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£55/ adult

Beyond the Cobbled Streets: Untold Cotswolds & Oxford

Wander through the pages of England's storybook villages

Beyond the Cobbled Streets: Untold Cotswolds & Oxford

From Bath

4.9/5

Duration:

1 day

Led by:

Expert local guide

Group size:

Max 16 people

Travel by:

Mini Coach

Your story begins...

Go on, make people jealous. Tell them you're heading to England to wander the cobbled streets of the Cotswolds. The Cotswolds are like stepping into a painting. Vivid greens, lush waterways, and the most delightful cottages framed by flowers. Oxford needs no introduction. The city of spires and college halls straight from Hogwarts is as inspirational as it is fascinating. Spend a day exploring these cobbled streets and discover the untold stories hiding round every bend.

What you'll experience

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Oxford Ashmolean Museum

One of the world’s finest museums, the Ashmolean at Oxford University boasts rich, diverse collections of art and archaeology from around the globe.

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Oxford's Christ Church

The only college that’s also a cathedral, Oxford’s Christ Church features grand architecture you might recognise from Harry Potter.

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Oxford

Known as the city of dreaming spires, Oxford boasts Britain’s oldest university, Gothic quadrangles, cobbled lanes, lush gardens and canals.

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Arlington Row Bibury

Like something out of a fantasy movie, this dreamy hamlet is arguably the most charming village view in all of England... what do you think?

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Burford

Some things never change… and isn't that wonderful! This charming village has remained the same for centuries with a beauty that endures the years.

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North Wessex Downs

Rolling downland, picture-postcard villages, ancient woodlands and sparkling rivers and streams make up this nationally-protected landscape.

Includes

  • English Speaking Expert Local Guide
  • Travel in Luxury 16 Seat Mini Coach
  • Off the Beaten Track Locations
  • 44lbs (20kg) Luggage Allowance

Optional Extras

  • Entry to Oxford's Christ Church

Excludes

  • Flights, Transfers and Accommodation
  • Food & Drink
Day 1
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Pick up time: 9.15am

Location: Bath Pick Up, Pieroni's Fountain, Terrace Walk/North Parade, Bath, BA11LN

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Morning

Wessex Downs

Leaving the Georgian streets of Bath behind, you travel through the rolling chalk hills of the Wessex Downs - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - to Oxford.

Mid Morning

Free time in Oxford

You have the full morning to explore Oxford. There is so much to discover, in this city famous for it's Gothic architecture and home to the oldest university in the UK. You have plenty of time to explore the historic colleges, museums, and walk the cobbled streets, as well as grab some lunch.

Afternoon

The Cotswolds Villages

Your journey continues deeper into the Cotswolds. Famous for charming villages nestled between the rolling hills, characterised by thatched cottages and traditional markets, today you're here to take in some of the regions prettiest towns. First, you'll visit the Burford, the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds'. One of the historic market towns in the area, here you can stroll along the quaint streets and enjoy the local hospitality. Then, onto Bibury, on the banks of the River Coln; this village is famous for the 17th-century stone cottages and winding lanes. You have time here to stroll to the famous and fairytale-like Arlington Row.

Early Evening

Cotswolds to Bath

Once you've had your fill of winding lanes and thatched cottages, it's time to head back to Bath in the early evening.

You return to Bath at approximately 6pm.


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