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Town in West Oxfordshire, England
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Witney is a thriving market town in Oxfordshire, just off the A40. Like many towns in the Cotswolds, Witney is known historically for its textiles specifically woolen blankets.
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Consecrated in 1849.
Archaeological remains. Wheelchair access is available.
Archaeological remains.
Historic centre of the woolen blanket industry as the building was the headquarters of the Witney Company of Blanket Weavers from 1721 to its demise in 1847. The hall has a café and shop selling woolen blankets.
Guided tours
Primarily now a retail outlet, but you can explore the old machinery, fabrics and tools.
Regulation Pooh Sticks are provided.
9mile Circular Walk
Historic farmyard, feed the animals, explore the manor house and grounds.
Restaurant & Pub
Pub Food
Restaurant & Café
Charming rustic Italian restaurant with pizza and pasta along with a large wine selection. Has a good playlist with tracks from the 1950-60s.
Pub & Food
Pub & Food
The town's JD Wetherspoon pub.
Restaurant, Pub & Accommodation
Pub & Food
Pub with great food in town centre, also has rooms, B&B double £90.
This 87-room hotel of the Four Pillars chain is on the outskirts of town, just off the A40/A415 roundabout. It offers modern 4 star rooms and a good on-site spa and pool.
Hotel, Restaurant & Bar
B&B
No children under 10 or pets.
B&B
Guesthouse
Remarkable quirky small hotel in the countryside 3 miles from Witney, scores highly for decor, service and dining.
Upscale restaurant with rooms in a 16th century country manor.
Caravan Park with landscaped grounds and a mile of waterside frontage along river Thames. There are 2 hire caravans for weekly hire.
A shopping centre with mostly chain-stores such as Waitrose, Waterstones, WHSmith, Mountain Warehouse, GAME and Holland & Barrett. However there are a few independent shops such as Michael Lyne jewellers and the Truck entertainment store. Offers free parking.
A shopping area with mostly clothing stores, a large M&S, a few restaurants and a Cineworld cinema.
A small bookshop selling local and second-hand books.
Superstore/Supermarket
ATMs. Cafe (different hours). Pharmacy
Sales, accessories, parts & workshop
By bus
The main buses to and from Oxford are the Stagecoach S1 and S2 from Carterton via Witney to Oxford.
By train
The town railway station was closed in 1965 and has now been re-developed into an industrial estate.
By bicycle
Witney town centre is compact and can easily be covered on foot. Even the surrounding housing estates are no more than a brisk 15-minute walk from the town centre.
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