CHIPPING NORTON, OXFORDSHIRE - COTSWOLDS

Chipping Norton is a town in Oxfordshire in the United Kingdom. It is the highest town in the county. Popular with tourists who use it as a gateway to the nearby Cotswolds, Chipping Norton is a lively town that services a wide number of surrounding villages, continuing the tradition that gave it its name.

The Chipping in Chipping Norton means market, revealing the town's past importance as a commercial centre for the Evenlode valley. In medieval times, the Cotswolds were one of the wealthiest parts of England due to the production of wool. At that time, Chipping Norton grew in importance. Many of the medieval buildings built as a result remain in the town centre, adding to its character. There are also many buildings dating from the 18th century. It is a perfect base for touring the beautiful North Oxfordshire Cotswolds.

CHIPPING NORTON HOTELS

Heythrop Park

Enstone, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5UE.
Heythrop Park - combining excellence and elegance! A glorious property combining an 18th century manor house with up to the minute facilities set in 440 acres.

Mill House Hotel

Station Rd, Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6UH.
The Mill House Hotel is the leading independent family owned country house hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. This superbly converted stone mill house dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086.

The Bell Hotel

Church Street, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3PP.
Privately-owned 18th Cen. hotel, located in the Oxfordshire Cotswold town of Charlbury, only 15 miles from Oxford. Cosy trad. oak-beamed bar/lounge; fine cuisine in intimate surroundings; self-cont. facilities for conferences/parties

The Crown & Cushion Hotel

23 High Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AD.
The Crown and Cushion Hotel is situated on the High St. of Chipping Norton, in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside. Originally a 15th-Century Coaching Inn, its traditions of hospitality and hostelry date back to 1497.

CHIPPING NORTON RESTAURANTS

Anarkali Balti Restaurant - 6 West Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AA
Foggies Wine Bar - 9 Middle Row, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NH
Golf Club - Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH
Market House - 4 Middle Row, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NH
Morel's French Restaurant - 2 Horsefair, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AQ
Peking Inn Restaurant - 3 Market Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NQ
The Cottage Tea Room & Restaurant - 7 Horsefair, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AL

CHIPPING NORTON ATTRACTIONS

Bliss Mill
Chipping Norton Museum of Local History
Great Rollright stones, 3 miles North - a Bronze Age circle c.1800-550 BC
Bbonts Glyme Valley Reserve

TRAVEL LINKS

Chipping Norton is served by Kingham Railway Station (5 miles) and is approximately 13 miles from M40 Junction 11 ( M40 to Oxford follow A44 Evesham, A44 to Chipping Norton via A361).

Directions from Oxford - At junction of A34 (Peartree Interchange) you will come to a roundabout and fly-over, go straight under the fly-over and take the next exit, then immediately filter into the left hand lane to turn left at the next roundabout; you are now on the A44
Follow A44 from Oxford, the turning for Chipping Norton is quite well signposted.

There is a National Express Coaches to Gloucester Green Bus Station from Birmingham.