Burford, Oxfordshire

Burford is an extremely popular town in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds which lies just off the main Oxford to Cheltenham A40. In 2009 it was voted the 6th best place to live in the world by Forbes magazine. Burford's prosperity over the centuries has come from wool, quarrying and coaching. Indeed, local stone was used during the building of Blenheim Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral and some of the Oxford colleges.

St John the Baptist Church, Burford, Oxfordshire
St John the Baptist Church, Burford, Oxfordshire

Burford - A popular Cotswolds destination

Burford has hardly changed since Georgian times, when it was an important coach stop between Oxford and the West Country. Its magnificent High Street, one of the finest in the Cotswolds, slopes down to a bridge crossing the River Windrush. The High Street is overlooked by mellow golden Cotswold stone buildings including many 17th and 18th century houses.

Today, Burford is an extremely popular tourist destination in the Cotswolds.

Burford Walks

If you are visiting Burford and you have time to spare, why not try exploring the beautiful cotswold countryside surrounding the town. And there's a lovely walks which takes you through the medieval town and alongside the River Windrush.

Map of Burford

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Places to stay in Burford

Seeking accommodation in Burford? Here are some places to stay in and around the Burford area.

The Highway Inn

The Highway Inn

15th Century coaching inn with 11 individually decorated country house style bedrooms

The Highway Inn
The Lamb Inn

The Lamb Inn

A charming inn tucked away in a quiet side street in Burford

The Lamb Inn

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Burford

The Cotswold Gateway Hotel has been renamed The Prince of Burford and, as the name would suggest, it's in the Oxfordshire town of Burford.

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Asthall is a village in Oxfordshire, on the River Windrush, about 6 miles west of Witney and 3 to 4 miles east of Burford.

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If you are visitng the lovely Oxfordshire town of Burford you may be wondering where you can park your car. Well, there are a couple of options:

Burford Car Park

Burford Car Park has 167 Standard spaces, 3 Disabled spaces and 2 Parent and child spaces. It is a long-stay car park (up-to 12 hours only) and it's open Seven days a week (including overnight).

The car park is called Guildenford Car Parkand is located at Guildenford, Burford, OX18 4SE

Street parking in Burford

In addition to the main Burford car park there is roadside parking up and down the main High Street, and limited parking options on the side roads off the High Street.

Is parking in Burford free?

Parking in the main Burford car park is free of charge, as is roadside parking where permitted.

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The Cotswold Outpost located on the A40 near Burford

The Cotswold Outpost located on the A40 near Burford

The restaurant, café, bistro and farm shop on the A40 near Burford is call The Cotswold Outpost.

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Burford in Oxfordshire is a town.

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Burford in Oxfordshire is located on the River Windrush. At the bottom of the High Street is a bridge which spans the river.

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Burford has lots of shops including The Cotswold Cheese Company, Madhatter Bookshop, WJ Castle Farm Shop, The Oxford Shirt Company, Manfred Schotten Antiques, The Sweet Shop Burford, Elm of Burford and Walkers Stoves

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Burford is in the county of Oxfordshire.

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Burford lies in Oxfordshire. It's a charming town just off the A40, approximately 18 miles West of the city of Oxford.

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Whilst there are many, many animals to see at The Cotswold Wldlife Park, near Burford, there are no elephants.

Animals you CAN find at the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens include the Asiatic Lion, camels, tapir, greater bamboo lemurs. The reptile house is home to Green Anaconda, Caiman and much more!

More details can be found on our Cotswold Wildlife Park page.

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Attractions, businesses and places to visit in the local area

Manfred Schotten

Manfred Schotten, Burford

Manfred Schotten Antiques has been established for over 40 years, specialising in antique sporting items, along with a wide selection of equestrian artwork, taxidermy, club, leather and library furniture, games and accessories

Manfred Schotten
Tolsey Museum

Tolsey Museum, Burford

Tolsey Museum is housed in the Tudor Market/Court House. The wide-ranging collection illustrates Burford's social and working culture, including the Town maces, seals and charters.

