Charlbury
About Charlbury
Welcome to the Charlbury edition of The Oxford Magazine.
Charlbury is an ancient Cotswold market town in the beautiful Evenlode Valley about 15 miles north-west of Oxford. It’s a typical Cotswolds town, with houses built of local materials and having colourful cottage gardens.
To the south-west of Charlbury lies the remainder of the ancient Wychwood Forest, part of which now makes up the 600- acre estate that is Cornbury Park. Monarchs once held exclusive hunting rights to the forest, but nowadays walkers can see deer and other wildlife from the public footpaths that border the Park.
No main roads pass through the town, making it a quiet place that is ideally suited for a leisurely stroll. Just be sure to visit the Charlbury Museum on Market Street. It does get lively in the second week in July when the town hosts an annual beer festival, and when Cornbury Park hosts its unique “Wilderness Festival” featuring music and family entertainment.
Local news & stories
West Oxfordshire businesses apply for council-run Government grant scheme
Hundreds of local businesses in West Oxfordshire affected by the national lockdown have applied for financial help from a Government grant scheme run by the council.
What does £1 million buy you in Oxford and across Oxfordshire in 2020
To give you an idea, we’ve rounded up 20 or so properties on the market in Oxford and across Oxfordshire at around the £1 million mark.
Christmas trees in St Mary’s in Charlbury to go ahead in December
To provide certainty, St Mary’s Church in Charlbury has confirmed that it is going ahead with the Christmas trees this year.
West Oxfordshire District Council set to remove community recycling sites
West Oxfordshire District Council is set to remove all of its community recycling sites now that every household has a fortnightly kerbside recycling service.
Where to get your Sunday roast takeaway in Oxfordshire during the lockdown
If you’re in need of a Sunday roast fix, here’s where to get yours during the lockdown in Oxfordshire while also supporting your local gastropubs and restaurants.
Work continues to deliver support grants to West Oxfordshire businesses
West Oxfordshire District Council is making significant progress in delivering business support grants to coronavirus affected West Oxfordshire businesses.
What does £1 million buy you in Oxford and across Oxfordshire?
What does £1 million buy you in Oxford and across Oxfordshire? Here’s our round-up of the latest properties on the market at around the £1 million mark.
The Michelin Guide UK 2020
Find out which Oxfordshire restaurants and chefs gain Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide UK 2020 plus, which restaurants lost their stars.
Waitrose Botley Road Oxford trails packaging-free shopping
Waitrose Botley Road Oxford trails packaging-free shopping. Buy and refill produce such as pasta, rice and cereals plus “pick and mix” frozen fruits.
Henley-on-Thames start for OVO Energy Women’s Tour stage three
Henley-on-Thames has been revealed as the start of the OVO Energy Women’s Cycling Tour through Oxfordshire on Wednesday 12th June. Elite cyclist Sophie Wright recently met with organisers, press and representatives from Henley Town Council and announced that the third stage of the race will start from Market Place in
