Oxfordshire (including Cherwell, Oxford, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse and West Oxfordshire) is in the South East of England. It has a population of around 654,000 and covers approximately 260,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire.
Situated between the River Thames, the Chilterns and the Cotswolds, the county of Oxfordshire grew in prominence during and after the Anglo Saxon period. The county town of Oxfordshire is Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, home to the world famous Oxford University, which is considered to be the earliest university in the English-speaking world. Visitors to the college buildings can appreciate their impressive medieval architecture and finely furnished interiors. The cities history and architecture attract millions of tourists each year, many of whom visit shops in the 18th century Covered Market. Performing arts venues in Oxfordshire include New Theatre Oxford, The Chipping Norton Theatre, Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford and the Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot, which also runs exhibitions in its gallery of arts and crafts work created by amateur as well as professional artists.
Blenheim Palace was built in Woodstock during the 18th century and is the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill. It was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in the English Baroque style and is a World Heritage Site. The impressive palace interiors were the work of master craftsmen, including rooms designed by Sir Christopher Wren and its furnishings and works of art reflect three hundred years of history. Blenheim Palaces gardens were designed by Capability Brown and the parks attractions include a maze, miniature railway and a butterfly house. You might also like to visit the 18th century Neoclassical country house Buscot Park, which has a collection of paintings by artists such as Rembrandt, Gainsborough and Botticelli. There are also more modern works of art on show, along with exhibits of glass, silver and ceramics and the house is surrounded by woods, lakes and gardens. Other attractions in Oxfordshire include Broughton Castle near Banbury, the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology in Oxford, Upton House near Banbury and the Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric hill figure which dates back to between 1400 BC and 600 BC.
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Witney Corn Exchange, Witney, Oxfordshire
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Witney Corn Exchange, Witney, Oxfordshire
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Thame Town Hall, Thame, Oxfordshire
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Henley on Thames Town Hall, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
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Witney Corn Exchange, Witney, Oxfordshire
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Witney Corn Exchange, Witney, Oxfordshire
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Henley on Thames Town Hall, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
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Thame Town Hall, Thame, Oxfordshire
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Witney Corn Exchange, Witney, Oxfordshire
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Henley on Thames Town Hall, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
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Abingdon Guildhall, Abingdon On Thames, Oxfordshire
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Thame Town Hall, Thame, Oxfordshire
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Witney Corn Exchange, Witney, Oxfordshire
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Oxford, Oxfordshire
Decorque says unique design, pattern, colour and British made a one-stop card and gift shop. From the quintessentially English roses and ...
Banbury, Oxfordshire
Hi I’m Molly, My background is in watercolours and picture framing but over the last few years with a family I have turned my hand to ...
Witney, Oxfordshire
Using vintage postage stamps I create tea-light holders and pictures. Each item is bespoke so no two items are the same. As a rule I use ...
Wantage, Oxfordshire
I make stained glass art using Tiffany style technique. I have always loved glass art and when living in Seattle, Washington (a state with ...
Faringdon, Oxfordshire
After many years in the art world, first as an arts magazine editor, and latterly a gallerist, I have had much experience of beautiful ...
Oxford, Oxfordshire
I have a full time career and strive to achieve a work life balance with my family. At times it can be complex and stressful. I find crafts ...
Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire
Can Did Yes! Is the system that will help you change your habits. A visual product that motivates, inspires belief, tracks you, rewards ...
Sonning Common, Oxfordshire
Original, framed , contemporary, impressionist paintings . Acrylic on deep edge canvases, framed in white wood float / tray frames or unframed ...
Witney, Oxfordshire
Hello, My name is James and im a local, young furniture maker that has recently qualified from the Rycotewood furniture college. I am ...
Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
Hi, I am Laura, the creator of Mollie Moo Handmade Clothing. I spent a 10-year career as a teacher but decided that the work life balance ...
Witney, Oxfordshire
We are Mother and daughter crafters We got together over a mutual love of crafts. We like making lots of different things whatever we are ...
Kidlington, Oxfordshire
We are gradually developing a range of products from African wax print fabrics. The homewares we have produced include cushion covers, ...
Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire
Our gifts and bags - individually handcrafted in Oxfordshire - only British fabrics used - own prints included which are not available ...
