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Description
The first sight of the steep main street leading down to the medieval bridge
over the river sets the scene for Burford. Full of lovely old stone houses, the
town
presents some of its best 17th and 18th century frontages to the High Street,
although earlier buildings often lie hidden behind, glimpsed through narrow alleyways
and courtyards. These are relics of the town's great days as a major wool market
in medieval England. The area around the fine wool church is a quiet, almost
hidden
quarter of the town. Picture William Morris, the inspiration behind the Arts
and Crafts movement, having a dispute here in 1876 with the vicar of the day
about
restoration plans for the church - Morris triumphed! Burford is a renowned centre
for antiques, teashops and gift shopping.
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Attractions
within 5miles
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Cotswold Wildlife Park |
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Tolsey Museum |
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Design-away (paint your own pottery) |
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Tourist
Information Centre
Burford Visitor Information Centre,
The Brewery, Sheep Street, Burford,
Oxfordshire, OX18 4LP
Telephone: +44 (0) 1993 823558
Fax: +44 (0) 1993 823590
Email: burford.vic@westoxon.gov.uk
Open Times:
Mon - Sat 9.30pm - 5.30pm
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Transport
Nearest Rail Station:Shipton
Taxi:B&V Keylock, Burford.
Tel: +44 (0) 1993 823234
Nearest Car Hire: V.J. Collett;
Tel: 01451 820366 (Bourton-on-the-water)
Nearest Scheduled Coach Service: Oxford
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