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Visit Oxfordshire and discover one of England’s most beautiful counties, with Oxford, a timeless gem at its heart.

Explore Britain’s Greatest Palace iscover all that Blenheim Palace has to offer. From the history of the Palace and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill to the 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and Formal Gardens. Ride the miniature train to The Pleasure Gardens, a dedicated family area that offers a giant hedge maze, butterfly house and adventure playground. Tours, exhibitions and events throughout the year, reveal the sheer splendour of Britain’s Greatest Palace.

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Welcome to Oxfordshire welcome to Oxfordshire – Home to radical thinking!

For a cultural getaway or a romantic break, Oxford has few equals.

Renowned for its history and heritage, exquisite architecture, ancient University and literary connections, Oxford’s museums, theatres, arts venues and night life are at the hub of this rural county.

Oxfordshire’s great houses and estates, charming villages and traditional pubs attract TV and film crews from all over the world.

As for accommodation – from world class hotels to cosy B&Bs, Oxfordshire’s range of places to stay should suit all tastes and budgets.

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It’s easy to visit Oxfordshire. 50 minutes from london by train or 90 minutes by 24/7 bus services, Oxford also has direct buses from Heathrow and gatwick airports. Once here, you can visit much of Oxfordshire by public transport or sit back and relax on a driver/guided tour.

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With so much to see and do all year round, Oxford and Oxfordshire are an excellent choice for a short break stay. Enjoy our visitor attractions, waterways and historical sites, or explore the varied landscape by following signposted walking trails and cycling routes and discover the abundance of stories which make Oxfordshire a unique destination to come and visit.

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Oxfordshire’s gardens delight the eye, nose – and often the ear – whatever the season or weather.

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in central Oxford, college gardens nestle behind high walls; the botanic garden, Britain’s oldest Botanical Garden fronts the river Cherwell where novice punters tangle with their poles and paddles. blenheim palace’s rolling parkland, landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown, includes the Great Lake and Cascade, contrasting with the formal rose Garden and intimate Secret Garden recently restored by the 11th duke of Marlborough.

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A visit to the magnificent waddesdon Manor gardens includes the stunning aviary stocked with colourful birds and is home to some amazing art installations, while moated broughton castle’s fleurde-lys-shaped flower beds evoke a different age and time. founded by a pioneering lady horticulturalist, waterperry gardens are still a source of delight, inspiration and gardening education.

The magnificent herbaceous border, working apple orchards, programme of courses and splendid tea shop are just some of the attractions.

batsford Arboretum has one of the country’s largest private tree and plant collections and there’s something to see all year round.

Or, how about a visit to westonbirt Arboretum with an internationally renowned tree collection, heritage landscape and fantastic location for playing, walking, relaxing and learning about nature?

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Harold peto’s water garden at buscot park ‘capability’ brown’s landscape at blenheim palace william kent’s design at Rousham iMAgES clOckwiSE Blenheim Palace; Buscot Park; Batsford Arboretum; Waterperry Gardens

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buscot park’s Peto-designed Water Garden lies amid shady woodland avenues, a charming dolphin sculpture its focus. Overhead many varieties of notable native birds dart about amid the branches.

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Oxfordshire’s gardens 3 events everyone will enjoy OxfORd bOtANic gARdEN: Breaking Of Tulips 20 March–26 May www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk

from a Michelin-starred meal to a Cotswold gastro pub or a great bangers ‘n’ mash restaurant in the heart of Oxford castle Quarter, to a homely tea shop serving the very best afternoon tea with all the finest trimmings, there’s plenty of choice in Oxfordshire.

Looking to enjoy some riverside dining? Then try the recently refurbished the folly or cherwell boathouse, a traditional punt station located on the banks of the river Cherwell with an idyllic terrace for a perfect summer’s afternoon.

A rural county, producing high quality beef and lamb, Oxfordshire also grows fresh fruit and vegetables – on sale in the network of farmers’ markets, farm shops, Oxford covered Market and PYOs, or served from field to plate at the (award-winning) restaurant fallowfields. if your cookery skills need inspiration, waterperry, weber grill Academy, waddesdon Manor and le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons offer first-rate classes for beginners and more experienced cooks.

for that special take-home present, what could be better than some local Oxfordshire wine, some famous Hobgoblin wychwood beer or some fresh apple juice from waterperry’s orchard?

Oxfordshire’s food and drink 4 events everyone will enjoy OxfORd cAStlE QUARtER: Beer fesTival 30 January-1 february www.oxfordcastlequarter.com

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kiNgHAM: The Big feasTival 30-31 august www.thebigfeastival.com

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Raymond blanc at le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons Try the Hobgoblin Ale at wychwood brewery Visit fallowfields and see how their approach of ‘from field to fork’ dining works

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Whether walking the prehistoric Ridgeway past the mysterious white Horse or exploring the Rollright Stones, you’ll soon feel part of a very ancient landscape in Oxfordshire.

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from Harry potter to Sherlock Holmes and downton Abbey to inspector Morse – come and explore Oxfordshire film locations seen on TV and big screen.

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harry Potter’s popularity continues to attract people to visit the film locations and inspiration behind the scenes.

blenheim palace was used as Buckingham Palace in the Young Victoria and again in 2010 for gulliver’s travels.

Oxford has many sites to visit, christ church college’s great Hall was hogwarts dining hall (used in the sorting ceremony).

Later the studio constructed its own dining hall, which was based on the same Great hall.

for more information on film and TV locations in Oxfordshire please visit www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com or take one of the Oxford film Sites walking tours and see for yourself, visit www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com/tours

Oxford is also the key location for the filming of inspector Morse, lewis and now Endeavour. have a coffee in the Morse bar at the Randolph Hotel, or take a walk around some of Morse’s favourite pubs; the Eagle and child, the white Horse, the kings Arms and the bear are all in the city centre and have featured in episodes. fancy walking in the footsteps of inspector Barnaby of Midsomer Murders? Then visit the towns of South Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. You might be forgiven for thinking that Oxfordshire is the murder capital of the world!

