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Woodstock

Woodstock is a beautiful Oxfordshire market town adjacent to Blenheim Palace, the magnificent baroque palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site that was the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Set in beautiful Cotswolds countryside with outstanding access to Oxford, the Cotswolds villages and an excellent independent restaurant scene, Woodstock provides one of the most refined English country town experiences.

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Elect's take

"Woodstock is one of those perfectly formed English destinations. Blenheim Palace is extraordinary, the town itself is beautiful and the proximity to the Cotswolds and Oxford creates a destination that consistently delivers."

Blenheim Palace is one of England's greatest baroque houses, birthplace of Winston Churchill. The State Rooms are magnificently furnished and the grounds by Capability Brown are among the finest landscape gardens in England. Woodstock town has an excellent independent food scene. Oxford is 12 minutes by bus. The Cotswolds are immediately accessible with beautiful villages within 30 minutes.

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How to get there

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Airports
London Heathrow (LHR), Birmingham (BHX)
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Rail
Oxford (nearest station)
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Woodstock is approximately 8 miles from Oxford which has direct trains from London Paddington in 60 minutes. Regular bus services connect Woodstock with Oxford.

What to expect

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Blenheim Palace

A magnificent UNESCO listed baroque palace and birthplace of Winston Churchill.

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Capability Brown Grounds

One of England's finest landscape gardens designed by the master of the English style.

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Churchill Exhibition

A comprehensive and moving exploration of Winston Churchill's life and legacy.

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Woodstock Dining

An excellent independent restaurant scene in a beautifully preserved market town.

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Cotswolds Access

Immediate access to some of England's most beautiful countryside and villages.

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Oxford Access

One of the world's great university cities approximately 20 minutes away.


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