United KingdomKen and I took a tour of a gravity-utilized Victorian brewery (est.1849) still run as it was from that time period. They still use horses to deliver some of the product, and 80% of the equipment dates back to the 1800's. Interesting tour!
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Den Campingplatz den wir zuerst rausgesucht haben und angefahren haben erlaubt leider keine Hunde auf dem Platz. Leider haben wir das Symbol im Campingführer übersehen und so müssen wir weiter. Die Campingwartin schickt uns zur Diamond Farm.
Dort angekommen werden zuerst nicht besonders herzlich empfangen, dies weil ein Missverständnis aufkam wegen unseren Hunden, sie meinte doch tatsächlichRead more
United KingdomAfter nearly 40 hours on the road we arrived in Lower Heyford, the starting point for our canal boat trip. We stopped off in Singapore, then to London where we caught the bus to Oxford. We had a quick look around and then caught the train to Lower Heyford. We were absolutely exhausted but managed to keep awake until after dinner at the local pub The Bell. Glad we could finally lie down in a comfyRead more
United KingdomThis morning Mark and I walked to Rousham House and Gardens before we met Mark, Debra and Laura for our canal boat trip. We were given a brief tutorial and then we were on our way! We moored at Aynho wharf and walked at least a mile to the Cartwright Hotel for dinner; a little scary walking back in the dark after dinner. The first and second photos are of Heyford House; we stayed here for theRead more
United KingdomWe headed off this morning; Mark D steering and the rest of the crew mastering the locks and raising bridges. Beautiful countryside and moving at a very leisurely pace. We moored the boat and ventured into Banbury; remember the nursery rhyme? Anyway, we finally found a decent pub for lunch, the Old Reindeer Inn; Debra and I enjoying half pints. We bought pasties on the way home for dinner on theRead more
United KingdomA beautiful day to be on the canal. Making our way home, so moored at Upper Heyford and enjoyed our last night on the boat with dinner at the Barley Mow. (Just realised there aren't many photos if Mark D!)
You might also know this place by the following names:
Cherwell District
