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Day1 Wheretostay The best way to explore Stay in the heart of the town Witney (despite the free at the refurbished Blue Boar , a parking!) is on foot. Start former 17th century coaching inn at the Buttercross in which has a choice of 20 boutique- Market Square and look style bedrooms. Or opt for the down Church Green to thatch and oak beams of The Old the impressive St Mary’s Swan , in its peaceful setting on Church with its 156-foot the banks of the Windrush at spire. Take time to explore Minster Lovell. the High Street with its mix of independent and hiDDengems nationally-known shops and The historic Witney Blanket cafés to the West End where Hall is the place to purchase a many of the former mills beautiful blanket, throw or scarf. are situated. The Witney It also has the best pies in town! and District Museum will Tuck into one in the café or in give you a complete picture the peaceful garden, or take one of the architectural heritage home for supper. Sample the of the town. legendary Hobgoblin beer on a Wychwood Brewery tour – Witney is one of the larger ‘wool towns’ a tasting session of Brakspear and of the Cotswolds. Its famous blankets Wychwood brews is included. were known across the world, prized by Native Americans and cowboys alike. toptip Evidence of the wool trade can be seen in A wonderful array of antique and some of the grander houses, the fullers’ limited edition bears including cottages and the now converted mills. Paddington Bear and Rupert Bear Witney is also a festival town , hosting the can all be found at fascinating Teddy traditional Witney Feast funfair, food, Bears of Witney . Why not buy a drink and music festivals and the annual bear or look around this very special World Pooh Sticks Championships . collection in the free museum.

www.cotswolds.com hiDDengems Just outside Witney are the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall , a favourite spot for picnics and walks along the River Windrush. To the south of the town are Rushey Common and Tar Lakes which offer a variety of circular walks. The nature reserve has a bird hide to enjoy but you will need to buy a key online or in person at The Red Lion pub in Northmoor.

Day2 Witney and its surrounds are full of surprises. From the centre of town there is a pleasant walk across Langel Common to Cogges Manor Farm , a beautiful 13th century manor house, with a walled garden and farmyard. The farm first appeared in the Domesday Book and its first owner was a Norman toptip knight who is pictured in the Bayeux Cotswolds and crocodiles? Yes, Tapestry. Cogges is now a cultural more than 80 crocodiles – and and educational centre, hosting lizards, turtles and chameleons – activities and events throughout the can be seen at Crocodiles of the year. Downton Abbey afficionados World , the UK’s only crocodile might recognise it as Yew Tree Farm. zoo, a few miles from Witney. I m Perrshorshshhoo

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