22 Nov 2025 – Blenheim Palace

Trip Details

The afternoon is spent at the majestic Blenheim Palace. Join us for a festive adventure through the State rooms at The Palace of Oz, inspired by L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Follow the road of yellow brick sprinkled with Christmas magic. Look out for Toto, The Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Witches, Munchkins and more, as you journey to the Land of Oz and discover the Emerald City where Dorothy awaits.

 

After the palace visit, featuring spectacular works by international and local artists, discover The Christmas Illuminated Trail - bigger, better and brighter than ever before! A multitude of glowing lights and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun. Firmly positioned as one of the UK’s leading illuminated trails, this has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends, including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas along the way.

 

At the celebrated Christmas Market in The Great Court, the seasonal village of wooden chalets offers everything from inspired Christmas gift ideas to tasty treats.

 

Following the Blenheim palace visit, coach will return back to ISH.

 

Tour operated by Travel Club

Ticket Sales End 21/11/2025

Tour Includes:

·         Executive minicoach with ISH Travel Club

·         Christmas at Blenheim Palace

o    The Palace of Oz Ticket incl. (1hr self-guided visit)

o    Christmas Lights Trail Ticket Incl. (1.5hrs self-guided visit)

·         Ample Free Time for exploring

·         Assistance of an ISH Staff Group Leader

 

Tour excludes: Anything not mentioned in tour includes

 

Please aim to arrive at least 10-15mins early, we cannot hold the rest of the group for latecomers!

Don’t forget to bring your own oyster card (with enough credit) and/or contactless card for use on Public Transportation within London during the tour

 

Meeting Point: International Students House (Foyer), 229 Great Portland St., London W1W 5PN

Meeting Time: 11:15am

Finishing Time Approx.: 20:30pm ISH

 

Running order for the day will be emailed to all participants at least 7dayss prior to departure for UK day trips, for UK/Overseas weekend trips the running order will be given out at the pre-tour meetup (the meet-up date will be announced once you have booked and paid).

 

A valid University Student ID must be with you at all times and must be supplied/presented upon request – No ID No Entry!

 

It is your responsibility to check in advance that the above tour itinerary and/or timings are suitable for your own plans.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·         ALL TRAVEL CLUB Tickets are FULLY RESTRICTED / NON-CHANGEABLE / NON-REFUNDABLE / NON-TRANSFERABLE / NON-EXCHANGEABLE / NO-SHOW PENALTIES APPLY. 

·         All Travel Club UK Day/Weekend trips are subject to availability.

·         All Travel Club UK Day/Weekend trip tickets are released beginning of each academic term.

·         All Travel Club Overseas Weekend trips are BY APPLICATION ONLY (check event page for application deadline).

·         A valid University Student ID must be with you at all times and must be supplied/presented upon request. 

·         PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP WITH YOUR ACADEMIC EMAIL ADDRESS e.g. myname@KCL.ac.uk. As proof of student status.

·         If you are unable to produce a valid University Student ID as proof of full-time student status, Travel Club and all tour suppliers involved reserves the right to reject your ticket and admission on the trip, NO REFUND WILL BE DUE. No VALID ID - No Entry, No Exceptions!

·         AGE RESTRICTION minimum 18yrs+

·         ALL TRAVEL CLUB TRIP TICKET PURCHASES ARE LIMITED TO ONE TICKET PER STUDENT PER TRIP. Multiple/extra ticket purchases for the same trip will be voided and no refund due.

·         Please be aware that photography and/or filming will be taking place on all Travel Club Trips for promotional purposes. The photographs and recordings may be used by International Students House for promotional purposes, for example on social media platforms, websites, mobile applications, emails, digital media, or printed materials. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please speak with your Travel Club Trip Group Leader on the day.

·         Full Travel Club Terms & Conditions on our website.

 

NB Each student wishing to attend a Travel Club trip must book and pay separately. Multiple ticket purchases for the same trip on the same order will be voided and no refund due.

 

Once you have paid, as additional proof of student status, all students must complete the Travel Club Mandatory Booking form link at the end of check out via the order status page. This link is also provided on your order confirmation email.

 

Please complete the Travel Club Mandatory Booking form link within 24hrs, otherwise your order/ticket(s) will auto-cancel!