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seventeenth century to the present. It is co-located with the Assembly Rooms. You could even
take to the waters yourselves at the Thermae Spa, which opened in 2006 and features the New
Royal Bath, which permits you to relax in warm, natural, thermal waters in the open-air rooftop
pool, and the larger, indoor Minerva Bath.

Alternatively, return to Lucknam Park after lunch and enjoy the many on-site amenities at this
gorgeous property. Things to do: horseback riding at the on-site equestrian center, croquet,
tennis, indoor swimming and taking advantage of the numerous walking and running trails.
Afternoon Tea?

Proposed Accommodation: Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

Day 3: Oxford and Blenheim Palace. Following check out at Lucknam this morning, meet
Martin, one of our handpicked, private driver/guides, who will remain with you for the next 2
days. Start the day with a 1 hr 30 min drive to Oxford, where you will meet up with Stuart or
another of our local guides who will provide color commentary as you are led around this

celebrated academic community founded by French scholars in 1167. During the visit, you can
learn about the collegiate system of tutorial unique to Oxford and Cambridge. The chapels,
gardens and lecture theaters of the 39 colleges date back to the thirteenth century, with many
masterpieces by Christopher Wren. You will visit several colleges. Christ Church College,
probably the most spectacular, but often not available for visits, was founded in 1525 by
Cardinal Wolsey and has produced sixteen Prime Ministers in the last 200 years. Even more

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