Woodstock, Oxfordshire

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Woodstock, Oxfordshire?West Oxfordshire, England, 13 km (8 miles) north-west of Oxford
2. How many people live in Woodstock, Oxfordshire?3,521 (2021 Census)
3. How big is Woodstock, Oxfordshire?Civil parish
4. What is the capital of Woodstock, Oxfordshire?Not applicable (market town within Oxfordshire)
5. What language do people speak in Woodstock, Oxfordshire?English
6. What is Woodstock, Oxfordshire known for?Woodstock is a historic market town near Blenheim Palace, famous for its royal history and a dinosaur garden.

Civil Parish: A small administrative area in England, often corresponding to a village or town, with a parish council.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for places of outstanding universal value.
Market Town: A town that historically developed around a market, serving as a center for trade and commerce in its region.
Norman Doorway: An architectural feature from the Romanesque period (roughly 11th-12th centuries), characterized by rounded arches and often robust stonework.