Things to Do

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock - 11.4 Miles away

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford upon Avon - 20.8 Miles away

Warwick Castle, Warwick - 26.5 Miles away Tel 0870 442 2371

Cotswold Wildlife Park, Oxfordshire - 8.9 Miles awayCotswold Farm Park

Cotswold Farm Park

Birdland, Bourton-on-the-Water

Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy collection in Bourton-on-the-Water

Inspector Morse Guided Tour, Oxford - 18.2 Miles away

Oxford Castle, Oxford 18.2 miles away Tel 01865 201657

Bowling

Lakeside Superbowl Banbury 15 miles away http://www.lakeside-superbowl.co.uk/index.php Tel 01295 251222

Soft Play

Rugrats and half pints – Children’s activity Centre http://www.rugratsandhalfpints.com/ Tel 01295 250060

Cycle Hire

Contact Bourton Cycle Hire on 01451 822323 or 07917634596 or http://www.bourtoncycles.co.uk/ to arrange. Bikes can be delivered direct to your lodge here at Bluewood Lodges.

Fishing

LYNHAM COURSE FISHING LAKE: Bream, carp, roach, perch. Tel 01608 658491, situated just a couple of minutes walk adjacent to Bluewood Lodges. Closed 15th March to 15th June.

CHAD LAKES FISHERY Bledington. Tel 01451 831 470 http://www.discoverycarp.com/

CHADLINGTON LOWER COURT CARP LAKE, Chadlington, Nr. Chipping Norton, OX73NQ Tel 01608 676 422 http://www.lowercourt.co.uk/

GOLF IN THE AREA

http://www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/site/activities/golfing

QUADBIKING, CLAY SHOOTING, ARCHERY, PAINTBALLING

http://www.cotswoldpaintballing.com

Horse Riding

Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre, Fosseway, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos GL54 2HL Tel 01451 821101 or http://www.bourtonvaleequestrian.co.uk/

Ice Skating

Oxford Ice Rink, Oxpens Road, Oxford OX1 1RX 0844 8933222 OR 01865 467000. Oxford Ice Rink is a 10 minute walk from Oxford City centre and railway station. Car parking is located next to the rink. http://www.oxford.gov.uk/leisure/oxford-ice-rink.cfm

Local Walks & Places To Eat

THE TOLLGATE INN, KINGHAM

The Tollgate dates back to 1720 and is a grade II listed former Georgian farmhouse that has been lovingly restored using a mix of old and new to provide a complete home-from-home amongst some of the most beautiful and historic countryside in Britain. http://www.thetollgate.com/ The Tollgate Inn, Church Street, Kingham, Oxon OX7 6YA Tel. 01608 658389.

THE KINGS HEAD INN, BLEDINGTON

The King's Head Inn, a former 16th-century cider house, is a privately owned freehouse set back off the perfect Cotswold village green with a meandering brook running by. The pub has a heart-warming spirit conjured up by nutty ales, open fires and delicious food.The bar at this village pub oozes charm and character and has all the qualities you are looking for with the high backed settles, open inglenook fireplace and well kept real ales making the perfect ingredients for a cosy and relaxing drink. http://www.kingsheadinn.net/ The Kings Head Inn, The Green, Bledington, Oxon. OX7 6XQ Tel.01608 658365

THE CHEQUERS, CHURCHILL

‘Exceptionally welcoming licensees in busy village pub with plenty of space and popular food’ as quoted by ‘The Best Food Guide’ This pub is one of the most popular places to eat in the area, with excellent food and great atmosphere. www.theforge.co.uk/cotswolds/places-to-eat.asp THE CHEQUERS, Church Road, CHURCHILL, Oxon OX7 6NJ Tel. 01608 659393

THE PLOUGH INN, KINGHAM

The Kingham Plough re-opened, following extensive refurbishment, in August 2007, to wide
critical acclaim. The quintessential Cotswold Inn has an outstanding restaurant alongside the perfect village pub. Situated on the Village Green in Kingham (proclaimed “England’s Favourite Village” by Country Life Magazine) http://www.thekinghamplough.co.uk/ The Plough, The Green, Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 6YD. Tel.01608 658327.

THE SWAN, ASCOT-UNDER-WYCHWOOD

A meeting place, an eating place, a country retreating place. The Swan is a village pub done simply and well. It has an experienced team of chefs, cosy and friendly bars and an intimate restaurant. http://www.swanatascott.com/ The Swan, 4 Shipton Road, Ascott-under-Wychwood. Oxon OX7 6AY. Tel 01993 832332

WALKS IN THE AREA

http://www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/dbimgs/walk1.pdf
http://www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/dbimgs/walk11(1).pdf
http://www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/dbimgs/walk6(1).pdf
http://www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/dbimgs/walk4.pdf

CYCLE ROUTES

http://www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org/dbimgs/kingham.pdf

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