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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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 | Chipping Norton lies in the midst of beautiful cotswold countryside and is surrounded by other villages that radiate the glory of traditional honey-coloured cotswold stone Manor Houses and magnificent Churches... Information | Pictures (56) | Hotels |
 | Dreamy village where the River Tame is crossed by a 16th-century stone bridge... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
 | 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 (6) | Hotels |
 | Henley held the very first regatta in 1839 and in the year 1851 Prince Albert became Patron of the Regatta, thus giving the event the pretigious title of Royal Henley Regatta... Information | Pictures (65) | 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 (51) | Hotels |
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 | 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 |
 | One of the finest examples of seventeenth-century architecture in Oxford houses an unrivalled collection of early astronomical..... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
 | These Bronze-Age monolithic circles are third in importance only to Stone-Henge and Avebury. They are one of the most historic..... Information | Pictures (5) | 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 |
 | The Tolsey Museum can be found in the center of town at the ancient Burford crossroads, the main center of Burfords old market..... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
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