The 8 Best Ancient Ruins in Oxfordshire, England

July 23, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Discover the best top things to do in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom including White Horse Hill, Segsbury Camp, Godstow Abbey, Wayland Smithy, Abingdon Abbey Buildings, Bishop's Palace, Wallingford Castle Gardens & Meadows, Deddington Castle.
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1. White Horse Hill

Uffington SN7 7QJ England +44 1793 762209 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/white-horse-hill
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4.5 based on 441 reviews

White Horse Hill

Dated to about 1400 BC, this mysterious figure is carved into a chalk hillside just below an Iron Age hill fort and can only be seen in its entirety by air.

Reviewed By roman_roader - Greater London, United Kingdom

A perfect day for a visit - sunny with a breeze to keep us cool. There is a charge to use the car park though it’s free if you’re a National Trust member. I would not advise picnicking in the field on the walk from the car park. There will be sheep ticks!

2. Segsbury Camp

Segsbury Farm Segbury, Letcombe Regis, Wantage OX12 9LG England http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6961
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Segsbury Camp

3. Godstow Abbey

Oxford England
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Godstow Abbey

4. Wayland Smithy

Ridgway, Ashbury England http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/waylands-smithy/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Wayland Smithy

Reviewed By Emishere13 - Gainesville, United States

A delightful long barrow situated within an atmospheric grove of trees. It is well worth taking the time to walk around this ancient place and absorb the tranquil atmosphere, and appreciate the silence. Accessible via a well posted mile long picturesque walk from the Uffington White Horse National Trust Car Park. Dog friendly, perfect picnic spots, unfortunately no toilets available. Note that car parking is free for National Trust Members or two pound charge for non members via ticket machine.

5. Abingdon Abbey Buildings

Checker Walk, Abingdon England +44 1235 525339 http://www.friendsofabingdon.org.uk/abbey-buildings/
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4.0 based on 61 reviews

Abingdon Abbey Buildings

Reviewed By Stella-Dot - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom

The area around the Abbey is spacious enough for a good walk. There is a car park conveniently, placed - make sure you get a ticket. The first two hours are free.The lanes around the Abbey are narrow thus retaining the atmosphere of the place. Within the medieval buildings, a small theatre has been constructed as well as a banquet hall. It is possible to hold a wedding at this venue. The theatre is charming, intimate and a real hidden gem. There are many other working areas within the Abbey and the time line makes fascinating reading. Access for wheelchairs and strollers would be limited in some areas of the Abbey. You can see the river from some of the windows. It does not take long to look around, but I thoroughly recommend that you take the time to incorporate this into a visit to Abingdon.

6. Bishop's Palace

Church Green Mount House, Witney OX28 4AZ England +44 1865 300557 [email protected] https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/bishops-palace
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Bishop's Palace

7. Wallingford Castle Gardens & Meadows

Castle Ln, Wallingford OX10 0BY England http://www.wallingford.co.uk/
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4.0 based on 65 reviews

Wallingford Castle Gardens & Meadows

Beautiful Wallingford Castle ruins and garden attraction along the a River Thames

Reviewed By RodF54 - Auckland, New Zealand

Wow, from Wessex to Cromwell, massive history lessons learned at Wallingford museum and castle! Beautiful grounds to walk, tracks along the Thames. Loved our visits both 2017 & 2018

8. Deddington Castle

Castle Street, Deddington, Banbury England http://englishheritage.co.uk
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3.5 based on 25 reviews

Deddington Castle

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