Great Meadow

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire Oxford

England

Great Meadow

Great Meadow is a captivating woodland located in Oxfordshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, this forested area is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape from the bustling city life. The meadow is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Great Tew, surrounded by rolling hills and quaint countryside.

The woodland itself is a mix of ancient oak trees, dense vegetation, and various wildlife species. Walking through the forest, one can witness the towering trees reaching towards the sky, creating a stunning canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of vibrant wildflowers, adding a splash of color to the serene surroundings. The meandering pathways within the woods offer a chance to explore and discover hidden nooks and crannies, making it an ideal spot for hikers and nature lovers.

Great Meadow is not only a haven for flora and fauna, but also a place of historical significance. The remnants of an old Roman road can still be seen within the forest, serving as a reminder of the area's rich past.

Visitors to Great Meadow can enjoy a range of activities, including picnicking, birdwatching, and photography. The peaceful ambiance of the woodland provides an ideal setting for relaxation and contemplation. With its serene beauty and historical significance, Great Meadow in Oxfordshire is a must-visit destination for those seeking a tranquil escape into nature.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Great Meadow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.757821/-1.2420922 or Grid Reference SP5206. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pond next to Boundary Brook

AJD

Hill Top House

AJD

New apartment building, edge of Warneford Meadow

AJD

Chapel, Warneford Hospital

AJD

South Park, Oxford

AJD

Street View

The Google street view car driving away from the traffic lights along Hedley Way in Headington

Bill Nicholls

The Radcliffe Camera, Oxford

Nekisa Gholami-Babaahmady

Botanic gardens, Oxford

Nekisa Gholami-Babaahmady

E-scooter hire spot

Two 'voi' e-scooters parked near Pembroke College in Oxford. There is another parking bay around the corner on Littlegate Street.

Pierre Marshall

SaÃ¯d Business School, Oxford

The Saïd Business School is the successor to the Oxford School of Management Studies, part of the University of Oxford. It is named after Wafic Saïd, a Syrian-Saudi-Canadian financier, businessman and philanthropist who, controversially at the time, donated £20 million in 1996. This building on Park End Street was designed by Edward Jones and Sir Jeremy Dixon and opened in 2001. At one time it was the site of Oxford's Rewley Road station (although the building was latterly used as a tyre fitting centre) which in turn had been built on the site of Rewley Abbey, a Cistercian monastery.

Stephen McKay

Platform 5, Oxford

Platform 5 is a café and wine bar situated within part of the Royal Oxford Hotel building, built in 1934 by the Great Western Railway. The signage emphasises the railway connection, apeing the early British Railways design introduced in 1948. Surprisingly although this style, which used different colours for the six regions, was superseded in 1965, it is still widely recognised as representing railways. To be pedantic, as the Great Western Railway became the Western Region the signs should perhaps be chocolate brown, rather than the maroon of the London Midland Region.

Stephen McKay

The Jam Factory, Oxford

Describing itself as an 'arts centre, restaurant and bar', the Jam Factory occupies the former premises of Frank Cooper's Oxford marmalade. Production was concentrated here, close to the centre of the city, between 1903 and 1958. The Frank Cooper brand still exists but the famous marmalade is no longer produced in Oxford. The Jam Factory business first opened in 2006.

Stephen McKay

Gasworks Bridge

This rather ornate bridge connects St Ebbes with Grandpont Nature Park and can be used by pedestrians and cyclists. The surroundings are quite peaceful now but this was once an industrial area - the bridge carrying a railway that served the St Ebbe's gasworks which extended to both sides of the river. It was built by the Oxford & District Gas Company in 1886 to bring coal from the Great Western Railway's main line to the works; it also allowed workers to cross on foot between the two sites. The works closed in 1960 and with it the railway (although two gas holders remained in use until 1968).

Stephen McKay

Gasworks Bridge

This bridge, and another pipe bridge a short distance downstream, are the only physical reminders of the St Ebbe's Gasworks that once occupied sites on both sides of the river. It was built in 1886 by the Oxford & District Gas Company to carry a private railway linking the Great Western Railway to the works. It is now used by pedestrians and cyclists.

Stephen McKay

River Thames, Grandpont

On the left is the Grandpont Nature park built on part of the old St Ebbe's gasworks site. In the background is Gasworks Bridge, built in 1886, which once carried a private railway serving the works but is now used by pedestrians and cyclists.

Stephen McKay

River Thames, Grandpont

Looking towards Folly Bridge which carries the A4144 across the River Thames (or Isis). Oxford has a confusing web of waterways and the buildings on the right are actually on an island with a smaller channel passing to the right. Until 1886 there was a weir in the main channel and a lock in the smaller one.

Stephen McKay

Caudwell's Castle

One of Oxford's strangest buildings, Caudwell Castle, with its different window designs, stands on Folly Bridge Island overlooking one of the river channels just upstream from the bridge itself. It dates from 1849 when it was built for Joseph Caudwell, an eccentric Oxford accountant, who might have been inspired by the 'Folly Bridge' name. It is now divided into flats.

Stephen McKay

University boathouses by the River Thames

There is a line of college boathouses on the island formed by two channels of the River Cherwell where it empties into the River Thames (or Isis). Although rowing at Oxford University can trace its origins back to the end of the 18th century, the first boathouse, combining a club room with boat storage facilities, did not appear until the late 1930s. Over the next two decades the others were gradually built - the last available space being taken in 1989. The boathouses come into their own during Eights Week in May or June when the balconies fill up with supporters cheering on the participants and imbibing copious quantities of drink.

Stephen McKay

Show me another place!

Great Meadow is located at Grid Ref: SP5206 (Lat: 51.757821, Lng: -1.2420922)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Oxford

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///obey.brave.cloth. Near Oxford, Oxfordshire

Nearby Locations

Headington Hill Great Meadow Long Meadow Music Meadow

Related Wikis

Mesopotamia, Oxford

Mesopotamia is a narrow ait (about 800 yards by 30 yards) that forms part of the University Parks in Oxford, England. It lies between the upper and lower...

St Catherine's College, Oxford

St Catherine's College (colloquially called St Catz or Catz) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford. In 1974, it was also one of...

St Catherine's College Bicycle Store

St Catherine's College Bicycle Store is located at St Catherine's College in the city of Oxford, in England. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1960s, the...

Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) is a UK-based research centre and think tank founded in 2006, which operates Thomson Reuters Journalism...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.757821,-1.2420922

Barrier: cattle_grid

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 51.7613082/-1.2418894

Great Meadow

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire Oxford

England

Great Meadow

Great Meadow Images

What 3 Words

Nearby Locations

Related Wikis

Mesopotamia, Oxford

St Catherine's College, Oxford

St Catherine's College Bicycle Store

Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

Nearby Amenities

Have you been to Great Meadow?