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The Cotswolds
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Duration : Approx. 11 hours
Activity Code : 7
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Stratford, Oxford and The Cotswolds
This activity must be purchased at least 1 hour(s) before your planned date.
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Adult  
was $108.33 $92.08
 
Child  (3-16)
was $92.63 $78.74
 
Senior/Student  
was $100.48 $85.41
 
 
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Highlights
  • Walking tour of Oxford
  • Entry to Christ Church
  • Drive through beautiful Cotswolds' villages
  • Optional lunch in Stratford upon Avon
  • Entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace
  • Entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage - Available until 31st March 2012
  • Free walking tour 
  • Complimentary hotel pick up from over 80 central London hotels
 
Schedule

Days of departure: 
Until 31st March 2012
: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
1st April to 30th September 2012: Monday, Thursday and Saturday
1st October 2012 to 31st March 2012: Monday and Thursday

Check-in time: 8.30-8.45am
Return(approx.): 6.30pm

Departure point: 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W

You can be picked up from a number of locations and departure points.
You will be dropped back at Kensington, Park Lane and Victoria areas subject to traffic conditions.

 
Description

Walking tour of Oxford
Follow in the footsteps of Oxford's famous students, from C.S. Lewis to Bill Clinton, as you stroll the captivating college courtyards and cobbled lanes of this historic university town. Take in the famous 'dreaming spires' and see the the Bodleian Library – one of the oldest libraries in Europe – on your visit. You'll be captivated by the unspoilt narrow alleys and ancient squares of this naturally beautiful town.

Christ Church
A treat for moviegoers of all ages, Christ Church is instantly recognisable as one of the major locations for the Harry Potter films! Marvel at the magical grandeur of the Great Hall, used as the setting for Hogwarts.

The Cotswolds
Discover the captivating Cotswolds! Enjoy views of breathtaking countryside, sleepy villages, and bustling market towns as we drive through the charming scenery of one of England's most beautiful regions.

Optional Lunch (until 31st March 2012) 
Tantalise your taste buds at a historic pub in Stratford-upon-Avon with a traditional meal (click here for sample menu) .

From 1st April 2012:
Tantalise your taste buds at a historic pub in Burton-on-the-Water with a traditional meal.

Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon - Shakespeare’s Birthplace
A market town with a difference, Stratford-upon-Avon is the famous home of arguably the world's greatest writer, William Shakespeare. Visit the picturesque half-timbered house where the legendary Bard was born to gain fascinating insights into his childhood.

Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Available until 31st March 2012
Indulge in a through the keyhole experience at the childhood home of William Shakespeare’s wife. Awash with historic domestic artefacts, wander around the half-timbered house and its stunning surroundings.

This tour will finish at approximately 6.30pm in London.

Free Walking Tour - Special bonus until 31st March 2012
Choose to embark upon one of many enthralling walking tours – for absolutely FREE. Why not follow in the footsteps of royalty, explore the financial epicentre of London that is the City, or attempt to uncover the ever-elusive identity of Jack the Ripper? Whichever free walking tour you decide to go on, you are sure to find it truly captivating, an experience to remember.

Choose from:

  • The Royal Wedding Walk
  • City of London (Monument)
  • Globe/Borough Market
  • Embankment/Covent Garden
  • Jack The Ripper Walking Tour
  • Lively and Fashionable Soho
 
Additional Information

Inclusions:

  • Walking tour of Oxford
  • Entry to Christ Church, Shakespeare's Birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage
  • Drive through Cotswolds
  • Transportation by air-conditioned coach
  • Professional guide
  • Complimentary hotel pick up from over 80 central London hotels. You will be taken to our departure point to board your tour.

Exclusions:

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel return
  • Lunch
 
 
Reviews
 
Tthe Stratford tour was very interesting. Mr. James Hart the...
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STRATFORD, OXFORD AND THE COTSWOLDS

This Oxford, Cotswolds, Stratford tour from London is truly remarkable.

Bask in the elegance of Oxford, the ‘city of dreaming spires', exploring such famed places as the Bodleian Library and traversing some truly exquisite college courtyards. View stunning Christ Church, where much of the Harry Potter film series was famously shot.

Enjoy an enchanting drive through the Cotswolds prior to your exploration of Shakespeare's Stratford on a Stratford tour. This quaint and picturesque Cotswolds tour will undeniably captivate you.

Take a Stratford sightseeing tour. The house where Shakespeare was born is the most renowned of the attractions in Stratford for obvious reasons. The half-timbered house where he lived contains a famous, fascinating exhibition, William Shakespeare: His Life and Background, which you must explore on your Stratford tour from London.

Ensure you visit Anne Hathaway's cottage, which abounds with captivating historical artefacts of her era. All in all, this Cotswolds, Stratford, Oxford tour from London will etch itself into your memories.

 
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