Places to see in ( Chipping Norton - UK )
Places to see in ( Chipping Norton - UK )
Chipping Norton is a market town and civil parish in the Cotswold Hills in the West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England, about 12 miles southwest of Banbury and 18 miles northwest of Oxford. The Rollright Stones, a stone circle 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Chipping Norton, is evidence of prehistoric habitation in the area.
The town's name means 'market north town', with Chipping (from Old English cēping) meaning 'market'. Chipping Norton began as a small settlement at the foot of a hill on which stand the motte-and-bailey Chipping Norton Castle. Only the earthworks of the castle remain. The Church of England parish church of St. Mary the Virgin was built on the hill next to the castle. Parts of the present building may date from the 12th century.
Chipping Norton was one of the boroughs reformed by the Municipal Corporations Act 1835. Its neoclassical town hall was built in 1842. Chipping Norton had a workhouse by the 1770s. In 1836 the architect George Wilkinson built a new, larger workhouse.
The Chipping Norton Railway opened in 1855, linking the town with Kingham on the Oxford, Worcester and Wolverhampton Railway. In 1887 a second railway opened, linking Chipping Norton to the Oxford and Rugby Railway at King's Sutton, and the CNR became part of the resulting Banbury and Cheltenham Direct Railway. Extending the railway from Chipping Norton involved digging a tunnel 685 yards (626 m) long under Elmsfield Farm west of town.
Until 1962 Chipping Norton railway station served the town. Now the nearest stations are at Kingham and Ascott-under-Wychwood. A group of media, political and show-business acquaintances, some of whom have homes near Chipping Norton, including former Prime Minister David Cameron, is referred to in the media as the Chipping Norton set.
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FOOTLOOSE IN THE COTSWOLDS travel guide HD video
David and Debra's top selling DVD in 2016 ~ find it on Amazon UK ...running 220 minutes!
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Explores the Quintessential Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; the landscape; the popular towns and also you can see pretty villages; the gardens of Kiftsgate, Hidcote & Sudeley Castle. Featuring the GWR Steam Railway, the Cotswold Motoring Museum, The Mechanical Music Museum. Local events include Cheese Rolling at Coopers Hill, Robert Dover's Original Olimpick Games, Woolsack racing at Tetbury. Includes 6 walks in this fabulous region, some of which are on the Cotswold Way. All the best of England on 2 DVDs. Fabulous music by BARNABY SMITH.
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Places to see in ( Stow on the Wold - UK )
Places to see in ( Stow on the Wold - UK )
Stow-on-the-Wold is a small market town and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. Stow on the Wold is situated on top of an 800 ft hill, at the convergence of a number of major roads through the Cotswolds, including the Fosse Way.
Stow on the Wold was founded as a planned market place by Norman lords to take advantage of trade on the converging roads. Fairs have been held by royal charter since 1330 and an annual horse fair is still held on the edge of the town of Stow on the Wold .
Stow-on-the-Wold was prominently featured in the eleventh episode of series 6 of Top Gear, when Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the Ford F-Series there. He chose to film it there because it's a typical village in the English countryside. Several roads link Stow to the surrounding villages. The Fosse Way (A429), which runs from Exeter to Lincoln; the A424, which runs from Burford, into the A44 and into Evesham; and the A436, which connects Cheltenham and Gloucester with Stow.
From 1881 until 1962, Stow was served by Stow-on-the-Wold railway station which was on the Great Western Railway's Banbury and Cheltenham Direct Railway. The nearest railway station is now Moreton-in-Marsh (approximately 4 miles from Stow). This station is on the Cotswold Line from Hereford to London Paddington. An alternative is Kingham railway station (approximately 5 miles from Stow) on the same line.
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Oxfordshire Cotswolds
Welcome to the Oxfordshire Cotswolds - Rural England at its Finest.
This video showcases a snapshot of what the destination has to offer - go to oxfordshirecotswolds.org to find out more.
From traditional market towns to a world heriatge site, award winning villages and accommodation, a wealth of attractions and expeiences await you.
Features; Woodstock, Witney, Burford and Chipping Norton, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Blenheim Palace and Cornbury Music Festival.........and much more.
