Blenheim Palace and Churchill War Rooms tour from London

See the Churchill War Rooms and learn more about the famous Winston Churchill and his life, before taking a coach to Blenheim Palace where he was born.

This guided tour also includes Blenheim Palace tickets, allowing you to explore the former home of Sir Winston Churchill.

Coach tour from London to Blenheim Palace

Start your day trip from Victoria on a luxury, air-conditioned coach. Relax as you travel to visit the Churchill War Rooms preserved as close as possible to their 1945 state.

After travelling to Churchill's ancestorial home and birthplace Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Oxford countryside, explore more than 2,000 acres of beautiful parkland.

Things to see and do on this Churchill War Rooms tour from London

On this tour, you explore the famous Churchill War Rooms which were the secret wartime headquarters during World War II.

Churchill War Rooms

Be the first to enter the Churchill War Rooms that day and pick up your audio guides available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, Portuguese and Mandarin. Walk through the Cabinet Room where Churchill and his ministers took crucial decisions and marvel at all the maps lining the walls of the Map Room. After this, you’ll see staff bedrooms and a small kitchen as well as Churchill's private room with his desk and personal items.

Blenheim Palace: Tickets

In the afternoon, it’s time to visit Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. The guide will provide commentary on the way to Blenheim, an 18th-century country house built in the English Baroque style and the final stop of this fabulous tour. It is the only non-royal and non-religious house in England with the title of Palace. Explore the palace at your own leisure and take in the Palace's grandeur and opulence, which has made it an ideal location for numerous films and TV shows, including Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.

Your Blenheim Palace tickets allow you to explore the lavish State Rooms and a special Churchill exhibition, wander around the lake and discover gardens designed by famous landscape architect Capability Brown. 

What's included in the tour price?

Return transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach from London and entry to Churchill's War Rooms and Blenheim Palace with a professional guide is included in your ticket.

Tour itinerary and departure information

Departure from London

The tour departs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 1 April 2026 from Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, SW1W 9SH, near Victoria Station.

Check in at 8am. The coach departs at 8.30am. Always check your booking confirmation or ticket for pick-up point and timings. Don’t forget your e-ticket!  

Return to London

The tour arrives back in London at approximately 7pm. You’ll be dropped off in Kensington near Gloucester Road Underground Station (Zone 1), which is three stops away from Victoria by Tube.

Buy your Blenheim Palace and Churchill War Room tour tickets

You can buy tickets for The Churchill War Rooms and Blenheim Palace day trip using the booking button on this page.

FAQs

Is the Blenheim Palace day trip family-friendly?

The day trip is family-friendly. Due to the nature of walking around historical sites, it might not be suitable for small children or toddlers.

Do I need to book tickets for this day trip in advance?

You need to book tickets for this tour in advance as you will not be able to buy tickets on the bus.

Does the tour include tickets to Blenheim Palace?

Entry to Blenheim Palace is included in your ticket as well as access to The Churchill Exhibition.

Is lunch included on the tour?

Lunch is not included in the ticket, but you will be allowed to bring packed lunch with you that you can enjoy on the coach.

How long does it take to walk around Blenheim Palace?

This tour gives you around two hours to enjoy this UNESCO World Heritage Site – plenty of time to wander through the State Rooms and special exhibition, and to explore the well-manicured gardens.