On a freezing monday night, our party of 5 trekked out to lower wolvercote to visit the trout inn, a 17 th century pub just north of oxford featured in waughs brideshead revisited and plenty of episodes of inspector morse it being a monday, the bar was unsurprisingly almost completely empty when we arrived, and the trouts sprawling layout meant that we were left waiting by the door to. Steeped in history yet with a thoroughly contemporary twist, the trout inn is a 17th century pub that provides a truly special setting to dine, drink and catch up with. By the thames at godstow bridge is the trout inn, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Situated on the idyllic banks of the river thames, the trout inn offers a moment of tranquillity during a busy day, especially if the sun is shining. Less than 3 miles from the village of bampton, this awardwinning 17thcentury inn provides luxurious rooms and highquality dining recommended by, among others, the good food guide. The trout inn is a historic public house in lower wolvercote north of oxford, close to godstow. Find all the transport options for your trip from oxford to wolvercote right here.
Situated in lower wolvercote, north of oxford and close to godstow bridge, the trout inn is an attractive riverside pub that can be reached on foot or by car. Just beside the river thames, the trout at tadpole bridge enjoys an beautiful location between oxford and the cotswolds. The trout inn is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque town of wolvercote. Jacobs inn and the white hart are by the central small green in lower wolvercote. The trout inn is a grade ii listed building built principally in the 17th century, with some 18thcentury alterations and additions. The trout inn is at godstow gods place in wolvercote on the east bank of the isis as this stretch of the thames is familiarly known, and there can be little doubt that it was built originally c. The trout inn, one of lewiss favourite places, is a few miles outside oxford on godstow road and faces the thames. Rambling riverside pub in the attractive village of wolvercote, an hours walk across. Godstow bridge, to the south of the inn, consists of two stone arches across the thames, the northern one dating from medieval times, and the southern rebuilt in 1892. British pathe also represents the reuters historical collection, which includes more than.
With our beautiful interiors and lovely garden, the trout inn is the perfect destination for al fresco dining this summer. Hotels near christ church hotels near oxford university museum of natural history. The trout at tadpole bridge youll find the river meets the cotswolds in our beautiful 17th century inn overlooking the historic tadpole bridge. Rome2rio makes travelling from oxford to the trout inn easy. The plough inn, controlled by greene king brewery, is by the green and the canal in upper wolvercote.
The trout inn is at godstow gods place in wolvercote on the east bank of the. Nestled deep within the oxfordshire cotswolds, were a riverside inn that celebrates the very best of british country life. Sep 04, 2010 the pub used on set in inspector morse. Wolvercote is a village that is part of the city of oxford. It was formerly known as ulfgarcote, and in 1005 there was a battle there between the oxford citizens who teamed up with the gyptians and the viking raiders. Its a bustling pub, but it wasnt too crowded when i visited on a. Steeped in history yet with a thoroughly contemporary twist, the trout inn is a 17th century pub that provides a truly special setting to. Brook trout are my favorite trout or char, as the author corrects us and theres a lot more to this book than the fish itself. Cus of a butcher who works inside a pub called the trout inn.
An hours walk across port meadow or only a 10minute drive from the centre of oxford, the trout inn is an extremely popular pub all year round, but especially during the summer months. There are three really lovely pubs in the area the perch, the white hart and jacobs inn all serve food and would be fine stopoff points during your time exploring wolvercote and godstow. Oxford to the trout inn 2 ways to travel via line 6 bus. Welcome to the trout at tadpole bridge, oxfordshire. Sep 19, 2010 the trout inn in wolvercote near oxford. Oxford preservation trust guardians of oxford since 1927. Done out beautifully about 2 years ago and well worth a visit. Mar 19, 2020 reserve a table at the trout inn, oxford on tripadvisor. Media in category the trout, wolvercote, oxford the following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total. This is a reference to a story from the lord of the rings about an elfmaiden who sacrifices her immortal life to be with the mortal man she loves.
The trout inn often simply referred to as the trout is a historic public house in lower wolvercote north of oxford, close to godstow bridge, directly by the river thames. Rome2rio makes travelling from oxford to wolvercote easy. Find all the transport options for your trip from oxford to the trout inn right here. With beautiful surroundings, and a stylish interior, the trout inn in oxford is a classic meets modern pub, a perfect setting for any occasion. The domesday book of 1086 lists the village as ulfgarcote cottage of woolgar. I tried to book a birthday celebration meal for a group of 10 at the trout this. Oxford to wolvercote 2 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and. The plough is a family run business serving all types of of people with its casual dining in or out, plus the more formal stable restaurant with prices and quality hard to beat in oxford. Were even better in real life though, so pop in to see us. Steeped in history yet with a thoroughly contemporary twist, the trout inn is a 17th century pub that provides a truly special setting to dine, drink and catch up with family and friends. Situated on the idyllic banks of the river thames, the trout inn offers a moment of tranquillity during a.