Hampton poyle, Oxfordshire
I am a small business making bright earrings by hand out of polymer clay with resin on top to give a shiny finish.
Bicester, Oxfordshire
We are Andy and Linda, living in the beautiful countryside of North Oxfordshire, we met through our photography and built it into a business ...
Banbury, Oxfordshire
I like to use textiles to make gorgeous soft toys using materials such as Rose and Hubble. So far each toy, rabbits, dogs and bears, have ...
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
I am a small business producing Handmade Fine Silver Jewellery. Pendants, Earings and Bracelets made from recycled silver in the form of ...
Chilton, Oxfordshire
Hey! We are WestBrookCraft and we are made up of Jodie (The artistic one) and James (The wood one). We specialise in turning pieces of ...
Banbury, Oxfordshire
I am a current student studying an Ma in Visual communication with a love for all things crafty. I mainly Create one of a kind personalised ...
Carterton, Oxfordshire
I am a BA hons graduate from Bournemouth Arts University. Freelancing as a collage artist I offer unique artworks, occasion stationary ...
Witney, Oxfordshire
I make beautiful artificial door wreaths and flower arrangements of all shapes, sizes and colours. Every item is unique, and can be made ...
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
Mums hand made lucky gemstone jewellery is a mother and daughter business. Our bracelets, broaches and earrings are hand made with love, ...
Banbury, Oxfordshire
As an independant Jewelery producer, I can adapt any item to your requirements, including chain lengh and pearl colour. Any chain in stock ...
Banbury, Oxfordshire
I began knitting again when my daughter was expecting my first granddaughter and well and truly got the knitting bug again! When Autumn ...
Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Im a sixties child when recycling was norm., to throw anything out was very bad form. It all went wrong, as “times did a change”, with ...
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Everything that I make or refurbish is done to give it a new lease of life and hopefully give pleasure. There is an eclectic mix of soft ...
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
In addition to my line of cold process soaps, I also make a limited range of plant infused healing skin balm and bath teas. Several of ...
Wootton by Woodstock, Oxfordshire
I have been making pens ballpoint, Rollerball, and Fountain pens for some 16 years and it has always been a pleasure when someone pays ...
Burford, Oxfordshire
Crochet and macrame pieces made in the Cotswolds. Soft toys, flat lay pieces, home decor. All soft toys are provided fully CE marked and ...
Didcot, Oxfordshire
I have been a scenic artist for the four years m. Always had a very arty and creative background. I have been painting and making jewellery ...
Oxford, Oxfordshire
We are 2 sisters who enjoy being creative. My sister makes Wax Melts and Scented Parcels and I make decorative drawstring bags, pencil ...
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
We love All cheeses and enjoy sharing our passion of cheese with others savouring the earthy or sharp tastes of different cheeses We provide ...
Banbury, Oxfordshire
Focusing on the Jazz and Swing Era in the 1920s and 1930s. Fascinating black and white photographs framed in an Art Deco style. Items can ...
Didcot, Oxfordshire
A whole lot of wooden goods from kitchenware like spatulas, spoons, chopping boards through oak barrels jewerelly, sewing, storage boxes, ...
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
We make handmade candles and soaps all year round. We also make seasonal gifts and decorations. We are a new business and hope you will ...
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Will Mundy is a local photographer and designer based in Oxfordshire. He studied Art and Design at College for three years focusing on ...
Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire
believeyoucan What does that mean? The first step to making any change is to believe you can do it. Believe you are a person who exercises ...
Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire
Sewing is a traditional craft where regardless of experience or talent anyone can sew something. Sewing is also a craft where beautiful ...
(Born 1874 in Woodstock in Oxfordshire), Fiction, Nonfiction, Painting
Churchill was a prolific painter and writer. You can see many of his works at Chartwell in Kent, where he lived and worked for many years. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953.
(Born 1839 in Oxford in Oxfordshire), Embroidery
Amongst many other talents, Jane was an accomplished embroiderer. She was the mother and embroidery teacher of May Morris.
She was married to William Morris and featured in painting by Rossetti, including The Day Dream and Place de Tolomie.
As a great example of social mobility, she rose from her humble beginnings to become an educated, multilingual and successful woman.