Historic houses · South East England
The Great House
In or near Westwell.
The Great House — house in Burford, West Oxfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shipton · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Great House is a historic house in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 7.1 km away. Postcode area OX18.
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Official information
The Burford Tolsey Museum is located in a historic building that 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.
Place summary
The Great House is a historic house located in Burford, Oxfordshire, within the West Midlands. This Grade II* listed building is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8073, -1.6348
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Burford
- Postcode
- OX18 4SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Phone
- 07899 837482
- Nearest railway station
- Shipton — 7.1 km
- Official site
- www.burfordtolsey.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17532702 (CC0)
- commons: Burford GreatHouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Great House?
- The Great House is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX18 4SJ), in the parish of Burford.
- What is The Great House?
- The Great House — house in Burford, West Oxfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Great House?
- The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX18 4SJ.
- Is The Great House a listed building?
- The Great House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Great House a protected site?
- Yes — The Great House is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Great House?
- The nearest railway station is Shipton, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX18 4SJ.