Blenheim Palace & The Cotswolds
About this tour
Blenheim Palace, located in Oxfordshire, England, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Britain’s grandest stately homes. Built in the early 18th century, it was a gift from Queen Anne to John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, for his military victories. Blenheim’s stunning Baroque architecture is surrounded by landscaped gardens designed by Capability Brown. The palace is famously the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, who later frequented its grand halls and lush grounds. Today, Blenheim Palace draws visitors for its rich history, impressive art collection, and strikingly beautiful interiors, representing a legacy of British heritage and grandeur.
The Cotswolds, a picturesque region in south-central England, is renowned for its charming countryside, rolling hills, and quaint stone-built villages. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it spans across six counties, including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. The region features honey-colored limestone cottages, historic market towns like Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water, and scenic walking trails. The Cotswolds is also home to grand estates, medieval churches, and beautiful gardens, offering a timeless glimpse into English rural life. Popular for its traditional pubs, antique shops, and artisan markets, the Cotswolds is a beloved destination for both locals and tourists alike.
Tour price: £795
Tour Agenda
| 07:30 | Pick up from your Hotel, Cruise Liner or Airport |
| 09:30 | Arrive at Blenheim Palace for Audio Tour |
| 11:30 | Leave Blenheim Palace and drive to Cotswolds |
| 12:00 | Arrive at Cotswolds where we will tour at least 5 separate Cotswolds Villages and have a Pub lunch in one of them. Should you wish to visit Diddly Squat Farm made famous by the TV programme Clarkson’s Farm please let me know. |
| 15:00 | Leave the Cotswolds and drive back to your Hotel, Cruise Liner or Airport |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Estimated arrival time |
Important information to be aware of when organising your private tour
- Please use the calendar and reservation form on this web page to confirm that the dates you wish to Tour with us are available.
- We can pick you up from either your London Hotel, London Air B’N’B, Heathrow or Gatwick Airports and even Southampton Docks. Please let us know when communicating with us what pick up or drop off destination you require as it may affect the way in which we conduct the tour. please be aware that flight delays will impact the tour and we will do our best to ensure all sights are seen, however, should the delay be in excess of 1 hour this may cause problems later in the day.
- All Tour prices DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of entry into the sites that we are seeing. Once the date is agreed we will send you the relevant links to purchase your tickets in advance and at what time you should book them. Please follow the times we provide as our tours are very time sensitive, please purchase the tickets in advance. During peak season most destinations are sold out so ‘on the date purchases’ are not available.
- We will do our utmost to ensure that there is time allocated for food and drink, however, a sit down meal can sometimes not be facilitated if the timings are not suitable. We will happily advise you which tours can accommodate a sit down meal and are more than happy to book restaurants in advance should you wish us to do so.
- All vehicles are fitted with speaker systems to ensure that ALL passengers can hear the information provided by the Tour Guide.
- Should there be any destinations you wish to visit that are not on our list please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a tour that covers them The only restriction on this is time as our drivers are legally restricted as to how many hours a day they can drive for.