Woodstock is derived from old English, meaning a clearing in the trees. This is because Woodstock used to be part of the Royal Forest of Wychwood, most of which has since disappeared, cut down for industry and replaced by farmland.

The market town today is a good base for exploring the gently rolling limestone uplands of northern Oxfordshire. Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its wonderful grounds are set to the south and west of the town.

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: Woodstock, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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University Church of St Mary the Virgin

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Ancient Oak Tree in Blenheim Palace Park

Woodstock Historic Village

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