Chipping Norton is the highest town in Oxfordshire. Its history is steeped in the wool trade which made it a wealthy town. Many of the mediaeval buildings built as a result remain in the town centre, including the Guildhall. There are also many Georgian buildings. St Mary’s church dates from the 13th century and is a fine example of a ‘wool church’. It was enlarged by wealthy local wool merchants. A market was started in 1205, and is still held every Wednesday, along with the "Mop Fair" in September. Dominating the skyline is The Bliss Valley Tweed Mill, built in 1872. William Bliss is the town’s great benefactor who set up the town’s textile industry. The mill has now been converted into apartments and a leisure centre. Chipping Norton has a 217 auditorium theatre in Spring Street that hosts a programme of drama, dance, music, film, workshops and exhibitions. There is also a museum, opposite the neo-classical Town Hall steps, in the Co-Op Hall. There are many traditional pubs and restaurants in the town, as well as art galleries, book shops and antique shops. Two miles north of Chipping Norton are The Rollright Stones, a complex of megalithic monuments consisting of 3 separate sites. Jacobean Chastleton House is nearby, now owned by The National Trust.
Attraction
Chipping Norton Museum of Local History
Caravan Park
Chipping Norton Caravanning and Camping Club Site
Care Home
Classes
Dentist
Chipping Norton Dental Practice & Implant Centre
Cromwell Park Dental Care
M C Emmott
Doctor
West Street Surgery
White House Surgery
Wychwood Surgery
Estate Agent
Chancellors
Drew Greenhill
Fairfax & Co
King & Woolley
Tayler & Fletcher
Farmers Market
Chipping Norton Farmers Market
Golf Club
Chipping Norton
Wychwood
Wychwood Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Chipping Norton Leisure Centre
Inn
Crown & Cushion Hotel
Falkland Arms (The)
The Falkland Arms
The Red Lion Inn
The Swan at Ascott
Market
Chipping Norton Country Market
Chipping Norton Farmers Market
Chipping Norton Market
Pub and Bar
Albion Tavern
Bell Inn
Chequers
Falkland Arms (The)
New Inn
Red Lion
The Swan at Ascott
Restaurant
Beijing Gourmet
Cafe Le Raj
Chequers
Falkland Arms (The)
The Old Mill
Wild Thyme Restaurant with Rooms
School
Chipping Norton Secondary School
Holy Trinity RC Primary School
Kingham Hill School
St Mary's Primary School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Taxi
Evenlode Valley Travel
Topcars
Theatre
Vet
Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital
Sports Clubs
Chipping Norton RUFC (Rugby Union)
Shops
Malpass
Boots
Applegarth Nurseries
Over The Top Textiles Pet Products
Serena Howard
Serena Howard
Michael Barfield
Fothergills Gallery
Clements Picture Framers
The Gallery at Newington
Oxfordshire Craft Guild
Marriscourt Gallery
Manor House Gallery
The Cotswold Flour Millers
Antiques
Michael Harding-Hill
Arts and Crafts Company
Places to Stay near Chipping Norton
Crown & Cushion Hotel (0.08 miles)
Originally a 15th century coaching inn, this hotel offers a relaxing home away from home in the heart of the Cotswold's; an area steeped with history. In the past, the Crown and ... More
The Kings Arms (0.09 miles)
Cottage in the Country (0.20 miles)
Cottage in the Country has been established for over 20 years! Our aim, as always, is to help you find the right holiday home for you and your family. With our intimate knowledge ... More | visit website
Heythrop Park (3.18 miles)
This hotel is a wonderful secret hidden away in a beautiful corner of the Cotswolds, just 20 miles from the historic city of Oxford. Arrive at the sweeping 2-mile drive and see ... More
The Kingham Plough (3.65 miles)
The Kingham Plough is a 4* Free House, located opposite the Village Green, in Kingham mid-way between the Cotswold Market Towns of Stow on the Wold, Moreton in Marsh and ... More
The Red Lion Inn (3.66 miles)
Real ales, fine wines, Superb food and a warm welcome await you from your hosts Sarah and Lisa at The Red Lion. The newly refurbished interior retains and old world charm ... More
Tollgate Inn (3.85 miles)
A Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse dating back to 1720 and built from characteristic ... More | visit website
The Red Lion (3.99 miles)
Set in a large mature garden, the building features exposed stone walls and beams, inglenook ... More | visit website
Mill House Hotel (4.07 miles)
An oasis of tranquility dating back to the Domesday Book
For those seeking an ideal Cotswold country house experience, The Mill provides the perfect answer. Located in Kingham, named by Country Life Magazine as England's favourite ... More | visit website
Sun Inn (4.58 miles)
We are situated in the Picturesque village of Hook Norton. Upon arrival at The Sun Inn you are welcomed to a warm and friendly atmosphere with original ... More | visit website
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