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Burford

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Burford

Burford works well as a base: 10 minutes from Shipton under Wychwood, 27km from Sudeley Castle.

Burford is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,184, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Burford sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Burford to your route.

About Burford

Burford () is a town on the River Windrush, in the Cotswold hills, in the West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. It is often referred to as the 'gateway' to the Cotswolds. Burford is located 18 miles (29 km) west of Oxford and 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Cheltenham, about 2 miles (3 km) from the

Read more Gloucestershire boundary. The toponym derives from the Old English words burh meaning fortified town or hilltown and ford, the crossing of a river. The 2011 Census recorded the population of Burford parish as 1,422.

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Where is Burford located?

Burford is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8092 latitude, -1.6363 longitude.

What is the population of Burford?

Burford has a population of approximately 1,184 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,184
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.8092, -1.6363

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Burford

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Bourton-on-the-Water

Picturesque Cotswolds village known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' for its elegant low bridges spanning the River Windrush.

12 km · about 20 min drive

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Bibury

Charming Cotswolds village famously described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England, home to the iconic Arlington Row.

15 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

The Classic Motor Hub

A curated classic car showroom and events space set in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Bibury.

15 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Stow-on-the-Wold

The highest Cotswold town, famed for its ancient market square and the yew-flanked north door of St Edward's Church.

15 km · about 30 min drive

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Snowshill

A timeless hilltop hamlet famed for its lavender fields and the eccentric manor of collector Charles Wade.

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Sudeley Castle

A Tudor castle near Winchcombe, the only private home where a queen of England, Katherine Parr, lies buried.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Broadway Tower

A folly castle crowning the Cotswold escarpment at 1,024 feet, with views across 16 counties from the second-highest point.

28 km · about 30 min drive

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Chipping Campden

A wool-trade gem with a curving High Street of golden terraces and the arched 17th-century Market Hall.

28 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Burford

  • 69 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 73 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 79 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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