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The Killingworth Castle Inn

in Glympton

📷 Photo by Michael Trolove · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Killingworth Castle Inn is a 17th-century coaching inn in the village of Glympton, offering both food and accommodation for visitors exploring the area around Woodstock and Blenheim Palace.

Visit website → Glympton Road, OX20 1EJ

The building retains its period character while having been thoughtfully modernised, creating a comfortable and authentic atmosphere. The pub serves contemporary British cuisine, and you can enjoy a meal or simply settle in with a drink by the fire, making it an easy place to relax after spending time sightseeing in the region.

If you want to extend your visit, the inn has several bedrooms available, providing a convenient base for exploring further afield. The location works well for this purpose – Glympton itself is small and quiet, but Woodstock is just a short drive away, along with Charlbury, a market town with train connections for those arriving by rail. Blenheim Palace, one of the area's major attractions, is equally accessible. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, dinner, or a night's stay, the inn combines hospitality with practical convenience, making it a solid choice for anyone spending time in this part of the Cotswolds.

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