Windsor, Oxford and Avebury's Stone Circle with Traditional Christmas Lunch

This Christmas, enjoy a memorable British day trip through three remarkable destinations: the charming town of Windsor, the historic university city of Oxford, and the ancient stone circles of Avebury. Along the way, enjoy a delicious three-course Christmas lunch at a traditional British pub, making the journey a perfect blend of history, culture, scenery and festive flavours. Your adventure begins with a visit to Windsor, a beautiful historic town known for its elegant streets, traditional character and royal connections. It is also home to Windsor Castle, the famous 1,000-year-old royal residence and one of the most recognisable landmarks in Britain. Although the castle is closed to visitors on Christmas Day, you can still explore the town, admire its festive atmosphere and enjoy the timeless charm of this quintessentially British destination.

Continue to Oxford, where you can take a relaxing break and enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch at a British pub. The festive three-course meal offers a choice of delicious dishes, including a vegetarian option, along with a selection of drinks. The festive meal begins with Seasonal Vegetable Soup, featuring roasted cauliflower, chestnut gremolata and sourdough. For the main course, you can enjoy Roast Crown of English Turkey served with beef-dripping roast potatoes, crushed winter roots, Brussels sprouts, pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing, and gravy. A vegetarian option, Heritage Beetroot & Celeriac Wellington, is also available with parsnip purée, cavolo nero and red onion gravy. Finish your Christmas meal with a Traditional Christmas Pudding served with brandy butter ice cream. The meal also includes a choice of house wine, orange juice, Coke or lemonade, along with tea or coffee. Vegetarian options are available, while special dietary requirements must be requested in advance. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy classic Christmas flavours in a warm and welcoming setting before continuing your sightseeing adventure.

After lunch, discover the historic beauty of Oxford, one of Britain’s most celebrated university cities. Known for its distinctive honey-coloured buildings, charming cobbled streets and impressive architecture, Oxford has a fascinating atmosphere at every turn. Explore the city with your professional guide, discover stories from its long history and learn about the famous people who once studied at its prestigious university. The final destination is Avebury, where you will travel much further back in time to explore one of Britain’s most fascinating prehistoric monuments. The Avebury stone circles form one of the largest and best-known prehistoric sites in the country and are part of a designated World Heritage Site. As you explore this mysterious landscape, your guide will share intriguing theories about the purpose and meaning of the stones, allowing you to form your own ideas about this remarkable ancient site.

After experiencing the history and beauty of Windsor, Oxford and Avebury, sit back and enjoy the journey back to London. The day concludes with a drop-off in Victoria or Kensington, subject to traffic conditions, leaving you with wonderful memories of a Christmas spent exploring some of Britain’s most fascinating destinations.