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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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 | 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 |
 | Abingdon museum is housed in the centre of this ancient town in the spectacular 17th century County Hall. It includes displays..... Information | Pictures (6) | Hotels |
 | Burford Parish Church is one the most beautiful and interesting churches in England. The building of the present church began in..... Information | Pictures (25) | Hotels |
 | Displays of Hendred's Millenium history housed in a Grade one Listed ex-Carthusian Chapel (15th Century)... Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels |
 | One of England's finest Jacobean manor houses, occupied by the same family from its construction in 1607 until 1991 when it..... Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels |
 | Cogges Manor Farm Museum is closed to day visitors for the 2010 season. Management of the site is being passed to a new Trust...... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
 | 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 |
 | An impressive storehouse filled with the richest examples of human creativity and imagination. Masks peer down from the high..... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
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