Scenes from the very popular TV show downton Abbey are filmed in the Oxfordshire Cotswold village of bampton. greys court and the Swan at Swinbrook have also been used in seasons 2 and 3.

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iMAgES clOckwiSE Blenheim Palace; Ashmolean; Vale of White Horse; Sulgrave Manor

Visit magnificent blenheim palace, gifted by a grateful nation to the first Duke of Marlborough. The birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, an exhibition about his achievements and his grave at nearby bladon attract many visitors.

Sulgrave Manor holds particular interest for American visitors as the home of George Washington’s ancestors. If Arts and Crafts are of an interest to you, then pay a visit to kelmscott Manor – the Tudor manor home to William Morris.

Oxford’s magnificent architecture, impressive yet intimate colleges and romantic rivers have eternal charm. A guided walking tour is probably the best introduction to this fascinating city. With five important free museums, including the splendid Ashmolean, Oxford appeals to everyone, all year round and whatever the weather.

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winston churchill’s life story at blenheim palace The world’s first public museum, the Ashmolean, named after its founder Elias Ashmole Sulgrave Manor: william blackstone influenced America’s Declaration of Independence

Oxfordshire’s Heritage 3 events everyone will enjoy ASHMOlEAN: cezanne and MOdern MasTers 13 March–22 June www.ashmolean.org AROUNd OxfORd: OxfOrd Open dOOrs 13-14 september www.oxfordopendoors.org.uk RiVER & ROwiNg MUSEUM: Blaze Of glOry 30 december 2013–1 June www.rrm.co.uk

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Oxfordshire’s industrial past is celebrated with restored locomotives at both didcot Railway centre and chinnor & princes Risborough Railway. pendon Museum’s exquisite miniature landscape pays homage to ‘the golden age of steam’ in a rural setting.

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Castles have played an important role in Oxfordshire’s history. While wallingford’s lies in picturesque ruins, St george’s tower at Oxford castle Unlocked endures as a watch-tower over the surrounding countryside, highlighting ‘the other side of Oxford’ – its violent past. In contrast, tranquil broughton castle near Banbury, surrounded by parkland and moat, remains a beautiful family home.

Agatha christie, the world’s most famous detective author, lived in wallingford Retrace the steps of J.R.R tolkien and c.S lewis in Oxford Visit the filming sites of Morse, lewis and Endeavour

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Oxfordshire has a wonderful network of public footpaths running through some of England’s most beautiful countryside including private estates, bluebell woods and ‘chocolate box’ villages.

drawn by the ‘dreaming spires’, visitors find there’s more to Oxford than the wonderful buildings.

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five world-class free museums, the bodleian library, 38 colleges mostly open to the public, including ‘the harry Potter college’, Britain’s first botanic garden, Oxford castle Unlocked and five towers to climb for views of the legendary spires. Open-top bus tours, guided walking tours, four theatres, three music venues, Alice in Wonderland’s cathedral, river and canal trips, punting, cycle tours, both short and extended and an 18th century shopping mall. Accommodation to suit every taste and pocket, a wealth of eateries from all over the globe, not to mention narrow winding streets, all make Oxford the destination for an extended visit.

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Oxford events lend the city a particular buzz throughout the entire year and a new museum opens in 2014 – the Story Museum, which will celebrate children’s literature and storytelling.

iMAgES clOckwiSE Bodleian Library; Radcliffe Camera; Oxford Castle Unlocked; River Thames

not sure where to start? Then visit us at the Visitor information centre on Broad Street for help and advice or take one of the many walking tours of the city as an introduction.

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Famous long-distance footpaths, which include the Ridgeway, the thames path, the Oxfordshire way, the Shakespeare way and the cotswold way are worth a try – you can walk along the Oxford canal towpath as far as Coventry and beyond.

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Being an ideal cycling county, cyclists are free to explore at will through the gentle hills. bainton bikes and the carter company provide guided cycle rides of varying lengths and degrees of exertion to give you that extra special experience.

tOwERSEY: TOwersey fesTival 21-25 august www.towerseyfestival.com

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3 events everyone will enjoy cORNbURY pARk: wilderness fesTival 7-10 august www.wildernessfestival.com

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Oxfordshire is a great destination for all the family, whatever the weather.

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Most Oxfordshire museums run family-friendly events – many, such as the pitt Rivers, are famous for their appeal to children.

Adults and children alike love to ride behind full-sized restored steam locomotives at didcot Railway centre or study the intricate detail of the miniature landscape at pendon Museum.

Rain or shine, cotswold wildlife park is a delight – its gardens no less than the animals in its care. For something different, try the UK’s only crocodile zoo at crocodiles of the world.

Younger children particularly enjoy interacting with farm animals at farmer gow’s and completing the maize maze at Millets farm, or try fairytale farm, a learning and sensory wonderland for all the family.

After admiring the magnificent blenheim palace, a short train ride takes the family to the wonderful adventure playground and butterfly house. And if the teens are with you, the promise of a trip to go Ape at Wendover should guarantee goodwill.

Head over to Henley-on-Thames and visit the River & Rowing Museum with galleries dedicated to rowing, the River Thames, the history of Henley and the superb Wind in the Willows exhibition.

Whilst in Oxford, take a trip to Oxford castle Unlocked and meet the inhabitants and prison warden. Or, if you want to take it easy, then relax on a 45 minute river cruise or venture on the open-top bus tours and see the delights of Oxford.

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The Museum of Natural History at Oxford University houses the remains of the extinct dodo Oxford playhouse offers an ever-changing programme of entertainment for all ages River & Rowing Museum is the first and only dedicated museum to the river, rowing and history of Henley

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Oxfordshire is overflowing with a rich variety of world class cultural activity.

