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Charlbury

Area Guides: Charlbury
Location: Charlbury
County: Oxfordshire
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Website: http://www.charlbury.info/cgi-bin/dindex.cgi


Full Description: Charlbury is situated 15 miles north west of Oxford in the beautiful Evenlode Valley, surrounded by glorious Cotswold countryside and the historic towns of Woodstock, Burford and Chipping Norton. Charlbury is a small market town, typical of the Cotswolds, with its colourful cottage gardens and houses built of local materials. To the south west of Charlbury lies the remainder of the ancient Wychwood Forest, part of which now makes up the estate of Cornbury Park. Monarchs once exercised their exclusive hunting rights in the forest. Today, deer and other wildlife can still be spotted from public footpaths that border the Park. The coming of the railway in 1853 put new life into the market town. Charlbury still has its picturesque station, the design of which is linked to Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Regular trains link the town to London, Reading, Oxford, and west to Hereford and Worcester. Today, Charlbury lends itself to gentle strolls past buildings and features of historic interest. Footpaths in the surrounding area offer walks through stunning scenery, all within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The quiet country lanes and roads in the Wychwood area are also popular with cyclists and horse riders. Award-winning pubs and inns at the heart of the town encourage visitors to stay and sample local hospitality. Local books and information can be found at the nearby bookshop, library, post office and other shops, while Charlbury Museum brings to life the story of its people and their town over the centuries. Today, the community organise many events open to all. These include a two-day music festival by the Evenlode River, a popular Beer Festival and an Annual Street Fair.



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