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did you know Reavleys chemist is ’s oldest pharmacy make sure you visit dating back to 1734; inside you’ll find wonderful Victorian apothecary cabinets along the walls. The Tolsey Museum, built in the early 1500, was where traders came to pay tolls, and also There are records in the Tolsey Museum of where the Borough Court met. At the back was Burford Bridge needing repairs in 1322. a lock-up, used as temporary detention for the Burford had its own racecourse, hosting many drunkards and rogues of the town, the door of competitions during the mid-18th century, with Key to symbols which is now in the Museum. the final meeting taking place in October 1802. Key to symbols On the north aisle of St John the Baptist Church, Tom, Dick and Harry – yes, they really existed! Visitor Information look for the memorial of Edmund Harman They were three brothers who lived in the village (1569), where you’ll find a carving of South of Fulbrook, a short walk from Burford, who P Car Parks American Indians - thought to be the earliest turned to a life of crime, including highway example in the UK. robbery, in the mid-18th century. Public Toilets

visitor information centre points of interest Shopping Centre 1 The Medieval Bridge 5 The Great House Major Buildings The Visitor Information Centre, found in the St John the Baptist High Street opposite Priory Lane, has local 2 Church 6 The Tolsey and Place of Worship maps, guide books, souvenirs and local Tolsey Museum information to help with your visit. The friendly 3 Almshouses One Way Street and knowledgeable staff also operate an 7 Widford Church accommodation booking service. 4 Picturesque Sheep Street Coach Parking Tel: 01993 823558 E: [email protected] For full information please visit: Footpath www.cotswold.com © Crown copyright and database rights January 2018. Ordnance Survey, 100018800 Survey, Ordnance 2018. January rights database and copyright Crown ©

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other areas to explore to areas other shopping and eating and shopping about Burford 5 things to see & do wool heritage and historic Burford is one of the most picturesque towns in England, with connections Visit the Tolsey museum, located in the medieval market the main street lined by ancient half-timbered and stone-built 1 building, for a flavour of Burford’s social, cultural and Burford’s wealth was based on sheep, the famed Cotswold houses of different periods. There is a spectacular view of the industrial past. ‘Lions’ with their long heavy fleece which gave some of the Windrush valley from the top of the hill, down the High Street, best wool in Europe. Look out for the ‘bale tombs’ in the the medieval bridge that spans the at the Admire the Church of St John the Baptist, a Grade 1 2 churchyard, with raised rounded tops - a unique feature of the bottom of the hill. Burford was the first Cotswold town to be listed building, & the Warwick almshouses next door. ‘wool churches’ of the . granted a market charter, in 1088. 3 Walk down picturesque Sheep Street, past The Bay Tree The town was also an important staging post on the main Hotel, and onto Priory Lane. to Gloucester route, with over 40 coaches a day 4 Spot the crenelated chimneys on the palladian Great passing through; hence the numerous inns and alehouses House in Witney Street, & continue your walk to peppering the town. It is not surprising that brewing also Widford Church along the picturesque banks of the became an important local industry! river. On 17 May 1649, three soldiers were executed on Oliver 5 How many former coaching yards can you spot? – Look Cromwell’s orders in Burford churchyard, whilst the other 330+ for the give-away archways. were led onto the roof to watch. The three soldiers belonged to a movement popularly known as the church , who believed in civil rights and religious tolerance. There is a plaque commemorating them on the wall of the, and inside you’ll find an inscription on the font carved by Anthony events & festivals Sedley, one of the captured soldiers. Experience the 10 day biennial Burford Festival, which is held in June, with music, talks and festivities, green spaces including the ever-popular Open Gardens. Every year You’ll find the recreation Ground, off Sheep Street, has plenty in May the annual Levellers Day is held, which is a day of space for the kids to run around and have a picnic; there’s of celebration, and commemorates the legacy of the also a bowling green. Levellers. New Warwick Hall in the town hosts regular concerts and events. Meander along the banks of the River Windrush, passing the tiny church of St Oswald’s, which stands on its own in the deserted medieval village of Widford. Continue on to the village of where the Mitford family are buried, and where you’ll find the amazing Fettiplace monument in St Mary’s Church. walks around the town Guided walks around the town, and garden tours are available by appointment – please contact the Visitor Information Centre for details. Alternatively, you could do a self-guided walk with the help of the Burford Trail leaflet, in which you will find information about famous people associated with the town, such as the artist William Morris, and King Charles II’s mistress, Nell Gwyn.