Burford Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
About Burford
Being 18 miles west ofOxford, 2 miles from theOxfordshireborder, and on the southern bank of the River Windrush. the town dates back to the middle Saxon period and is recorded in the Doomsday Book as being an "agricultural village". However, around 1100 the town was granted its charter meaning that today, despite having a population of only 1,400 people (2012), it is classified as a "town". The decision that the railway be routed through Charlbury undoubtedly affected the town's prosperity but also allowed it to maintain its character. The town church was instrumental in the formation ofSociety for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. In 1874, designer William Morris visited Burford Church and was appalled by the "restoration" works being carried out. Much "restoration" then seemed to inv
Top Attractions in Burford
Explore the best things to see and do in Burford:
- ★Cotswold Wildlife Park
- ★Levellers Day
- ★St John the Baptist
- ★Tolsey Museum
- ★Walk
Where to Eat in Burford
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Huffkins Tea Room
- 🍴The Mermaid
- 🍴The Priory
- 🍴The Spice Lounge
- 🍴Wychwood Deli
Where to Stay in Burford
- 🏨Five Alls
- 🏨Maytime Inn
- 🏨Swan Inn
- 🏨The Burford House Hotel
- 🏨The Fox Inn
- 🏨The Highway Inn
Burford Travel Guide Sections
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