OXFORD
Oxford is famous for its prestegious university, which is the oldest university in the English-speaking world (you can visit the various colleges although some charge entrance fees). Oxford is known as 'The City of Dreaming Spires' because of the harmonious architecture of the university buildings. You can appreciate the beauty of Oxford by taking in the view from Carfax Tower and taking in the sights on a bus tour or walking tour. Visit The Oxford Story which recreates student life throughout the years. Magdalen College, the site of William Morris's first workshop, Bodleian Library and the Ashmolean Museum are also well worth a visit.
One of the main Colleges to visit is Christ Church, founded in 1525, it has the largest quadrangle of any college. Visit Tom Tower, which houses the Great Tom, the 18,000 pound bell used in the past to sound curfew and the closing of the college gates. Visit Christ Church Cathedral which is England's smallest cathedral.
BLENHEIM PALACE
Situated just 8 miles from Oxford the Palace is home to the 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill. This magnificent Palace is set in a beautiful parkland of 2100 acres, which was landscaped by Capability Brown in the 1760s. Building of the Palace began in 1705 and the name Blenheim derives from a decisive battle that took place on the 13th August 1704 on the north bank of the Danube, near a small village called Blindheim or Blenheim. Here John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, won a great allied victory over the forces of Louis XIV thus saving Europe from French domination. A Palace not to be missed.
Trip Dates
Entrance Fees
Oxford
Blenheim Palace
Booking Conditions
Please note the following conditions and information does not apply to the London Walks featured on our site. All walks are run by the original London Walks Company and more information can be found on their website www.walks.com.
All our trips* depart from Bressenden Place, which is a few minutes walk from Victoria Underground Station. All day trips depart at 9am unless otherwise stated.
*Times and departure points for London Walks are displayed on the walks pages of this website. They DO NOT depart from Bressenden Place at 9am.
*Weekend departure times vary and it is your responsibility to check the departure time for your trip, which is published on our website. Tracks cannot be held responsible for missed departures due to late arrival.
Online Discounts:
These only apply to tours booked and paid for online, they are not available over the telephone or by any other means of payment. They are for a limited period and limited number of seats. The offer can be withdrawn at any time.
To take up the offer you must always write the discounted price on the booking form. Failure to do so will result in full payment being taken.
Double Booking Special:
Our double booking special offer will save you £2 on the price of your second day trip. To take advantage of the offer, you need only complete one booking form. In the comments box at the bottom of the page you need to provide details of the second day trip you wish to book. Discount only applies when ONE PERSON is travelling on TWO DIFFERENT departures, NOT to two people travelling on the same departure.
General Booking Conditions:
All Day Trips: Once booked and paid for are non refundable nor transferable under any circumstances.
Weekend and Short Breaks: 50% cancellation charges if cancelled before 14 days of travel, if cancelled less than 14 days 100% cancellation charges. Transfers on weekend tours can be made up to 14 days prior to departure, subject to availability. A transfer fee of £20 per person will be charged.
Tracks cannot be held responsible for any costs, incurred due to the late arrival or departure of the coach.
Those booked on our weekend and short break tours are required to have travel insurance to cover them throughout the tour.
We reserve the right to alter the itineraries as required. On the rare occasion when we have insufficient numbers we reserve the right to withdraw the tour. All clients will be notified in advance and offered an alternative tour or full refund.
Those travelling on tours outside the United Kingdom are required to travel with their passports and any necessary visa. The issue of a travel visa is the sole responsibility of the client.
Complaints
Should you have a complaint during the tour, contact your tour manager and they will do their best to rectify your problem. If we cannot resolve your complaint at the time, you should make your complaint in writing and send it to us at Tracks Travel Limited, The Flots, Brookland, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9TG, within 21 days of the end of the tour. We will be unable to deal with any complaints unless we receive details in writing in that time period.
