Walking Woodstock
Enjoy a peaceful walk through the historic town of Woodstock and the scenic Great Park in the grounds of Blenheim Palace.
- Theme
- Natural Wonders
- Location
- Town Centre, Woodstock
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Designer
- Barry Pickard
Experience
Route
Great Park
Wide open parkland of almost a thousand hectares, edged by veteran trees, stretching out from Blenheim Palace.
The Column of Victory
The 41m high column celebrates the Duke of Marlborough’s victory at the Battle of Blenheim.
The Oxfordshire Museum
Discover the story of Oxfordshire with a visit to this museum, spanning the years from the present day all the way back 500,000 years.
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
The museum tells the stories of how war has affected Oxfordshire and its people, from soldiers serving on the front lines to ordinary people living on the Home Front.
Macdonald Bear Hotel
The Bear Hotel serves meals made from the very best seasonal ingredients, which fuse traditional and modern English cooking.
About
This route was designed by Barry Pickard in collaboration with Autoura.
Barry Pickard
Specialising in European and North American destinations, as well as a number of other countries around the world, I have designed self-guided tours for city based visits; multi-stop road trips; family, group and couples vacations; as well as themed excursions. Experienced in designing walking tours, driving tours and robotaxi experiences. A history graduate, with a great eye for detail, my passion for travel and research has found its apogee in designing fun, interesting and thoughtful trips
