Visit the ancestral home of the Dukes of Marlborough, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a British cultural treasure. This awe-inspiring visitor experience will transport you to another world. The birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill is a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture and the mothership of English stately homes. The sheer scale and beauty of this Palace and its formal gardens will astound you.
Highlights:
- Private, personalised experience with a local driver-guide
- Stop at the Cotswolds town of Tetbury, home to King Charles III and Queen Camilla
- Discover the extraordinary history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Learn how Sir Winston Churchill’s family home was saved by an American heiress
- Experience a multimedia tour of the Palace State Rooms
- Explore the tranquil gardens and parkland that surround the Palace
Highlights:
- Private, personalised experience with a local driver-guide
- Stop at the Cotswolds town of Tetbury, home to King Charles III and Queen Camilla
- Discover the extraordinary history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Learn how Sir Winston Churchill’s family home was saved by an American heiress
- Experience a multimedia tour of the Palace State Rooms
- Explore the tranquil gardens and parkland that surround the Palace
- Tetbury: The day starts with a trip to Tetbury, where His Majesty King Charles III and The Queen Consort frequently stay in their home of Highgrove. This was an important market town during the Middle Ages, famous for Cotswolds wool. Visit the prestigious Highgrove Shop and pick up a royal souvenir. Here is the time it will take to get from one place to another
- Blenheim Palace: Revel in the splendour of Blenheim Palace, home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Tickets will be purchased on arrival. During this unaccompanied visit, you will experience the new multimedia tour of the State Rooms, see the Sir Winston Churchill Exhibition, and enjoy the "Untold Story," which brings the history of the Palace to life. The Palace sits amongst 2,000 acres of landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens. Wander through the Secret, Italian, and Rose Gardens. Get lost in the gigantic maze and recharge in the Butterfly House or Lavender Garden. Enjoy a delicious lunch in either the Oxfordshire Pantry or the Water Terrace Cafe, or bring your own picnic! You will be returned to your Bath accommodation or the city centre at the end of the day.
Included
- Private tour for up to 6 people
- Fully qualified, insured & licenced local guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Admission to Blenheim Palace, Park & Gardens (unaccompanied audio/visual guide). Tickets on arrival
- Lunch & refreshments
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only children over 12 years are permitted on this tour.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Itinerary timings include transfers between attractions
