Witney is derived from the Old English for “Witta’s Island” The town is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 names it as Witenie. This historical market town on the River Windrush is 12 miles west of Oxford. People from neighbouring towns and villages would buy butter and eggs from the market square and therefore Buttercross got its name.
Cogges farm is a historic farm with a beautiful manor house and walled garden, they host weddings and events throughout the year. Roman villa remains can be viewed at North Leigh which is considered to be one of the larger villas of Roman Britain. Crocodiles of the World is a centre with over 15 global species offering hands-on encounters in Brize Norton, Caterton. Westonbirt in Tetbury is home to Westonbirt House & Gardens, Westonbirt School and Westonbirt Arboretum which is a remarkable place for people to enjoy and learn about its 15,000 trees.
Sports and recreation facilities in and around Witney include Witney Town F.C. based at Witney Community Stadium, Downs Road, Witney, Burwell recreation park in Thorney Leys, Witney Lake and County Park is a gateway to the Lower Windrush and offers 37 hectares of picturesque countryside, perfect for seeing local wildlife, walking or running.
Wedding & party venues in Witney range from barns to hotels. For a rustic venue at a historic farm we can assist with providing a traditional canvas marquee at Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney. Eynsham Hall is a luxury country house which boasts a wide range of rooms for different events and occasions. Old Swan & Minster Mill, Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxford is a 65-acre property located on the River Windrush between Witney and Burford. Their on-site spa includes a plunge pool, rock sauna & aroma steam room, while the wildflower meadow and riverside garden provide a romantic setting for weddings. Corporate events in Witney that require additional room can hire a frame marquee or traditional marquee from Oxford Marquees Ltd.
Furniture and dance floor hire in Witney can easily be arrange and delivered throughout the Witney area from our head office in Kidlington, Oxford which is only 9 miles away. Oxford Marquees can fit white or ivory pleated lining into barns or halls to transform the setting, making the venue look like the inside of a marquee.
State, private and public-school events in Witney, Oxfordshire have been a speciality of Oxford Marquees for over 50 years. We cover new pupil welcome days, speech and sports days, 6th form leavers balls, charity balls, garden parties, degree and award celebrations throughout the year.
Our experienced staff can help you find the perfect location for your event in Witney across to Cheltenham and from Swindon to Burford, so if you need a marquee, tent or pavilion for your Wedding, garden party, corporate & sports event then give us a call today.
