Oxfordshire’s History and Heritage

Day 1 Morning departure for the journey to Waterperry Gardens, set in 20 acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens, with a quality plant centre, garden shop, gallery, gift shop, museum and tea shop. Afterwards you will continue to Banbury for a four night stay.

Day 2 Today you will travel to Blenheim Palace, home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The palace is full of over 300 years of history and more than 2,000 acres of landscaped parkland and formal gardens to explore.

Day 3 This morning you will have free time to explore Banbury. In the afternoon you will travel to Broughton Castle, a fortified manor house. Set in parkland and built of the rich local Hornton ironstone.

Day 4 A scenic drive through some of the stunning Cotswolds with stops at Evesham for lunch and Stow-on-the-Wold.

Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and head to Frilford to visit Millets Farm Centre for lunch and free time to look around before commencing the homeward journey.

Set in the historic town of Banbury, on the river Cherwell in Oxfordshire, at the edge of the Cotswolds. Dating back to 1677, this historic inn boasts many original features such as stone passages, priests’ holes and a fine wooden staircase. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, WIFI, telephone, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift, bar, lounges, restaurant, terrace and gardens.

Single room supplement £140

Holiday Insurance £36