Warwick Castle & Cotswolds: Scenic Day Trip

Experience the best of England on a custom day trip from London. Visit Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, and The Cotswolds. Enjoy unbeatable prices, deluxe coaches, and experienced guides.

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Warwick Castle - Discover over a thousand years of history at this remarkable medieval castle. Nestled by the River Avon within 64 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland, this stunning castle was once the residence of England’s most influential figure, The Earl of Warwick.
    Learn about the ‘Kingmaker,’ the only man bold enough to challenge the…
What's Included
  • Superior Coach with Wifi & USB charging
  • Walking tour of Oxford
  • Entry to Warwick Castle (optional)
  • Entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace (optional)
  • Expert guide
  • Personal Audio Headset
  • Panoramic drive through the Cotswolds
What's Not Included
  • Entry tickets, unless inclusive option selected
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to Warwick Castle, the birthplace of Shakespeare - Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, and The Cotswolds. Our bespoke day trip promises highly competitive prices, luxury coaches, knowledgeable guides, and the option to incorporate walking tours or admission tickets at your convenience. Discover each location on your own or opt to include…

Location
Victoria Coach Station
Buckingham Palace Road
Departs from inside Victoria Coach Station, Gates 1 - 5. Tour departs 8:30am. Arrive at 8:00am.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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John_c
Aug 5, 2026
Good for history buffs... - Our guide, Anna was amazing, very knowledgeable and funny. Good for history buffs with time to experience Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and Oxford University. Drive through to see the beautiful Cotwolds.
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Jonathan_s
Jul 21, 2026
Great tour! - Anna and Malcolm were fantastic! great tour! I would recommend anyone who wants to see the sites to book it
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563patricial
Jul 20, 2026
The BEST of the BEST - our guide Anna was the absolute BEST!! She was kind and very knowledgeable! Everything was white on schedule without being pushy she managed to make time for every single person on the bus,to ask what they hope to see to ask what was most important when it was over! I haven't had anybody do that she really is the best of the best thank you! John and Pat Lightfoot
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Travelalkoholic
Jul 20, 2026
Had a wonderful trip with Anna & Malcom - Today’s trip was a wonderful journey through England’s rich history and culture, and Anna made it even more special. We started at Warwick, exploring its magnificent castle and medieval charm. From there, we headed to Stratford-upon-Avon, enjoying the beautiful streets and soaking in the hometown of Shakespeare. We ended the day in Oxford, where the stunning university buildings and timeless atmosphere made for a perfect finish. A well-organized day filled with history, architecture, and unforgettable memories. Highly recommended!
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Brian1403
Jul 20, 2026
History and more - We had a great time exploring these historic sites. Our guide Ana was excellent and had a great sense of humor. Our girls enjoyed the variety of things to do and the kids play area at Warwick Castle. There was a beautiful spot by the Avon River to have lunch, and the amount of knowledge at Oxford was astounding. Malcolm our driver did a great job of getting us in and out of these tight cities.
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Dancella1009
Jul 20, 2026
Highly Recommend - Great experience. Loved Warwick Castle, SHAKESPEARE’S Birth Place and Oxford. Great sites! Logistics were easy. Our guide Anna was very helpful and personable. She did a nice job balancing the amount of info she presented so that it wasn’t overwhelming but it was also informative. Our driver Marco did a great job. Everything on time.
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187bryano
Jul 20, 2026
Great day away from the busy city sites - The experience with Anna (guide) and Marco our driver could not have been better. The pick up location at Victoria Coach Station was very convenient and centrally located. Anna did a great job at getting us through all of the stops even given. How busy it was. The highlights of the trip included Oxford University and The Birth Home of Shakespeare. The castle, while not your traditional castle tour, was still very good and great photo opportunities. I would highly recommend this for people looking to get away from the busy London sites and take in more of the country side. The drive through the Cotswolds was a nice breakout from the tours we experienced. Great job!
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Sherpa30228369937
Jul 20, 2026
Our day trip - Anna was our tour guide for the day, she was very information, helpful and has a lovely personality 👏😁
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Kathryn_o
Jul 19, 2026
Tour guide excellent but not enough time - The guide was great! A dapper fellow! Three stops. Warwick. Shakesphere upon Avon. Oxford, and drive through some Cotswolds vilages. The time at Warwick was to short to see anything other than the castle. It is a five minute walk to and from the bus so you have about 1 1/4 to see the castle, which is plenty of time but there is not time to also explore outside down the path or outside. Shakesphere Upon Avon. If you are not interested in seeing Shakesphere's house, graveyard etc. There is not much to see in the surrounding area as the gift shops are sparce and contain the same similar items. Oxford: We did not participate in that tour. Instead went on our own to explore. The Cotswold drive through scenic Cotswolds towns was very nice. I have come to the conclusion that (for me) tour buses are not the way to explore. I do not like being on a tight schedule in places I want to see more of.
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Lisa_r
Jul 19, 2026
Not worth it - Not really worth paying for the tour as it amounted to trying to hear the guide in one ear piece while hearing all the traffic and crowd noise in the other as you travel as a large group thru crowded streets. Didn’t see much of Oxford, thought Warwick Castle had more to do with W Churchill, and drive thru Cotswolds in a speeding bus—we saw two thatched cottages. Take a train to Oxford and hire a local tour.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).