Parish in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.938, -1.541 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 31 26 |
| Population: | 5,719 |
| Dialling code: | 01608 |
Chipping Norton sits on a hill in the northern Cotswolds within the district of West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England. The town’s honey‑coloured stone buildings, compact market square and wide countryside views reflect its origins as a medieval market town; "Chipping" signals a long tradition of markets that still turn up in farmers’ markets and regular stalls.
Today it blends a lively arts scene - a small theatre, galleries and a notable recording‑studio history - with independent shops, cafés and community events, and an economy made up of tourism, agriculture and small businesses. Layers of history from the old wool trade to later transport changes sit alongside modern quirks, such as the so‑called "Chipping Norton set", giving the town a mix of traditional charm and unexpectedly cosmopolitan character.
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