Uffington is a village situated in the Berkshire Downs, in the Vale of the White Horse. Although historically in Berkshire, boundary changes have the village now placed in Oxfordshire. Nearby on a hillside is the Uffington White Horse, from which the vale gets its name. The horse is a highly stylised image of a horse (some suggest that it perhaps represents a dragon), etched into the chalky hillside. There are good arguments on both the horse and dragon side. The figure is believed to date back from the late Bronze Age, when the local tribe worshipped a horse goddess. However, the site is very close to Dragon Hill, the site where St George reputedly killed a Dragon. Another historic site nearby is Uffington Castle, an Iron Age Hill Fort. Further fame for Uffington comes from the book 'Tom Brown's Schooldays', which was written by Thomas Hughes, himself born in Uffington. Many of the places described in the book are still visible today and the 380 year old school house that features in the book has now become the Tom Brown's School Museum.
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School
Uffington C of E Primary School
Places to Stay near Uffington
White Horse Inn (1.28 miles)
Sudbury House Hotel (2.67 miles)
Nestling on the edge of the Cotswolds between Oxford and Swindon, the hotel is an easy drive from the M4 and M40 offering traditional comforts with modern facilities including satellite television. Nine acres of ... More | visit website
The Eagle (3.23 miles)
Manor Farm (3.86 miles)
The Bell Hotel (3.88 miles)
The Old Crown Coaching Inn (3.92 miles)
In the heart of the quiet market town, this charming former coaching inn dates back to the 16th century and has retained its original cobbled courtyard and fountain. The hotel's central location ... More
The Greyhound Inn (5.08 miles)
National Trust Cottages (5.11 miles)
An unusual example of estate workers' housing within a traditional estate. This delightful cottage, at the end of the row, retains many original features and stands in peaceful surroundings with views over the Oxfordshire countryside. It ... More
Larks Haven (5.53 miles)
Situated 1 mile outside the historic town of Wantage, Larks Haven is ideally situated for both business and pleasure. You will find clean, comfortable accommodation in a quiet location. Well ... More
Chequers Inn (5.57 miles)
Roberta and Husnu welcome you to The Chequers Inn, a charming and peaceful characteristic countryside inn, with recently refurbished and decorated 3-en suite letting rooms and pleasant dining areas, overlooking the village green ... More
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