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The Cotswolds & Blenheim Palace

Resort - Chipping Norton

Overview

Chipping Norton is the highest town in Oxfordshire, situated on the western slopes of a hillside that was once the site of a Norman castle. A real, working Cotswold market town, it is renowned for its antique shops and diverse shopping offer, including a regular market, the lively town centre is always bustling with shoppers and visitors. There is a good choice of places to eat and top quality entertainment at the wonderful theatre.

Prices from

£459 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 5322M

Tour: The Cotswolds & Blenheim Palace

Resort: Chipping Norton

Days: 5

Date Travelling: 25 May 2026

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Whately Hall Hotel

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Oxford
Stratford upon Avon
Cotswolds
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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Cotswolds Villages - Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold & Moreton-in-Marsh

  • Experience the quintessential ‘English-ness’ of the pretty Cotswolds as we explore the rolling green hills, calling at chocolate-box villages along the way. We’ll begin with a stop in Burford where the High Street is flanked by an unbroken line of ancient houses and shops that sweep downhill to the River Windrush with its medieval bridge and the impressive church. We’ll go on to visit delightful Stow-on-the-Wold with its elegant array of Cotswolds stone houses and Moreton-in-Marsh, a thriving market town home to a former manor house where King Charles I sheltered in the Civil War and the rare Curfew Tower.

Day 3 - Half Day Bicester Village

  • Discover more than 150 boutiques at the popular Bicester Village outlet.

Day 4 - Full Day Blenheim Palace

  • Enjoy a full day visit to glorious Blenheim Palace with entry to the palace, gardens and grounds included. The birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts a long and diverse history. Impressive from the outside and resplendent on the inside, explore the exquisite State Rooms, the Churchill Exhibition, the formal and walled gardens as well as the magnificent parkland. A truly great day out!

Day 5 - Return Travel

  • Return travel

Whately Hall Hotel

Located in the historic town of Banbury on the river Cherwell in Oxfordshire, at the edge of the Cotswolds. Dating back to 1677, this historic inn boasts many original features. The oak-panelled restaurant overlooks the well-tended gardens and the opulent Berkeley’s Bar is ideal for a quiet drink in the evening. Many of the bedrooms also come with original features. Centrally located just a few minutes walk from the sea, with the rolling hills of Ayrshire inland, the family run Willowbank Hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a friendly welcome. Please note that this hotel does not offer evening entertainment.

Contact Details

17-19 Horse Fair
Banbury Cross

Tel No: 01295 253261

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