Driving to/through Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds england
Drive through Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds England
The five best scenic drives in Britain The most beautiful UK views from your car window
The five best scenic drives in Britain The most beautiful UK views from your car window.Driving across the UK, whether for a few hours or over the course of the weekend, is one of the best ways to see the breathtaking scenery found on our shores. These are the five best scenic drives in the Britain, and the perfect car to do them in.Hardknott Pass, Lake DistrictA stunning drive, this is one for confident drivers who want a challenge. Warning signs advise drivers entering Eskdale to the west and Wryness Pass to the east to exercise “extreme caution on this “narrow route.Start at Little Lansdale and continue through winding Wrynose Pass. Climb via a network of hairpin bends and enjoy the stunning views on offer. The final descent is tricky, but worth it. Go in the height of summer to avoid rain and fog making conditions even tougher.Car: Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer. A Sporty top-of-the-range Insignia with rugged looks and premium qualities, All-wheel drive with torque vectoring and more ground clearance. From £25,635 on-the-road, in showrooms this month.CotswoldsThis scenic tour will see you take in chocolate box English villages. Start in Chipping Campden and follow Park Road/Cotswold Way to Willersey, then on to Broadway for the pretty and well-preserved shop fronts. Follow signs to Broadway Tower and its awe-inspiring views over 16 counties, before heading to Snowshill Manor, then the A44 to Moreton-in-Marsh.Take the A429 via Stow in the Wold, following signs to the “Slaughters, home of the Chipping Norton set and Soho Farmhouse. From here, let the satnav guide you to discover the myriad of pretty villages.Car: Vauxhall Cascada. 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, Multi-layered fabric hood ideal for UK winters or top-down cruising. With the top down, it has a perfectly clean profile with no roof-top cover or visible roll-over protection disturbing the car’s silhouette. From £27,115 on-the-roadSussex, Hampshire and WiltshireA 120mile ride that takes in coast, the hilly Downs and the plains of Wiltshire. Start at Bosham, heading north to Goodwood Motor Circuit picking up the A286 west. Then on he A272 via Petersfield on to cathedral city Winchester. Spend the night in the historic and pretty city before continuing on day two. Follow the winding B3049 to Stockbridge, then the A3057 to the A3023 past Thruxton Motorsport Centre, followed by the A345 past Avebury. Finally, join the A4/A420/B4039, following signs for Castle Combe.Car: Vauxhall ADAM. The perfect city car to get you around Winchester, this has over a million different specification and trim combinations. Personalisation begins with the selection of one of three trim levels – ADAM JAM (fashionable/colourful) – ADAM GLAM (elegant/sophisticated) and ADAM SLAM (racy/sporty).A new-generation Park Assist that automatically parks the car, a Side Blind Spot Alert and a power steering system including a ‘light touch’ CITY mode. From £12,880 (ADAM JAM 1.2-litre 70PS) up to £15,750 (ADAM SLAM 1.4-litre 100PS).Northern IrelandA 130-mile route following the rugged edges of Northern Ireland's coast. Head north from Belfast, heading along the M2/A2 and the Causeway Coast Rout, past Carrickfergus Castle and Glenarm. Turn left after Garron Point, climbing sharply into Flenariff Forest Park. Take the B14 past Tievebulliagh mountain and into the picturesque towns of Cushendall and Cushendun, following signs to Torr Head.Descend to Torr Head for views of Scotland before following signs to Ballycastle then along the A2 to Dunlace Castle, a ruin. It is then not too far for the main attraction - the Giant's Causeway.Car: An incredible trip with the family, the Vauxhall Crossland X is perfect for this drive. With elevated seating position, spacious interior, it is practical and flexible. From £16,555 on-the-road.
COTSWOLDS VLOG 2018!
Hi everyone! In November me and tom had a mini break in the Cotswolds for 5 days. We stayed in 'Bluewood Lodges' in Chipping Norton, and just had a relaxing few days getting into the Christmas spirit, wondering around different villages and towns, and eating ur body weight in food!
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A year in Ascott under Wychwood
The Cotswolds, a Gentle Hill Country Region in South Central England
The Cotswolds refers to a region of gentle hill country in south central England, the main range reaching 1083 ft in altitude at its highest. The Cotswolds lie across the boundaries of several traditional English counties: Gloucestershire enjoys by far the largest portion of the region; the county shares this honour significantly with Oxfordshire and south Warwickshire, and to a lesser extent with Wiltshire, Somerset and Worcestershire.
Officially designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966, in recognition of their unique appeal and the beauty of its predominantly rural landscapes, the Cotswolds are known worldwide for their stone-built villages, historical towns, and stately homes and gardens. Many consider the Cotswolds as representative of the archetypal English landscape, within easy striking distance of London and several other English urban centres.
The Cotswolds run generally south-west to north-east, the northern and western edges marked by steep escarpments down to the valleys of the rivers Severn and Avon and the city of Gloucester, the eastern boundary by the city of Oxford, the west by Stroud, and the south by the middle reaches of the Thames Valley and towns such as Cirencester, Lechlade and Fairford. Key physical features of the area, including the characteristic uplift of the 'Cotswold Edge' can be clearly seen as far south as Bath.
During the Middle Ages, the Cotswolds became prosperous from the wool trade with the Continent. Much of this wealth was directed towards the building of churches, the area still preserving a large number of large, handsome Cotswold Stone wool churches. The area remains affluent and has attracted wealthy Londoners and others who own second homes in the area or have chosen to retire to the Cotswolds.
Typical Cotswold towns are Broadway, Burford, Chipping Norton, Cirencester, Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the-Wold.
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