Location: Burford
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Burford /ˈbɜːrfərd/ is a medieval town on the River Windrush in the Cotswold hills in West Oxfordshire, England. It is often referred to as the 'gateway' to the Cotswolds. Burford is located 18 miles (29 km) west of Oxford and 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Cheltenham, about 2 miles (3 km) from the Gloucestershire boundary. The toponym derives from the Old English words burh meaning fortified town or hilltown and ford, the crossing of a river. The 2011 Census recorded the population of Burford parish as 1,410 and Burford Ward as 1,847.
Restaurants in Burford
1. Burford Methodist Church
2. Onform London
3. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,922 reviews
Closer to Wildlife! Stroll around the Park discovering over 260 different animal species in 160 acres of beautiful parkland and stunning gardens. Get eye-to-eye with Giraffe, walk with Lemurs in our Madagascar exhibit and watch Rhinos graze in front of the Gothic listed Manor House, with only a ha-ha in between you. Take a ride on Bella the Train around the Park or let the kids explore the adventure playground. Have lunch in our restaurant or picnic on our spacious lawns. Pet the goats in the Farmyard or watch the Penguins being fed (daily at 11am & 3pm). If your're brave take a peek in our Reptile house with Crocodiles, venomous snakes and lizards or watch the bats flying around in the Bat house or see the creepy crawlies in the Insect House. Stroll around our Walled Garden with Meerkats, Otters, Prairie Dogs, Penguins and Tropical House with free-roaming Sloths, bats and birds. The glorious garden make a beautiful backdrop to the animals.
Reviewed By RHV2016 - Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Excellent day out. The park is spotlessly clean, the animal enclosures are well equipped with shade, climbing equipment and have different environments and areas for the inhabitants. The animals look healthy and well cared for. The gardens are spectacular with many different species and varieties, there are picnic areas and lawns, plenty of seating for tired visitors and no “hard sell” on every corner. Re Covid security, folk have to take sensible precautions themselves whilst walking about - today was a gloriously sunny day and despite the number of cars in the car park, we never had the feeling that the place was overcrowded. I highly recommend this park, probably the best I’ve been to.
4. Burford Library
5. St John the Baptist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By LisaH_LH - Surrey, United Kingdom
Made a quick stop through Bradford and visited this little gem. It’s a beautiful building. Inside is stunning and it is lovely and peaceful. Great to explore and full of history.
6. Burford Antiques Centre
7. Tolsey Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By 647sylviaw - Wellingborough, United Kingdom
We were on a coach trip from Northamptonshire to Burford, and even though we arrived in the morning, a lot of us visited the Tolsey Museum once it opened in the early afternoon. There were 2 x coaches carrying 90 people. Although the museum is small it is well worth a visit, and the gentleman volunteer who was on duty was very friendly and informative - worth a visit when you are at Burford
8. Saint Nicholas Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Asthall Manor Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
10. Burford Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