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Oxford’s impressive museums receive two million visitors per year. World-class orchestras and choirs delight audiences in beautiful historic concert halls and College Chapels. You can explore art galleries from classic to modern or drop into artist studios around the county. Theatre and dance is available from Chipping Norton to Didcot, not to mention the four professional theatres in Oxford itself. Literary Festivals take place in Oxford, Blenheim, Wantage, Chipping Norton, Henley and Thame or for something more informal you can camp out under the stars and enjoy a range of great music, comedy and food at one of the summer music festivals on a beautiful country estate.

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Soapbox city: On a spring day, 144 residents will take their place on a city centre soapbox for 5 minutes to present their radical idea to the world. Watch this space for more information. www.oxfordplayhouse.com

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Naturally Radical Scientists: Come and try one of a series of thought-provoking lectures on global topics at the Museum of Natural History as it re-opens in February 2014 after a year of closure. Make sure to take a look at the museum’s architecture as it celebrates radical thinkers of the past, from Aristotle to Isaac Newton, Galileo to Roger Bacon. www.oum.ox.ac.uk Audio tour: April to September, pick up an MP3 Player from Oxford Playhouse and enjoy a recorded theatrical walk through the city in the footsteps of some of its most radical thinkers. www.oxfordplayhouse.com discovering tutankhamun Exhibition: 24 July–26 October.

Howard Carter’s excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 was one of the most significant archaeological discoveries

william Morris and Andy warhol Exhibition: 29 November 2014–8 February 2015. This exhibition, curated by Turner prize winner Jeremy Deller at Modern Art Oxford, explores parallels between Warhol and Morris, both influential men and popular artists who defined their times. www.modernartoxford.org.uk

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Oxford 2014: A city of Radical thinking Throughout 2014, many of Oxford’s leading arts organisations will make shows, host exhibitions and curate events celebrating the city’s rich history of radical thinking. Here are some of the highlights of the season:

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Stand: In June, Oxford Playhouse and Chris Goode & Company are making a show about what it means to take a stand for something, or someone, you believe in. They’ll be collecting stories of conscience and courage from ordinary people who have found themselves, willingly or otherwise, speaking out. www.oxfordplayhouse.com pegasus theatre – a hotbed of radical thinking in East Oxford: In summer 2014 – Daniel Bye’s acclaimed part stand-up, part storytelling, The Price of Everything and Nick Wood’s A Girl with a Book, telling the extraordinary story of Malala Yousafzai, alongside Pegasus’ own radical re-imagining of the 1001 Nights, Stories for Survival. www.pegasustheatre.org.uk

Details of cultural festivals and events throughout the year can be found at www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com/whats-on

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iMAgES clOckwiSE Garsington Opera; Alice’s Day; Pegasus Theatre; Remembering World War 1; Cowley Road Carnival; Tutankhamun; Dancin’ Oxford

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cHRiStMAS At blENHEiM pAlAcE 8 November–12 December www.blenheimpalace.com cHRiStMAS ligHt fEStiVAl 21 November www.oxfordschristmas.com

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REMEMbERiNg tHE OUtbREAk Of wORld wAR 1 in OxfOrdShirE the great war 1914-18 holds a special significance for Oxfordshire.

The Queen’s Own Oxfordshire hussars were among the first territorial soldiers to arrive in france in September 1914 and were soon engaged with the enemy. Sir Winston Churchill was the commander of the henley Squadron for several years.

Some of the events taking place in Oxfordshire in 2014 to commemorate the outbreak of The Great War include: A Special Exhibition at blENHEiM pAlAcE, 15 february–21 April 2014: The Great War touched the lives of everyone who worked and lived in the Palace. The duke’s family had members serving in all the armed forces, whether on land, sea or air and the Long Library served as a Convalescence hospital for some of the first casualties of the War. www.blenheimpalace.com Opening of the SOldiERS Of OxfORdSHiRE MUSEUM, woodstock: Oxfordshire’s very own military museum, opening in May 2014, will offer unique insights from the personal recollections of soldiers and airmen involved in conflict throughout the world and at the scene of all the major theatres of war.

Learn about Oxfordshire’s POW camp and significant moments from The Great War for the Oxfordshire and buckinghamshire light infantry and Queens Own Oxfordshire Hussars. www.sofo.org.uk peace and Music at wORMSlEY: On 6 July 2014, garsington Opera at Wormsley will present Peace in our Time?, a special commemorative festival focusing on the Beethovenian ideals of brotherhood, freedom and the elusive goal of peace. The climax of the day will be a performance of Beethoven’s ninth Symphony. www.garsingtonopera.org pERSONAl StORiES from downing Street to the trenches: the bodleian library in Oxford presents a major Great War exhibition from 12 June–2 november 2014. The exhibition reveals the first two years of the war through diaries and personal letters. it was forbidden to record Cabinet discussions, but an unauthorised diary kept by the Colonial Secretary provides a window on Asquith’s Cabinet, complete with character sketches of some of the leading players, including Winston Churchill. www.bodley.ox.ac.uk for information on all WW1 events in Oxfordshire from 2014-2018, visit: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com

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Accommodation aimed at walkers providing meals, maps and drying room.

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Key to accommodation entries Our wide selection of accommodation around Oxfordshire offers some great facilities to help you relax and make the most out of your stay.

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OXFORD VE/AA #### 66A Banbury Road Oxford OX2 6JP T 01865 512121 E info@cotswoldlodgehotel.co.uk www.cotswoldlodgehotel.co.uk The elegant Cotswold Lodge Hotel is a delightfully peaceful retreat, set in a conservation area only half a mile from the historic dreaming spires.

