Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon And Warwick Castle Day Trip From London

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  • Duration: 10 Hrs 30 Mins
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    08:30 AM
  • Return Details :
    • Tour Departs: Evan Evans kiosk located opposite Gate 1, inside Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9TP. Tour departs 8:30 am / Boarding at 8:00 am. • Tour Finishes:.. read more
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Overview

Discover over a thousand years of history at one of Englands 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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.

Inclusions

  • Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board
  • Expert guide
  • Walking Tour of Oxford
  • Entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace (if option selected)
  • Entry to Warwick Castle (if option selected)
  • Personal audio headset

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • We do not stop in the Cotswolds

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 22-Jul-2023

    Much too rushed for my taste. Only 1 hr 15 min. per location. I would suggest you break it up into only two locations per trip. Otherwise, it's just too taxing. I had a hard time understanding the tour guide because of the accent (not his fault, just FYI).

  • 21-Jul-2023

    We missed our trip by 5 minutes because of the train and bus strike…:.we started to get a Taxi 1 hour ahead of time and still didn’t get there. So sorry to pay that much money and miss one of my most looked forward to trips!

  • 19-Jul-2023

    Godfrey and Greg were simply fantastic , Godfrey's knowledge was first rate and Greg's skill behind the wheel was simply brilliant they could not have done more to make our day something to remember.

  • 17-Jul-2023

    This trip was well worth the money. I’ve had been to all of these places almost 50 years ago and it was interesting to see the changes. Our guide was Godfrey and he was very professional and knowledgeable. One of the things he did that I liked was that he wrote large on a piece of paper the time that people were supposed to return to the bus. This helped people who did not speak English, and those that learn visually. Very clever.

  • 17-Jul-2023

    We had a good day out of London with Godfrey. Wish we had more time to spend at Warwick as feel like we could barely scratched the surface of what there was to see there. The rest of the tour felt like there was ample time at each stop.

  • 17-Jul-2023

    Chris and Cheryl were en excellent tour team. Chris was a great guide and provided an excellent overview of thing’s throughout the tour. It was almost 10 hours and Chris remained engaged, energetic and thoughtful. We can’t recommend him enough.

  • 16-Jul-2023

    We arrived 30 minutes earlier than expected to make sure we could get on the bus first.Before we got on the bus I explained to the tour guide named Eileen that I get dizzy from the motion and need to sit up front because of my issue. She INSISTED that I should sit in the middle and didn’t want to listen to a word I said. She then proceeded to tell me that I probably wouldn’t be able to sit with my son and husband if I sit up front…. She was very disrespectful towards my “disability “ and actually made me cry! My husband said everyone could hear her and that made me very embarrassed. When we got on the bus I was able to get the front row and my husband and son sat behind me. One of the first things Eileen said on the mic was don’t take the tour of Stonehenge because it was too long! We had done that tour a couple days prior and had a great experience ( and an amazing tour guide and driver)! Each stop she basically got off and started to walk away before everyone got off and people were confused as to which direction she went…. I gave 3 stars because the driver David was nice and the castle was cool to see…We only got about 40 minutes in Stratford and had to spend that time trying to find a place to eat lunch( again no direction/suggestion as to where to go). Oxford was interesting but when we finished we went to the location they said the bus would be and found others waiting as well because the bus wasn’t there…. Finally someone found it and we all loaded in…. A couple of ladies were waiting at the “bus spot” ( you couldn’t see the bus from that spot)and Eileen finally went over and got them so we could leave. I usually don’t give bad reviews but I would hate for someone else to have a similar experience.

  • 14-Jul-2023

    Carol was wonderful, as was our driver, (Lloyd, I think). My only wish is that we had more time built into each place we visited. It felt very rushed.

  • 14-Jul-2023

    Tour was good. Rowan the guide was awesome. Very lively and communicative. Had great knowledge of the placs

  • 13-Jul-2023

    Excellent comprehensive tour. Carole was a fabulous guide and very informative. Would highly recommend.

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