Local attractions

Diddly Squat

Established in 2020, Diddly Squat Farm Shop was the brainchild of Jeremy Clarkson after realising that potatoes did indeed grow well on his farm and he had accidentally produced 40 tonnes of them. From there, with his partner Lisa, he bought hives and began to produce and sell bee juice, along with apple juice and cow juice from a local dairy.

RH England at historic Aynho Park

A 400-year-old landmark estate designed by preeminent British architect Sir John Soane, RH England is a celebration of history, design, food and wine. Reimagined and open to the public for the first time, the 73-acre, 60-room property seamlessly integrates RH Interiors, Contemporary, Modern and Outdoor collections with rare art, antiques and artifacts from across the globe. Explore historic gardens by iconic English landscape architect Capability Brown and enjoy three dining experiences – the Orangery, the Loggia and the Conservatory – as well as a Wine Lounge and Juicery.

Silverstone

Silverstone is one of the most famous motorsport venues in the world, located in Northamptonshire, England. It’s best known as the home of the British Grand Prix and a cornerstone of Formula 1 history.

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough. Originally called Blenheim Castle, it has been known as Blenheim Palace since the 19th century. One of England's largest houses, it was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Broughton Castle

Broughton Castle is a moated and fortified manor house near Banbury in North Oxfordshire. Set in parkland and built of the rich local Hornton ironstone, it was selected by Simon Jenkins as one of only twenty to be awarded five stars in his book England’s Thousand Best Houses.

The core of the house was built in 1306 and the gatehouse in the early fifteenth century, but most of what you see today dates from the 1550’s. It was a centre of opposition to Charles I and was besieged and damaged after the Battle of Edgehill in 1642.

Broughton Castle is the home of Martin Fiennes (22nd Lord Saye & Sele) and his family. The ownership of the castle has been in the family since 1377.

Upton House

Honey-coloured country house, remodelled for Lord and Lady Bearsted’s 1930s country retreat. Houses a world-renowned art collection and fine Chelsea porcelain.

Garden

Dramatic terraced gardens designed by Kathleen Lloyd Jones during the 1930s with herbaceous borders, orchard, mirror pool and woodland walk.

British Motor Museum

The British Motor Museum - the world's largest collection of historic British cars. Celebrating the past, present and future of British motoring.

There are over 400 British classic cars for our visitors to explore from the collections of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust. Learn about the people behind the cars, the places they were built and hear the stories from our guides. Plus our free tours and interactive family activities will inspire and bring the stories to life - there is plenty to keep everyone entertained.

Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle is one of England’s best-preserved medieval castles, located in the town of Warwick on the River Avon. Originally built in 1068 by William the Conqueror, it began as a wooden motte-and-bailey fort before being rebuilt in stone during the 12th century.

Avon Dassett/Burton Dassett

Beautiful villages with picturesque walks. Avon Dassett sits in south Warwickshire, close to the Oxfordshire border. It’s about:

• 4 miles east of Kineton

• 7 miles north of Banbury

The village lies on the slopes of the Burton Dassett Hills, giving it wide countryside views and a slightly elevated, tucked-away feel.

Oxford

Only 20 minutes on the train from Banbury/Kings Sutton stations.

Oxford is a historic English city, known as the "city of dreaming spires," famous for being home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Situated in Oxfordshire between the Thames and Cherwell rivers, it is a major centre for education, research, and tourism, characterized by stunning, historically diverse architecture, great shopping and restaurants.

Stratford upon Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in Warwickshire, England, is world-renowned as the birthplace and burial place of William Shakespeare. Located on the River Avon, it is a premier tourist destination, blending Tudor history with the Royal Shakespeare Company’s theatres, historic houses, and a thriving, walkable town centre

Bicester Village

Bicester Village is a luxury designer outlet shopping destination located in Bicester, Oxfordshire, about 15 miles north of Oxford and roughly an hour from London. It's part of the "Chic Outlet Shopping" collection operated by Value Retail.

The site is styled as an open-air "village" of boutique-style shops, featuring over 160 designer and luxury brand boutiques — including names like Prada, Gucci, Burberry, and many others — all offering discounted prices on previous seasons' collections, typically 30–70% off retail.

It's one of the most visited shopping destinations in the UK, attracting both domestic shoppers and a large number of international visitors, particularly from Asia and the Middle East. There's a dedicated train service from London Marylebone to Bicester Village station, making it very accessible. The village also has cafés, restaurants, and a generally pleasant, well-maintained atmosphere that sets it apart from a traditional outlet centre.

Farmstay

Experience the beauty of Oxfordshire countryside.

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