Fiona's Guidebook
Hornton and near by places
Local walks - towns - pubs
Quiet quintessential English village life - local pub, The Dun Cow - lovely local beer and teepee to eat in - always pre book - we have a Medieval Church - plenty of walks short and long - Friendly local people - there is a tennis court which can be booked out in advance ( nrThe Pavilion) have to write your name down - by gate of court entrance.
Hornton
Quiet quintessential English village life - local pub, The Dun Cow - lovely local beer and teepee to eat in - always pre book - we have a Medieval Church - plenty of walks short and long - Friendly local people - there is a tennis court which can be booked out in advance ( nrThe Pavilion) have to write your name down - by gate of court entrance.
Lovely walks through ancient woods along the escarpment of the Battle of Edgehill ...
http://www.edgehillcountrypark.co.uk/About.html?fbclid=IwAR1U8BfRat9u0nT3yFU-VIq9_2MOiT18Ln-HX86Gq-iVVhw_-NgeIYR27qA
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Edgehill
Lovely walks through ancient woods along the escarpment of the Battle of Edgehill ...
http://www.edgehillcountrypark.co.uk/About.html?fbclid=IwAR1U8BfRat9u0nT3yFU-VIq9_2MOiT18Ln-HX86Gq-iVVhw_-NgeIYR27qA
Horley
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Walk to the Red lion in Horley for a pint of Hooky
Avon Dassett
A lovely open space with great views and good place to blow away some cobwebs !
Banbury is a quiet town .. Tooleys yard is on the canal for any canal enthusiasts- there is currently a lot of new developments in Banbury - Food areas (Lock 29) - cinema- sports swimming pool etc ... in the summer months there is a very large outdoor pool.
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Banbury
Banbury is a quiet town .. Tooleys yard is on the canal for any canal enthusiasts- there is currently a lot of new developments in Banbury - Food areas (Lock 29) - cinema- sports swimming pool etc ... in the summer months there is a very large outdoor pool.
Famous Shakespeare’s home and Theatre. Plenty to do - river cruises, food scene is good. A great family day out
Stratford Upon Avon Train / Railway Station, Accommodation, City Sightseeing.
Station RoadFamous Shakespeare’s home and Theatre. Plenty to do - river cruises, food scene is good. A great family day out
Great day out very pretty - can get very busy - go early in the day - plenty to see great cafes - car museum - splash around in the stream / ducks etc …
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Bourton on the Water
Great day out very pretty - can get very busy - go early in the day - plenty to see great cafes - car museum - splash around in the stream / ducks etc …
Lovely parks to stroll around - interesting historical interiors- essential booking in advance
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Palacio de Blenheim
Lovely parks to stroll around - interesting historical interiors- essential booking in advance
Great Town to visit, Historic indoor market, art galleries, museums, restaurants, cafes, boating, and punting on the River.
Great University town, if you are lucky you can see the Students in their end of year attire, celebrating their end of exams.
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Oxford
Great Town to visit, Historic indoor market, art galleries, museums, restaurants, cafes, boating, and punting on the River.
Great University town, if you are lucky you can see the Students in their end of year attire, celebrating their end of exams.
Food scene
The Dun Cow
West EndOnly 5 mins walk away
Great food, and historic value, and good for local walks -end up here for a pint !
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The Castle at Edgehill
Edge HillGreat food, and historic value, and good for local walks -end up here for a pint !
It’s a lovely restaurant with a take away service.
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The Indian Queen
Stratford RoadIt’s a lovely restaurant with a take away service.
This now has a pop up restaurant and coffee area ... called The Kitchen ... take aways available.
Primrose Hill Farm
This now has a pop up restaurant and coffee area ... called The Kitchen ... take aways available.
The Yurt at Nicholsons
The ParkFamily Friendly- good food and great outdoor space .
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The Falcon
Warwick RoadFamily Friendly- good food and great outdoor space .
The Bell
Kenhill RoadLovely cafe and Tapas bar some evening- check before going !
Lovely fresh produce for sale at the farm shop.
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Wykham Park Farm
Wykham LaneLovely cafe and Tapas bar some evening- check before going !
Lovely fresh produce for sale at the farm shop.
Lovely place to wander and eat - lovely produce and flowers
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Daylesford
Lovely place to wander and eat - lovely produce and flowers
Good breakfast and lovely place to go for a cheeky brunch
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Pinto Lounge
21 High StGood breakfast and lovely place to go for a cheeky brunch
The Runway
Sightseeing
Donnington Brewery
Oxford Punting
High StreetGreat day out
Just 5 minutes drive away - great gardens and the House is very interesting to visit
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National Trust Upton House y Jardines
Edge HillJust 5 minutes drive away - great gardens and the House is very interesting to visit
Art gallery and grounds to wander around - has temporary Exhibitions as well as Permanent ones . Cafe and other activities search website
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Galería de Arte y Parque Compton Verney
Art gallery and grounds to wander around - has temporary Exhibitions as well as Permanent ones . Cafe and other activities search website
See how the local beer is made and learn of local history. See the Shire Horses that pull the cart .
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Hook Norton Brewery
Brewery LaneSee how the local beer is made and learn of local history. See the Shire Horses that pull the cart .
Granja de Mary Arden
Station RoadA little piece of History
Typical Cotswolds scenery and a pleasant drive to get to
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Lower Slaughter
Typical Cotswolds scenery and a pleasant drive to get to
Good walks from here with interesting historic Stones to see.
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Piedras de Rollright
Rollright RoadGood walks from here with interesting historic Stones to see.
Swimming
A lovely lido in Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton Open air swimming
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The Lido, Chipping Norton — Open-Air Swimming Pool
Fox CloseChipping Norton Open air swimming
Banbury Open Air Pool
49 Poolside ClOpen during the summer months - large pool -10 mins away
Sports centre with all the facilities you could expect .
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Spiceball Leisure Centre
Cherwell DriveSports centre with all the facilities you could expect .
Entertainment
A lovely place to see plays - music - comedy - check the website for what’s on
The Mill Arts Centre
Spiceball Park RoadWarwick Arts Centre
Check out on line for “what’s on “
Amazing place to see fabulous actors perform- try out the restaurant on the top floor with a great cocktail bar too.
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Teatro Real de Shakespeare
WatersideAmazing place to see fabulous actors perform- try out the restaurant on the top floor with a great cocktail bar too.
Consejos para la ciudad
Qué debes empacar
There isn’t any public transport near by - only car or taxi
Buy essentials before arriving milk bread etc from Sainsbury’s local about 7 mins drive away.
Qué debes empacar
Clothing
Walking Boots - Wellington Boots for country walks and some warm socks / slippers . Swim wear for local lidos at Banbury and Chipping Norton ( beach towels )