About Sturdys Castle Inn

Situated in the heart of the Oxfordshire Countryside, this beautiful 400-year-old coaching inn is ideal for travellers to dine, rest and explore the many local attractions and beauty spots that the area has to offer. Just three miles from Winston Churchill's final resting place and of course, his birthplace, Blenheim Palace in Woodstock and 9 miles from Oxford, the academic capital of the world, Sturdy's Castle is a perfect mid point watering hole for all explorers that are travelling through this highly reputed region. For the last thirsty five years, Sturdy's Castle has been an exceedingly successful family run Inn offering first-rate fare and excellent wines.

Sturdy's Castle is also one of the original and still standing "Spud Pubs!" which is still enjoyed by all. Take a look at our sample menu!

Are you a budding detective? The Next Poirot or Miss Marple maybe?

Sturdys Castle has two tales to tell regarding the name behind its existence, but which one is true? As we are keen to find out the truth for ourselves we are offering a fantastic prize for the first person who can provide real hard proving facts behind the name of Sturdy's Castle.

Can you solve the mystery? If you do solve the mystery then we will reward you with a meal for 2 along with a bottle of bubbly plus overnight accommodation at Sturdys.

To help you get started here is the two mysterious tales that surround Sturdy's name.

Tale 1

A highwayman went to stay at an Inn and had a falling out with the Inn Keeper. The Inn Keeper supposedly killed the highwayman. Or did the highwayman kill the Innkeeper? One was called Sturdy and one was called Castle. Who was who? Who killed who? Is any of it true?

Tale 2

An Innkeeper hired a plumber and was not happy with the work the plumber completed. They had an argument and the Innkeeper killed the plumber. Again one was called Sturdy and one was called Castle. Who was who? Who killed who for sure?

Can you solve the mystery? If you think you have proving facts then please contact us here.

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