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Daytime

Morning light at the old mill

Start your morning at the former wool mill before the crowds arrive, then enjoy a simple breakfast and a quiet walk in the nearby park.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 08:30

    The Old Mill

    Grab a breakfast of sausage and chips at The Old Mill. It opens at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 on Sundays, so arriving shortly after opening ensures you have a seat without waiting.

  2. 09:15

    Bliss Valley Tweed Mill

    Walk to Bliss Valley Tweed Mill. This historic site, once a wool mill, is now luxury flats but remains a key symbol of Chipping Norton. The 15-minute walk from the food stop is a gentle way to stretch your legs.

  3. 09:45

    Cornish Road Park

    Finish your morning at Cornish Road Park. Located just 9 minutes from the mill, this park offers a peaceful spot to rest and reflect on the morning’s walk.

Local tip

The Old Mill serves basic comfort food at reasonable prices, making it a practical choice for a quick, satisfying start to your day.

Check before you go

  • The Old Mill is open Mo-Sa 08:00-17:30 and Su 09:00-17:00.
  • Bliss Valley Tweed Mill is a historic site with no specific opening hours listed, so check locally if you plan to enter the flats area.
  • Cornish Road Park is a public park, typically accessible during daylight hours.

Worth knowing

  • The Old Mill is open at 08:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chipping Norton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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