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Linton Road, Oxford OX2 6UJ T 01865 553461 E sales@lintonlodge.com www.bw-lintonlodge.com

Chesterton, Bicester, Oxon OX26 1TE T 01869 241204 E hotel@bicesterhotelgolfandspa.com www.bicesterhotelgolfandspa.com

Previously an Edwardian house still with some original features but fully converted.

Set in 1.5 acres of gardens, in a quiet suburb just a mile from the city centre.

Ideally located close to Bicester Village Outlet Centre. Set in 134 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, this recently built hotel and spa has 52 deluxe air conditioned bedrooms, an 18 hole golf course, driving range, health club, indoor pool, Spa and tennis courts.

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High Street, Wallingford Oxon OX10 0BS T 01491 836665 E rooms@george-hotel-wallingford.com www.peelhotels.co.uk

Pear Tree Roundabout, Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 8JD T 0871 942 9086 E oxford@ihg.com www.hioxfordhotel.co.uk

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Set in 440 acres of glorious Oxfordshire countryside, Crowne Plaza Heythrop Park is a contemporary, stylish hotel that offers 197 bedrooms, a choice of bars and restaurants, a championship standard 18-hole golf course, health club and relaxing spa treatment rooms.

Bedrooms D/T197 Bathrooms All rooms ensuite Prices from £75

At the heart of the stunning 440 acre estate is the 18th century Mansion House that offers 17 spacious, luxury bedrooms with period features. The adjoining Shrewsbury and Archer bedroom wings are home to the standard bedrooms and 60 fully refurbished, modern, stylish bedrooms.

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Holiday Inn Express Banbury BANBURY AA BUDGET HOTEL Stroud Park, Ermont Way, Banbury, Oxon OX16 4AE T 01295 234567 E reception@exhibanbury.co.uk www.expresshotelbanbury.co.uk

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Hawkwell House

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Church Way, Iffley, Oxford OX4 4DZ T 01865 749988 E reservations@hawkwellhouse.co.uk www.hawkwellhouse.co.uk

Church Road, Great Milton, Oxford OX44 7PD T 01844 278881 E lemanoir@blanc.co.uk www.manoir.com

Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN T 01865 256400 E sales.randolph@macdonald-hotels.co.uk www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolph

3 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY T 0845 365 4247 E oxford@malmaison.com www.malmaison-oxford.com

Hawkwell House is located in the city of Oxford, in the picturesque village of Iffley, set in the silhouette of Oxford’s dreaming spires.

The hotel provides complete tranquility near the River Thames.

24 superior and 3 disabled rooms also available.

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Created by celebrated chef Raymond Blanc, Le Manoir is renowned for offering one of Britain’s finest gastronomic experiences. Situated in the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Great Milton, it is also one of the country’s most intimate and original hotels, with 32 individually designed guest rooms and suites.

Bedrooms SU32 Bathrooms 32 ensuite Prices from £545–£1775

The hotel is the leading five-star hotel in Oxford. Built in 1864, this landmark city centre Oxford hotel offers luxurious accommodation, 2 AA rosette award-winning food and drink and a sensuous spa.

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Imagine a prison that’s a hotel (I’m sure you’ve stayed in a few).

Now imagine a prison that’s suddenly a luxury boutique hotel in Oxford, destination brasserie and hang-out for high-life hoodlums.

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The Old Swan and Minster Mill

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Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8AL T 01865 489988 E oxford@pumahotels.co.uk www.pumahotels.co.uk

QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISH Cotswold charm and six hundred years of history in

The Old Swan captures the charm of bygone years. Throw in a good measure of modern convenience, add to it the laid-back atmosphere of the gastro-pub inspired dining room and log-fired bar and you’ll feel like there’s no place like it.

Bedrooms D/T60 Bathrooms 60 ensuite Prices from £155–£375

One of the city’s leading four-star hotels with 168 modern air-conditioned bedrooms – both Standard and Premium Bedrooms available. Enjoy the Health & Leisure Club with splash pool, steam, sauna, gym, squash and beauty rooms. Relax and dine in the Coffee Lounge, Bar or AA Rosette awarded Restaurant. Large free car park and free WiFi. Bedrooms D121 T35 F11 SU1 Bathrooms 168 ensuite Prices from £69–£155

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Set on the banks of the beautiful and famous River Windrush, close to Oxford, the Inn and adjoining Mill are a quintessential English country retreat.

Think cosy oak-beamed, flag-stoned snugs, sumptuous sitting rooms and elegantly comfy bedrooms. Tasty gastro-pub inspired dining using fresh local ingredients crafted into heart-warming favourites. Set in 65 acres of magical gardens and wild-flower meadows, there’s tennis, boules, spa and over a mile of superb fishing as well as a children’s petting farm.

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Proud of its 900-year-old history, the Manor is today a country house hotel, opening its doors to guests who seek a truly relaxed escape.

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63 Windmill Road, Headington Oxford OX3 7BP T 01865 742215 E info@allseasonshouse.com www.allseasonshouse.com

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Cherwell Farm, Mill Lane Old Marston, Oxford OX3 0QF T 01865 557171 E ros.bungalowbb@btinternet.com www.cherwellfarm-oxford-accom.co.uk

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25 London Road, Headington Oxford OX3 7RE T 01865 425100 E dialhouse@ntlworld.com www.dialhouseoxford.co.uk

Boddington Lane, North Leigh Witney, Oxon OX29 6PU T 01993 882292 E bandb@gorselandshall.com www.gorselandshall.com

Reading Road, East Hendred Wantage, Oxon OX12 8JE T 01235 833338 E bookings@greensandsbandb.co.uk www.bed-and-breakfast-oxfordshire.co.uk

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Galaxie

Home Farm House

Hope House

OXFORD AA #### 180 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7BT T 01865 515688 E hotel@galaxie.co.uk www.galaxie.co.uk

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Holton, Near Wheatley Oxon OX33 1QA T 01865 872334 E sonja.barter@tiscali.co.uk www.homefarmholton.co.uk

14 Oxford Street, Woodstock Oxon OX20 1TS T 01993 815990 E stay@hopehousewoodstock.co.uk www.hopehousewoodstock.co.uk

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Friendly B&B, your home from home, in a good location; 10 minutes from city centre with 8 good restaurants, plus pubs and supermarkets, all within 6 minutes walk.

