Is entry to Warwick Castle included?

Yes, entry to the castle is included in the price. The Warwick Castle Dungeon is not included: it is a separate paid attraction.

No. No meal is included on this tour — bring money for lunch. This trip costs £109, against £199 for the Christmas Day version.

Can I go inside Shakespeare's birthplace?

No. It is closed over the Christmas holidays and is seen from the outside.

How old is the castle, and what are the State Rooms like?

The State Rooms are dressed as Victorian interiors. We do not give an age for the castle: the figures found online have not been confirmed.

What language is the guiding in?

English only. No other language is available on this tour.

What time does the day start and finish?

Check-in at 8:15am, departure at 8:30am from Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SH. Return is around 7:00pm, to Kensington or Victoria depending on traffic.

Day Trip to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle on Boxing Day

Q: Can I cancel my booking?

Yes, free of charge up to and including 23 December 2026. After that date no refund is available.

Warwick Castle with entry included, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford on 26 December, with views of the Cotswolds between stops.

Day Trip to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle on Boxing Day, a day trip from London

Sightseeing during the Day Trip to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle on Boxing Day, a day trip from London

Guests taking part in the Day Trip to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle on Boxing Day

Festive scenery during the Day Trip to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle on Boxing Day

Price Boxing Day Tour: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle

Adult 17-59	£ 109
Child 3-16	£ 99
Senior 60+	£ 104
Student (Valid student ID card)	£ 104
Family (2 adults and 2 children)	£ 406

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Entry to Warwick Castle
Walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Walking tour of Oxford
Round-trip transportation on a comfortable, luxury coach

Boxing Day Tour: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle Price

Adult 17-59	£109
Child 3-16	£99
Senior 60+	£104
Student (Valid student ID card)	£104
Family (2 adults and 2 children)	£406

Entry to Warwick Castle
Walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Walking tour of Oxford
Round-trip transportation on a comfortable, luxury coach

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When

26 December 2026

Start Time

8:30am

End Time

7:00pm

Duration

Approx. 11 hours

Description

This Boxing Day trip to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle runs on 26 December 2026, leaving Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, SW1W 9SH at 8:30am and returning around 7:00pm, about 11 hours. Entry to Warwick Castle is included — the Warwick Castle Dungeon is not. Lunch is not included, and guiding is in English only, with no other language available. From £109 per adult, free cancellation up to and including 23 December 2026.

A castle you actually go into

Warwick Castle is the reason to take this tour rather than its Christmas Day counterpart. Entry is included, and the State Rooms inside are dressed as Victorian interiors — not seventeenth-century. The Castle Dungeon is a separate paid attraction and is not part of your ticket.

Oxford and Stratford, on foot

The day also takes in Oxford, whose colleges were used as film locations for the Harry Potter series, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Shakespeare's birthplace is closed over the holidays and is seen from the outside.

Bring money for lunch: no meal is included on this tour. It costs £90 less than the Christmas Day version.

Castle, or lunch and the Cotswolds

The Christmas Day tour covers the same two towns on 25 December, adds a drive through the Cotswolds and includes a three-course Christmas lunch with wine, for £199. This one trades both for a castle you can walk into — and returns to Kensington or Victoria depending on traffic.

What you’ll do

Visit Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford in one day on 26 December
Go inside Warwick Castle, with its medieval towers and grand halls
Enjoy scenic views of the Cotswolds countryside during the journey
Take a walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s home town
Take a guided walking tour of Oxford

What’s included

Entry to Warwick Castle
Walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Walking tour of Oxford
Round-trip transportation on a comfortable, luxury coach

What’s not included

Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pick-up and return
Entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace/Anne Hathaway’s Cottage interiors (closed on 26 December)

Itinerary

Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle is a medieval castle with 1,100 years of history, set in gardens and parkland. Explore the fully restored Great Hall and State Apartments, showing 17th-century grandeur and the castle’s most treasured artefacts. You can also experience the sights and sounds of a 15th-century battle and climb the towers along the Battlements Walk for the views.

Scenic Cotswolds Drive

The route crosses the Cotswolds, with rolling hills and honey-coloured villages seen from the coach.

Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon

A walking tour of the home town of William Shakespeare. You see Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (his wife’s home, near the Arden Forest) from outside. Note: Interior visits are not included on Boxing Day.

Oxford

A walk through Oxford’s historic centre, past the Bodleian Library and the university’s most famous colleges, with centuries of academic prestige.

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Map

Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR

Departure Information

When: 26 December 2026

Where: Golden Tours Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR

Check-in: 8:15am for an 8:30am departure

Return approx. 7:00pm

Return Point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SH.

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Cancellation Options

Free cancellation up to and including 23 December 2026. After that date, tickets are non-refundable.

Additional Information

Important: You must bring the e-ticket provided to gain entry to this tour.

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Boxing Day: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle – FAQ

Is entry to Warwick Castle included?
Yes, entry to the castle is included in the price. The Warwick Castle Dungeon is not included: it is a separate paid attraction.
Is lunch included?
No. No meal is included on this tour — bring money for lunch. This trip costs £109, against £199 for the Christmas Day version.
Can I go inside Shakespeare's birthplace?
No. It is closed over the Christmas holidays and is seen from the outside.
How old is the castle, and what are the State Rooms like?
The State Rooms are dressed as Victorian interiors. We do not give an age for the castle: the figures found online have not been confirmed.
What language is the guiding in?
English only. No other language is available on this tour.
What time does the day start and finish?
Check-in at 8:15am, departure at 8:30am from Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SH. Return is around 7:00pm, to Kensington or Victoria depending on traffic.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, free of charge up to and including 23 December 2026. After that date no refund is available.
How does it compare with the Christmas Day tour to the same towns?
The Christmas Day tour costs £199, adds a drive through the Cotswolds and includes a three-course Christmas lunch with wine, but has no castle entry. This one includes Warwick Castle and no meal.