Oxfordshire is the administrative and historic county of south-central England, bounded on the north by Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, on the west by Gloucestershire, on the south by Berkshire, and on the east by Buckinghamshire. Wiltshire lies to the southwest of the administrative county, The administrative county comprises five districts: Cherwell, the city of Oxford, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, and West Oxfordshire. The Vale of White Horse district and the part of South Oxfordshire to the west of the Thames lie outside the historic county of Oxfordshire. These areas belong to the historic county of Berkshire.
North Oxfordshire is the perfect choice for a short break.
Oxfordshire (abbreviated Oxon, from Latin Oxonia) is a county in South East England, bordering on Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire. It is divided into five local government districts - Oxford, Cherwell, Vale of the White Horse (after the Uffington White Horse), West Oxfordshire and South Oxfordshire.
The county has a major tourism industry; the area is noted for the concentration of performance motorsport companies and facilities; Oxford University Press has headed a concentration of print and publishing firms; the university is also linked to the concentration of local biotechnology companies.
The main centre of population is the city of Oxford. Other significant settlements are Bicester, Banbury and Chipping Norton to the north of Oxford; Witney to the west; Thame and Chinnor to the east; and Abingdon, Wantage, Didcot and Henley to the south. Future population growth in the county is hoped to be concentrated around Banbury, Bicester, Didcot and Witney, near the South Midlands growth area.
As part of your stay make sure that you include a visit to the market towns of Banbury and Bicester and explore the picturesque villages and rolling countryside. As part of your itinerary there are a wide range of visitor attractions and local events to enjoy and a host of good places to sample a good meal made with local produce.
Conveniently situated at the heart of middle England, North Oxfordshire is the perfect location for a long weekend to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Extend your visit to include other Oxfordshire destinations, The Cotswolds and Stratford Upon Avon - all within a 40minutes drive.
Cities and Towns in Oxfordshire
Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Burford, Carterton, Chipping Norton
Didcot, Faringdon, Henley-on-Thames, Oxford, Thame, Wallingford
Wantage, Witney, Woodstock.
Places of Interest and Tourist Attractions in Nottinghamshire
Blenheim Palace -- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway -- A heritage railway operated with steam and diesel locomotives
Didcot Railway Centre -- Museum of the Great Western Railway
Kelmscott Manor -- Home of William Morris
Oxford
River Thames
Rousham House and Gardens
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