Tolsey Museum
The Cotswold Arms

The Cotswold Arms, Burford

Take a step into this beautiful 18th Century traditional English pub and enjoy some of the best food and drink to be found in Burford

The Cotswold Arms
The Bay Tree Hotel

The Bay Tree Hotel, Burford

The Bay Tree Hotel in Burford offers 4-star accomodation and an award-winning restaurant in the heart of the Cotswolds

The Bay Tree Hotel
Burford Golf Club

Burford Golf Club

Burford Golf Club is situated less than one mile from the historic and picturesque Cotswold town of Burford.

Burford Golf Club
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, near Burford

The Cotswold Wildlife Park, near to the Cotswold town of Burford in Oxfordshire, is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House and has been open to the public since 1970.

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

The picturesque ruins of Minster Lovell Hall, a 15th century Oxfordshire manor house, lie in a beautiful rural setting beside the River Windrush.

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote
The Wychwood Golf Club

The Wychwood Golf Club, Lyneham, Chipping Norton

The Wychwood Golf Club
The Blue Boar

The Blue Boar, Witney

Overlooking the market square in the historic town of Witney, The Blue Boar offers a 70-seat restaurant, bar area, function room, imposing courtyard and 20 boutique-style bedrooms.

The Blue Boar
Witney

Witney, Oxfordshire

An Oxfordshire market town on the edge of the Cotswolds.

Witney
Cogges Manor Farm

Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, Oxfordshire

At the heart of Witney, everyone who visits Cogges for the first time is bowled over by its beauty

Cogges Manor Farm
Birdland Park and Gardens

Birdland Park and Gardens, Bourton on the Water

Home to over 500 birds including Flamingos, Pelicans, Penguins, Cranes and Storks, visitors can enjoy a fun day out at Birdland Park & Gardens with family and friends.

Birdland Park and Gardens
Cotswolds Country House, Kingham

Cotswolds Country House, Kingham, Oxfordshire

A spacious holiday home on the edge of the Oxfordshire village of Kingham with 4 bedrooms and private swimming pool in the garden.

Cotswolds Country House, Kingham
The Model Village

The Model Village, Bourton on the Water

Built during the early thirties, the Village is a 1/9th replica of Bourton-on-the-Water, built from the local Cotswold stone

The Model Village
Smiths Bar & Restaurant

Smiths Bar & Restaurant, Bourton on the Water

Two brothers from Hertfordshire, adapting to these strange times cooking up some serious burgers.

Smiths Bar & Restaurant
Chester House Hotel

Chester House Hotel, Bourton-on-the-Water

Chester House Hotel lies in the centre of the Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, known as "The Venice of the Cotswolds".

Chester House Hotel
Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire

Known as "The Venice of the Cotswolds", Bourton-on-the-Water is an extremely popular visitor destination and is home to The Model Village, Birdland and Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection.

Bourton-on-the-Water
Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection

Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection, Bourton on the Water

An award winning museum in Bourton on the Water hosting one of the UK's best collections of cars, motorcycles, toys and motoring signs.

Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection
The Lansdowne

The Lansdowne, Bourton on the Water

The Lansdowne is a boutique four star silver rated family run guest house located within 200 metres of the centre of the pretty village of Bourton on the Water

The Lansdowne
Amelia Rose Ceramics

Amelia Rose Ceramics

Amelia Rose Ceramics is a small independent pottery owned and operated by Amelia Rose Bowen producing a range of unique, handcrafted pieces in her studio near Bourton on the Water

Amelia Rose Ceramics
Whiteshoots Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Whiteshoots Cottage Bed and Breakfast in Bourton on the Water

Affordable, comfortable and friendly bed & breakfast accommodation just a minute drive from the pretty Cotswold village of Bourton on the Water

Whiteshoots Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Charlbury Museum

Charlbury Museum

Charlbury Museum is an independent museum, run entirely by volunteers. Its five rooms are crammed with exhibits revealing the history of this ancient market town

Charlbury Museum

More local links

Burford House
Burford Visitor Information Centre
Swinbrook
Burford Caravan Club Site
Asthall
Shilton
Inn for All Seasons
Crocodiles of the World
Wychwood Wild Garden
Milton-under-Wychwood
Shipton-under-Wychwood
Minster Lovell