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Town in Oxfordshire, England
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Burford is a picturesque town known as the "gateway to the Cotswolds", a predominantly rural landscape with stone-built villages, historical towns and stately homes and gardens.
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Large Anglican church in Burford. Built in 1175, the church has some interesting features.
Local museum featuring exhibits such as a charter from Henry VIII granting a fair and a doll's house modelled after the Great House on Witney St. The museum is situated on the first floor (up stairs) of the Tolsey so there is no disabled access.
There is a lovely walk from Burford to Little and Great Barrington.
Annual commemorative event remembering the execution of 3 soldiers in Burford Churchyard on the orders of Oliver Cromwell in 1649. They belonged to a movement known as the Levellers, with beliefs in civil rights and religious tolerance. Speeches, rally, debates, refreshments, stalls, music.
A lovely tea room serving anything from a traditional cream tea with home-baked scones to a good plate of bangers and mash. Very popular with locals and tourists. Child friendly. shop and tea rooms opening hours vary through year
Restaurant serving traditional food in a traditional setting.
Local deli.
Restaurant & B&B
Indian Restaurant
Pub, Food & Rooms
A 16th-century coaching inn. Pub serving food.
Great atmospheric pub and restaurant, has contemporary rooms, some dog-friendly.
Good pub, run by locals.
Pub & Food
Country pub with good food,
Wi-Fi. Free on-site parking
Pub, Food & Rooms
A traditional pub in small village near Burford. On the River Windrush, with great garden and traditional pub meals. Worth a visit for a pint, or to stay.
Pub, Food & Rooms
Good food, but it's the accommodation in upscale country style that scores.
Hotel, Restaurant & Tea Rooms
18th-century country pub and restaurant with nine rooms. Good atmosphere, comfort and food, though limited vegetarian choice.
Amazing secluded hotel in a 17th-century manor farm, great dining. With spa and cookery school.
Atmospheric 17th-century coaching inn with six rooms and great dining.
Cosy country pub with rooms on River Windrush.
Fantastic butchers.
The Sweet Shop
A small confectioner that sells sweets usually in 100 g (3 oz) from a jar.
Burford Garden Centre
A large and notable garden centre, but due to its size it's like a department store. They sell toys, clothing, confectionery, souvenirs, furniture and antiques. Also has an upmarket café.
The Co-operative
A local convenience store.
A range of affordable antiques.
By road
By car you can reach Burford easily via the A40 from Oxford or Cheltenham directions. Otherwise you can come in from the direction of Stow-on-the-Wold on the A424 which is a beautiful drive.
By train
There's no station in Burford. Most services stop at Charlbury station whilst slightly closer Shipton has a more limited service. Both stations are on the line to Oxford and Worcester.
By bicycle
The town is small enough to walk everywhere. The lovely high street has many shops, pubs and tea rooms to spend a pleasant afternoon browsing.
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