Oxford, the geographical and cultural heart of England, is one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Almost every afternoon and evening is open for exploring the “city of dreaming spires”: the famous colleges and chapels, the Covered Market, the meadows and parks, the boathouses and punts along the Isis, and, of course, the pubs.

There is hardly a famous British king, prime minister, writer, poet, musician, or scientist who hasn’t been involved with Oxford in some way or other over the last thousand years. In your wanderings you could include the haunts of Lord Peter Wimsey or his successor, Inspector Morse. Lord Peter Wimsey, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien . Their favourite pub, The Eagle and Child, awaits your visiting memorial toast .

We'll take a day each week for bus trips. Previous tours have included London, Gloucester, Salisbury, Winchester, Cambridge & Bath.

Hertford College - Oxford - Bridge of Sighs

Heritage Canada and The National Trust Properties
in the UK

Heritage Canada is an organization whose mandate it is to “encourage the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant, historical, architectural and scenic heritage of Canada with a view to stimulating and promoting the interest of the people of Canada in that heritage”. What has that to do with England, you might ask? If you purchase a membership in Heritage Canada for $35., your Membership Card admits you to all National Trust properties in England, Scotland and Wales. This is significant if you plan to visit 2 or more venues as the admission rate to many of these properties is in the range of 7 to 8 pounds with no concessions given. To contact Heritage Canada you can visit their website at www.heritagecanada.org or call them at 613 237 1066 or email them at heritagecanada@heritagecanada.org. Just for comparison’s sake, the annual membership in the National Trust is close to 35 POUNDS per year.

Residence

Our residence is the newest Balliol College student quarters, the Jowett Walk Building (JWB). This modern, three-storied structure provides every participant with a private room and ensuite bath.

All our weekday lunches and dinners, except on tour days, are provided down the road at the University Club. Kitchenettes are available on every floor of JWB to make your own breakfast. Since the caterers do not come in on weekends, we have to fend for ourselves among Oxford's many fine restaurants the three weekends of our stay.

Lunch is provided upon your arrival.