Free parking and WiFi. Bedrooms D/T32 Bathrooms All ensuite Prices from £75

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45-53 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1ED T 01865 613700 E isis@seh.ox.ac.uk www.isisguesthouse.com

Oxford Road, Oakley, nr Thame Buckinghamshire HP18 9UR T 01844 237360 E mpickford@aol.com

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Leafield, Near Burford, Oxon OX29 9QB T 01993 878018 E potterabout@karenstanley.co.uk www.pottershillfarm.co.uk

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7 St Bernards Road, Oxford OX2 6EH T 01865 310824 E krynpark@hotmail.com

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Red Mullions Guest House OXFORD AA #### 23 London Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 7RE T 01865 742741 E stay@redmullions.co.uk www.redmullions.co.uk Guest Accommodation

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Stone Court

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106-110 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PX T 01865 244268 E stay@sportsviewguesthouse.co.uk www.sportsviewguesthouse.co.uk

Helmdon Road Sulgrave, Oxon OX17 2SQ T 01295 760818 E ronnie@stonecourtsulgrave.co.uk www.stonecourtsulgrave.co.uk

59 Howard Street Oxford OX4 3AY T 07761 514080 E vixjcrawford@gmail.com

1 Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0AA T 01865 726721 E westgatehotel.2@btopenworld.com www.westgatehoteloxford.co.uk

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2A Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0AB T 01865 727275 E oxford@yha.org.uk www.yha.org.uk

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A warm welcome from the Oakey family awaits you at Grange Farm. A working farm, this lovely location offers all the delights of the English countryside. Converted from Victorian barns, our Gold Award cottages are equipped to the highest standards. Easy access and a perfect base for exploring the many delights of Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. WiFi, private fishing lake, guests gardens and lovely walks in peaceful surroundings. Meet our gorgeous alpacas and ponies! Visiting horses and dogs welcome.

Grange Farm, Godington, Bicester OX27 9AF Tel: 01869 278778 Mobile: 07919 002132 Email: penny@grangefarmcottages.co.uk www.grangefarmcottages.co.uk

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VISIT OxFORDSHIRE THE 2014 GUIDE

Oxford Country Cottages

Oxfordshire Narrowboats

Godington, Bicester, Oxon OX27 9AF T 01869 278778 E penny@grangefarmcottages.co.uk www.grangefarmcottages.co.uk Map ref C5

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Canal Wharf, Station Road, Lower Heyford, Bicester OX25 5PD T 01869 340348 E bookings@oxfordshire-narrowboats.co.uk www.oxfordshire-narrowboats.co.uk

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Weekly Home offers an excellent alternative to hotel accommodation. Our short let properties are fully furnished and equipped with everything you will need for a comfortable stay.

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Find us on Facebook www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/facebook See our YouTube video www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/youtube Download our Visitor Guide to your iPhone www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/iapp

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FARINGDON VE ####/##### Church Farm, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 7QA T 01367 710112 E info@goodlakebarns.co.uk www.goodlakebarns.co.uk

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Oxford Bus Tours with live guides & foreign commentary

Guide Friday City Sightseeing Oxford tour buses travel around the historic centre of the city and its university all day, every day.

Guide Friday City Sightseeing Oxford, Oxford Railway Station, Oxford OX1 1HS Tel: 01865 790522

WITNEY VE ### Downs Road, Standlake, Witney Oxon OX29 7PZ T 01865 300501 E Nicola@hardwickparks.co.uk www.hardwickparks.co.uk Our stunning lakeside location in Oxfordshire has 214 pitches on our campsite, available for touring caravans, tents and motor homes. Rent or buy holiday homes too.

Wroxton House OXFORD VE ### 346 Iffley Road Oxford OX4 4AU T 01747 828170 E enq@hideaways.co.uk www.hideaways.co.uk/H195

Pitches available 214 Prices from £15.50–£26

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Goodlake Barns

Self Catering Cottages on the edge of Oxford T 07830 165830 E felicity@oxfordcountrycottages.co.uk www.oxfordcountrycottages.co.uk Four beautifully converted single story cottages on Lower Farm in Noke, a combination of farmhouse style with discreet modern essentials such as fast, free WiFi. Located only 5 miles from Oxford centre and backing onto 1000 acres of RSPB Otmoor.

Bedrooms 1, 2 & 3 Bathrooms 1 per cottage Prices from £495 per week

Tel: 01993 811 711

BROCHURE REQUEST LINE +44 (0) 1993 775802 www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org Email: tourism@westoxon.gov.uk

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The Radcliffe Camera from the Old Bodleian Library

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What To See and do

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Most are open to the public, many are free and some demand several visits. Others live forever in the mind as an experience never to be forgotten.

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Oxfordshire has so many famous attractions it’s hard to know where to start. from the city of dreaming Spires – Oxford – to the wondrous countryside of Oxfordshire.

Blenheim Palace

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WOODSTOCK Oxon OX20 1PP T 0800 849 6500 E operations@blenheimpalace.com www.blenheimpalace.com

Conference facilities

Home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Discover the beauty of this World Heritage Site amongst over 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and Formal Gardens. Ride the miniature train to The Pleasure Gardens, a dedicated family area that offers a giant hedge maze, butterfly house and adventure playground.

Tours, exhibitions and events reveal the sheer splendour of Britain’s Greatest Palace.

