Oxford & Windsor Weekend Break
2 days
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Join us on this weekend break and get away to two of the UK's most beautiful destinations at an absolute bargain price!We'll take you to the university city of Oxford with its honey-gold buildings, dreaming spires and riverside setting. The lofty university spires of Oxford are famous the world over as well as being the setting for many a film and TV series, including Harry Potter. You'll have lots of free time to meander through its ancient streets and soak up the atmosphere. Maybe stop in somewhere for a quick bite to eat, a pint or a tea in one of Oxford's famous tea rooms?
Then, after a good night's rest at your hotel, we'll whisk you off for a delightful visit to the beautiful, ancient royal town of Windsor, situated on the River Thames. With a rich history, it is dominated by Windsor Castle, one of the most iconic residences of the British Royal Family.
Our centrally located overnight hotel in Reading offers a comfortable stay with a hearty buffet breakfast included, and allows you to relax and easily explore the town centre.
If you're looking for a quick weekend getaway taking in two fantastic destinations then this is a perfect choice.
An ideal choice for:
* Anyone who fancies a quick weekend away to two iconic British locations
* Lovers of a bargain!
* Friends and families who want to catch up and not have to worry about organising anything themselves
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join your coach this morning and travel to the bustling city of Oxford. Enjoy free time to explore this great city before rejoining your coach later this afternoon. We will then travel for our comfortable overnight stay at the Ibis Reading Centre, which is ideally located in the town centre. Either simply relax at the hotel or your central location allows you to stay out as late as you like making the most of all the town has to offer including great food and drink.
Day 2
After a hearty breakfast, say farewell to your hotel and head for the royal town of Windsor, a firm favourite with visitors. Enjoy time to shop, sightsee and grab something to eat before rejoining your coach this afternoon to head homewards with lots of lovely memories and probably several souvenirs!Oxford
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationOxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th Century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years. Take time to discover the history and heritage of Oxford, home to 1,500 listed buildings from every major period of British architectural history from the 11th Century onwards. The centre looks like an enchanted fairy-tale city – making Oxford is a firm favourite of filmmakers from all over the world, from Harry Potter to Inspector Morse along with having inspired countless famous writers over the centuries. Oxford is flat and compact, with many of its major attractions, including the University of Oxford and its 38 colleges, Bodleian Library, the museums, and Oxford Castle Unlocked right in the centre – perfect to explore on foot.
For more information on what to see and do in Oxford, please click here (opens in a new window)
Windsor
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationThe beautiful, ancient royal town of Windsor, is situated on the River Thames with a rich history, dominated by Windsor Castle, one of the most iconic residences of the British Royal Family. Built by William The Conqueror in the 11th century, the castle was extensively remodelled by subsequent monarchs and remains one of the most impressive historic buildings in the country. The castle itself is surrounded by a warren of small streets offering a wonderful range of boutiques, shops, bars, cafes and restaurants for you to enjoy along with the impressive 5,000 acres of gardens that make up Windsor Great Park, and offers some lovely walking routes or maybe even a relaxing boat ride along the River Thames.Click here for more info on what to see and do in Windsor.
Tour includes
- Overnight central hotel stay with English breakfast
- Free time to explore Oxford
- Free time to explore Royal Windsor
- Direct Coach Travel
- Net Zero Carbon
Accommodation
Ibis Reading Centre Reading
The Ibis Reading Centre Hotel is located in the bustling centre of Reading close to the shops and amenities. The bedrooms are compact but are bright, modern and quiet and have all you need for your stay including a comfortable bed and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower. All rooms come equipped with individual air cooling system, LCD TV, tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer. Breakfast is buffet style hot and cold breakfast choices to set you up for the day. The stylish on-site bar is the perfect place to kick back and relax and offers a variety of light meals & snacks. Alternatively The Gourmet Bar and Restaurant at the connected Novotel Hotel serves tempting food and drinks from an internationally-inspired menu or there are a number of restaurants, cafes and bars nearby.For more information, click here for the hotel website (opens in a new window)
Hotel Location
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