Windsor, Bath & Oxford: Royalty, Romans & Scholars

Join Reays as we travel through time and walk in the shoes of Royalty, Romans & Scholars

Windsor, Bath and Oxford: Windsor, Bath & Oxford: Royalty, Romans and Scholars

Packed full of history, this classic tour combines the historical cities of Bath and Oxford with the royal town of Windsor. We travel through time – from the archaeological wonders of the Roman Baths, to Windsor Castle originally built by William the Conqueror, and to the learned streets of Oxford, the famous University City whose record of education dates back to 1096. This tour travels through the Great West Way® a touring route between London and Bristol, where you’ll find a mesmerising mix of picture postcard villages, rolling hills and historic sites!

Price includes:

4-night stay at the Oxford Belfry Hotel
Dinner, bed & breakfast
Entrance to the Roman Baths and Windsor Castle
Walking Tour of Oxford
Luxury Coach travel with experienced driver

Day 1

Morning departure from the local area, we travel to the hotel with comfort stops enroute. Arriving at the hotel for dinner and free time.

Day 2

Today we travel to the Roman city of Bath where there’s free time to discover the city’s Georgian architecture. Walk to the Grade I listed Pulteney Bridge. Completed by 1774, the bridge was designed by Robert Adam in a Palladian style. It is exceptional in having shops built across its full span on both sides. Our tour also includes admission into the world famous Roman Baths, one of the country's finest historic sites.

Day 3

This morning we travel into the centre of Oxford for a 2 hour guided walking tour. Depending on your groups interest, you can have a general tour or focus on a more specific topic such as Literature, Religion, Harry Potter Highlights – from the outside, or Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour. After the tour, there will be some free time to spend in Oxford at your leisure, you may choose to visit the Ashmolean Museum and Natural History Museum.

Day 4

In the morning we call into Henley on Thames, founded in the 12th century, this pretty town is probably best known for its annual regatta. In the afternoon we visit Windsor and its famous castle. Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Points of interest during your visit will include the ceremonial and historic rooms in the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II.

Day 5

We bid farewell to Oxford today and return to Cumbria

20th May 2024

5 Days

DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry

Located in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside with 154 recently refurbished bedrooms, the DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry is the ideal location for those wanting to unwind and make precious memories. Oxford’s historic city centre is also within driving distance, giving you the chance to explore famous surroundings, including Oxford University.

Accessibility:

Lift access to all public areas
Disabled access rooms available upon request
Ground floor leisure facilities
All entrances and doorways are wheelchair accessible

Price per person Twin or Double room: £545.00

Price per person Single Occupancy: £670.00

Non-Refundable Deposit: £100.00 payable on acceptance of booking.

Balance payable 8 weeks before departure.

All sums quoted include taxes where applicable.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Aspatria 1	Bus Stop outside Library Car Park Market Square, Aspatria CA7 3HB
Bigrigg	Bus Stop Opposite The Old Captains House Springfield Road, Bigrigg CA22 2TT
Carlisle / Lowther Street	In front of Club Britannia Carlisle CA3 8EJ
Carlisle / Wigton Road 2	Bus Stop Outside Horse & Farrier Inn, Wigton Road Carlisle CA2 7EZ
Cockermouth, Aldi	Aldi Cockermouth, Low Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 4HH
Egremont	Market Place bus stop, opposite Heron Foods, Egremont CA22 2AA
Flimby, Railway Station	Bus Stop outside Railway Station Flimby, CA15 8QN
Harrington GallopingHorse	Galloping Horse Inn, 95 Main Road High Harrington, Workington CA14 4NQ
Keswick	Booth's Store, Bus Station Tithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA
Maryport, Curzon Street	B&M Store, Curzon Street Maryport CA15 6DA
Penrith	Castle Gates bus stop / opposite Penrith Train Sta Ullswater Road, Penrith CA11 7JQ
Thursby	Bus Stop, Village Green Thursby, CA5 6PE
Whitehaven	Bus Stop on Lowther Street (by Wilkinsons) Whitehaven, CA28 7DG
Wigton	Bus Station, King Street Wigton CA7 9EP
Wigton Depot	Reays Coaches Depot, Strawberry Fields, Syke Park Wigton CA7 9NE
Workington	Seaton Bus Stop (opposite M&S Car Park) Workington CA14 3AB