Cotswolds Summer Adventurer Tour

Bampton, GB
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient Bampton, the village of "Downton Abbey"
  • Visit Kelmscott Manor, the summer home of William Morris
  • Experience the idyllic village of Bibury with its 16th century cottages
  • Enjoy lunch in Winchcombe or visit nearby Sudeley Castle
  • Discover the charming town of Stow-on-the-Wold with its pretty square

Meeting Point

Tour departs from coach bays next to Taylorian Institution Library in St Giles. Please arrive at the departure point 10 minutes before the tour is due to depart. Please look for a dark blue minibus with ‘Explore Oxford and the Cotswolds’ written on the sides.

Meeting point

St Giles', Oxford OX1 3NA , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Tour departs from coach bays next to Taylorian Institution Library in St Giles. Please arrive at the departure point 10 minutes before the tour is due to depart. Please look for a dark blue minibus with ‘Explore Oxford and the Cotswolds’ written on the sides.

Meeting point

St Giles', Oxford OX1 3NA , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

Bampton Library

We start the tour with a drive to ancient Bampton, one of the oldest towns in England and now well-known as the village of "Downton" in the TV series Downton Abbey. You will see the town and its pretty market square and the area of Bampton used for the filming of Downton Abbey.

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

Kelmscott Manor

Drive through the village of Kelmscott, the summer home of William Morris (one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts Movement) from 1871 - 1896.

3

Arlington Row

Journey through pretty Cotswold Stone villages to idyllic Bibury, with its 16th century cottages, river and trout farm.

Duration 45 minutes
4

Winchcombe Museum

Following the Coln Valley we pass through a succession of hamlets, hidden valleys and remarkable scenery before arriving in Winchcombe.  Enjoy lunch in a rustic pub or take time to visit nearby Sudeley Castle, home to Catherine Parr, the 6th wife of Henry VIII

Duration 60 minutes
5

Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square

We continue our tour to the charming town Stow-on-the-Wold with its pretty square, delightful cafes and antiques shops.

Duration 45 minutes
6

Blenheim Palace

We return to Oxford via the bustling market town of Chipping Norton and Woodstock, the location of Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Not recommended for child aged 7 and under
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    Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Provided by Cotswold Exploring

What our experts say

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    Visit Sudeley Castle for history
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    Try the local trout at Bibury
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    Explore tea shops in Stow-on-the-Wold
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    Arrive early for best seating
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    Bring a camera for stunning views

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