Day One
We leave London, with our first port of call being the ancient town of Beconsfield and see the nearby Mayflower Barn - a Quaker Meeting House built from timbers of this historic ship. Beconsfield is Britain's richest neighbourhood and home to countless celebrities. You'll hardly believe the homes you'll see here! Less then an hour's drive through the picture post card Chiltern Hills lies mediaeval Oxford, 'city of the dreaming spires'. Here you'll enjoy a guided walk through the colleges. Literature fans will delight to see the places associated with C S Lewis, Tolkein, 'Alice in Wonderland', and even Harry Potter's 'Hogwarts'! Next on our perfect day we'll see Winston Churchill's tomb at Bladon and visit his remarkable birthplace Blenheim Palace.

Day Two Stratford-upon-Avon with its Shakespearean sites is first on today's visits. Stratford can be busy, being England's most popular tourist destination outside of London, but as we're staying close by, we'll arrive early and leave before the large tour coaches arrive! There'll be free time to explore this interesting town before we visit the lesser-known house of Shakespeare's mother and take a most informative tour learning about life in the 1500's. This afternoon sees us at the incredible Warwick Castle where there will be ample time to explore both the castle and the mediaeval town itself. The prehistoric Rollright Stones are also on today's agenda, and we'll use the time we've saved by not having to dash back to London to see the picturesque Kenilworth Castle.

Day Three
Our morning see us exploring the very best of the Cotswolds. With our small vehicle we'll get where larger coaches can't and avoid the commercialised 'honey-pots'. Naturally we'll not miss seeing the most famed market towns like Chipping Camden, but we think you'll enjoy the hidden, less visited villages somewhat more! Then to the preserved village of Lacock. This lovely place, where TV ariels, telephone wires and advertising are banned, has been used as a film set in everything from 'Pride and Prejudice' to 'Harry Potter'. Fittingly, the local abbey was where George Fox Talbot pioneered photography.
Our final visit of the day, and tour, is at Avebury. This incredible World Heritage prehistoric temple site is more impressive for many than even Stonehenge. You'll also see the mysterious Silbury hill.

Departures: Every Wednesday from March to October

Pick up points:
The Chiswick Hotel, Chiswick 08.00 (underground Turnham Green)
The Holiday Inn Forum 08.20 (underground Gloucester Road)
The Grosvenor Thistle, Victoria Station 08.30 (underground Victoria Station)
The Corus Hotel, Hyde Park 08.35 (underground Lancaster Gate)
The Royal National, Bedford Way 08.45 (underground Russell Square)

Pick up from Central London hotels can also be arranged at a supplement of £15 per party

We return to London arriving at approximately 18.00. Your accommodation is not included tonight.

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