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Market town in West Oxfordshire, England
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Chipping Norton is a small English town in the county of Oxfordshire and one of the most attractive towns in the Cotswolds region. Chippy (as it is called by its residents) is an essential place to visit while in the Cotswolds, and is an idyllic and peaceful location to stay in while also being close to Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon.
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This museum is not the most impressive in size (it is essentially just a large room), but it does house a selection of interesting artefacts chronicling the town's history.
The Gothic nave, rebuilt circa 1485, retains one of the finest 15th-century interiors amongst English churches. The chancel and aisles retain elements of 13th- and 14th-century architecture.
Built in 1842. Has a neo-classical architectural style.
Built in 1640.
The medieval guildhall is one of the oldest buildings in the town and now functions as a tourist information office.
A late Neolithic ceremonial stone circle dating from 2500 to 2000 BC about 2 miles north of Chipping Norton
A stately home open to the public. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country on account of its sheer size and opulence, and its strong associations with Sir Winston Churchill, Britain's wartime prime minister (who is buried in the nearby village of Bladon). The Palace has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
An early 17th-century mansion house now owned by the National Trust, one of the finest and most complete Jacobean buildings in the land
The former wool mill, Bliss Mill, is a symbol of Chipping Norton but now is a set of luxury flats.
Spring Street. The Theatre has a fantastic show case of home made productions, touring shows and recordings for radio programmes of all genres, as well as nationally renowned (and invariably ridiculous) panto.
An outdoor heated swimming pool open in the summer months.
A health and sports centre including a gym, squash courts and an indoor heated swimming pool.
A bistro that serves basic sausage and chips type food, but is by no means a bad café.
An Indian restaurant.
A restaurant that serves lunch & dinner.
A wine bar and restaurant.
Country pub with excellent food. Also has rooms, B&B double £75.
Near Enstone.
Considered prestigious by the community. Has a café with a good selection of coffee and cakes.
For those living close by, there are several bus services that meet at Chipping Norton, most notably the S3 (that travels to Oxford, stopping off at Woodstock, Enstone and other places) and the number 50 to Stratford.
Read in the guideFor such a small town, the best way to get around Chippy is by foot. The town is not very wheelchair-friendly and in some places steep hills may cause potential problems for the semi infirm or people with baby buggies.
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