English Heritage sites near Drayton Parish

Abingdon County Hall Museum

ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM

2 miles from Drayton Parish

This splendid 17th century Baroque building housed a courtroom for assizes, raised on arches over a market space. It now houses the Abingdon Museum.

North Hinksey Conduit House

NORTH HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE

7 miles from Drayton Parish

Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.

Uffington Castle - White Horse and Dragon Hill

UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL

12 miles from Drayton Parish

Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.

Wayland's Smithy

WAYLAND'S SMITHY

13 miles from Drayton Parish

A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.

North Leigh Roman Villa

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

14 miles from Drayton 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

14 miles from Drayton 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.


Churches in Drayton Parish

Drayton St Peter

Church Road Drayton
01235 537100
http://www.damascusparish.org.uk

We are a welcoming, loving community of diverse people committed to following Jesus.

There is a very warm welcome for everybody - whether you are firmly committed in your faith or just seeking answers to life's big questions.

We are here to serve the community and to discover together the peace and joy of knowing Jesus and building his kingdom. 

We are an Anglican Church in the Deanery of Abingdon and the Archdeaconry of Dorchester in the Diocese of Oxford.


Pubs in Drayton Parish

Drayton Park Golf Course
Red Lion

3 Abingdon Road, Drayton, OX14 4JB
(01235) 532224
theredliondrayton.com

Three roomed roadside pub with comfortable half panelled interior. Main bar features darts and pool and a separate dining area is off to the right. Two Morland beers and a third guest beer from regional breweries is often available. Has an...
Wheatsheaf

3 The Green, Drayton, OX14 4JA
(01235) 550778
thewheatsheaf.pub

Lovely cosy interior with two front rooms and a small dining area to the rear which leads on to the garden. Furnished with antique chairs and tables and featuring framed prints of horse racing and other traditional sports. Two beers availab...