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Rousham House and Garden, Nr Steeple Aston, Bicester, Oxfordshire
Tel: 018869 347110 - A 17th century House with landscaped gardens
by William Kent (1735), also herbaceous borders and pigeon house.
About 5 miles north of Woodstock.
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock,
Oxfordshire OX20 1PX. Tel: 01993 811091. Blenheim Palace, home
to 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston
Churchill, offers a memorable day out. Set in 2100 acres of beautiful
parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown, the exquisite
Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens
and the magnificent Lake.
On the outskirts of Woodstock.
The Oxford Story, 6 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AJ. Tel: 01865
728822. The Oxford Story offers the very best insight into the
city’s world-famous University, its famous faces and its
history. Suitable for most disabled visitors. Charges apply.
www.oxfordstory.co.uk. About 7 miles south of Woodstock.
Christ Church, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 276150. Many of the scenes in the Harry Potter feature
films are shot in various locations of the College. This continues
Christ Church's long association with children's literature -
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland were inspired and written here
by Lewis Carroll. Charges apply. www.chch.ox.ac.uk. About 7 miles
south of Woodstock.
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane, Oxford OX1
4AZ. Tel: 01 865 286 690. Many gardeners come here to seek inspiration.
In the beds and borders you may find new plants that would be
perfect in your garden at home. www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk.
About 7 miles south of Woodstock.
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont
Street, Oxford, UK, OX1 2PH. Tel: (01865) 278000. The collection
includes drawings by Michaelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci,
watercolours and paintings by Turner, paintings by Paolo Uccello,
Piero di Cosimo, John Constable, Claude Lorraine, and Pablo Picasso
& much much more. The staff at the Information Desk by the
main entrance are happy to help you plan your visit. The Café
is self-service. www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk. About 7 miles south of
Woodstock.
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