ALL 46,000 households in West Oxfordshire have been given vouchers to enjoy some of the district's tourist and leisure facilities.

The WOW scheme, formerly known as West Oxfordshire Weekend, has also been extended into a week-long offer, from September 17 to 23.

It is run by the district council, and gives two-for-one entry to a variety of attractions, including Blenheim Palace and the Cotswold Wildlife Park, near Burford.

Children can also swim free all week at leisure centres in Witney, Carterton, and Chipping Norton, when accompanied by a paying adult.

Hilary Biles, cabinet member for leisure and tourism, said: "We asked residents what changes they would like to make for 2007, and people said they would like the programme to last longer.

"We have also made sure that the vouchers are sent to every household, rather than having to apply for them."

The vouchers also apply to Oxford Bus Museum, at Long Hanborough, Chastleton House, near Chipping Norton, the Burford Ghost Trail, Witney Wool Trail, and Wychwood Brewery Tour on limited days.

Source: Witney Gazette