill fort where King
Alfred is thought to have battled the Danes. Limited opening
times. Visitor access in the house is to staircase (100 steps)
and roof only. National Trust. Charges apply.
About 7 miles west of
Wantage. |
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The internationally known Uffington White
Horse can been seen for miles away. The figure has remained clear
of turf throughout its long existence, except for being covered
as a precaution, during the Second World War. Also an Iron Age
hill fort named Uffington Castle. National Trust. About 6 miles west of Wantage. |
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Cogges Manor Farm Museum, Church Lane, Witney.
Life in Victorian rural Oxfordshire, in the Manor House and on
the farm. Old Milking Parlour Tearooms & shop. Charges apply.
Tel: 01993 772 602. www.cogges.org. Location: In the centre of Witney. |
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Cotswold
Wildlife Park and Gardens, BURFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX18 4JP. Tel:
01993 823006. Charges apply. 260 species of animals in 160 acres
of landscaped Parkland. PENGUIN FEEDING. Children's Farmyard.
Narrow-Gauge Railway. Restaurant and Gift Shop.
www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk. About 7 miles west of Witney. |
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Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote, Minster
Lovell - West of Witney. Situated next to both the River Windrush
and Minster Lovell Church. The ruins of Lord Lovell’s 15th
Century Manor House together with Dovecote. The church stands
at the entrance. English Heritage site. About 3 miles west of Witney. |
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Kingston
Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize, Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire,
OX13 5AX. Tel: 01865 820259. Kingston Bagpuize House is open
to the public on selected days and for group visits, by appointment,
throughout the year. The Tearoom serves home made cakes and scones
on all open days. Small gift shop in house. Guide dogs only. www.kingstonbagpuizehouse.org.uk. About 7 miles south of Witney. |
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Rousham House and Garden, Nr Steeple Aston,
Bicester, Oxfordshire Tel: 018869 347110 - A 17th century House
with landscaped gardens by William Kent (1735), also herbaceous
borders and pigeon house.
About 5 miles north of
Woodstock. |
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Blenheim
Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX. Tel: 01993 811091. Blenheim
Palace, home to 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of
Sir Winston Churchill, offers a memorable day out. Set in 2100
acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’
Brown, the exquisite Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping
lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent Lake. On the outskirts of Woodstock. |
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The Oxford Story, 6 Broad Street, Oxford OX1
3AJ. Tel: 01865 728822. The Oxford Story offers the very best
insight into the city’s world-famous University, its famous
faces and its history. Suitable for most disabled visitors. Charges
apply. www.oxfordstory.co.uk. About
7 miles south of Woodstock. |
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Christ
Church, Oxford. Tel: 01865 276150. Many of the scenes in the
Harry Potter feature films are shot in various locations of the
College. This continues Christ Church's long association with
children's literature - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland were
inspired and written here by Lewis Carroll. Charges apply. www.chch.ox.ac.uk. About
7 miles south of Woodstock. |
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The University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose
Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01 865 286 690. Many gardeners come
here to seek inspiration. In the beds and borders you may find
new plants that would be perfect in your garden at home. www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk.
About 7 miles south of
Woodstock. |
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Ashmolean
Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, UK, OX1 2PH. Tel: (01865) 278000.
The collection includes drawings by Michaelangelo, Raphael and
Leonardo da Vinci, watercolours and paintings by Turner, paintings
by Paolo Uccello, Piero di Cosimo, John Constable, Claude Lorraine,
and Pablo Picasso & much much more. The staff at the Information
Desk by the main entrance are happy to help you plan your visit.
The Café is self-service. www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk.
About 7 miles south of
Woodstock. |
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- Kingston Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize, Near Abingdon,
Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX. Tel: 01865 820259. kingstonbagpuizehouse.org.uk.
- Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
OX20 1PX Tel: 08700 602 080. blenheimpalace.com.
- Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, BURFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX18
4JP. Tel: 01993 823006.
- Didcot Railway Centre,
DIDCOT, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ. TEL: +44 (0) 1235-817200. didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk.
- Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, UK, OX1 2PH. Tel:
(01865) 278000. ashmol.ox.ac.uk.
- The Chinnor & Princes
Risborough Railway, Chinnor Station, Station Approach, Station
Road, CHINNOR, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER.