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Opening months 15 Feb–14 Dec Opening hours Palace & Formal Gardens – open daily, Gardens open from 10am, Palace open from 10.30am-5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm). Park – open daily from 9am-6pm (last admission 4.45pm or dusk), except Christmas Day. Admission charge Palace, Park & Gardens: Adult £21.50, Child (5-16 yrs) £11.80. Buy one day, get 12 months free!

Price subject to change. For the latest prices, concessions and family rates visit the website.

there is so much waiting to be explored in Oxfordshire!

Save money with us and book your discounted attraction tickets online for Blenheim Palace, Oxford Castle Unlocked and Warwick Castle. Visit www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com

Ashmolean Museum

Batsford Arboretum

Buscot Park

Carfax Tower

OXFORD

MORETON-IN-MARSH

FARINGDON

Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh Glos GL56 9AB T 01386 701441 E arboretum@batsfordfoundation.co.uk www.batsarb.co.uk

Administered by Lord Faringdon on behalf of the National Trust Buscot, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 8BU T 01367 240932 E estbuscot@aol.com www.buscotpark.com

OXFORD

Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2PH T 01865 278000 www.ashmolean.org

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Bodleian Library OXFORD Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG T 01865 277224 E tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

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See the magnificent architecture of the Divinity School, Duke Humfrey’s Library or the Radcliffe Camera. Learn about the Library’s history and collections. Daily guided tours.

Opening months All year except Easter Sunday and from Christmas–New Year (inclusive) Opening hours Mon–Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm Admission charge Admission to the Exhibition Room and Old Schools Quadrangle is free. For tour prices, see www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

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Cherwell Boathouse OXFORD Bardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6ST T Restaurant: 01865 552746 Punts: 01865 515978 E info@cherwellboathouse.co.uk www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk

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Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway CHINNOR Station Road, Chinnor, Oxon OX39 4ER T 01844 353535 E enquiries@chinnorrailway.co.uk www.chinnorrailway.co.uk

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Barefoot Books

BANBURY

OXFORD

Oxon OX15 5EB T 01295 276070 E info@broughtoncastle.com www.broughtoncastle.com

294 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7ED T 01865 311100 E oxford.events@barefootbooks.co.uk www.barefootbooks.com

14th century moated castle set in parkland. Home to Lord and Lady Saye and Sele and owned by their family for 600 years.

Opening months 1 May–15 Sep on Wed, Sun & Bank Holiday Mon. Also Thu in Jul and Aug Opening hours 2-5pm Admission charge Adult £9, Concessions £8, Child £5, Garden only £5

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AROUND OXFORDSHIRE

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T 08451 222660 E info@inspiringexperiencetravel.co.uk www.inspiringexperiencetravel.co.uk www.oxford.anglican.org

Oxon OX18 4JP T 01993 823006 E feedback@cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Burford Rd, Brize Norton, Oxon OX18 3NX T 01993 706990 E info@crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk

For information about the hundreds of beautiful churches around Oxfordshire, which are open to visitors throughout the year, please visit the websites above.

A fantastic day out for all the family. Stroll around the Park and enjoy uninterrupted views of the animals, so it feels as though you are in a wild setting.

Opening months Every day except Christmas Day Opening hours Opens at 10am every day Admission charge Adult £14.50, Children (3-16 yrs) & Seniors (65+) £10, Under 3s are free

Come and join us on a great day out with photo opportunities, feeding displays, crocodile talks and much more. Not to mention meeting all the amazing crocodiles, alligators and caimans.

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Cotswold Wildlife Park

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The Oxford studio is a friendly, inviting place to meet friends, find books and educational games around the world, enjoy all kinds of workshops and hold magical birthday parties.

The Churches of Oxfordshire

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Carfax, Oxford OX1 1ET T 01865 790522

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Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 5EB Tel 01295 276070 Email info@broughtoncastle.com Website www.broughtoncastle.com

Open from 1st May until 15th September on Wednesdays and Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 2-5pm. Also Thursdays July and August 2-5pm.

(Last admission to the house 4.30pm) Groups welcome on any day at any time throughout the year by appointment.

Opening months Open every Sat and Sun except Christmas Day & New Year’s Day Opening hours 10am-5pm Admission charge Adult £7.95, Concessions £6.95, Child (3-16 yrs) £5.50, under 3 free Attraction

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Embassy CES Oxford Language School

Greys Court

Kelmscott Manor

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

LECHLADE

OXFORD Boswell House, 1-5 Broad Street Oxford OX1 4EE T 01865 320250 www.embassyces.com/schools/oxford.aspx

Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames Oxon RG9 4PG T 01491 628529 E greyscourt@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greys-court

Kelmscott, Lechlade Glos GL7 3HJ T 01367 253348 E admin@kelmscottmanor.org.uk www.kelmscottmanor.org.uk

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London Oxford Airport KIDLINGTON Langford Lane, Kidlington Oxford OX5 1RA T 01865 290600 E info@oxfordairport.co.uk www.oxfordairport.co.uk London Oxford Airport is the Thames Valley area’s primary regional and business aviation airport – the only commercial airport between London Heathrow and Birmingham. The airport also offers a number of meeting and conference venues.

Opening months Every day Opening hours 6.30am-10.30pm Admission charge N/A

Service

Christ Church

Didcot Railway Centre

Denman College

DIDCOT

ABINGDON

OXFORD

Great Western Society Didcot, Oxon OX11 7NJ T 01235 817200 E info@didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

Marcham, Nr Abingdon Oxon OX13 6NW T 01865 391991 E info@denman.org.uk www.denman.org.uk

St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1DP T 01865 286573 E custodian@chch.ox.ac.uk www.chch.ox.ac.uk Christ Church, perhaps the most majestic of the Oxford colleges, was founded in 1522 as Cardinal College by Cardinal Wolsey.

The magnificent Great Tudor Hall is the inspiration for Hogwarts Hall in the Harry Potter films.

