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The Oxfordshire Cotswolds

Kelmscott Manor (Kelmscott, South of Burford)
Country Home of William Morris – Poet, Craftsman and Socialist – from 1871 until his death in 1896. The house contains a collection of the professions and works of Morris and his associates, including furniture, textiles, carpets and ceramics.

Opening Hours: Summer Months

Telephone: 01367 252486

Cogges Manor Farm Museum (Witney)
A unique working museum depicting Oxfordshire rural life in Victorian times set in an historic manor house and Cotswold stone farm buildings. The 20 acre farm has traditional breeds of farm animals and displays of agricultural tools and machinery.

Opening Hours: From mid March to the end of November, Bank Holiday Mondays and Tuesdays to Fridays from 10.30am to 5.30pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 12.00pm to 5.30pm. Closed on Good Fridays and early closing at 4.30pm after British Summertime ends in October.

Telephone: 01993 772602

Cotswold Wildlife Park (Bradwell Grove, South of Burford)
A great family attraction set in 160 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland surrounding a listed Victorian Manor House. See Rhinos, Zebras, Camels and Ostriches out in the open. Also view endangered species including Asiatic Lions, Amur Leopards, Red Pandas and Giant Tortoises. Visit the Tropical, Reptile and Insect and Bat Houses and see many tropical birds and mammals. Children's Farmyard and Adventure Playground and the narrow gauge railway.

Opening Hours: Daily

Telephone: 01993 823006

English Heritage Sites:

North Leigh Roman Villa (North Leigh)

The part exposed floor plan of a large Roman Villa first unearthed in 1813and consisting of over 60 rooms including some mosaics that are now under shelter. The access to this English Heritage site is down an unsurfaced track, some distance from the road.

Minster Lovell Hall (Minster Lovell)

Situated next to the River Windrush and Minster Lovell Church in a beautiful setting. The romantic ruins of Lord Lovell's 15th Century House – interesting Dovecote. There is also a fine church at the entrance.

Opening Hours: Both can be accessed all year around.

For more information about the English Heritage please visit www.english-heritage.org


More information on attractions throughout the Oxfordshire Cotswolds can be found at www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org


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