English Heritage sites near Sibford Gower Parish

Rollright Stones

ROLLRIGHT STONES

6 miles from Sibford Gower 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.

Deddington Castle

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

8 miles from Sibford Gower Parish

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

North Leigh Roman Villa

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

14 miles from Sibford Gower 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 Sibford Gower 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

20 miles from Sibford Gower 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.

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN

22 miles from Sibford Gower Parish

Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.


Churches in Sibford Gower Parish

Holy Trinity Church, Sibford

Acre Ditch Sibford Gower Banbury
01295 788005
http://wykehambenefice.org.uk/home/sibford

Holy Trinity church is in the parish of Sibford, serving Sibford Gower, Burdrop and Sibford Ferris. There is a Sunday service every week and you are assured of a warm and friendly welcome.


Pubs in Sibford Gower Parish

Blaze Inn Saddles

Burdrop, OX15 5RQ
(01295) 780494

The Bishop Blaize closed in 2007 following purchase by new owners in 2006. Subject of repeated planning applications and appeals to turn residential, so far being resisted. Following the granting of ACV status in early 2016, the pub has be...
Wykham Arms

Temple Mill Road, Sibford Gower, OX15 5RX
(01295) 788808
wykhamarms.co.uk

A 17th Century country inn, originally part of the Wykham estate.