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It would be hard to find a more quintessentially British setting than Westonbirt. Located in one of the most beautiful stately homes in England and just 90 minutes from London Heathrow; Westonbirt House nestles in the rolling countryside close to royal Tetbury, and only 40 minutes from the historic cities of Oxford and Bath.

Tetbury is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and the second largest town in the Cotswolds. It is the home of HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of Cornwall and was an important market for Cotswold wool and yarn during the Middle Ages. Today, it is better associated with boutique shops, great food and its royal connections.

Directly opposite Westonbirt School is the world-famous Westonbirt Arboretum, one of the most beautiful and important plant collections in the world. With over 2,500 species of tree from all over the globe, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit.

Arboretum
Bath Spa

The historic world heritage city of Bath Spa is just a 40-minute journey from Westonbirt. Famously known for and named after its spa baths built by the Romans, the breath-taking Royal Crescent was recently filmed as the location for hit Netflix drama ‘Bridgerton’.

\The famous English novelist and author of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen, lived in Bath during the early 19th Century and a snapshot of the regency life she lived can be explored in the Jane Austen Centre, which is just one of the many museums in the historic city.

Not only does Westonbirt look strikingly like Hogwarts, the Wizarding school from Harry Potter, it is also positioned close to several of the filming locations from the magical franchise. The cloisters at nearby Lacock Abbey served as the corridors in Hogwarts on many occasions, whilst various rooms throughout the abbey were used as spell-bindingly beautiful classrooms. Gloucester Cathedral, a 30-minte drive away, was also used in many of the films.

A must-see visit from Westonbirt is the world-leading centre of learning and ‘City of Dreaming Spires’ that is Oxford. Home to the world-famous 12th century University of Oxford and many major tourist attractions such as the iconic Bodleian Library; Carfax Tower; and the historic Covered Market with its many exclusive shops. Just a 40-minute drive away, summer school students will be inspired by the heritage and beauty of this famous city.

Lacock Abbey

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