Built-up area in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.94, -1.546 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 31 26 |
| Population: | 5,719 |
| Dialling code: | 01608 |
Chipping Norton in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England is a compact, hill‑top market town on the edge of the Cotswolds, known for its honey‑coloured limestone buildings and the long history behind its market charter. Today it feels both historic and lived‑in: traditional shops, independent cafes, antiques dealers and a small theatre and arts scene sit alongside everyday services for the surrounding villages.
The local economy mixes tourism, retail and professional commuters who travel to Oxford and beyond, and the town is popular with day‑visitors for walks into the surrounding countryside. It has no direct rail service - the nearest stations are at Kingham and Moreton‑in‑Marsh - and in recent years its profile has been boosted by well‑known residents, giving it a lively cultural reputation as well as its traditional market‑town role.