Town Centre, Burford

Brisk walk round Burford

🕒 Lunchtime, Mid afternoon

A walk around the charming town of Burford, discovering its eye-catching rustic architecture

Brisk walk round Burford

Your walk will start at a crossing of the River Windrush and will take you to the handsome Church of St John the Baptist and its fascinating grave yard.

Venture onto the High Street and admire the delightful buildings, before visiting the Tolsey Museum to discover the story behind this captivating little town.

Continue your walk along Lamb Street to appreciate the enchanting buildings that line this road, before joining the High Street again and ascending The Hill, which will deliver the best view of the town.

It is then just a short walk to The Prince of Burford for a well earned meal. Then head back to your starting point, taking in more of Burford's alluring architecture.

Itinerary

Burford Car Park

Park your car at Burford Car Park and prepare to walk around this beautiful little town

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist

Medieval parish church in Burford with around 850 years of history, regular visitor opening and a richly layered interior

Stay for 10 minutes

Map for Church of St John the Baptist
Tolsey Museum

Tolsey Museum

The museum displays the various crafts and trades that once flourished in Burford, such as bell-founding, quarrying, roofing, brewing and coopering, rope-making, saddlery and souvenirs

Stay for 30 minutes

Map for Tolsey Museum
The Hill

The Hill

Eye-catching view looking down onto Burford's High Street

Stay for 5 minutes

Map for The Hill
The Prince of Burford

The Prince of Burford

A refurbished coaching inn on The Hill in Burford, serving seasonal pub food, Butcombe beers and relaxed meals near the Cotswolds

Stay for 1 hour 30 minutes

Map for The Prince of Burford
The Great House

The Great House

Grade II* listed late-17th-century town mansion on Witney Street, known for its restrained English Baroque frontage and Cotswold stone roof

Map for The Great House

Route map

Map for Brisk walk round Burford

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