Discover Witney

Surrounded by stunning countryside, Witney lies on the edge of the Cotswolds, just 15 miles west of Oxford. The largest market town in the Cotswolds, Witney’s architecture reflects its past prosperity from the wool trade, including the 17^th century Buttercross, the church of St Mary the Virgin and the fine tree-bordered green.

The town has a charming, bustling atmosphere with its unique blend of shops, antique centres and cafes, including the recently restored Blanket Hall and Pie Shop, a twice weekly market and plenty of annual festivals.

There are lots of green spaces to enjoy, inlcuding the Leys with it's adventure golf and play area, and just a short walk from the town centre, across the water meadow, lies Cogges, an historic farmstead with a fascinating story.

The quaint Witney and District Museum offers visitors an insight into the history of the town and the Blanket Trail is a fantastic way to explore the town at your own pace.

Witney is an ideal place to base your stay in the Cotswolds; the town offers plenty to do both during the day and evening and is perfectly located for exploring the Cotswolds and historic Oxford.

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Uncover Witney - 48 hours in Witney
Witney Town Guide
Witney Browser
Witney Wool and Blanket Trail - 2.5 mile trail around Witney looking at buildings and sites linked with its once famous wool trade
Blanket Hall Historical Walk - 1.5 mile trail in Witney, visiting some of the sites related to the making of blankets in Witney
Witney Historical Buildings Walk - 2 mile walk in the centre of Witney looking at some of the town's important historic buildings
Windrush Path Mosaic Trail - 2 mile walk with individual mosaics as way-markers and points of interest
Witney Lake & Meadows - A guide to the recreation area on the edge of Witney