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…
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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…
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This beautiful honey‐coloured house, home of the Holbech family for over 300 years, was richly decorated in the mid‐18th century. The interior plasterwork is some of the finest in the country. A superb landscaped garden of the 1740s remains largely unchanged, containing a broad terrace ornamented with temples.…
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Late 17th‐century house with significant art collections and superb terraced gardens. The house, built in 1695 of mellow local stone, was purchased and remodelled 192729 by Walter Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearsted, Chairman of Shell 192146 and son of the founder of that company. Upton contains his outstanding…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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