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    Blenheim Palace

    4.3 (60 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Danielle L.

    Blenheim Palace is the estate home of the Churchill family. Winston Churchill, ironically one of the most famous Churchills was born here. A picture of the room his mother gave birth to him, his toy soldier collection and his portrait is below. Although he was born here, he did not live here as he was a son of a younger son and therefore did not inherit Blenheim. The estate was gifted to the family by Queen Anne when the original owner of the estate won a battle for England in Blenheim Germany. The estate was famously named after the victory. A white marble statue of her is also pictured below. Being a history buff, I was very excited to go and see this palace, especially having an interest in Winston Churchill. Just a fun fact, my dogs name is Winston, he is a beautiful Corgi lol. I highly recommend that you visit this magnificent estate if you are in the area on your next trip to England! Cheers!

    Manish C.

    Among palaces in England that you can visit on a day trip from London, Blenheim Palace is probably one of the least known by foreigners. It is not one of the royal palaces, so it's often overlooked. It's also the birthplace of Winston Churchill, and his gravesite is nearby. From purely the palace perspective, I'd rate it a 3/5 at best, as there are much better palaces to visit in Europe, They had an icons of British fashion event going on, which really detracted from the charm, and ruined quite a few of the pictures I took. The real treat is the expansive property itself, as the gardens and grounds (5/5) are expansive and simply amazing. There's a gift shop and cafe on site, and multiple places to purchase ice cream. A seasonal trolley tour will whisk you to the far end of the gardens. Harry Potter fans will love the "Harry Potter tree" as it's in a wonderfully picturesque spot across the lake. While Blenheim Palace may not make my "must see" list, I would recommend it as an add-on to a day trip out to the Cotswolds region. Several tour companies offer day trip options to both, including visiting Downton Abbey filming locations. On a sunny day, you'll be in for a treat with pictures you take if the gardens and fountains.

    Amazing ceiling painting
    Stephanie G.

    Wow! Such an impressive palace both inside and out. Tucked away in the English countryside, this is the only non-royal palace in the country. It's breathtaking from the outside and even more so in the inside. Every surface has been beautified from floor to high ceiling. An audio guide tells you about the important objects in the room and you can listen to other optional information as you see fit. It's a plus that you can take photos inside. There's a good amount of information on the objects and art in the house as well on the Duke of Marlborough, his wife Consuelo Vanderbilt and her dowry that saved the estate, and how it is the birthplace of Winston Churchill. So you get information on the house and the people who lived there (and still live there!) You can't see the entire house, but you get to see a lot of it that it takes quite a bit of time. There's also currently an exhibit more on Churchill There is a really nice garden space overlooking the river which is worth a nice stroll outside. There is also an extensive gift shop and café on site. This was an amazing historical site to see and also a visually amazing architectural wonder.

    Lily H.

    Lovely palace and gardens. We went at night for the Christmas light show and it was a fun variety of display of lights and music. Took under an hour to walk through with plenty of stands of food and drinks in between. Staff very friendly and warm. Would love to see the palace again in its daytime glory! Pay for parking online ahead of time, save a couple of pounds. It's about a 10min walk from parking lot to main palace area.

    My daughter enjoying the view
    Jessica F.

    I came later in the day after a triathlon event, which meant good news (less crowded grounds) and bad news (felt a little rushed to see it all before closing). And just a heads up - Admission cost was pricier than what I was expecting. Be prepared to pay a lot. The palace and grounds were gorgeous! I really wish I had had more time to explore. But this was on me for not coming earlier in the day (or even on a different day to avoid the triathlon). One of my favorite things about my visit was the fact that a guide gave my daughter a packet that instructed her to find palace mice in specific rooms - a scavenger hunt that also gave some history. It definitely kept her engaged and was such a nice touch. As a mom traveling to Blenheim with a young child, I thought this was brilliant and really appreciated the concept. I regret that we missed out on the Adventure Play area and the butterfly house, but glad we were able to see what we could in the short amount of time that we had.

    Lizzy M.

    An absolute must if you're visiting Oxford. Just a 20 minute drive. Purchase tickets in advance from their website. I ordered the guided inside tour plus the "upstairs tour" as well. The entrance to the grounds allows you to walk about the 2424 acres, too. My advise is to get morning tickets to have plenty of time to visit all the gardens and awe at their beauty. We missed the hour of our reserved tour, long story that involved scooters and poor timing and missing our exit spot on the highway. Sheesh, haha. The website states very clearly that tickets are not refundable if you miss your reserved spot. We were 40 mins late and I thought for sure we were going to be turned back. In the friendliest of manners they said admittance would be no problem but we just couldn't tour the upstairs since we had booked the last of the day. I was just so happy to be let in and not made felt stupid or rude. Such nice and helpful staff. Grounds are stunning and the massiveness of the land and grandness of the architecture will leave you speechless. So much detail. The only way to appreciate it is in person. A nice gift shop at the end of your visit for you to take beautiful souvenirs. Cool fact: this was the birth place of sir Winston Churchill. Real paintings by him hang in there for you to see. So much history.

    Leung T.

    Largest non-royal palace in the UK. James Spenser Churchill (yes that Churchill & he was born here) is the current & 12th Duke of Marlborough of this palace. Very well kept & no so long you loose patients.

    Sandie L.

    Very unique with having one side of the palace a self guided tour and the other side "timed guided tour" which reminds me of a walk through "ride" at Disneyland. Much to do with outdoor grounds and the palace itself. Look at the events page to see what may be happening on your visit bc you may get to enjoy music events. Variety of places to eat and relax on your tour. Car park is a bit of a walk to the main entrance, so plan for visitors who may need prams or wheelchairs.

