Balliol College Tours and Activities

The Oxford love hearts John Balliol Founder of the Oxford College died in 1268. His heart was removed, embalmed, and kept by his widow Dervorguilla and both were buried at Sweetheart Abbey (which she founded) near Dumfries, in 1290. Balliol college erected 2 hearts at the top of the tower which intertwine, when viewed from a certain angle.
The Oxford love hearts John Balliol Founder of the Oxford College died in 1268. His heart was removed, embalmed, and kept by his widow Dervorguilla and both were buried at Sweetheart Abbey (which she founded) near Dumfries, in 1290. Balliol college erected 2 hearts at the top of the tower which intertwine, when viewed from a certain angle.

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The Drey

The Drey

2 out of 5
London City Centre
Price was NZ$3,490, price is now NZ$2,591 per person
NZ$2,591
per person
4 Mar - 10 Mar
found 12 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to London (LHR)
No reviews
room was nice, housekeeping not su much

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza London Victoria

Hotel Riu Plaza London Victoria

4 out of 5
London City Centre
Price was NZ$4,764, price is now NZ$3,352 per person
NZ$3,352
per person
4 Mar - 10 Mar
found 12 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to London (LHR)
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,010 reviews)
Location was simply second to none!!! Staff efficient and helpful. Room was spacious in London standard, and well kept with reasonable amenities.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

St Martins Lane London, a Morgans Originals hotel

St Martins Lane London, a Morgans Originals hotel

5 out of 5
London City Centre
Price was NZ$4,155, price is now NZ$3,385 per person
NZ$3,385
per person
4 Mar - 10 Mar
found 12 hours ago
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to London (LHR)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Location excellent reception staff ok breakfast ok didn’t think there should be extra £10 charge for the breakfast menu. Rooms bit clinical in design but that’s personal taste.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Tours & day trips

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Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

Activity duration is 11 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 104 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$193 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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3-Day Private Guided Tour from Oxford

3-Day Private Guided Tour from Oxford

Activity duration is 3 days
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$4,546 per traveller*
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Cruises & boat tours

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Oxford: University Private Punting Tour on River Cherwell

Oxford: University Private Punting Tour on River Cherwell

Activity duration is 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$114 per traveller*
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Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
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The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England
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The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Oxford England
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Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

4 out of 5
15 Paradise Street Oxford England
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Vanbrugh House Hotel

Vanbrugh House Hotel

4 out of 5
20-24 St Michaels Street Oxford England
Vanbrugh House Hotel
George Street Hotel

George Street Hotel

5 out of 5
15-19 George Street Oxford England
George Street Hotel
Old Bank Hotel

Old Bank Hotel

4 out of 5
High Street, 92-94 0 Oxford England
Old Bank Hotel
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

4 out of 5
73 High Street Oxford England
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
The Buttery Hotel

The Buttery Hotel

4 out of 5
11 Broad Street Oxford England
The Buttery Hotel
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