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This feature presents a selection of attractions within easy reach of South Oxfordshire
which may deserve an expedition to visit.
Nearly all are within 40 miles of Blewbury.
Minor attractions are only included if much closer than that.
The maps provide an easy introduction to the attractions featured.
Clicking on an item displays the relevant reference data in the information pages.
If your browser supports the "Tooltip" feature, when you point at an item on a map a brief explanation may be displayed.
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Warnings |
While care has been taken in collecting the data, mistakes can happen and we accept no responsibility for the use you make
of the data.
The information includes an indication of opening days and times and of entrance fees. This is only an indication
to help you select an attraction of interest. Entrance fees can vary as can opening times, and
the attraction may be closed on some of the days indicated and open on others, particularly around bank holidays.
We would recommend that you check the information, for example with the organisation's web site or by phoning them,
before visiting.
Charities such as the National Trust now normally include an extra 10% as a voluntary donation. This is to take advantage
of a tax concession. If the visitor declares they are entitled to give using gift aid the charity can then reclaim
the basic rate of tax on the whole entry fee.
The prices shown do not include this voluntary donation.
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Types of Attraction |
The attractions are grouped in sections.
The Buildings section covers stately homes, castles and other buildings where
the building itself is a significant attraction. Such buildings are often surrounded by a pleasant park or grounds,
which may be open at times when the building is not. Each building will have specified opening times and
normally there is an entrance fee.
The Churches section identifies some of the particularly interesting religous buildings.
A few of these have museums or other items of special interest, when there will be published opening times
and a fee is charged. Most of these buildings are kept open most days, but it is not easy to discover when they will be open.
A donation towards the upkeep of the building is usually voluntary but very welcome.
The Museums section covers those locations where the major feature of the attraction
is the display of artifacts and other material illuminating the art, science, history and other aspects of the world.
It includes mills and other buildings where the primary interest is the working machinery.
Museums will have controlled opening times and some will charge a fee.
The Parks, Gardens and Countryside section provides ideas for fine days as these attractions
are enjoyed in the open air. They include famous gardens, parks, and countryside features - including pre-historic sites,
ancient ruins and other buildings normally viewed from outside. There are many public parks in town and countryside,
so only a small selection has been included.
Zoos, Farms and Other Attractions covers all other attractions listed, including the display
of exotic animals, farms showing selected farm animals, steam railways, leisure parks, soft play areas and scientific displays.
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The Maps |
The maps provide an approximate indication of where each attraction is located.
Move the cursor over a symbol and with a suitable web browser you should see a short
description of the feature. Click the mouse button and you should be taken to the summary description.
The Oxford Map shows the location of those attractions in the centre of Oxford.
The Area Map on the same page covers an area of 100 km East-West and 110 km North-South.
A few of the attractions listed are outside this area.
The text for each attraction provides a reference to a square on one of the maps. Thus the entry for Claydon House
has the reference Area Map Ref H22. This means that the attraction is depicted in the Area map
on or very near the square labelled H in the East-West direction and 22 in the North South direction.
The building symbol in this square has a nearby reference B10 which is the reference for the entry for Claydon House.
Directions to the attractions can be obtained from the Multimap service, which can give a more accurate location of the attraction.
A suitable link to Multimap is included with the short description for each attraction.
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