Burford is often regarded as the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds'. It is situated just off the A40 between Oxford and Cheltenham on the River Windrush. From the top of Burford Hill the view is stunningly beautiful looking across towards the rolling hills of the countryside.

The Cotswolds is not only an area of outstanding natural beauty and a wonderful area to explore, it is steeped in over 6000 years of history.

Burford is an elegant and historic coaching town renowned for its woollen trade during the 14th - 17th century. There are many buildings of both historical and architectural interest in the town. Some of these include the Church of St. John the Baptist, the Tolsey Museum, the Priory, Falkland Hall and the Warwick Alms Houses.

The High Street is noted for its antique shops and excellent inns and restaurants. It was also recently voted "Best Shopping High Street" in Great Britain.

There are some delightful walks along the River Windrush and through the picturesque villages and hamlets which surround Burford.

Click below to see links to some of the other places of interest and 'things to see and do' in the surrounding area . . . .

Blenheim Palace   Home of the Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Kelmscott Manor   This 16th century manor was the summer home of the writer, craftsman and social reformer William Morris.

Rousham Park House and Garden   Rousham House was built in 1635 by Sir Robert Dormer and is still in the ownership of the same family. The fine landscape garden is the work of William Kent (1685-1748).

Stanway House   An outstanding example of an English Jacobean manor house built between 1580 and 1640. The residence of Lord and Lady Neidpath who you may see during your walkabout!

Chedworth Roman Villa   The remains of one of the largest Roman Villas in the country.

Rollright Stones   Prehistoric stone circle thought to be about 3500 years old. The third most important stone circle after Stonehenge and Avebury.

Ashmolean Museum   Situated in the centre of Oxford. Museum of Art and Archaeology. Britain's oldest public museum.

Christ Church   Christ Church is Oxford's largest university college and Oxford Cathedral, founded in 1524 by Cardinal Wolsey.

Explore Oxford   Open Top Double Decker Bus sight-seeing tour around the historical university city of Oxford.

Cotswold Wildlife Park   For adults and children of all ages. The Park exhibits over 200 animal species in approx. 200 acres of parkland.

Batsford Arboretum   55 acres of parkland overlooking the Evenlode Valley containing 1500 species of trees.

Cotswold Falconry Centre   Situated in the same grounds as Batsford Arboretum. Centre for the conservation and education of birds of prey. Flying exhibitions of eagles, hawks, owls and falcons.

Cotswold Woollen Weavers   Cotswold Woollen Weavers manufacture a wide range of woollen cloths, garments, knitwear and rugs. The past comes alive as visitors are welcomed by the clack of loom-shuttles and the evocative smell of wood oil.

Cotswold Heritage Tours   Cotswold Heritage Tours specialise in private guided trips around the Cotswolds, driven by your own personal guide in a comfortable executive car.

Cotswold Tour and Travel Information Guide   The most comprehensive holiday tourism guide on the Internet for the Cotswolds region.