Oxford

Honey gold buildings, pinnacled towers and soaring spires of Oxford make up one of the glories of England's heritage. The immaculate gardens of famous colleges provide a tranquil foil for a compact and beautiful city centre which bustles all the year round.

Enclosing these ancient buildings are peaceful riverside walks from which are heard the college bells speaking of study and inkpots, summer punting and halcyon days.

Day visits to: Shakespeare's Stratford-on-Avon - Warwick Castle, the greatest medieval castle in England - Georgian Bath - Stonehenge, built 4,000 years ago, the largest pre-historic circle in Europe - Bratton Iron Age Fort.