Museums · South East England
Burford
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Burford () is a town on the River Windrush, in the Cotswold hills, in the West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. It is often referred to as the 'gateway' to the Cotswolds. Burford is locat
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Shipton · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Burford, the nearest railway station is Shipton, which is 7.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX18 4QU. Entry to the museum is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Burford () is a town on the River Windrush, in the Cotswold hills, in the West Oxfordshire district of 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 1,422.
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Official information
The Burford Tolsey Museum is located in a historic building that once served as the town's market house. It showcases the rich history of Burford through themed displays and artifacts, offering insights into the town's development from medieval times to the present.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Burford () is a town on the River Windrush, in the Cotswold hills, in the West Oxfordshire district of 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 1,422.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8080, -1.6370
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Burford
- Postcode
- OX18 4QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Phone
- 07899 837482
- Nearest railway station
- Shipton — 7.1 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su,PH 14:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.burfordtolsey.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Burford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burford?
- Burford is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX18 4QU), in the parish of Burford.
- What is Burford?
- Burford () is a town on the River Windrush, in the Cotswold hills, in the West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. It is often referred to as the 'gateway' to the Cotswolds. Burford is locat
- How do I get to Burford?
- The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX18 4QU.
- Is Burford a protected site?
- Yes — Burford is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Burford free to visit?
- Yes, Burford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burford?
- The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX18 4QU.