Oxford, Waterperry Gardens & Bowood
- Duration: 2 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEI9341
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
2 days
BU2ACK
Join on this lovely late summer weekend and experience some of the best that Oxfordshire has to offer. In addition to visiting the beautiful city of Oxford, we'll take you to delightful Waterperry Gardens along with Bowood House & Gardens. You'll stay in the excellent 4* Courtyard Hotel Oxford South with breakfast and dinner included. We know you're going tob have a brilliant time.An ideal choice for:
* Couples and friends looking for a romantic weekend away that won't break the bank
* Lovers of spectacular houses and gardens
* Culture vultures that like to do their own thing but don't want the hassle of driving or organising things 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 comfortable coach this morning and head for the 'city of dreaming spires' named for the beautiful university buildings that dominate the Oxford skyline. This stunning city is yours to explore at leisure. Whether you are a history buff and disappear into the amazing Ashmolean Museum (England's oldest and a day out in itself), follow in the footsteps of Alice in Wonderland or Harry Potter at Christchurch College, take a gentle punt along the river, explore the Castle or have lunch in the jail, an amazing experience awaits. You may just want to browse the great shopping and eating opportunities this world famous city has to offer.Then move on to Waterperry Gardens for a relaxing stroll around these stunning gardens before heading on to your comfortable hotel for a drink and a tasty dinner.
Day 2
After a filling breakfast, leave your comfortable hotel this morning and head for delightful Bowood House and Gardens. Spend time exploring before rejoining your coach in the afternoon and heading for home, full of wonderful new memories.Tour includes
- 1 night hotel with English breakfast & evening meal
- Free time exploring the university city of Oxford
- Visit to Waterperry Gardens
- Excursion to Bowood House & Gardens
- Direct Coach Travel
- Net Zero Carbon
Waterperry Gardens
Waterperry Gardens, located near Oxford, is a beautifully landscaped garden estate, offering eight acres of horticultural beauty and tranquility. Originally established as a horticultural school for women in the 1930s, the gardens are now open to the public, showcasing a wide variety of planting styles. Highlights include the stunning herbaceous border, formal knot garden, rose garden, and peaceful riverside walks. Visitors can explore the orchard, a nursery with a vast selection of plants, and a garden shop.
Bowood House & Gardens
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationDiscover the rich and fascinating history of Bowood House and the Lansdowne family, set within 100 acres of beautifully landscaped ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland. Surrounding the Georgian House is the Italian-inspired Terrace Garden, the Private Walled Gardens, and the herbaceous border, all radiating colour throughout the seasons.
Bowood House itself hosts a wealth of unique art and antiques with 300 years of historical treasures. Explore the family Library and Chapel, the room where Joseph Priestley discovered Oxygen in 1774, the Sculpture Gallery, the Orangery and a range of exhibition rooms.
The stunning Estate also features a separate special attraction in late spring with the beautiful Woodland Gardens, only open for 6 weeks during the flowering season between mid April and early June. Covering over 30 acres, this garden is an oasis of bluebells, azaleas, magnolias, and rhododendrons. Considered to be one of the most exciting gardens of its type in the country with over 30 hardy hybrids, which were thought to be extinct.
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.
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Accommodation
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South
The Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South is a modern and stylish hotel located just outside Oxford, offering convenient access to both the city’s historic attractions and the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. The hotel features contemporary rooms equipped with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay, including spacious workspaces and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy dining at the hotel’s on-site restaurant, The Oxen Bar & Grill, which serves a variety of international dishes.
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