Burford is one of the gorgeous towns my excellent friend and guide, Anup, took me to on my recent visit to England. Burford is on the River Windrush in West Oxfordshire. It is 29 kilometres from Oxford, where I was staying.
The town began in the middle Saxon period with the founding of a village near the site of the modern priory building. The settlement continued in use until just after the Norman Conquesr of England when the new town of Burford was built.
The main street is lined with ancient houses and shops, with little changing over the centuries. There are interesting shops, particularly antique shops, lots of places to eat, a hotel where King Charles and Nell liked to stay, dine where Nelson dined or visit the oldest pharmacy in England, dating from 1734.
Come for a walk through Burford.
The town’s most notable building is the Church of St John the Baptist, a Grade I listed building. The current building was started in the 12th century and completed by the 15th century. It underwent extensive restoration in the 1870s.
We were the only people strolling in the peaceful grounds.
We had lunch at the delightful Lamb Inn, followed by a walk through their lovely garden. Located in Sheep Steet, the Lamb dates back to the 15th century and they have rooms where you can stay a while…next time.
We were lucky to have some blue sky for our visit, especially as it had rained all day in Oxford. Thank you Anup for a great day out!