A full day tour tour to Blenheim Palace and the enchanting villages of the Cotswolds, including the village of Bampton where many scenes from "Downton Abbey" were filmed.
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Visit Oxford, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwick, Cotswolds. Discover over a thousand years of history at one of England’s most beautiful medieval castles before visiting the birthplace of William Shakespeare in the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Finally, head off to explore the historic city of Oxford on a walking tour of the city with your expert guide.
Get ready to head out of London for the day to the delightful Cotswolds region!A day in quintessential England. The Cotswolds are known for their traditional, English, countryside villages with buildings made from distinctive gold-coloured Cotswold limestone and for their gorgeous rolling hills.
The Cotswolds has been designated the largest area of outstanding natural beauty in England.The 2 villages that we always visit are Burford and Stow on the Wold, with likely visits to other Cotswolds' villages too, subject to timing, the size of the group and other changeable factors.
The town of Burford is known as the southern gateway to The Cotswolds. Here you will have time to explore the town including the main street that slopes gently to the River Windrush lined with shops on either side that has not changed much since the 1500s and theBurford Parish Church of St John the Baptist, where hundreds of Levellers (a group fighting for equality and democracy) were imprisoned - and some executed - during the English Civil War.
Stow on the Wold is a pretty market town and a good place to grab some lunch. Here you can explore the old church featuring its iconic door with two trees growing around the sides.Visit the Porch House, the 'oldest pub in Britain'', that was once part of Evesham Abbey plus there is a traditional village 'stocks' and plenty of Civil War history too.
Itinerary
7.30am-9am - London Pick-ups
We offer a range of pick-up points located in central and west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.
9am-9.10am - Depart London
After our pick ups, we head north-west to the picturesque Cotswolds area of Britain. Your tour guide will keep you entertained with interesting facts and stories about the sights you pass on route and the Cotswolds region.
10.45am - Arrive in the Cotswolds
We usually visit Burford first, where you will have plenty of free time to explore the sights and shops of this town once known for its wealth generated from wool trading. Second, we will visit Bibury. This is called "the most beautiful village in England." We will visit the old market town Stow on the Wold for our lunch stop, before exploring Chipping Campden with its arts and crafts history.
7.30pm - Arrive in London
There will be 2-3 drop-offs in central London subject to traffic and other considerations on the day. Our tour guide will advise the specific drop-off locations and will be happy to help with public transport advice if needed. Please note that there can be some traffic travelling back into central London and all itinerary times are approximate and subject to change.
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Over 6 hours
Full day
Our small group Cotswoldsday trip from London offers you an unforgettable experience, taking you through some of the most picturesque villages in England.
From Bibury which is named the most beautiful village in England to Bourton-on-the-Water known as the Venice of England. Bourton-on-the-Water is also our lunch stop.
After lunchwe go to Broadway Towerwhich offers one of the most spectacular viewpoints in England. Climb to the top for panoramic views that stretch over multiple counties. The surrounding parkland is also home to a herd of red deer, offering excellent photo opportunities.
Lastly, we will tour Stow-on-the-Woldwhich is a market town and a quintessential English town with mellow Cotswold stone houses and shops.
A relaxed day out exploring Oxford and the quintessential villages of the Cotswolds. You head north west out of London, passing through the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The picturesque countryside here is stunning and has inspired many television shows. Your first stop is Oxford, where you have time to visit the beautiful listed buildings. Explore the precincts of the many colleges, climb one of the vantage points to take in the skyline, or see the art and antiquities collections in the Ashmolean Museum. We then spend the afternoon touring the beautiful villages of the Cotswolds, with their tiny ironstone cottages that have remained unchanged for centuries.
We'll visit Bampton, a village with a long association with traditional Morris Dancing. You can explore the magnificent parish church of St Mary, where many iconic scenes from Downton Abbey were filmed.
Our next stop is in Burford, the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds'. It's a small market town with enormous character and a huge history. The main street is lined with gorgeously quaint cottages and properties. You have time to take in the local charm and hospitality; and if you're thirsty you could have a traditional English 'Afternoon Tea'.
Finally, you make the short journey to Bibury, described by William Morris as the prettiest village in England, and the place that Henry T Ford wished to dismantle and ship back to the USA. Here we have time to stroll past the famous and fairytale-like Arlington Row. After a full day exploring the city of Oxford and the villages of the Cotswolds we'll embark on the comfortable return journey to London.
Take a trip through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, the largest designated Area of Natural Beauty in the UK, as you make your way through little villages and historic market towns hidden in the heart of the Cotswolds. Enjoy a gentle walk through the lush green countryside surrounded by dry stone walls and native English sheep.
The Cotswolds
Covering almost 800 square miles and no fewer than five English counties, the Cotswolds are the single largest designated Area of Natural Beauty in the UK. During this Experience, we will be visiting a picturesque and lively market town hidden in the heart of the Cotswolds, with honey-coloured limestone period buildings and rich cultural heritage. We will be driving through beautiful villages and stunning countryside in our Luxury Small Group Vehicle.
Gentle Country Walk
Enjoy Burford, known as the gateway to the Cotswolds its High Street slopes from the high Wolds, where you have beautiful views over the open countryside, down to the willow fringed River Windrush in the pretty Windrush valley. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the countryside (weather permitting) trying to count all the shades of green.
London Victoria Train Station
Your Experience will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground, it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.
The Meeting Time is at 8:45am at the Original London Visitor Centre located in Trafalgar Square. Please wait just inside the door on the left-hand side. The Experience Starts at 9am (we are unfortunately unable to wait for latecomers and there is no opportunity to join the experience at a later point). The Experience Finishes at approximately 7pm at London Victoria Train Station (traffic dependent).
Languages
Audioguide is available in German, Spanish, South Korean, Chinese and Japanese
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