Visitor attractions and information for
Woodstock
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 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. |
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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