Oxfordshire Attractions
Attractions near Thame
There is so much to see and do in our region that there is something for everyone, including trips to Blenheim Palace, Bicester Outlet Village, Waddesdon Manor, Oxford, The Chiltern Hills and much more...
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a grand English country house located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Built between 1705 and 1722, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only non-royal and non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of "palace." Designed in the Baroque style by Sir John Vanbrugh, the palace was a gift from Queen Anne to John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, to commemorate his military victory at the Battle of Blenheim. The palace is also famous as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens designed by Capability Brown, it is a major tourist destination today.
Distance from hotel: 20 miles
Bicester Outlet Village
The Bicester Village outlet is visited annually by millions of visitors. It is now established as an international tourist attraction, as well as being the UK's leading designer outlet village. Set in the Oxfordshire countryside near the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bicester Village first opened its doors in April 1995. Since then, this pedestrianised, open-air setting has grown to include more than 150 boutiques lining the Village’s beautifully landscaped streets.
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Distance from hotel: 17 miles
Waddesdon Manor
A series of fascinating talks and tours, covering everything from the art collection and garden design, to the history of the House and the Rothschilds’ wine-making heritage. There are also plenty of activities for the children to enjoy, as well as a selection of shops, cafés and restaurants for you to recharge your batteries.
Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. Opened to the public in 1959, Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust, who took over ownership in 1957.
Distance from hotel: 9.5 miles
Oxford
Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years. Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. Still with its ancient University, but home also to a growing hi-tech community. With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty for both the tourists and residents to do. Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums. going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show or a shopping till you drop, Oxford has it all.
Distance from hotel: 16 miles