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Witney Photos
A selection of photos taken in and around Witney, Oxfordshire
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Witney News
A selection of news stories from the Witney area
WOW is back - 13 to 19 September
The popular West Oxfordshire Week (WOW) is back this September with local attractions throwing open their doors to give free or discounted entry to the district's residents.
WOW vouchers have been posted out to every household in West Oxfordshire so residents can try out something new or return to a trusted favourite.
New for this year: a FREE wilderness taster day at Cornbury Park; 2 for 1 on a special series of themed tours at Blenheim Palace; 2 for 1 entry to the beautiful gardens of Rousham House; 2 for 1 on golf or selected spa treatments at Heythrop Park; discounted entry to Heythrop Zoological Gardens; guided tours of Burford and Charlbury.
Cllr Richard Langridge, Cabinet Member for Local Economy and Communities, said, Tourism is a major industry in West Oxfordshire bringing 232 million pounds into the local economy each year. There is a lot to see on our doorsteps and the WOW week with its discount offers is an excellent opportunity to do this. This year there are many new offers and I'd like to thank the tourism industry for their support.
WOW and participating attractions
Amazing Animals
Saturday 18 only booking advisable
One child free with full paying adult.
An exclusive look around Heythrop Zoological Gardens, informative seminars, animal demonstrations & camel rides. This is a chance to take a look behind the scenes of Europe's largest supplier of animals to the film and television industry
Blenheim Palace Themed Tours
All week booking essential
2 for 1 on a series of special themed tours for WOW: The Ladies of Blenheim Palace; The Unknown Winston Churchill; A Palace at War; The Gentlemen of Blenheim Palace; Behind the Scenes at Blenheim Palace; Garden Tours
The fascinating themed tours look at some of the personalities, periods and significant developments at Blenheim Palace in more detail
Blenheim Palace
All week
2 for 1 on adult Palace, Park & Garden Tickets
Take along the special Blenheim vouchers and explore Britain's Greatest Palace and its 2100 acres of parkland and gardens
Guided Tours of Burford
Friday 17 only
2 for 1 on tickets
Discover the medieval market town of Burford with its ancient houses, 12th century church and stories of well known former residents and visitors
Charlbury Offers
Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 only
2 for 1 on museum entry, guided tours and 'Charlbury lunches'
Explore Charlbury with guided tours of the town, visits to Charlbury Museum and special 'Charlbury lunches' at the Bell Hotel all at 2 for 1
Chipping Norton Museum of Local History
Monday 13 to Saturday 18
2 for 1 entry
Visit this enchanting local museum charting the town's development from Saxon Manor to prosperous wool town and on to the modern day
Combe Mill
Wednesday 15 & Sunday 19 only
2 for 1 entry
On Wednesday you can see the working watermill but on Sunday you can experience Combe Mill in steam and enjoy the sounds and smells of a working Victorian workshop and blacksmiths' forge
Cornbury Park
Tuesday 14 only
FREE
Vouchers allow free entry to a Wilderness Survival taster day and an opportunity to find out about Cornbury Park, its freshly quarried building stone and the joys of Cornbury as a venue for parties and wedding receptions
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
All week
One child free with full paying adult (one voucher per car)
Use the special Cotswold Wildlife Park voucher to enjoy the fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates from all over the world, including the newly arrived giraffes
Heythrop Park Resort - Golf
All week (except Saturday 18) booking essential
2 for 1 on Green Fees
Enjoy the stunning new 7,008 yard par 72 golf course, which meanders through ancient woodland, lakes and streams
Heythrop Park Resort - Spa
Monday 13 to Thursday 16 booking essential
2 for 1 on selected spa treatments
Relax and unwind with a Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage, an Express Manicure or an Express Pedicure
Oxford Bus Museum
Wednesday 15, Saturday 18 & Sunday 19
2 for 1 entry
Visit two museums for the price of one! Take a trip down memory lane - as well as over 40 buses and other exhibits to see, from fire engines to bicycles, there is also the Morris Motors Museum, telling the story of how cars and commercial vehicles were produced at Cowley
Rousham House & Garden
All week
2 for 1 entry to the garden
One of the few 18th century gardens to have escaped alteration, with many features still in situ. Please note that no children under 15 and no dogs are allowed in the gardens
Witney & District Museum
Sunday 19 only
A special 'Crime & Punishment' exhibition, with extended opening, to launch their new exhibition
Witney Lakes Resort
All week booking essential
2 for 1 on Elemis Skin Specific Facials
Experience your local Elemis Spa and pamper yourself and a friend with two one hour Elemis Skin Specific facials for the price of one
Wychwood Brewery
Saturdays & Sundays - booking essential
2 for 1 entry on brewery tours
The tour experience lasts approximately 2 hours and takes you through the brewing process of Wychwood & Brakspear Beers, from seeing the raw ingredients to the finished product, taking in the Copper, Mash Tun and Brakspear's famous Double Drop system.
