Cogges Manor Farm
Witney, Oxfordshire
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Cogges
Manor Farm is a collection of Cotswold stone farm buildings grouped
around a farmyard together with a manor house. It has a peaceful orchard
and a sun-drenched walled garden. It is located in the centre of Witney
in Oxfordshire, but the tranquillity of the site does not give notice to
the bustling town centre nearby, and the fields and woods disguise its
Saxon origins.
This hauntingly beautiful historic Cotswold farmstead
is evolving into a 21st century smallholding and place to
find out about producing real food.
This former museum is now operated by the Cogges
Heritage Trust and has taken on a new lease of life since 2011. It is
within easy walking distance of Witney town centre that is just across
the river Windrush. |
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Visitors can now:-
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find out about
the history of the site and its buildings
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Visit the ground
floor of the house (weekends and Bank Holidays)
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explore the
gardens and site following their special trail
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take a river
stroll
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watch the
progress of ex-battery rescue chickens
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for children
there is A Mud Pie Kitchen with activities
taking place such as, make a wind chime, bake a loaf of bread, play with
dressing up clothes and more
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visit the cafe
for refreshments.
Amongst the events
taking place there is a Real Food Market held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday's of
the month. Visit their website for up to date events and activities taking
place.
There are many photo-opportunities both on the Farm and
around the nearby ancient town.
The grounds and farmyard are open on weekdays except
Mondays and the House is open at weekends and BH Monday with cooking on a
Victorian range.
Location: Cogges Manor Farm, Witney,
Oxon |
Grid Reference: SP362096 |
Ceremonial County:
Oxfordshire
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Map Link:
StreetMap
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Aerial photo:
Google Aerial
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Getting there: From the A40 into Witney take
the B4022 and then left into Cogges Hill Road. Disabled drivers go past
Cogges Hill Road and take the next left into Church Lane. |
Access: Cogges Manor Farm is to the East of
Witney town centre. Car Park is in Cogges Hill Road and the entrance to the
farm is 200m from the car park. Disabled drivers and Cyclists should access
via Church Lane. Pedestrians, take the lane to the left hand side of
the Windrush Leisure Centre. |
Website:
www.cogges.org.uk
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Other Useful Websites:
Wiki
Local Witney website
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Email: via their website |
Address: Cogges Manor Farm Museum, Church
Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire |
Postcode: OX28 3LA |
Telephone: 01993 772602 |
Opening Times: Vary from year to year, so see their
website
for more information on
opening times, events etc.
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Charges: See their
website
for details on
current prices. |
Nearby Locations: |
Other Location Pages:
Living
History Section
Living History mMuseums Introduction
List of Living
History Museums
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