Parking in Chipping Norton

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Chipping Norton, also referred to as ‘Chippy’ is a beautiful market town and the highest in Oxfordshire. The town began as a small settlement and sits on the hillside that used to be the site of the Chipping Norton Norman Castle. In which the fortifications of the castle remain. 

The stunningly vibrant Cotswold town is full of medieval buildings, old Cotswold stone houses and oozes character and offers plenty of shops of all kinds and a large variety of restaurants, pubs and inns. It is a 45 minute drive away from the ever popular city of Oxford and 25 minutes from Bourton on the water, known as the Venice of the Cotswolds.

In the Middle Ages, wool made the Cotswolds one of the most extremely richest parts of England and numerous medieval buildings that were constructed in the town due to the trade survive today. Every Wednesday in the centre of town there is a market and Mop fair which dates back to 1351.

During World War two, the town of Chipping Norton saw many children evacuated to it from places Ealing Broad and Acton in London to its train station that was opened in 1855 and shut its doors in 1967.

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The county of Oxfordshire where Chipping Norton resides offers free parking in all of its car parks. Chipping Norton has 2 long stay car parks:

Free parking for 2 hours in both car parks from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday including bank holidays.

New Street Car park (OX7 5LJ)

141 spaces, 6 disabled, 4 parent and child.

Albion Street (OX7 5BN)

54 spaces, no disabled spaces are available at this car park.

In the main town square (OX7 5NQ), there are also free car parking spaces obtainable on a first come first serve basis. Take note that there are time constraints in place until 6pm.

The District Council page for Oxfordshire holds further information on parking.

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The lively town of Chipping Norton has an assortment of festivals throughout the year, including the well-renowned Chipping Norton Literary Festival. The medieval market place is where the majority of the events and festivals take place. Staying in house, talk a walk around the town and see the Bliss Mill, the town hall and the Almshouses, before stopping into Chipping Norton Museum to learn all about it’s rich woollen history.

It is in a perfect location to explore neighbouring towns and villages, such as the beautiful Bourton-the-water (25 minute drive), Burford known as the gateway to the Cotswolds (20 minute drive) or Stow-on-the-Wold that’s home to some of the best antique shops (20 minute drive). Another short drive away is Moreton-on-the-marsh, home to the Batsford Park Arboretum, that sits in 55 acres, with well over 2,900 trees. Included in the gardens is the national collection for Japanese flowering cherries, called the Sakura. It is a wonderful little afternoon out.

For those with children, Fairytale Farm is a perfect family day out, especially the enchanted walk which is a street that is inhabited by fairy tale characters, like goldilocks and Little Red Riding hood, along with hands on activities, different sensors and animatronics, it’s loved by adults and kids alike. 

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By Train:

The nearest train station to Chipping Norton after it’s railway ceased to function, is Kingham Station, this is a 15 minute drive away from Chipping Norton. The station runs services to and from London Paddington, Worcester and Oxford.

Check out Trainline Kingham for routes, prices and journey planners.

By Bus:

Pulham’s X8 bus runs a direct route from Kingham Station to Chipping Norton. Other buses, the X9, X50, S3, and 488 all run to and from Chipping Norton from various Cotswolds towns and cities.

The following site allows you to plan your journey to and from Chipping Norton: https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/journey-planner/

By Car:

Chipping Norton lies off of the A44 and is approachable from many major motorways the M5, M4 and M40 from the North, South London and West of England.

Sat Nav postcode: (OX7 5DL) Chipping Norton High street.

To plan your journey, see the AA route planner for more information. 

There is free disabled parking with no time limit for those who display legitimate blue badges, which must be clearly shown at all times. 

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Chipping Norton, see the Blue Badge Parking website. 

Parking is free during the day for 2 hours and free overnight from 6pm until 8am, including bank holidays in the two car parks, Albion and New Street.

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Where is Chipping Norton?

Chipping Norton is a town in the Cotswolds hills in the county of Oxfordshire.

Is Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds?

Yes, Chipping Norton is in Oxfordshire half of the Cotswolds.

Does Chipping Norton have a train station?

No, the closest train station is Kingham which is a 15 minute drive away.

How far is Chipping Norton from Oxford?

It is a 18 mile drive away from Oxford.