Temporary Graphic Designer Job Vacancy
Job vacancy for a temporary Graphic Designer in Witney.
Two week assignment for a Graphic Designer, assisting in the design of brochures, business cards and commercial print.
The successful candidate will have experience using MACs, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Pay will be based on skills and experience.
For more details, visit Witney Jobs
Witney Shopping Fun Day
Witney town centre traders are gearing up to hold the town's first ever Shopping Fun Day on Saturday 4th September.
Witney independent businesses have joined with the Woolgate Centre and Marriotts Walk shopping centres and other high street stores to hold Witney Shopping Fun Day on Saturday 4th September.
Shoppers will be able to enjoy a variety of attractions, including live performers, a bouncy castle, carousel and other exciting things to do throughout the day in different areas of the town centre. There will be a 'Where's Woolly' Treasure Hunt, starting from the Methodist Church and run by the Children's Centre: entrants will explore the town centre collecting answers, with prizes for the most successful treasure hunters. Many participating shops and businesses will be running special promotions on the day, and there are lots of prizes on offer. Funds raised from the Treasure Hunt, other attractions and a street collection will be split between Oxford's Children's Hospital and The Old School Building Fund: the Methodist Church's project for a new Children's and Young Person's Centre in Wesley Walk. Programmes will be handed out on the day and will be published in the Witney Gazette.
Witney has a large selection of independent stores and eateries, as well as well-known, high street names, and with Next opening the week before the Fun Day, there should be a groundswell of interest, which will be a great opportunity to showcase all that Witney has to offer. Free parking is the icing on the cake!
Rodney Hartnell, Centre Manager of the Woolgate Centre, says It has been encouraging to see what the traders in Witney can achieve when we work together. There have been some great ideas, creativity, hard work and a willingness to get involved. I feel sure that the Witney Shopping Fun Day will bring more visitors into the town and increase the footfall for the traders whilst the public are enjoying the day's activities
Janette Reed, owner of Cotswold Kids and Co-Chair of Witney Independent Traders Association (WITAN) is keen to promote Witney as the shopping jewel in Oxfordshire's crown. Witney is fast becoming a destination for discerning shoppers who enjoy the character of our lovely market town and the variety of our independent businesses. We are fortunate to have attracted quality high street brands to the town, and it's great that this event enables us all to work together to show just what Witney has to offer
Independent Trader Ken Hanchard of Baby Warehouse wants visitors to discover the hidden gems in Witney. The Fun Day Treasure Hunt will take visitors around the town, into the interesting arcades and shopping areas just off the main High Street. Shoppers will find all sorts of interesting small businesses just minutes' walk from all the main car parks. We are anticipating a busy day on 4th September and hope to repeat the event in future.
This is the latest in a series of brilliant initiatives we've seen in Oxfordshire's towns, driven by local business people in partnership with council economic development teams. Together they are making a massive different to the vitality of our high streets and we wish the Witney Shopping Fun Day team every success, says Iain Nicholson, a director of county-wide business network, OTCN.
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