Blenheim Palace & Oxford - 25th - 27th September

Blenheim Palace & Bletchley Park

 

25^th – 27^th September

 

A weekend tour to visit Blenheim Palace. Home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture that boasts over 300 years of history to discover.

 

Whilst on tour, the following program includes;

 

Oxford

 

• Oxford is a historic English city, famous for the prestigious University of Oxford and its stunning "dreaming spires" architecture. Located northwest of London, it's a cultural hub rich in art, science, and learning, with a vibrant mix of ancient and modern buildings, bustling museums like the Ashmolean Museum, lively arts venues, and beautiful green spaces along the River Isis.

 

Blenheim Palace

 

• Blenheim Palace is a magnificent English Baroque country house in Oxfordshire, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It is famous for its 18th-century architecture, 2,000-acre parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, and opulent interiors like the State Rooms with notable antique collections. The palace is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Marlborough and is a major tourist attraction with various gardens, a maze, and a butterfly house.  

 

Bletchley Park

 

• Bletchley Park is a former top-secret estate in England that was the central site for the British government's codebreaking operations during World War II. Now a museum and heritage attraction, it is open to the public and celebrates the achievements of the WWII codebreakers, the birth of computing, and the legacy of the intelligence work that was vital to the Allied victory.  

 

Holiday Inn Oxford ***

 

The Holiday Inn Oxford is conveniently situated on the outskirts of the city of Oxford. All bedrooms are ensuite with satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.

Price Includes

 

• Return Coach Travel

• Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal

• Entry to Bletchley Park

• Entry to Blenheim Palace

• A visit to Oxford

• Free time at your own leisure