Opening months All year except Christmas Day subject to closures for academic purposes Opening hours Mon–Sat 10am-4.30pm (last entry), Sun 2-4.30pm (last entry) Admission charge Adult £7, Concession £5.50

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Modern Art Oxford OXFORD

Newington Nurseries STADHAMPTON

Kingston Road, Frilford Nr Abingdon, Oxon OX13 5HB T 01865 392200 E enquiries@milletsfarmcentre.com www.milletsfarmcentre.com

Newington, Nr Stadhampton Oxon OX10 7AW T 01865 400533 E plants@newington-nurseries.co.uk www.newington-nurseries.co.uk

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South Parade, Oxford OX2 7NN T 01865 319450 E contact@thenorthwall.com www.thenorthwall.com Arts Centre

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Oxford Brookes University OXFORD Department of Hospitality Leisure and Tourism, Headington Campus Gipsy Lane, Oxford OX3 0BP www.brookes.ac.uk

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OXFORD Oxford OX1 1AY T 01865 201657 www.oxfordcastlequarter.com Welcome to Oxford Castle, Oxford's oldest new quarter! The site was once home to the Norman Oxford Castle, then the infamous Oxford Prison.

Opening months Every day – see website for individual business details Opening hours See website for individual business listings Admission charge Free

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North Wall Arts Centre

Modern Art Oxford is a visual art gallery devoted to presenting exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. Relax in the café, purchase unique gifts in the shop, and participate in the vibrant events programme which includes talks, discussions, contemporary music and film nights.

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Fairytale Farm CHIPPING NORTON Southcombe Farm, Oxford Rd, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 5QH T 01608 238014 E info@fairytalefarm.co.uk www.fairytalefarm.co.uk

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Farmer Gow’s LONGCOT Fernham Road, Longcot Faringdon, Oxon SN7 7PR T 01793 780555 E enquiries@farmergows.co.uk www.farmergows.co.uk

ABINGDON Abingdon Oxon OX13 5NW T 01865 390864 E info@frilfordheath.co.uk www.frilfordheath.co.uk

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Situated on over 500 acres of glorious undulating heathland, just south of Oxford city.

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Go Ape Tree Top Adventure ASTON CLINTON Wendover Woods, St Leonards Road Aston Clinton, Bucks HP22 5NF T 0845 643 9215 E info@goape.co.uk www.goape.co.uk/days-out/wendover

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New Theatre, Oxford OXFORD George Street Oxford OX1 2AG T 01865 320760 (information only) E oxfordboxoffice@theambassadors.com www.atgtickets.com/oxford

Oxford Bus Company

Oxford Philomusica

OXFORD

OXFORD

Cowley House, Watlington Road Oxford OX4 6GA T 01865 785400 E info@oxfordbus.co.uk www.oxfordbus.co.uk

Oxford’s Professional Symphony Orchestra Box Office & Tickets T 01865 980980 E info@oxfordphil.com www.oxfordphil.com

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Oxford Playhouse

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Oxford Town Hall & Museum of Oxford

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River & Rowing Museum HENLEY-ON-THAMES Mill Meadows Henley-on-Thames RG9 1BF T 01491 415600 E museum@rrm.co.uk www.rrm.co.uk Map ref G6

10 Turn Again Lane, St Ebbes Oxford OX1 1QL T 01865 242918 E info@oxfordpreservation.org.uk www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk

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History

Pryors Cars

LONG WITTENHAM

DIDCOT

St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX T 01865 252334 E museum@oxford.gov.uk www.oxford.gov.uk/museumofoxford

Abingdon Oxon OX14 4QD T 01865 407365 E info@pendonmuseum.com www.pendonmuseum.com

3 Mereland Road Didcot, Oxon OX11 8AP T 01235 812345 E bookings@pryors.co.uk www.pryors.co.uk

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Stonor Park

The Story Museum

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OXFORD

Cornmarket Street, Oxford OX1 3EY T 01865 255776 E Joshua.jouhal@smng.org.uk www.smng.org.uk

Henley-on-Thames Oxon RG9 6HF T 01491 638587 E administrator@stonor.com www.stonor.com

Rochester House, 42 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP T 01865 790050 E office@storymuseum.org.uk www.storymuseum.org.uk

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DIDCOT RAILWAY CENTRE The only place in the world where 179 years of railway history comes together with a replica 1840 broad gauge train running next to today’s high speed railway.

Oxford Castle Unlocked

Stagecoach

OXFORD

OXFORD

44-46 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY T 01865 260666 E info@oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk

Horspath Road, Cowley Oxford OX4 2RY T 01865 772250 E oxford.enquires@stagecoachbus.com www.stagecoachbus.com/oxfordshire

Meet the inhabitants of Oxford Castle and discover their true stories as you...

• Climb the Saxon St George’s Tower, Oxford’s oldest building and enjoy its stunning 360˚ views • Descend deep underground into the dark atmosphere of the 900 year old Crypt • Explore the austere confines of the 18th century Debtors’ Tower and Prison D-Wing • Scale the Mound on the 11th century motte-and-bailey castle.

Opening months All year, closed 24–26 December inclusive Opening hours Daily from 10am. Castle tours every 20-30 minutes Admission charge See website or call for up-to-date prices

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Stagecoach run buses around Oxfordshire and provide a great way to get around, whether it’s to see the splendour of Blenheim Palace, shopping at Bicester Village or visiting the Wychwood Brewery in Witney.

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There is a typical country station and signal box, and a recreation of Brunel’s original broad gauge railway including a broad gauge Transfer Shed dating from 1857. The GWT Museum & Archive contains an impressive range of smaller items covering all aspects of the history and operation of the Great Western Railway.

Travel in 1930s carriages behind a Great Western steam engine on the main demonstration line or in a 1940s Railcar operating on a sleepy rural branch line. Travel back in time on Brunel’s broad gauge railway in style with ‘Fire Fly’, a replica of the original locomotive built in 1840.

