Oxfordshire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Oxfordshire.

About Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire is a county in the middle of England that lies just west of London. It is surrounded by the Chiltern Hills to the east and the Cotswold Hills to the west. The M4 runs straight through it allowing for easy access to either the east coast of England or the west coast of Wales. The county town of Oxfordshire is Oxford and it really can brag about being a postcard perfect scenic county with glorious limestone structures and views that will take breaths away. Oxford University, one of the most famous universities in the world, is based in the county as is the white horse at Uffington, which has been rumoured to be dated back roughly 3,000 years. It is also in this county that Saint George of England is believed to have slain the dragon that gave him his reputation. Blenheim Palace, the resting place of Sir Winston Churchill, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and worth visiting. The Cotswold Wildlife Park is home to some amazing species of animals and plants. The River Thames also runs through the county and provides scenic strolls for those who wish to stop on by.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Oxfordshire

1. Didcot Railway Centre - Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ - Tel No: 01235 817200? Located at the Didcot Parkway railway station some 10 miles south of Oxford, the Centre is open weekends all year, and on weekdays in some parts of the year as well. 2. Cotswold Wildlife Park - Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4JP - Tel No: 01993 823006 From anacondas to zebus, the animals in this park are sure to fascinate and educate every visitor. Its 160 acres provide an extensive setting for the exhibits and events. 3. Blenheim Palace - Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PX - Tel No: 01993 811091 A site with as storied a history as that of the Dukes of Marlborough who have lived there through the years, Blenheim Palace is highly deserving of its status as a World Heritage site. See Full List of Attractions in Oxfordshire See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Oxfordshire

Towns and Villages in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Banbury - has evidence of human habitation going back to 200 BC... More... Bicester - developed as two Saxon settlements separated by the River Bure... More... Carterton - was an important passage for delivering wool to Southampton... More... Chipping Norton - is filled with scenic beauty from the Chipping Norton Lake to the wooded hills... More... Henley on Thames - is a pretty riverside town famous for its Royal Regatta held every summer... More... Oxford - University Museum of Natural History houses massive collections pertaining to everything from entomology to zoology... More... Witney - was renowned for its woollen blanket industry which began during medieval times... More...

Useful Contact Information for Oxfordshire

Banbury Museum & Tourist Information Centre Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2PQ Tel No: 01295 753752 Bicester Tourist Information Centre Bicester Visitor Centre, Bicester Village, Pingle Drive, Bicester, OX26 6WD Tel No: 01869 369055 Burford Tourist Information Centre Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4LP Tel No: 01993 823558 Didcot Tourist Information Centre Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8AB Tel No: 01235 813243 Henley-on-Thames Tourist Information Centre Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AQ Tel No: 01491 578034 Oxford Tourist Information Centre Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS Tel No: 01865 252200 Thame Tourist Information Centre Town Hall, High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DP Tel No: 01844 212834 Witney Tourist Information Centre Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6BB Tel No: 01993 775802 Woodstock Tourist Information Centre Park Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN Tel No: 01993 813276

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