English Heritage sites near Oddington Parish

Rollright Stones

ROLLRIGHT STONES

6 miles from Oddington Parish

Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King's Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE

11 miles from Oddington 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.

Hailes Abbey

HAILES ABBEY

11 miles from Oddington Parish

Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, ‘the Holy Blood of Hailes’: allegedly a phial of Christ’s blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.

Belas Knap Long Barrow

BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW

13 miles from Oddington Parish

A particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow of c.3800 BC, featuring a false entrance and side chambers. During excavations in the 1860s, the remains of 31 people were found in the chambers.

North Leigh Roman Villa

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

13 miles from Oddington 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.

Deddington Castle

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

16 miles from Oddington Parish

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


Churches in Oddington Parish

Holy Ascension
St Nicholas

Pubs in Oddington Parish

Fox Inn

Lower Oddington, Oddington, GL56 0UR
(01451) 870555
thefoxatoddington.com/

Spacious, 15th-century stone village inn, recently refurbished and now part of the Daylesford Organic and Bamford group. Bar area with two cask ales in designer pumps. Food led premises with space for drinkers at the Bar.
Horse & Groom

Upper Oddington, Upper Oddington, GL56 0XH
(01451) 830584
horseandgroom.uk.com/

You are assured of a warm welcome at this 16th Century Inn. Extended bar area for locals with own sitting room linked by a real open log fire in an inglenook setting. With a weekly changing guest ale usually from local breweries. Large car...