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Woodstock Visitor Information Centre
The Oxfordshire Museum
Park Street,
Woodstock, Oxon OX20 4SN
Tel: 01993 813276
Woodstock.vic@westoxon.gov.uk
There is always something going on in and around Woodstock, so your first port of call should always be the town's Visitor Information Centre, situated in the heart of the town at the Oxfordshire Museum, just across the road from the Bear Hotel. The staff are there to make sure you have the very best experience possible whilst visiting Woodstock, so make sure you get the most out of your visit by getting that all important 'insider information' on the very best way to enjoy this lovely town and the delightful surrounding countryside that is the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.
The centre also stocks a wide range of walking and cycling routes and maps, along with books of local history and interest and some great gifts to take home as a reminder of your visit. You can even purchase tickets for local events at the centre, so it really is a 'must do' port of call for any visitor to the town.
santamariajjs: Blenheim Palace and Park
Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX
Palace opens mid February to early December (for your notification - close 9/12/07; open 16/02/08; close 14/12/08. closed monday's in November and December)
Park opens all year round 9:00 - 4:45
Tel: 08700 60 20 80
Tel: 08700 60 20 80 (24 hour recorded information)
www.blenheimpalace.com
The ancestral stately home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough - the Palace was designed and built by Sir John Vanbrugh, and the park by 'Cabability' Brown, on a grand scale. Blenheim is also the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, who is buried in nearby Bladon.
300 years of enticing tales. A new permanent visitor experience is open upstairs within the heart of the Palace where visitors can discover more details about life at Blenheim Palace over the last three centuries. 'Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story' brings to life enticing tales of the dramatic history, events and of the people who have lived here, through the eyes of the household staff.
The Palace was created a World Heritage Site in 1987 and is surely Britain's Greatest Palace.
Along with the guided tours of the state rooms and long libruary a new state-of-the-art 'Untold Story' exhibition within the Palace opened in 2007 using animated figures and innovative video and projection technology.
The Oxfordshire Museum
Woodstock
Opening Hours: May to September, Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sundays from 2.00pm – 5.00pm and October to April, Tuesday to Friday from 10.00am – 4.00pm, Saturdays from 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sundays 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays.
The museum features brand new galleries celebrating Oxfordshire’s cultural and historic past – from Roman Times and the wonderful Stonesfield Carpet Textile Trail (on the Woodstock Textile Trail), to present day innovative industries.
santamariajjs: Town Walk
www.wakeuptowoodstock.com
Check out this link to get a detailed walk f the town, some things featured are: Town Hall and many famous houses.
The Theatre at Chipping Norton
The Theatre
2 Spring St.
Chipping Norton OX7 5NL
01608 642350
www.chippingnortontheatre.com
This lively, intimate venue has a full programme of live performances, films and shows throughout the year. The annual pantomime is highly regarded and proves very popular.
Woodstock Antiques Fair
In The Town Hall 10.00 - 16.30 Jan 12 / 13, Feb 9/19, March 8/9, April 12/13, May 10/11, June 7/8, July 12/13, Aug 9/10, Sept 13/14, Oct 11/12, Nov 15/16, Dec 13/14
• Contact: Andy Briggs
• Telephone:01865 301705
• Mobile: 07977 936882
• andy@woodstockantiquesfair.co.uk
• www.woodstockantiquesfair.co.uk
Woodstock Designs
7 High St.
Woodstock OX20 TE
01993 811887
www.oxford@woodstockdesigns.com
In 1981 Henrietta Spencer – Churchill formed her own Interior Design Company, “Woodstock Designs”. The Company operates from two outlets, the main shop and showroom being based in the centre of Woodstock and a subsidiary studio / office in Fulham, London.
From these premises, commissions are undertaken world –wide, both in the Domestic field and Hotels and Offices. Woodstock Designs specialises in the renovation of country house properties, including all aspects of building work to a complete Interior Design service. Woodstock Designs is a stockist for all the main fabric companies, including Colefax and Fowler, Zoffany, Osborne and Little and Pierre Frey.
Complimenting the Interior Design Showroom, “Woodstock Designs Decorative Accessories” on the ground floor, offers a huge variety of lighting, mirrors, pictures and decorative pieces for the home, plus a range of unique gifts.
santamariajjs: Creative Art Gallery
43 Oxford Street, Woodstock, OX20 1TJ
t. 01993 810084
www.creativeartgallery.co.uk
Creative Art Gallery offers an eclectic mix of contemporary fine art, specialising in Original Artwork, Limited Edition Prints and Sculptures by somewell known contemporary artists and emerging talents. Throughout the year the gallery hosts exhibitions featuring particular artists or gendres.
Antiques of Woodstock
18- 20 Market Place, Woodstock, OX20 1TA
Tel: 01993 811818 Fax: 01993 811831
www.thechairset.com
Relaxed, atmospheric and peaceful 3000 sq ft of retail space, you’ll find one of the largest collections of country and formal furniture available, from early oak dressers and chests to fine mahogany sideboards and sets of chairs, as well as interesting decorative items. There are also a number of cabinets displaying smaller items of china and jewellery, and in particular, antiquities, the specialist subject of Andrew Hennell.
Iona House Gallery
4 High Street, Woodstock OX20 1TF
Tel: 01993 811464
www.ionahousegallery.org
Iona House Gallery showcases an eclectic mix of high quality affordable art, from both renowned artists and new rising talent. Specialising in English, Scottish and Russian art, it displays over 300 pieces at any one time. Paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, wood, glass, jewellery and a framing service are all available.
Four major, mixed exhibitions are held each year, plus numerous specialist/solo shows.
The Craftsmen's Gallery
1 Market Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SU
www.craftsmensgallery.co.uk
Art and Craft gallery specialising in work by British artists and craftsmen. Oxfordshire artists include Ken Messer, Valerie Petts, Andrea Bates and Colin Tuffrey. Art Materials section and bespoke picture framing to meet all needs.
The Woodstock Cobbler
4 Market St, Woodstock OX20 1SX
Tel: 01993 812036
john@cobblersfootwear.co.uk
Independent specialist supplier of footwear for all ages. Moshulu, Nach Riviera, Hispanitas, Reiker, Caprice, Lotus and more. Range of fabulous leather bags and accessories. Also in Olney, Oundle and Stow on the Wold.
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