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Woodstock, OxfordshireWoodstock
Base here one night to see Blenheim Palace at opening, then eat and sleep in town; two nights only if you add the Cotswolds by car.
Woodstock is a small stone town 8 miles north of Oxford and the gateway to Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO-listed stately home and Winston Churchill's birthplace. The town itself takes an hour on foot; the palace takes half a day. Most travellers come for one night, or as a day trip on bus S3 from Oxford.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds and traffic), Christmas–New Year (palace closures)
- Airports
- LHR · LGW · BHX
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Woodstock, Oxfordshire, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyWoodstock is a low-risk small town; the real issues are uneven pavements, dark lanes after pub closing, and summer traffic on the A44.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 or 112 police, fire, ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLHR London Heathrow (About 1 h 30 min by car via M40; rail via London Paddington then Oxford).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable in 10 minutes end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café£3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£14–22 (≈ US$19–30)
- BeerPint of ale£5–7 (≈ US$7–10)
- Museum or sight ticketBlenheim Palace adult admission£22 (≈ US$30) (check)
- Budget bedHostel or pub bunk, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedPub or guesthouse double, a night, per room£140 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedPub or guesthouse double, a night, per room£220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £60 (≈ US$80) · Mid £110 (≈ US$150) · High £200 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LHR London Heathrow (About 1 h 30 min by car via M40; rail via London Paddington then Oxford) · LGW London Gatwick (About 2 h 15 min by car; rail via London then Oxford) · BHX Birmingham (About 1 h 15 min by car via M40)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest May (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Woodstock, Oxfordshire: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable in 10 minutes end to end. Blenheim Palace is a 10–15 min walk from Market Square via Park Street or the town gate. Buses S3 and 7 run to Oxford about every 20–30 min; local buses serve Bladon and the A44 corridor. A car helps for the Cotswolds and Combe Mill.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Stagecoach bus S3 from George Street or bus 7 from Magdalen Street, about 30 min
Colleges, museums and the Covered Market; buses run through the evening.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via A44, about 25 min; bus connections are limited
Cotswold market town; pair it with a drive through the Evenlode valley.
Burford
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Car via A44 and A361, about 30 min
Sloping high street and old bridge; go early before the coach groups.
Door to door: About 25 min
Car via A4095, about 20 min; buses run from Oxford rather than Woodstock
Useful for shopping and a supermarket run, not a sight in itself.
Bladon
goDoor to door: About 30 min on foot
Walk or short drive 2 miles south; bus stops on the A44
St Martin's Church; Churchill's grave in the churchyard.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Market Square and Market Street
Town centre; pubs, restaurants and the Bear Hotel within a 2-min walk of everything.
Park Street
Quiet lane running to the Blenheim Palace gate; guesthouses and the Oxfordshire Museum.
Woodleys / A44 north
Village pubs with rooms 2 miles out; you need a car or the bus.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £60–90 (≈ US$80–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- £90–150 (≈ US$120–200) excl. bed
- High
- £150 (≈ US$200)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or guesthouse double1 × 1 night × £140 | £140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £110 | £220 |
| Bus S3 Oxford → Woodstock, one way2 × £4 · check | £8 |
| Blenheim Palace adult ticket2 × £22 · check; often upgradable to an annual pass | £44 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £12 | £24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £44 |
| Trip total≈ £240 per person per day, bed included | £480≈ US$650 |
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Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | £3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Pub main course | £14–22 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Pint of ale | £5–7 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Bus Oxford → Woodstock, one way | £3.20–4.80 (≈ US$5–7) (check) |
| Taxi Woodstock → Oxford | £30–45 (≈ US$40–60) (check) |
| Blenheim Palace adult admission | £22 (≈ US$30) (check) |
| Combe Mill adult admission | £5 (≈ US$7) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Blenheim Palace charges separately for the palace, park and gardens; check what your ticket covers before you buy.
- Parking in Woodstock is limited and fills on summer weekends; the palace car park is the fallback.
- The Oxfordshire Museum closes on bank holidays and shuts at 16:45 for last admission.The Oxfordshire Museum closes on bank holidays and shuts at 4:45 PM for last admission.
- Combe Mill opens only May–Oct on Wednesdays and the first Sunday of the month.
- Rousham House is by prior arrangement only, with a minimum fee, and no under-15s.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in Woodstock; the US embassy is in London, and most consulates sit in London, Birmingham or Oxford.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus S3 Oxford → Woodstock: about £3.20 (≈ US$5) one way, about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Woodstock → Oxford: £30–45 (≈ US$40–60) (check)
- Blenheim Palace adult ticket: £22 (≈ US$30) (check)
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- Excuse me — Excuse me
- Thank you — Thank you
- Please — Please
- Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
English is the only language you need here.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds and traffic), Christmas–New Year (palace closures) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LHR and BHX: last bus and rail departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Market Square, Park Street and the palace gate, Bladon, Combe Mill.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire Museum, Combe Mill, Rousham) and eat pages with last orders.
- Palace event-day and closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green.