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A mini guide to
Burford: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Parking is free in the council car park
West Oxfordshire District Council says parking is free in its car parks. The Burford car park is at Guildenford, OX18 4SE, with ten-hour and four-hour bays.
Expect a steep street
Burford is built on a hill, and the High Street slopes down to the river. Allow extra time if you find hills hard going.
The Tolsey museum is upstairs
The museum is on the first floor and reached only by stairs. The Tolsey says it has no toilets on site.
Walk the churchyard
The Levellers plaque and a sarcophagus found near Battle Edge in 1814 are in the churchyard, beside St John the Baptist's church.
Cotswold Wildlife Park is out of town
The park is at Bradwell Grove, OX18 4JP, outside Burford. Check its website for tickets and opening times.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Burford?
Burford is in the Cotswolds, England. A steep medieval High Street running down to the River Windrush. Nearby stops and stations include Oxford station, Stagecoach S2.
How long do I need in Burford?
A few hours. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include The Tolsey Museum, The Great Almshouses, Burford Methodist Church. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Oxford station (GWR and other operators; Stagecoach S2 bus onward); Stagecoach S2 (Oxford to Burford). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 12 places to eat and drink in and around Burford, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 8 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Burford accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Burford
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
The Tolsey Museum
Market house of around 1525, now a local-history museum on the first floor, reached only by stairs.
The Great Almshouses
Grade II* listed almshouses of the mid-15th century, founded in 1457 and restored in 1828.
Burford Methodist Church
Baroque town house of about 1715 to 1730 built for a lawyer, converted to a Methodist chapel in 1849; Grade II* listed.
The Cotswolds
More areas to explore
Cirencester
A Roman town turned wool town, with a museum, a landmark church and an amphitheatre
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Chipping Campden
A wool town of stone terraces, a 1627 market hall and the start of the Cotswold Way
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Broadway
A wide High Street of stone houses below Broadway Tower
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- Burford Priory: Eirian Evans, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Tolsey Museum: Alex McGregor, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Great Almshouses: wfmillar, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Burford Methodist Church: Jaggery, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Cirencester: Tony Grist, Public domain, source
- Chipping Campden: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Broadway: Jeff Gogarty, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Stow-on-the-Wold: Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Bourton-on-the-Water: Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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