Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Tour: Explore English Heritage from London

Discover the resplendent English county of Oxfordshire, an area renowned for its rolling green hills, spectacular stately homes and quintessentially English market towns. See beautiful Blenheim Palace, where Sir Winston Churchill was born and raised, plus visit some iconic filming locations from the popular BBC TV series ‘Downton Abbey’.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Downton - Downton Abbey Village:
    The first part of our journey sees us head out of the hustle and bustle of London and into the serene expanses of the Cotswolds, England’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Nestled in the rolling hills is the quaint village of Bampton. This little traditional English village has most recently been the filming location for the popular period drama television series, Downton Abbey. You’ll see the home of Isobel Crawley, the Downton Cottage Hospital, the village church, as well as the location for two fictional local pubs, The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck.

  • Cotswolds - The Cotswolds & Bourton-on-the-Water
    After a brief journey through some of the most beautiful countryside in England, we will arrive at our next destination. Straddling the River Windrush is the lovely village of Bourton-on-the-Water, also known as the ‘Venice of the Costwolds’. This quintessentially English village is a must-see for all visitors to the Cotswolds.

Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea experience in a riverside café, or take a stroll down the river banks and peruse the eclectic mix of local stores offering everything from homemade ice cream to charming gifts for friends and family back home.

  • Blenheim Palace - Blenheim Palace
    This awe-inspiring stately home, the current private residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, is perhaps best-known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Admire the stunning details behind the portraits, tapestry and furniture in the lavishly decorated State Rooms, which includes ornate furniture by Boulle, Savonniere carpet and the iconic ‘Victories’ series of tapestries celebrating the Duke’s victory over the French armies of ‘The Sun King’, Louis XIV, at the Battle of Blenheim.

Enjoy a stroll through the beautifully landscaped formal gardens designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and more than 2,000 acres of parkland, or walk in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill. Visit his most cherished outdoor places on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, including the spot where he proposed to Clementine Hozier.

  • London Victoria Station - London Victoria Train Station
    Your tour will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground, it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.
What's Included
  • Guided Tour of Bampton
  • Professional guide
  • Free WiFi on coach
  • Panoramic drive through the Cotswolds
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Audio guide
  • Entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Optional gratuities
  • Food and beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Please Note: this tour does not visit Highclere Castle
  • For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
Location
Victoria Coach Station
Buckingham Palace Road
Tour departs at 9 am (boarding at 8.30 am), Victoria Coach Station, Gate 1-5, Evan Evans Tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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B9094oxerinw
Aug 9, 2024
Beyond Expectations: How James Made Our Tour Unforgettable - Even though we signed up for the tour because of my mom's interests, I learned much more than I had anticipated. James, our tour guide, was second to none. (And we had plenty during our 14-day trip.) He was personable and very knowledgeable. One thing that no other tour guide did was that as we were walking he kept tabs on my mom to make sure she was keeping up without letting the rest of the group get restless.
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811cyrilw
Aug 9, 2024
A wonderful adventure - We are thankful to have a wonderful adventure with our very knowledgeable, friendly, super likeable guide *James*. He's patience, easy to to have conversations with as well. He gave really clear instructions and no one was left behind. Highly recommended! Sam our driver is friendly, very nice and a very good driver. Itvwasxa pleasant enjoyable ride. Thank you for a wonderful tour day
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Andreab6207
Aug 9, 2024
Beautiful day trip - Lovely day trip from london victoria. James is a very nice tour guide and the journey by bus was very smooth. Recommended
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J
Aug 9, 2024
A very enjoyable adventure - James & Sam were excellent. Very professional, knowledgable and good with people. Times at each destination were well spaced and allowed time to explore and enjoy the character of each place.
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Alexaire
Aug 9, 2024
Excellent - James is a very informative and courteous . Sam is a good and patience driver. We had a great time and made our trip memorable. Highly recommended.
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Peta_b
Aug 1, 2024
One of the best tours of our London Trip - The whole tour was incredible. Phill our tour guide was very suave looking and knowledgeable. He also made the day fun. W started at the very impressive Blenheim Palace full of history and beauty. The gardens were beautiful and very relaxing. Next we drove through some of the villages making up the Cotswolds and arriving at Bourton on the Water. A beautiful village with a lot of history. We had lunch here at Manc’s Pub the food was delicious. After a walk through the village we ended up at the Victorian Christmas Shop what a treat. We all jumped back on the bus and off we went to Bampton the village in Downton Abbey. We walked through the village seeing different places used in the series and movies. The church is lovely. We stopped at the Talbot Pub for a little drink and then back on the bus to London. Phill made the whole day special and Hemet our driver was wonderful. I highly recommend this tour and hopefully you wil have Phill as your guide.
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800giovannat
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent trip! - Cameron was a great guide, making sure everyone was on time, enjoying the trip and finding the best places to see. Driver Gerry also complemented the trip very well. Actually, the whole experience was amazing. Recommended, 10 out of 10
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P3971zranthonyp
Jul 30, 2024
Perfect Day trip from london - Phil was a great tour guide! Very humorous and knowledgeable. Great sights and this was truly a great retreat from London.
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563carissah
Aug 9, 2024
Fantastic - Fantastic time. James and Sam were great! Plenty of time to see every thing. The tours were informative and saw every thing we wanted to see
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Alicedg8917ds
Jul 30, 2024
Positive if I understood something English - Beautiful places, which put nostalgia for the past, but be careful about the times if you arrive late even a minute you risk being left off the bus
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