"Hanwell - a village in the Cotswolds" Hanwell by evaanna

Hanwell Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 28 photos

Charming thatched cottage at Hanwell - Hanwell

Hanwell is another lovely Cotswold village situated just north of Banbury. It has a nice church with an old graveyard and pleasantly shady lanes with some huge ancient trees around it, unfortunately much too big for my camera. Like all Cotswold villages, it has a pub, The Moon and Sixpence, and, unlike any of them, the Hanwell Community Observatory, whose aim is to promote astronomy and bring it closer to the general public. The observatory is housed in Hanwell Castle, now a private residence.

Last visit to Hanwell: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Aug 24, 2006
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Reviews (4)

Hopefully not a custom Local Customs (2)

I hope that what we saw in the graveyard of St Peter's is not a custom but the English are practical people so you never... more travel advice

Walk in the shady country lanes Things to Do (2)

Hanwell is an oasis of peace and quiet. We didn't meet anyone as we went for a walk from the church to the main street... more travel advice

Stone to stone Local Customs (2)

Drystone walls, that is walls constructed without the use of mortar, are typical of the Cotswolds and not only - I have... more travel advice

St Peter's, Hanwell Things to Do (2)

The beautiful St Peter's Church at Hanwell dates back to the twelfth century and is a Grade 1 Listed building. There is... more travel advice

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Bwana_Brown Jun 2, 2010 at 7:59 PM

Drystone walls and tombstone gates - what other relics of the past does this amazing little village have to offer!? Excellent page Ewa. It makes me long for another spring/summer visit to England.
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LoriPori Dec 22, 2009 at 4:09 AM

As you say, I doubt modern day masons could put together such wonderful drystone walls.
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Nemorino Mar 17, 2009 at 2:28 PM

Great that Hanwell has a Community Observatory. I'm sure not many other villages can make that claim.
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JLBG Jan 1, 2009 at 7:49 PM

Gorgious front photo and nice location!
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matcrazy1 Feb 8, 2007 at 3:13 AM

Houses made of natural stones and topped with thatched roof always look fantastic, right? Haha, that one in Hanwell looks georgeous!
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deecat Sep 8, 2006 at 10:47 AM

Dry stone walls were marvelous, and that introductory photo of the thatch-roofed cottage is most wonderful.
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globetrott Aug 16, 2006 at 4:16 AM

an interesting location, my favorite is that straw-thatched cottage, it looks so great and lovely !
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uglyscot Aug 14, 2006 at 3:35 AM

look forward to seeing more. The cottage is brilliant. We have lots of dry stone walls in Scotland too.
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scottishvisitor Aug 13, 2006 at 2:51 PM

Looks like a very pretty place to visit!