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Blenheim Palace, the Formal Gardens and Park are now open daily until 29th October.From 1st November, the Palace, Park and Gardens are open Wednesdays through to Sundays until 10th December. Situated just 8 miles from Oxford on A44, the Palace was created a World Heritage site in 1987…
Distance: 9.4 miles away

If you thought Oxford was just about elegant spires and world‐class academia then think again brbrOxford Castle Unlocked reveals Oxford's less well known history, one that's rich with tales of great escapes, betrayal and even romance all within the walls of this ancient castle and prison.brbrbrbrThe…
Distance: 10.8 miles away

The extraordinary architecture of Claydon House includes extravagant rococo and chinoiserie decoration. Features of the house include the unique Chinese Room and parquetry Grand Stairs. In continuous occupation by the Verney family for over 380 years, the house has mementoes of their relation Florence Nightingale, who…
Distance: 8.9 miles away

Completed in 1889 Waddesdon Manor is the last remaining example of 'le style Rothschild'. Waddesdon Manor houses one of the finest collections of French 18th century decorative arts in the world. The furniture, Savonnerie carpets and Svres porcelain ranks in importance with the Metropolitan Museum in New…
Distance: 10.1 miles away

Six miles south of Oxford on the A4074 is the Harcourt Arboretum. This is an integral part of the plant collection of the Botanic Garden. There are no walls, glasshouses or straight lines at the Arboretum ‐ it is almost as if it were designed to…
Distance: 14.5 miles away

Rousham House is a Jacobean style country house in Oxfordshire, England. The house has been in the ownership of one family since it was built.Rousham HouseThe manor of Rousham was purchased during the 1630s by Sir Robert Dormer. He immediately began construction of the present mansion; however, work…
Distance: 6.3 miles away

Owned by Mr and Mrs Bernard Taylor and managed by the Rycote Buildings Charitable Foundation, this 15th‐century chapel has original furniture, including exquisitely carved and painted woodwork.…
Distance: 12 miles away

St. Edmund Hall, the oldest continuing seat of education at the University of Oxford, is fortunate to have five special collections of books, and a general collection of antiquarian books. Within the University it is better known by its nickname, Teddy Hall. It has a claim to being…
Distance: 10.5 miles away

Stowe is a 100ha 250‐acre work of art, both beautiful and full of meaning. With its ornamental lakes, glorious open spaces and wooded valleys, adorned by over 40 temples and monuments, it is one of the supreme creations of the Georgian era and has inspired writers, artists and…
Distance: 11.2 miles away

Stowe Landscape Gardens are a remarkable reminder of an age of opulent living and political idealism, expressed through the beauty of nature and architecture. They are also a living and uplifting space for everyone to enjoy. Stowe was owned by one of the most powerful families…
Distance: 11.2 miles away

A gentle stroll through three centuries of English history in the company of a friendly and informative guide. Sulgrave Manor is a small manor‐house, built by a Lancashireman born at Warton about 1500. The entrance to the house in Tudor times was by the porch at…
Distance: 14.7 miles away

Welcome to the University of Oxford Botanic Garden. We are often asked how a botanic garden differs from other types of gardens. Botanic gardens are collections of plants that are grown for purposes other than purely aesthetic reasons but in Oxford Botanic Garden we do try to…
Distance: 10.5 miles away