Oxfordshire town on edge of Cotswolds named among UK’s best

Witney, a historic market town on the River Windrush about 15 miles west of Oxford, grew rich on the medieval wool trade.

It later became famous for its blanket‑making industry, which continued into the 21st century.

The town has now earned a place in The Sun’s list of 11 top day‑trip destinations, with the newspaper highlighting its “beautiful buildings” and calmer feel compared to some of the Cotswolds’ busiest tourist honeypots in peak season.

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In the feature, travel writer Kara Godfrey picked out family‑friendly things to do in and around the town.

She said: “Kids will love Cogges Manor Farm, where they can feed some of the animals, or you can practise your mug painting at The Pottery Place in town.”

For longer stays, she suggested the historic Blue Boar Inn in the centre for a “cosy” night away, or luxury country‑house hotel Estelle Manor near Eynsham for those willing to spend more.

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Food and drink spots were also name‑checked.

Ms Godfrey wrote: “There is the amazing Huffkins and Hunters Cake Company for a cuppa and a slice of cake, or hop in the queue at Sandwich de Witney for hugely overfilled baguettes.”

Witney was listed alongside destinations such as Sheringham in Norfolk, Chester in Cheshire and Weston‑super‑Mare in North Somerset, as part of The Sun’s round‑up of quieter alternatives for UK days out.