Recreating the Golden Age of the Great Western Railway

Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ 01235 817200 info@didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk Registered Charity No 272616 Attraction/Tour

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Sulgrave Manor SULGRAVE Manor Road, Sulgrave Banbury, Oxon OX17 2SD T 01295 760205 E enquiries@sulgravemanor.org.uk www.sulgravemanor.org.uk

Waddesdon Manor

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Waddesdon, Bucks HP18 0JH T 01296 653226 E waddesdonmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk www.waddesdon.org.uk

Near Wheatley Oxford OX33 1JZ T 01844 339254 E office@waterperrygardens.co.uk www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

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GROVE Oxon OX12 0DQ T 01235 777900 E events@williamsf1.com www.williamsconferencecentre.com

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OXFORD 83 St Aldates Oxford OX1 1RA T 01865 723793 E info@aliceinwonderlandshop.co.uk www.aliceinwonderlandshop.co.uk

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Eagle Maltings, The Crofts Witney OX28 4DP T 01993 890800 E info@refreshuk.com www.wychwood.co.uk

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OXFORD Beautiful pictures of Oxford www.oxfordpictures.com

OXFORD 6 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AJ T 01865 791576 www.cathkidston.com

TETBURY Tetbury, Glos GL8 8QS T 01666 880220 E westonbirt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt

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Opening months All year Opening hours Mon-Wed 9.30am-6pm, Thu 9.30am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm Admission charge Free

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Vouch Offers AROUND OXFORDSHIRE Bringing you great local deals T 01865 742211 E info@vouchoffers.co.uk www.vouchoffers.co.uk.

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OXFORD 106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW T 01865 247414 E shop@oushop.com www.oushop.com

Waterperry Gardens – eight acres of inspirational gardens steeped in horticultural history. Choose from a huge range of Waterperry grown plants, enjoy some retail therapy in the gift barn and gallery and treat yourself to a sumptuous home baked lunch, cake or patisserie in the teashop. Waterperry Gardens – one of Oxfordshire’s most beautiful gardens and so much more.

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Oxford photographic tuition tour T 07725 640945 E ben@bensmithphotographs.co.uk www.bensmithphotographs.co.uk

Meeting point: Oxford Visitor Information Centre or Oxford Castle Unlocked T 07941 041811 E info@ghosttrail.org www.ghosttrail.org

Suite 615, 162-168 Regent Street London W1B 5TE T 0207 038 0688 E tours@britishtours.com www.britishtours.com

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Hobbs of Henley

WALKING TOURS OF OXFORD Tours start opposite The Fudge Kitchen, 5 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AJ T 0207 558 8706 E info@footprints-tours.com www.footprints-tours.com

HENLEY-ON-THAMES Station Road, Henley-on-Thames Oxon RG9 1AZ T 01491 572035 E charter@hobbsofhenley.co.uk www.hobbsofhenley.com

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Salters Steamers OXFORD Folly Bridge Oxford OX1 4LA T 01865 243421 E info@salterssteamers.co.uk www.salterssteamers.co.uk Salters are a family firm that has provided first-class hospitality on the Royal River Thames for over 150 years (est. 1858).

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Oxford’s Un-Official Walking/Cycle Tours

Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours

OXFORD Meets outside Visitor Information Centre T 07955 482637 E tours@iloveoxford.com www.bookwhen.com/iloveoxford

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Visitor Information Centre, 15-16 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AS T 01865 252037 E owtours@visitoxfordshire.org www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com/tours

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Walk.About.Abingdon ABINGDON-ON-THAMES Abingdon Town Centre T 07880 913819 E info@walkaboutabingdon.com www.walkaboutabingdon.com

Spanish speaking walking tour of Oxford.

Start at Carfax Tower T 07935 613685 E contacto@telocuentodecamino.com www.telocuentodecamino.com/oxford.php

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The Big Bang Restaurant

Formosan Tea Bar

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42 Oxford Castle Quarter Oxford OX1 1AY T 01865 249413 E max@thebigbangrestaurants.co.uk www.thebigbangrestaurants.co.uk

128a High Street Oxford OX1 4DF T 01865 200911 E info@formosan.co.uk www.formosan.co.uk

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56-58 The Covered Market Oxford OX1 3DX T 01865 241613 E oxford@pieminister.com www.pieminister.co.uk

7 George Street Oxford OX1 2AT T 01865 793380 E grapes@bathales.co.uk www.bathales.com

Our pies are made by hand by chefs who really know what they’re doing.

The mixing and baking has taken years to perfect.

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• Victorian architecture and beautiful Quads

• Situated within the heart of the city of Oxford

• Tiered lecture theatre seating 250

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• 200 sqm area for exhibits and refreshments • Victorian Gothic Dining Hall seating up to 300 guests • 245 ensuite bedrooms • Support of a dedicated conference team both before and during your conference

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The Killingworth Castle WOOTTON Glympton Road, Wootton Oxon OX20 1EJ T 01993 811401 E jim@thetraditionalinn.com www.thekillingworthcastle.com

• Full English/Continental breakfast served in our Victorian Gothic Dining Hall • 24hr reception service and luggage store.

• Wi-fi in all meeting rooms.

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1-2 Little Clarendon Street Oxford OX1 2HP T 01865 514468 www.strada.co.uk

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the 2014 guide Whilst Visit Oxfordshire only lists, in this guide or on our website, establishments which are quality-assessed, please note that entry does not imply a recommendation. The information for each entry is provided by the establishment itself and assumed to be correct at the time of going to print (January 2014). Before making a reservation we recommend that visitors ensure that the establishment meets their individual requirements and that the prices are checked. Visit Oxfordshire cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions in the guide or any liability for any inconvenience caused.

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Keble College, Oxford, OX1 3PG, UK T: 01865 272789 E: Conference@keble.ox.ac.uk Book your discounted attraction tickets online – visit www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com

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