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Oxford And Battle Of The Proms Blenheim Palace

Oxford And Battle Of The Proms Blenheim Palace

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Join us as we head to Oxfordshire for our Battle of the Proms Blenheim Palace Tour.  Join in the pomp and ceremony of this quintessentially British party in the grounds of majestic Blenheim Palace overlooking the iconic Colum of Victory, enjoy being part of a two-hour emotional and uplifting spectacle of cavalry display, gun salute, cannon fire, fireworks, vintage entertainment, a wonderful orchestral programme with all the ‘Last Night at the Proms’ favourites and a magnificent Spitfire display.  Bring a picnic not forgetting your favourite tipple and join in the spirit of this wonderful afternoon and evening.  During our stay enjoy a visit to Oxford, ‘City of Dreaming Spires’.

 

 

Your Holiday Includes:

Door to door service

Porterage

Dinner, bed and breakfast Friday and Sunday

Bed and Breakfast with a packed lunch provided Saturday (instead of dinner) to take to the Battle of the Proms.

En suite bedrooms

Free use of Leisure facilities

Ticket to The Battle of the Proms at Blenheim Palace

Entrance to RAF Cosford

Entrance to the NMA

Excursions          

Executive coach travel throughout

 

£120.00 single room supplement  

Itinerary:

Friday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to the 4-star Oxford Belfry in Thame with a lunch stop at RAF Cosford en-route with time to explore and obtain lunch, depart Cosford at 13.30hrs as we continue the journey to the hotel where you'll receive a warm welcome while your case is taken to your room.

Saturday
Following breakfast make the short journey to the thriving market town of Thame, take the opportunity to explore, obtain lunch and stock up on your picnic items and drink of choice to add to the packed lunch provided by the hotel for later today, the packed lunch will replace dinner at the hotel this evening. Depart Thame at 13.30hrs, returning to the hotel for time to relax and enjoy the leisure facilities before joining the coach at 16.00hrs, head to Blenheim Palace for an afternoon/evening of wonderful entertainment at the Battle of the Proms. Enjoy a picnic, wave you flag (provided) and get into the spirit as a wonderful Spitfire display accompanies opening pieces of the classical programme, sing along to 'Last Night at the Proms' favourites, experience an emotional Battle Symphony with cannon fire, enjoy wonderful firework displays, just some of the highlights of this wonderfully British party in the park.

Important Note: Please dress for the British weather, umbrella's/parasols are permitted but you must stand at the back or at the edge of the viewing area, the Proms ends at 22.30hrs so make sure you have a coat or something to keep away the chill. You are welcome to bring small coolers, sturdy folding chairs, picnic blankets etc on this holiday. Don't forget your cutlery for your picnic and glasses, corkscrews etc for your favourite tipple (knives that you take on site are restricted to domestic knives with blades 5inch and under, folding knives must not have a blade over 3 inches). There are water points on site to top up refillable containers with drinking water. Smoking and vaping are prohibited in the viewing area.

Sunday
Following a leisurely start join the coach at 11.00hrs for our journey into Oxford the 'City of Dreaming Spires' take time to explore this beautiful university city filled with wonderful architecture, museums, galleries and great places to shop, allowing time to obtain lunch in one of the many eateries. Re-join the coach at 16.00hrs to return to the hotel.

Monday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a lunch stop at the National Memorial Arboretum en-route, depart the NMA at 14.30hrs to continue our journey home.

 

 

 

 

SRS

 £120.00 single room supplement

For Sole Use

 Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel

Double Tree By Hilton,

Oxford Belfry,

Milton Common,

Thame,

OX9 2JW

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Star Rating

 4 Star

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Website

 https://www.theoxfordbelfry.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Contact

  01844 279381

 

 

 



 

About the hotel

The Double-Tree by Hilton Oxford Belfry is located 8 miles from the university city of Oxford, set in wonderful Oxfordshire countryside, with lush green landscape all around. The hotel offers a touch of the contemporary to its otherwise olde-worlde surroundings.  Guest bedrooms are set around 2 courtyards with flower borders and sparkling fountains, rooms are spacious, bright and comfortable with a range of modern facilities to make your stay a memorable one, most rooms have bathrooms with walk-in shower.

N.B - A swimming pool is available for use by guests. The Hotel has a Spa and Wellness Centre (treatments, massages etc at the hotel spa, wellness centre will incur an additional charge that are not included in the price of your holiday, these must be booked and paid for locally by the customer).  A swimming pool is available for use by guests.



 

 

 

 

TV

 

Yes

Hairdryer

Yes

Lift

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes

Toiletries

Yes

Safe/Safety Deposit Box

Yes

AC

No

Pool

Yes

Gym

Yes

Iron

Yes

Tea/Coffee

Yes

Porterage

Yes



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Ava Travel, based in Leyland, is a relatively new company specialising in the creation and operation of coach tour holidays throughout the UK and Europe.

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Ava Travel (Leyland) Ltd
41 Hough Lane
Leyland, PR25 2SB
Office Opening Hours
Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:00, Sunday - Closed