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About Oxfordshire
In the South-East of England lies the county of Oxfordshire, one of the most scenic of all English counties and famous worldwide for its University City of Oxford, known as the 'City of Dreaming Spires'. Oxford has a wealth of interesting history to discover and many fascinating historic buildings, colleges and museums to explore. Climb the 99 steps of the 14th Century Carfax Tower for an outstanding overview of the city. Popular tourist attractions in Oxford include the Bodleian Library, the main research library of the University of Oxford, the Sheldonian Theatre, a venue for official university functions and a variety of concerts and an absolute 'must do' for tourists and local residents alike is to experience the exceptional and extremely memorable 'C.S Lewis Tour' which includes a visit to Lewis's former home 'The Kilns' and the beautiful Holy Trinity Church, which was Lewis's final resting place. Lewis, a worldwide famous author was a leading figure in Oxford's most famous literary group - The Inklings and is famed for his novels such as 'Mere Christianity' and the childrens classic 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'. Other towns and villages in the county worth visiting are Woodstock, where you can visit Blenheim Palace, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, Henley-on-Thames, one of the county’s most picturesque towns and popular for the 'Henley Royal Regatta', first held in 1839 and has been held there every year since and Kidlington, the largest village in England which boasts several large Georgian houses along with Hampden House and its 18th century pavilion.
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 | It is an old village of enchanting stone cottages that sits comfortably amid sweeping meadows and gentle rolling hills... Information | Pictures (12) | Hotels |
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 | The charming hill village of Churchill is to be found a short distance south west of Chipping Norton, it lies amidst what is mostly agricultural lands.
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 | Famous for the Battle of Cropredy Bridge, which took place in 1644 when on the 29th of June King Charles I was victorious over Waller, leader of the Cromwellian troops... Information | Pictures (10) | Hotels |
 | The village of Standlake is situated 5 miles south of the market town of Witney, and 10 miles to the south-west of Oxford. The village is situated along the river Windrush which..... Information | Pictures (12) | Hotels |
 | Thame is an ancient market town whose charter was granted by Wulfhere, King of Mercia. It was later mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1087 and has a parish church built during..... Information | Pictures (30) | Hotels |
 | A very pretty village with thatched cottages, a lovely 18th century church, and a pub where the famous playwright/poet Ben Jonson stopped on his way to visit shakespeare in..... Information | Pictures (49) | Hotels |
 | Woodstock will be forever inextricably linked with the great Palace of Blenheim and as birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, one of the greatest Englishmen ever... Information | Pictures (56) | Hotels |
 | Quintessential pretty Oxfordshire village showing a wealth of attractive thatched cottages, built mostly following a fire which struck the village during the latter half of the 17th-century... Information | Pictures (11) | Hotels |
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 | Abingdon Abbey was founded in 675 and demolished following Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries. During the life of the..... Information | Pictures (16) | Hotels |
 | This wonderful tour takes place in Oxfordshire, England, and visits places of interest including Lewis's former home 'The Kilns'..... Information | Pictures (33) | Hotels |
 | This charming rural water mill was built in the local timber and weather-boarded style with a hipped roof and dates from 1807. ..... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
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 | The ruins of Minster Lovell Hall stand in an attractive position on the banks of the River Windrush. Despite speculation, the..... Information | Pictures (9) | Hotels |
 | Nuffield Place is the former home (1933-63) of Lord Nuffield who was the founder of Morris Motors. The house is a rare survival..... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
 | An impressive storehouse filled with the richest examples of human creativity and imagination. Masks peer down from the high..... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
 | This is a magnificent 14th-century Grade I listed church hall. Its timber-framing is typical of the late medieval period, and..... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
 | C S Lewis' former home known today throughout the world as the Kilns was built in 1922. The area surrounding it was in fact a..... Information | Pictures (23) | Hotels |
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