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- Surrounded by stunning countryside, Witney lies on the edge of the Cotswolds, just 15 miles west of Oxford. The largest market town in the Cotswolds, Witney’s architecture reflects its past prosperity from the wool trade, including the 17 th century Buttercross, the church of St Mary the Virgin and the fine tree-bordered green.
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This West Oxfordshire town was first recorded in AD969 and may have got its name from the Saxon King’s Council known as the Witan, which met here. However, there is also some evidence of both Iron Age and Roman settlements in the area. Like much of the Cotswolds, Witney owed much of its fame and fortune to the medieval wool trade years and right up...
Witney parish church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin and stems from Norman origins. The church has seen many alterations with a restoration project taking place during the Victorian years. The spire is 150 feet high and is a focal point from the town centre, looking out on to the Church Green. There are other buildings of historic interest inclu...
The town is in west Oxfordshire, just off the A40, 12 miles from Oxford, 36 miles from Gloucester, 24 miles from Swindon and 8 miles from Burford. Perhaps surprisingly, for a town of this size, there is no train station in Witney. However, if you really want to arrive in style, you could always fly into nearby Oxford International airport.
Witney and District Museum was opened during 1996, Witney Museum can be found in an inconspicuous Cotswolds stone building in the centre of the town. Witney and District Museum was at one time the home of a local businessman, Malachi Bartlett, a proprietor of a local building firm who constructed many of the buildings at Witney Railway Station, lon...
The Bishop’s Palace in Witney can be found near to St Mary’s church, in the centre of the town, on Church Green. The historic building known as the Bishops Palace was built by the Bishop of Winchester in the 12th and 13th centuries and later became the Manor House. In 1757, the Grade II* listed manor house was acquired by the Duke of Marlborough, w...
As with an large, vibrant town, Witney has plenty of places to eat and drink. One such place is the Hollybush, on Corn Street. You can read more about them in our review, here. Read about some more must visit restaurants in the Cotswolds.
As you might expect, thanks to its popularity and location, there are lots of places to stay in Witney. These range from luxury hotels to budget hotels, as well as camp sites and B&B’s. Something for everyone if you’re planning a stay.
Feb 2, 2024 · The town of Witney, world famous for its blankets, dates back to AD969, though there is some evidence of Iron Age and Roman settlements in the area. Witney is the largest town in the district of West Oxfordshire and had a population of 27,522 at the date of the last census in 2011.
- Burwell Hall is located near in the West of Witney at Thorney Leys, OX28 5NP. Burwell Hall is a great place to host all types of events, birthday p...
- The Buttercross is a market cross in Witney, Oxfordshire. It is located at the junction of High Street and Corn Street, in the heart of the town. T...
- Witney lies outsite of the Cotswolds AONB, just to the east of the Cotswold boundary. But being sandwiched between the Cotswold towns of Woodstock...
- Witney is in the county of Oxfordshire.
- Probably the best known site of a Roman Villa in the Cotswolds can be found at Chedworth Roman Villa near Cirencester in Gloucestershire, one of th...
- Witney is just on the edge of the Cotswolds, in the county of Oxfordshire. It is about 12 miles west of Oxford and 8 miles from Burford along the A40.
Witney is a market town on the River Windrush in West Oxfordshire in the county of Oxfordshire, England. It is 12 miles (19 km) west of Oxford. History. Holy Trinity parish church, Woodgreen. The Butter Cross. Witney Town Hall. The place-name "Witney" is derived from the Old English for "Witta's island". [2] .
- Where is Witney Located? Nestled on the banks of the River Windrush, just 12 miles west of Oxford, lies the historic market town of Witney. Its name, derived from Old English meaning “Witta’s island,” reflects its intriguing past.
- See the animals at Cogges Manor Farm. Church Ln, Witney, OX28 3LA. www.cogges.org.uk. Located on Church Lane in Witney, Cogges Manor Farm boasts a history spanning over 1,000 years and even made an appearance in the Domesday Book of 1086.
- Meander down Witney High Street. Witney’s vibrant essence is best experienced along its elongated High Street, adorned with Cotswold stone buildings that exude charm.
- Visit The Witney Blanket Hall. 100 High St, Witney, OX28 6HL. www.blankethall.co.uk. The historic Witney Blanket Hall, erected in 1721 by the Company of Blanket Makers, holds a significant place in the town’s heritage.
Sep 8, 2010 · Why is Witney famous? For centuries Witney has been associated with blankets; many individual companies around the town were involved in its wool trade, producing blankets which were to become known for their soft, fleecy, good quality cloth the world over.
Witney is the largest town in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and has grown rapidly over the last 50 years but still retains the feel of a charming and bustling market town with an excellent range of shops and a twice weekly market.
