Oxford & Blenheim Palace

Yes. Your party has its own vehicle and driver-guide throughout the day, allowing us to tailor the experience rather than following a predetermined group itinerary.

Absolutely. Oxford can be approached through history, architecture, literature, university life, Harry Potter, museums, food or simply its extraordinary atmosphere. Let us know what particularly interests you and we can shape your time in the city accordingly.

Where opening times and visitor access allow, a college visit can be incorporated into your time in Oxford. Colleges operate independently and access can change because of university events, examinations and other commitments, so we prefer to plan around what is available on your particular date.

That depends on how deeply you would like to explore it. Some guests concentrate on the Palace and its principal rooms within 2-3 hours, while others also want plenty of time for the gardens and estate and spend 3-5 hours with lunch too, and we can adjust the rest of the day’s schedule accordingly.

Yes. Blenheim Palace has an important connection with Winston Churchill, and the surrounding area gives us opportunities to explore more of his story. For guests particularly interested in Churchill, we can place greater emphasis on this aspect of the day visiting his grave nearby in Bladon too.

Yes. Oxford has several strong connections with the Harry Potter films, and we can incorporate relevant locations when access and timing permit. This works particularly well for families or mixed groups where different members have different interests.

We often recommend breaking up the day with a British country pub lunch between Oxford and Blenheim, although there are many other possibilities depending on your preferences. Because the day is private, lunch can be kept informal or made a more leisurely part of the experience. We love Gee’s in Oxford!

We can collect from a wide range of hotels, private accommodation and agreed meeting points depending on your wider travel plans. In some cases the day can also form part of a transfer, with collection in one area and drop-off in another.

Often we can include a nearby village or scenic stop, particularly if your starting location makes this practical. If you want to explore the Cotswolds in greater depth, however, we would normally recommend giving the villages their own day so that Oxford and Blenheim do not feel rushed.