To comply with eu law we need to inform you that this website uses cookies. We have run the plough for 21 years and are one of the few independent pubs left in the area. Wolvercote channel site england wolvercote canal near plough inn image, content. Notable locations the trout inn, godstow priory, ulvercote elementary school. Inspector morse would not approve the trout inn, oxford. Set on the bank of the river thames, against the picturesque backdrop of wolvercote, the trout is an historic building which traces its roots to the 17th century. Heres a snapshot of what were about at the trout inn in wolvercote. The wolvercote hand axe assemblage british archaeological reports bar cataloged instance, book edition. Now offering al fresco dining and serving modern british cuisine, this cosy, country pub and the riverbank it sits on have provided inspiration for literary gems such as lewis carrolls alice in wonderland. In the wolvercote tongue morse and lewis stand on godstow bridge looking. The exact filming location is godstow road, wolvercote, oxford. Some wonderful old buildings as you approach which fills you with hope for a wonderful old masterpiece but perhaps inevitably this place has had a fourtothefloor gastroisation. It is about 3 miles northwest of the city centre, on the northern edge of wolvercote common, which is itself north of port meadow and adjoins the river thames.
A photograph of this war memorial taken by henry taunt in 1920 can be viewed in the oxfordshire history centre ref. Our chefs take pride in preparing fresh, delicious tasting food using the finest ingredients. Until his last days, mr kirk would be seen walking across port meadow each day coming from his house in jericho to spend the day where he most felt at home amongst the trees, birds, his beloved traction engines and his fishing. Nestled on the banks of the river thames and steeped in history this 17th century pub is a unique setting to escape the hustle and bustle of. The white hart is now owned by the wolvercote community and is a free house. Some wonderful old buildings as you approach which fills you with hope for a wonderful old masterpiece but perhaps inevitably this place has had a fourto the floor gastroisation. The inspector morse pub right on the bank of the isis thames in wolvercote. By the thames at godstow bridge is the trout inn, dating from the 17th and 18th. The trout inn is an endearing 17th century pub that provides a stylish yet comfortable setting in which to escape the demands that come hand in hand with everyday life.
My great great grandfather, joseph rose 18331878 was landlord of the trout from the 1860s. Oct 18, 2017 for more than half of the book, the deluge pours down so vividly i thought of putting on a mac and waders. This self selling location was an historical inn 900 years old, famous world. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. The trout inn, wolvercote, 195 godstow road, opening hours, opening hours. Lower wolvercote 195 godstow road, oxford ox2 8pn, england. Another point of interest nearby is the plaque on godstow road commemorating one of the first air crashes in england. Trout 195 godstow road, wolvercote, oxford, godstow. West of toll bridge, on land considered part of godstow not wolvercote, is a small group of late 19thcentury houses, built on an encroachment from the road. The parish registers of wolvercote, oxford written work, book. The toponym had become wolvercote by 1185 wolvercote housing faced onto its extensive commons, which provided much of the communitys livelihood. Opt was bequeathed the lakes, which had been in his family for two generations, by mr viv kirk. The trout inn, 195 godstow road in wolvercote oxford, phone 01865 510930 with opening times, food menu and driving directions.
It describes the history of the fish from a regional perspective, explaining why, for example, the fishing in new york is the way it is. See more ideas about oxford, oxford england and england. It was built in the sixteenth century and by 1625 it was serving as an inn. Its been featured in brideshead revisited and inspector morse episode the wolvercote tongue. The pub features in evelyn waughs novel brideshead revisited. The pub features in evelyn waughs novel brideshead revisited and in colin dexters inspector morse series, which. Wolvercote was a village in lyras world that formed part of the city of oxford. There were lots of dogs of all sizes both inside and out in the restaurant.
Apr 01, 2010 the trout inn is at godstow gods place in wolvercote on the east bank of the isis as this stretch of the thames is familiarly known, and there can be little doubt that it was built originally c. The former abbeys hospice has been transformed into a pub named the trout inn. Its a bustling pub, but it wasnt too crowded when i visited on a thursday afternoon. On a freezing monday night, our party of 5 trekked out to lower wolvercote to visit the trout inn, a 17 th century pub just north of oxford featured in waughs brideshead revisited and plenty of episodes of inspector morse. Get in round the side and through a holding area to a long, bland and narrow bar. Some residents still have ancient rights on the commons. Godstow abbey ruins oxfordshire, england atlas obscura. Lower wolvercote 195 godstow road, oxford ox2 8pn england. This pub is more homely than the trout inn and less touristy, and is furnished with comfortable sofas and armchairs in the dining areas, one restaurant area being a former morgue. Oxford to wolvercote 2 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot. Philip pullman is a huge supporter of libraries and has as a long history with the. Wolvercote hotels find the best hotels in wolvercote at. For more than half of the book, the deluge pours down so vividly i thought of putting on a mac and waders.
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