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Warwick Castle

Visit the magnificent medieval Warwick Castle, most of whose amazing towers and ramparts are still intact. Warwick Castle will take you back through its 1,000 year history as you enter over the footbridge to a bygone world of banquets, battles and ceremony.

From 16th November to 3rd January the stunning grounds of Warwick Castle and its opulent interior décor will be sprinkled with yuletide trimmings adhering to Daisy, Countess of Warwick's, Victorian traditions. The centre-piece of the transformation will be a 25ft Christmas tree, bedecked with an array of beautiful Victorian ornaments, which will be located in the Castle's magnificent Great Hall. The stunning display will continue throughout the Castle's sumptuous State Rooms giving guests the opportunity to step back in time and experience Daisy's very Victorian Christmas rituals…see an ornate red-varnished sleigh brimming with festive trinkets, once used by Daisy to ferry gifts from the Castle to children living in the town of Warwick…and look out for the baby elephant that Daisy gifted to her own very lucky children one Christmas morning!

• Optional: Purchase entrance to Warwick Castle, stroll through the castle's delightful and lovingly tendered gardens, visit the Tussaud's waxworks, or if you're feeling brave, visit the castle's spine-chilling dungeons.*

Stratford upon Avon

We then travel through the rolling Warwickshire hills to Stratford upon Avon, a market town at the edge of the Forest of Arden made famous for being the birthplace of the world-famous playwright William Shakespeare.

• Optional: Purchase entrance to the Tudor-style birthplace of William Shakespeare, a half-timbered house that has been carefully furnished to recreate the interiors of his childhood.*

Oxford

The colleges in Oxford date back to the 13th century and among its famous students were Bill Clinton, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll. We take you on a fascinating walking tour through the cobbled streets of Oxford to see the Bodleian Library and the picture-perfect college courtyards, for which Oxford is famous.

The Cotswolds

Steeped in history and heritage, the area of England known as the Cotswolds is a charming blend of cottages with honey-coloured walls and thatched roofs, market towns with crooked half-timbered houses lining the High Street, and ancient stone crosses, all set in the gently rolling hills ('wolds') that are so typically English in character.

VOX Radioguide®

The state of the art VOX Radioguide® system is used during the walking sections of this tour: guests are issued with a personal headset ensuring they never miss a word of the guide's commentary.

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What's Included?

• Attraction entrances are not included within the tour price, giving you more choice as to how you wish to enjoy your day. This option is perfect for those wanting to explore the historic towns rather than attractions. Entrances can be purchased from your guide on the day.

Additional Information

This tour is booked and operated by Evan Evans Tours.

Days of operation:

Daily (April-October)
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday (November-March)
Tour Starts: 8.30am Victoria Coach Station (boarding commences 8.00am)
Tour Finishes: approx 7.00pm Victoria Train Station

*The Evan Evans Tours check-in desk is at Victoria Coach Station, opposite Gate 2.

Duration: 10½ hours

Tour operates in English.

Victoria Coach Station: Is a 10-15 minute walk from Victoria Train Station. Boarding: Commences 30 minutes prior to departure and the gates close 2 minutes in advance of departure. On Board Our Coaches: There are no toilets and no hot drinks or hot food are allowed (cold drinks & odourless food are allowed).

Please note, you do NOT require a printed copy of your eticket. On booking, you'll recieve an email confirmation with your eticket. If you don't have access to a printer, an electronic copy on your phone is sufficient to join the tour.