Hook Norton is a village in north Oxfordshire, near the Warwickshire border, on the edge of the Cotswolds. It lies between the market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton. In the centre of the village is St Peter's Church, a largely 15th century church of Norman origins that features a 12th century chancel and an unusual 11th century font. The church also houses an 18th century hand-pumped fire engine. Hook Norton has a village shop and post office, as well as a park and 4 good food pubs. It is particularly famed for the Hook Norton Brewery which is one of the last surviving Victorian breweries. Beer is still delivered in the village by horse drawn dray. The Brewery Visitors Centre is open on Saturdays and tours run Monday to Friday. The village once had many thriving ironstone quarries, and nearby there was an ironstone mine. The railway that took away their product has gone, but tall stone pillars which supported two viaducts remain in the valley to the south of the village. Hook Norton hosts an annual charitable music festival every July - Music at the Crossroads - at Ferris Hill Farm, located behind "The Gate Hangs High" Pub on Banbury Road.
Dentist
Pub and Bar
Bell Inn
Gate Hangs High Inn
Pear Tree Inn
School
Hook Norton C of E Primary School
Places to Stay near Hook Norton
Sun Inn (0.12 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
The Horse & Groom Inn (3.33 miles)
Falkland Arms (The) (3.55 miles)
The bar has old oak beams and settles, a flagstone floor and ... More
Mine Hill House (3.58 miles)
Mine Hill House is situated approx 5 miles from Chipping Norton & 10 miles from both Banbury(M40) & Stratford on Avon/Warwick(M40). Mine Hill is situated on the edge of the ... More
The Red Lion Inn (4.18 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
Heythrop Park (4.30 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
Crown & Cushion Hotel (4.64 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 (4.74 miles)
Cottage in the Country (4.88 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
The Red Lion (6.34 miles)
Set in a large mature garden, the building features exposed stone walls and beams, inglenook ... More | visit website
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