Witney
in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds
Witney
is an Oxfordshire town, a few miles from Oxford and Burford
Witney
became world famous for its blanket industry, especially in North
America. Unfortunately the industry has all but died since the closure
of the last of mill in 2002 (Early's), but the town still owes much
of its prosperity to the wool trade.
Witney
is an expanding town with new property developments, but its town
centre is a traditional market town scene.
The
magnificent spire of St Mary's church overlooks the triangular Church
Green, and the Green itself is surrounded by some of the most beautiful
looking buildings in the town.
The
17th Century "Butter Cross" sits at the head of the High
Street which is also home to the 18th Century Town Hall.
Witney
has a mix of shops from the large national chain stores like Woolworths,
WH Smith and Dixons to the local independent specialist shops. Waitrose
and Somerfield provide supermarket facilities in the town centre
and Sainsburys has a store on the outskirts of the town centre.
Witney Events
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Wedding Fayre and Gifts, Witney |
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VENUE: Langdale Hall, Market square, Witney.
OPENING TIME: 11am-4pm
Wedding fayre showcasing many local businesses/services to help you make your special day truly unique. There will also be weddi...
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Witney
Accommodation
Full
Witney hotel, Witney bed and breakfast and Witney self catering
holiday accommodation can be found on the Witney
accommodation page and more details are at Witney
hotels
Witney
Attractions
The
Cogges
Manor Farm Museum, the Witney
Museum and Bishop's
Palace are well worth a visit, and Witney's geographical position
make it a ideal base for touring the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. A few
miles from Witney you will find North
Leigh Roman Villa
For
more Witney information, visit the Witney
web site or Witney
News or for Witney discussion try the Witney Forum
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