Fri 26 June - Mon 29 June 2026: A 4 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Blenheim Palace Flower Show with Jones Holidays staying at DoubleTree by Hilton, Swindon
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26 29 June 2026
Friday Monday
4 Days
From £489
Discover the Beauty of Blenheim Palace in Full Bloom
Step into the splendour of summer with our specially crafted short break to the Blenheim Palace Flower Show.
Set within the breathtaking grounds of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace, this vibrant event promises a feast for the senses. From stunning floral displays and beautifully curated show gardens to expert demonstrations and artisan stalls, the Flower Show is a celebration of all things horticultural and quintessentially British.
Enjoy the freedom to explore the palaces magnificent formal gardens, wander through floral marquees bursting with colour, and browse an array of gardening accessories and lifestyle products. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or simply appreciate the beauty of nature, this delightful break combines floral inspiration with the grandeur of one of Englands finest stately homes.
Join us for a memorable early-summer escape filled with fragrant blooms, garden inspiration, and the timeless charm of Blenheim Palace.
Blenheim Palace Flower Show | Oxford | Tenbury Wells | Cheltenham
We depart from your home and travel firstly to Tenbury Wells, named My Little Town in the Orchard by Queen Victoria, Tenbury Wells is steeped in agricultural culture and heritage. We then continue to Swindon, where we have time to relax before dinner this evening
Step into the world of grandeur as we arrive at Blenheim Palace, home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Explore the splendid State Rooms, adorned with priceless portraits, tapestries, and furnishings. Learn about the palaces rich history through the interactive exhibits. Descend into the fascinating world of Blenheim's staff with a unique included tour, as you discover how life operated behind the scenes in the grand household from the bustling kitchens to the hidden passageways.
Then stroll through the beautiful formal gardens, including the Water Terraces, Rose Garden, and the Secret Garden. Take in sweeping views across the Great Lake and Capability Browns landscaped parkland, before enjoying lunch at one of the various eateries within the palace grounds.
Of course, the flower show is in full bloom, so you can browse the Grand Floral Pavilion, marvel at designer show gardens, and pick up gardening inspiration and plants to take home.
Please note - Audio Guides are no longer offered. Guests can download a Web App
Today we have a full day in Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, home of the famous university and plenty of interesting attractions, including Oxford castle. You could also visit the covered and open markets of the city today.
After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and travel north to Cheltenham, we spend a little time here, before continuing our journey home.
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Welcome tea/coffee and cookie on arrival
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Blenheim Palace, Park & Gardens
Blenheim Palace rooftop experience and life below experience.
Located on the outskirts of Swindon, this 4-star hotel is decorated to a high standard and is ideally placed for visits to the beautiful regions of both the Cotswolds and Wiltshire. Each of the 171 bedrooms is decorated in a modern style and there is a modern open kitchen and a spacious split-level bar/lounge. Hotel has a lift.
Please note all single rooms are doubles for sole occupancy. This hotel does not have walk in showers.
DAY ONE
We depart from your home and travel firstly to Tenbury Wells, named 'My Little Town in the Orchard' by Queen Victoria, Tenbury Wells is steeped in agricultural culture and heritage. We then continue to Swindon, where we have time to relax before dinner this evening
DDAY TWO
Step into the world of grandeur as we arrive at Blenheim Palace, home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Explore the splendid State Rooms, adorned with priceless portraits, tapestries, and furnishings. Learn about the palace's rich history through the interactive exhibits. Descend into the fascinating world of Blenheim's staff with a unique included tour, as you discover how life operated behind the scenes in the grand household - from the bustling kitchens to the hidden passageways.
Then stroll through the beautiful formal gardens, including the Water Terraces, Rose Garden, and the Secret Garden. Take in sweeping views across the Great Lake and Capability Brown's landscaped parkland, before enjoying lunch at one of the various eateries within the palace grounds.
Of course, the flower show is in full bloom, so you can browse the Grand Floral Pavilion, marvel at designer show gardens, and pick up gardening inspiration and plants to take home.
Please note - Audio Guides are no longer offered. Guests can download a Web App
DAY THREE
Today we have a full day in Oxford, the "city of dreaming spires", home of the famous university and plenty of interesting attractions, including Oxford castle. You could also visit the covered and open markets of the city today.
B, DDAY FOUR
After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and travel north to Cheltenham, we spend a little time here, before continuing our journey home.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Welcome tea/coffee and cookie on arrival
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Blenheim Palace, Park & Gardens
Blenheim Palace rooftop experience and life below experience.
Located on the outskirts of Swindon, this 4-star hotel is decorated to a high standard and is ideally placed for visits to the beautiful regions of both the Cotswolds and Wiltshire. Each of the 171 bedrooms is decorated in a modern style and there is a modern open kitchen and a spacious split-level bar/lounge. Hotel has a lift.
Please note all single rooms are doubles for sole occupancy. This hotel does not have walk in showers.
General | Rooms | Accessibility |
4 star | Tea/coffee making facilities | Lift |
Bar | Television |
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Restaurant | Hairdryer |
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Lounge | Wi-Fi |
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Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.
DAYS | TOUR DATE | DEPARTS | TERMS | SUPPLEMENT |
4 | 26 29 JUN 2026 | FRIDAY | £489 | £110 SINGLE |
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE | £36 |
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Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office. If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |