Stourton Manor lies at the centre of the village of
Stourton, which is thought to date back to the
Domesday Book. With a current total population
of 132 it sits alongside its twin village -
Cherington whose village church is believed to
have 13th century origins. Definitely worth a look.
Situated at the entrance to the Cotswolds,
Stourton offers easy access to
Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare's birthplace)
which is a 30 min drive away, Oxford (35 min
drive), Warwick (40 min drive), Banbury (20 min
drive) and many more quaint English villages
Stratford-upon-Avon:
Situated in the heart of the English midlands,
Stratford is a market town dating back to
medieval times, and today most famous as the
birthplace of the Elizabethan playwright William
Shakespeare.
Places to visit:
- Shakespeare's birthplace,
- Anne Hathaway's cottage
- Mary Arden's house
- The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)
theatres
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Oxford
Known as The City of Dreaming Spires, Oxford is
famous the world over for its University and place
in history. For over 800 years, it has been a
home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th
century an established town, although people are
known to have lived in the area for thousands of
years.
Places to visit:
- Blenheim Palace (Winston Churchill's birthplace)
- Bodleian Library
- Christchurch Cathedral and Christchurch
College
- The University Colleges
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Warwick
Famous for its massive castle, Warwick also
possesses several charming streetscapes
erected in the aftermath of a great fire in 1694,
as well as an especially fine church chancel.
Places to visit:
- Warwick Castle
- Warwickshire Museum Market Hall
- St Nicholas Park
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Banbury
Made famous by the nursery rhyme Ride a Cock
Horse, Banbury is today a bustling, growing
market town.
Places to visit:
- Broughton Castle (where Shakespeare in Love
was filmed)
- Banbury Cross
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