Silverstone Circuit: The name Silverstone is synonymous with British Motorsport, and the circuit is under a one-hour drive from Oxford. Home to the British Grand Prix and numerous other race meetings throughout the year, a guided tour of this iconic circuit should be top of any motor-racing fan’s wish list. The two-hour tour offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes view of the racetrack, where visitors can stand on the top step of the podium and take a look at the pit-lane.
Windsor Castle: Approximately an hour’s drive from Oxford stands the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor Castle has been a Royal household and fortress for over 900 years, and remains a working palace to this day. Highlights include the magnificent State Apartments (which are decorated with some of the finest works of art in the Royal collection), the Drawings Gallery, St George’s Chapel and the doll’s house which once belonged to Queen Mary.
The Cotswolds: There are few places in Britain more beautiful than the Cotswolds. With immaculate villages, magnificent honey-coloured stone manor houses, thatched cottages and quaint churches, this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a magnet for tourists from all over the world. The gentle hills are also perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding, and can be reached in around one hour when driving from Oxford.