Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds and Warwick Castle Day Trip

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Duration:10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: London, England

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Discover over a thousand years of history at one of England’s most beautiful medieval castles before visiting the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Finally, head off to explore the historic city of Oxford on a walking tour of the city with your expert guide.

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Over a thousand years of history are waiting to be discovered at this fantastic medieval castle. Set against the River Avon within 64 acres of landscaped parkland, this beautiful castle once belonged to the most powerful man in England, The Earl of Warwick. Learn how the 'Kingmaker' was the only man who dared defy the King, and how he defeated the armies of King Edward IV in battle before taking the King himself as a prisoner. Explore the lavishly decorated State Rooms and 17th-century Great Hall; a room boasting an impressive collection of artefacts including suits of armour and medieval weapons. In the castle's 14th-century gaol, the original dungeon, see graffiti left behind by prisoners hundreds of years ago. How many names can you spot?
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This ancient market town is perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, widely regarded to be the greatest writer in English literature and the world's greatest ever dramatist. You'll visit the 16th-century half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born in 1564 and grew up. Enjoy a fascinating insight into tales of his family life and admire rare artefacts on displays from the Shakespeare Trust's world-class collections.
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This picturesque market town is most famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, widely regarded to be the greatest writer in English literature and the world's preeminent dramatist. Here, you'll visit the 16th-century half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born in 1564 and grew up. Enjoy a fascinating insight into tales of his family life and admire rare artefacts on displays from the Shakespeare Trust's world-class collections.
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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. Get your cameras at the ready as we drive through the unremittingly pretty countryside on our way to our next destination. Please note that we do not stop any of villages in the Cotswolds.
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The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. With over 12 million items, it is the second-largest library in Britain after the British Library.
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In Christ Church college, you will be visiting one of the University's most prestigious colleges. Founded by Henry VIII in 1532, Christ Church also functions as the UK's smallest cathedral. Its beautiful architecture has seen it featured in movies such as Harry Potter and The Golden Compass, while it has also inspired replicas around the world. The famous dining hall, for example, has been reproduced in Cornell University & the University of Chicago. The dining hall in all Harry Potter movies is modelled on the Christchurch dining hall!
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Hertford Bridge, often called "the Bridge of Sighs", is a skyway joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane in Oxford, England. Its distinctive design makes it a city landmark.
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Our final stop, also known as 'The City of Dreaming Spires', is the UK's most famous university town and home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world, the University of Oxford. Enjoy a walking tour through the city with your expert guide, who will bring the charm and history of this incredible city to life. Oxford is the only place in the country where you will find examples of every architectural period going as far back as Saxon times. Little surprise, then, that this beautiful city has been the filming location for countless movies and TV series over the years, including the Harry Potter film series. As you wander its cobbled streets with your guide, you will see sights including Bridge of Sighs, Trinity College, the Ashmolean Museum and The Sheldonian Theatre.

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Posted By : AMANDA_M
I feel as if I’m betraying the great country of England and all its rich history, glorious castles, and beautiful countryside by saying this, but the most memorable part of our trip was the highly entertaining, wonderfully humorous, and ever so quirky Shakespearean trained guide Cameron (who gave a marvelous Juliet performance) along with our brave and gallant driver Lloyd, who safely got us everywhere we needed to go. Well done boys.

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Posted On : 2024-07-02 04:53:35

Posted By : Jennifer_B
This was an interesting tour. My favorite part was getting to see the home where Shakespeare grew up. Warwick Castle was also interesting. The tour guide, Sascha, had so much energy and she was so fun. She came around and chatted with everyone on the bus and made us feel very welcome.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 15:04:03

Posted By : Yesilernis_P
This was the tour we needed after having seen everything we came to see in London. It was easy to find, although I must say that the tickets should say gate 1, as that is where all the buses and tours leave from and where their office and all personnel are at!! Just go straight to gate 1 :-) The day started with a nice trip in the country side, got to the castle, hardly anyone so easy to navigate and experience, got to Avon which was a nice treat, had lunch and went on to Oxford which was extremely enjoyable, particularly for my teen son!!! The guide, Cameron, was extremely informative, friendly, knowledgeable and most of all, attentive to everyone’s needs. Highly, highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 14:22:01

Posted By : 661raginis
Absolutely phenomenal experience with tour guide Simon and driver Alan on our one-day tour to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds, and Warwick Castle! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Simon’s knowledge and passion for each location were truly impressive. His engaging storytelling brought the history of Oxford and the charm of Stratford to life. Alan’s expert driving through the picturesque Cotswolds and to the majestic Warwick Castle was smooth and comfortable, making our journey relaxing and enjoyable.

Simon and Alan’s friendly and professional demeanor made the day even more special. We felt well taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a rich, immersive experience in these beautiful and historic places. Thank you, Simon and Alan, for an unforgettable day!
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 12:10:59

Posted By : irinaaE5037OO
We went to the day tour with Phil.
He is a great tour guide.
He is talking very interesting and can help you with any questions related to visiting London and towns around it.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 16:43:19

Posted By : 512sab
Phil was an an excellent guide. His thoughtful commentary and witty insights into local history and culture was entertaining and informative. I highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 12:43:46

Posted By : F3307TRjenniferg
Phil did an amazing job on this tour! His background knowledge was amazing and he answered all our questions! He even helped with dinner recommendations!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 12:40:55

Posted By : Cynthia_B
Just dissapointed it felt like we spent most time just on the bus with barely an hour to really enjoy places we visited. Wish we would of actually had time to visit Oxford more without being worries to miss bus back, we never had a chance to really eat something unless you got something to go quickly. Lesly our tour guide was very nice and informative but just not the tour overall I expected.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 05:03:06

Posted By : Toral_S
We had a great time! Warwick castle was beautiful. But I wish we had a chance to see the jousting match going on behind the castle. Shakespeare’s home was small and did not take much time. It was a cute town. Oxford was nice as well!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 01:05:04

Posted By : 579nicholeg
Had the best tour ever yesterday with Cameron and Lloyd. They made the day so fun and I felt safe on the bus. Cameron had lots of knowledge that he passed on in a professional manner but he was also funny, light-hearted and made the day fun.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 03:43:07