Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London
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Experience Highlights
Discover the country elegance of England with this tour of the Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace, an experience that combines history, architecture, rural landscapes and a delicious British tradition: cream tea. A perfect tour for those who want to see the most picturesque and stately part of the country.
The tour includes entry to Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Winston Churchill, as well as access to the Churchill Exhibition and a behind-the-scenes look at Downton Abbey in Bampton. The tour also passes through charming Cotswolds villages such as Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water.
A full day in the heart of the English countryside.
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Entrance to Blenheim Palace and Churchill Exhibition.
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Stops at iconic villages in the Cotswolds
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Cream tea at Blenheim Palace
What’s included
- Day trip to Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds from London
- Entrance to Blenheim Palace and access to the Churchill Exhibition.
- Downton Abbey 'behind the scenes' exhibition in Bampton Library
- Cream tea
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Step by Step
This tour of the Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace takes you to one of England's most beautiful regions, famous for its honey-coloured stone villages, green landscapes and traditional charm. The day begins with a visit to the extraordinary Blenheim Palace, an English Baroque masterpiece and World Heritage Site. Here you can tour its rooms, galleries and gardens, as well as learn about the history of Winston Churchill through the Churchill Exhibition, which delves into his life and achievements.
Afterwards you will visit the charming village of Bampton, best known as the setting for the series 'Downton Abbey'. Here you will enjoy a special behind-the-scenes exhibition , located in the local library, which reveals details about the production and filming of the famous series.
The tour continues with a pleasant drive through the Cotswolds, passing through Burford, one of the region's most photographed villages, and stopping at Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' for its charming bridges and clear river.
To round off the experience, you'll enjoy a traditional cream tea at Blenheim Palace, a perfect time to relax and savour this delicious British custom in an unrivalled palatial setting.