Welcome to The Chequers, Chipping Norton

The Chequers was built in medieval times at the entrance to the market place and is thought to date back to the late 1500s as a pub, when it was identified by a sign of a blue anchor outside. The name appears to have changed from the 'Anchor' to the Chequers in 1794/5. Next door is the famous Chipping Norton Theatre, whose performances and annual pantomine draw theatre goers from all over the country.