Chipping Norton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
market town and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, England
About Chipping Norton
"Chipping" means 'market', revealing the town's past importance as the main commercial centre for the Evenlode valley. The surrounding Cotswolds were one of the wealthiest parts of England in the Middle Ages, owing to their production of wool; Chipping Norton was one of the beneficiaries of this trade. Many of the medieval buildings built as a result remain in the town centre, adding to its unique character. Many buildings also date from the 18th century. Through the turmoil of the Middle Ages and the reformation, the industrial revolution right up to the modern association with 'The Chipping Norton Set', has seen its fair share of history. The town has also been voted one of the UK's "top ten country towns" by the 200,000 readers ofPeriod Living and Traditional Homesmagazine.
Top Attractions in Chipping Norton
Explore the best things to see and do in Chipping Norton:
- ★Almhouses
- ★Blenheim Palace
- ★Bliss Valley Tweed Mill
- ★Chastleton House
- ★Chipping Norton Leisure Centre
- ★Guildhall
- ★Parish Church of St Mary
- ★Rollright Stones
Where to Eat in Chipping Norton
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bitter and Twisted
- 🍴Spice of India
- 🍴The Old Mill
- 🍴Whistlers Restaurant
Where to Stay in Chipping Norton
- 🏨Heythrop Park
- 🏨The Crown and Cushion
- 🏨The Forge
- 🏨The Fox
- 🏨The King's Arms
- 🏨Wild Thyme
Chipping Norton Travel Guide Sections
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