English Heritage sites near Garsington Parish

North Hinksey Conduit House

NORTH HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE

6 miles from Garsington Parish

Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.

Abingdon County Hall Museum

ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM

6 miles from Garsington Parish

This splendid 17th century Baroque building housed a courtroom for assizes, raised on arches over a market space. It now houses the Abingdon Museum.

North Leigh Roman Villa

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

14 miles from Garsington Parish

The remains of a large, well built Roman courtyard villa. The most important feature is a nearly complete mosaic tile floor, patterned in reds and browns.

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE

17 miles from Garsington Parish

The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.

Deddington Castle

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

20 miles from Garsington Parish

Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.

Uffington Castle - White Horse and Dragon Hill

UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL

20 miles from Garsington Parish

Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.


Churches in Garsington Parish

St Mary's, Garsington

Southend Garsington Oxford
07856 456 363
http://www.gchparishes.co.uk

St Mary's in the village of Garsington is an historic (1180) church just outside Oxford. It stands on a raised hilltop site commanding fine views across the Thames Valley towards Didcot and the Wittenham Clumps; this has been described as "the finest view in Oxfordshire."

The church has a service every Sunday, and the regular congregation averages 10-20 people. Many other people from the village are involved in associated activities such as bell ringing and flower arranging while the church fête brings a large number of people working together. Although the core congregation is mostly retired they are not exclusively so and the regular members have a spread of ages from the newly born upwards. Some people have moved in recently, while others have lived in Garsington for decades. People of all faiths and none will find a welcome here. 

St Mary's has three capable organists, so the organ is used on most Sundays.

We try to keep the church unlocked in daylight hours, at least between 10am and 4pm every day, and many visitors and locals alike enjoy the peace of this special place. Occasionally, this may not be possible due to sickness or special events, so please bear with us and accept our apologies should you find the church locked.

The wedding scene in "Amazing Grace" was filmed at St Mary's.


Pubs in Garsington Parish

Manor Bar

16 The Green, Garsington, OX44 9DF
(01865) 368170
manorbargarsington.co.uk/

The basic bar is a cosy room, with a large fireplace (note the aunt sally doll and stick embedded in the chimney piece) and a wood burning fire; there is a lounge too, complete with fish tank. The garden is extensive. For sale Summer 2019...
Red Lion

35 Oxford Road, Garsington, OX44 9JT

Rambling old building set back from the main road, with a basic bar area and a smarter lounge. There is a large back garden. This freehold of this pub has been sold. Planning approval for change to dwelling and converted to residential late...