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Witney-The Town
The Oxfordshire Cotswolds town of Witney found fame and fortune during the medieval wool trade years and right up to 2002
there was one mill in Witney still producing the famous "Witney blankets". The West Oxfordshire town was first recorded in AD969 and may have got
its name from the Saxon King's Council known as the Witan, which met here.
During the medieval years, Witney grew, employing thousands of people
producing the blankets and other woollen goods.
The Blanket Hall in the High Street was built after a charter was granted by
Queen Anne and all the blankets manufactured were taken there for quality measures
before being exported throughout the world.
Witney parish church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin and stems from Norman
origins. The church has seen many alterations with a restoration project taking
place during the Victorian years. The spire is 150 feet high and is a vocal
point from the town centre, looking out on to the Church Green.
There are other buildings of historic interest including the 17th century
Buttercross, the Town Hall, the Holloway's Almshouses built during the
1700's and are close to the parish church also there are two more groups
of Almshouses in the town.
The present shopping centre is vibrant with a good selection of national
chain stores and small independent shops.
Getting Here
Long Hanborough
London Heathrow
M40
The town is off the A40 just 12 miles from Oxford, 36 miles from Gloucester, 24 miles from Swindon and 8 miles Burford.
Parking
There are several car parks around the town and all are free of charge.
Witney Four Pillars Hotel, Witney, Oxfordshire
Built in the old Cotswold style, the hotel offers all the modern facilities. It is situated 10 miles from Oxford and 7 miles from Burford.
The Marlborough, Witney, Oxfordshire
Set in the historic market town of Witney, this former Georgian coaching inn overlooks the bustling town square. The Marlborough is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
The Bird in Hand, Witney, Oxfordshire
The Bird in Hand is a beautiful classic Cotswolds stone and slate building set in glorious surroundings. Nestled amongst the rolling countryside of the Cotswold's, the Bird in Hand offers you a warm, relaxed welcome.
The Mill and Old Swan, Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire
The Mill & Old Swan offers a satisfying blend of Cotswold stone and half-timbering dating back 600 years. The Oxfordshire Cotswolds includes the historic market towns of Burford, Chipping Norton, Witney and Woodstock.
Old Photographs
All images are reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. All photographs can be purchased by clicking on the image
More old photographs of Witney can be seen at the here.
Local Amenities
Witney Accommodation
- Hotels
- Bed and Breakfast
There are several pubs and teashops in the town.
Nearby Attractions
Local Services
- Banks
- Estate Agents
- John Welch & Stammers Solicitors
- Health
- Car Hire
- Schools
- Supermarkets
- Taxi
- Sport and Leisure