    Manoj B.

    The views and grounds around the palace are amazing. A great place for a walk while you take in the sights. They have walking and train tours. Very well worth a visit when in Oxford.

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    David L.

    I made the trek out to Blenheim only to find that the palace had been temporarily devoted to Alice in Wonderland--that the tour wouldn't be about the palace and that the Churchill exhibit was closed. A disappointment.

    Cotswold Majesty
    Ryan M.

    Incredibly beautiful grounds surround this idyllic palace. A bit pricey, but highly recommend visiting on a cool but sunny day and touring along the river and gardens.

    Some of the grounds
    Stephen W.

    This is a great place to visit! The palace is spectacular, but the surrounding grounds are even better, including the garden in the back. Just wonderful. They have guided tours that are quite informative. The tours are 30-45 minutes, but allocate at least 2 hours to tour the grounds. I love going here and have been many times. About 30 minutes outside of Oxford.

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    The Oxford Castle - Mug Shot at Oxford Castle & Prison

    The Oxford Castle

    4.5(14 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    A great tour of the Oxford Castle & Prison…read more The tour was a fantastic experience. Packed with history, storytelling with a fun tour guide that all ages could appreciate. Well worth the time and money. The demonstration of a real pillory was icing on the cake.

    This is a must-see if you visit Oxford. The guided tour takes you through the vestiges of the…read morecastle to view its architecture and give you an idea of its original use as a fortress. The moderate climb to the tower is worthwhile as you get a nice panoramic view of the city. As the tour transitions to the use of the castle in more recent times as a prison, there is an interesting display concerning that era highlighting criminal justice practices over the past couple of centuries. The "mug shots" of prisoners held there were fascinating and often poignant. This was particularly true for those stories of the children incarcerated for things like petty theft, acts they committed just to survive. The instruments of "correction" such as stocks were also described in detail. Notorious prisoners held at the castle prison were highlighted and their tales were intriguing. The stories of Mary Blandy and the Black Panther were especially memorable. Our guide did a fabulous job of informing us about the history and significance of the structure in a very engaging manner. The Castle Mound at the front of the grounds is also worth climbing as the views are terrific. This is definitely worth the time and price of admission if you are in Oxford.

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    The Mathematical Bridge - GORGEOUS LOCATION

    The Mathematical Bridge

    5.0(1 review)
    9.4 mi

    This bridge is located at the Queens university in Oxford. It is called the mathematical bridge…read morebecause of its structure - The arrangement of timbers is a series of tangents that describe the arc of the bridge, with radial members to tie the tangents together and triangulate the structure, making it rigid and self-supporting. This type of structure, technically tangent and radial trussing, is an efficient structural use of timber, and was also used for the timber supporting arches (centring) used for building stone bridges. Analysis of the design shows that the tangent members are almost entirely under compression, while the radial timbers are almost entirely subject to tension with very little bending stress, or to put it another way, the tangent and radial elements elegantly express the forces involved in arched construction. myths - A popular fable is that the bridge was designed and built by Sir Isaac Newton without the use of nuts or bolts. Various stories relate how at some point in the past either students or fellows of the University attempted to take the bridge apart and put it back together, but were unable to work out how to hold the structure together, and were obliged to resort to adding nuts and bolts. In reality, bolts or the equivalent are an inherent part of the design. When it was first built, iron spikes were driven into the joints from the outer side, where they could not be seen from the inside of the parapets, explaining why bolts were thought to be an addition to the original. Newton could not have been directly involved since he died in 1727, twenty-two years before the bridge was constructed.[6] However, more than two centuries earlier a strikingly similar design of a self-supporting bridge, with no nuts or bolts, was drawn by Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, probably in the late 1490s. The bridge was intended to be easily and quickly constructed and dismantled during military engagements. Here is some more info about it - https://www.queens.cam.ac.uk/visiting-the-college/history/college-facts/mathematical-bridge

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    5.0(2 reviews)
    21.4 mi

    Bibury is a charming, typically Cotswold. It's easy to see why William Morris called Bibury 'The…read moremost beautiful village in England' - wonderful stone buildings strung out along the banks of the River Coln. Arlington Row, owned by the National Trust, is one of England's most iconic and photographed sites - it even appears on the inside cover of UK passports! Originally built in the 14th century as a monastic wool store, it was converted in the 17th century into a row of weavers' cottages. The River Coln flows through Bibury sandwiched between the main village street and an expanse of boggy water meadow known as Rack Isle, so called because wool was once hung out to dry there on racks after it had been washed in Arlington Row. You can even see some trout in the river, which the trout farm owners told us they are the escape artists! With Arlington Row as a backdrop, it makes one of the most picturesque scenes you will find in the Cotswolds. Other attractions in Bibury include: Bibury Trout Farm, (see my other review) one of the oldest and most attractive trout farms in the country covering almost 15 acres, where you can learn about trout or event catch your own dinner. This village is stunning, perfect photographers dream. Do come you will not be disappointed.

    If traveling past Oxford don't miss out on this picturesque little town, offering a prime example…read moreof the Cotswold way of living. Houses are maintained in much the old fashion, offering not just wonderful photo opportunities but also a glimpse into housing of the past . You will find several small tea houses and shops here, as well as a trout farm and hotel. Well worth a visit or even a relaxing weekend.

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    Bibury - Biburys river and hotel and pub

    Biburys river and hotel and pub

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