Oxfordshire The Bear Inn, probably the oldest pub in Oxford with an eclectic collection of ties. The tradition began in the 1950s, when the landlord, Alan Course, started cutting the ends off patrons’ ties in exchange for a pint. As the collection grew, the practice evolved… More The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, a perfect weekend destination for paws and people in Oxfordshire. I bet you didn’t know, but Cotswold Wildlife Park is the largest privately owned zoological collection in the UK. It was opened in 1970 by John Heyworth, who inherited the manor house and 3,000 acres of grounds… More The Bell, the newest addition to Daylesford Organic’s pub collection in Oxfordshire. We absolutely love the concept of Daylesford Organic’s pubs. When historic pub buildings are carefully restored, keeping all striking features. When dishes are cooked using seasonal organic produce… More Broughton Castle, a medieval fortified manor house in Oxfordshire. Broughton Castle has been the seat of the Fiennes family since the early 15th century. And it is one of the rare examples of a privately owned castle that has been occupied by the same family for almost 700 years… More The Swan, a 16th-century country pub in Oxfordshire. There is something special about old country pubs, isn’t there? They are brimming with character features and rural charm. They tell you the story about the past and inspire you to think about the future… More Blenheim Palace, the only non-royal country house in England to hold the title of palace in Oxfordshire. Blenheim Palace was a national gift from Queen Anne to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, as a recognition of his military triumph at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704… More Minster Lovell, the picturesque ruins of a 15th-century manor house in Oxfordshire. Minster Lovell Hall, a splendid manor house, was built in the 1430s by William Lovell, the seventh Baron Lovell and one of the richest men in England… More Oxford, a ‘city of dreaming spires’ in Oxfordshire. More..
