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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.
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". [3] .
Sep 8, 2010 · Witney is a beautiful place to visit and there are some lovely walks in the surrounding area and along the River Windrush and Witney Lake and Meadows (known to the locals as Ducklington Lake) which features a managed nature reserve and is named as one of the most important sites for plants and wildlife in the Windrush Valley area.
- Cogges Manor Farm. Must see places in Witney town? Cogges Manor Farm can be found on Church Lane in Witney and is well worth a visit. The unique farm dates back more than 1,000 years, and it appeared in the Domesday Book in 1086.
- The Cogges Kitchen. Things to do Witney? The Cogges Kitchen is part of Cogges Manor Farm and a popular spot for lunch, breakfast, or a catch up over coffee.
- Almshouses. What to see in the town of Witney? The Holloway Almshouses in Witney are a historic grade II listed building dating back to 1724. They were first built to house six aged, unmarried women by John Holloway who was a local clothier.
- St Mary’s Church. Top Witney sightseeing? St Mary’s Church in Witney can be found on Church Green and dates back to the 12 century. A lot of the church’s interior was rebuilt during the late medieval times and is certainly worth seeing if you are in the area.
The town has been famous for its superior woollen blankets since the Middle Ages. The water drawn from the River Windrush being the secret of the high-quality blankets! The town established itself as an important wool town.
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.
