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Day One - Saturday
We leave London, with our first port of call being the ancient village
of Amersham. Although only a short drive from London, you'll think you've
entered another world and time. Unsuprisingly, the village of often
used as a film setting by the many production companies based in this
area. We'll potter around the pretty Chiltern Hills for a while before
continuing to the fabulous Waddeston Manor. This was the Rothchild's
'pile' and the description 'magnificent' hardly does it justice. Later
we head north and drive to the mediaeval Oxford where you'll enjoy a
guided walk amidst the 'dreaming spires' of this famed university city
before going to our base for the next three nights.
Day Two - Sunday
A full leisurely day in the wonderful Cotswolds. We'll explore the honey
coloured villages, which are so much a part of this picturesque countryside,
see ancient parish churches unchanged over the centuries and visit market
towns like Chipping Camden, Burford, Broadway and Stow-on-the-Wold.
The day would not be complete without seeking out a p ub
in which to have a spot of lunch.
Day Three - Monday
Stratford-upon-Avon with its Shakespearean sites is first on today's
visits. Stratford can be busy, being England's most popular tourist
destination outside of London, but as we're staying close by, we'll
arrive early and leave before the large tour coaches arrive! There'll
be free time to explore this interesting town before we visit the lesser
known house of Shakespeare's mother and take a most informative tour
learning about life in the 1500's. This afternoon sees us at the incredible
Warwick Castle where there will be ample time to explore both the castle
and the mediaeval town itself.
Day Four - Tuesday
The prehistoric Rollright Stones are on this morning's agenda. Later
we'll visit the magnificent Blenheim Palace, the Churchill family's
treasure house. This is a must-see for the garden enthusiast! We will
also see Winston Churchill's tomb at the nearby village. www.blenheimpalace.com
Later we'll follow the river Thames back to London with stops at Dorchester,
with its ancient abbey, and Henley-on-Thames or Marlow, homes of the
famous society regattas. You will be returned to the London hotel of
your choice.
Please note: on departures between November and March alternative sites
are visited where National Trust properties are closed.
Includes three days touring, two night's accommodation with breakfasts and dinners, all entrance fees and services of driver/guide and companion.
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