15 Hidden Treasures In The Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England - apackedlife.com. Between Birmingham and London, you'll find the historic rural settlements of the Vale of White Horse. Overlooked by the chalk figure of the White Horse, the market towns and villages offer insight into English traditions and eccentricities, from bun-throwing to folly-building. Come and explore this lesser-traveled region near the Costwolds.