Bodleian Libraries Invite Travel Trade to ‘Book’ Their Tours
3/8/2017
Showcase of Oxford’s Gem Attraction.
The world famous Bodleian Libraries this week received visits from the UK travel trade [06.03.17].
The superb and iconic attraction – one of the oldest parts
of the University of Oxford - showcased its group tours to a selected group of
coach and tour operators from around Great Britain.
Situated in the heart of the historic city of Oxford,
the Bodleian guided tours allow visitors to see inside its ancient rooms
including the 15th
century Divinity School, medieval Duke Humfrey’s
Library and the impressive Radcliffe Camera.
The group also enjoyed the current volcano exhibition
in the Weston Library and had lunch in the café there. Hayley Beer-Gamage, CEO
of Experience Oxfordshire welcomed the operators to Oxford.
The event helped to show coach and tour companies as
well as group travel organisers how the Bodleian group tours are an integral
part of the Oxfordshire visitor experience.
The event was assisted by local attractions and hotels
including Jury’s Inn Oxford – which hosted the group of tour planners – City
Sightseeing Oxford; Oxford Walking Tours and the Macdonald Randolph Hotel.
The showcase was coordinated by Hampshire based
tourism specialists Steve Reed Tourism Ltd and had the support of Experience
Oxfordshire. Blenheim Palace were also involved in the initiative and hosted
the attendees on the Sunday.
Alice Ogilvie is the Head of Venue Service
at the Bodleian Libraries.
‘We were so pleased to be able to showcase the Bodleian
Libraries group tours to the travel trade and are grateful for the help and
assistance from our Oxford tourism partners.
‘The tours are really ideal for groups, whether from
around Great Britain or indeed from overseas. Our excellent guides tell a
fascinating story which even includes tales of Harry Potter! says Alice.
There are three options for group tours of the
Bodleian:
·
Tour only
· Tour and souvenir guide book·
Tour, souvenir guide book and coffee/pastries
or cream teas.
To make a
reservation for the guided tours please contact the Tours Coordinator:
Tel: +44 (0)1865
287400
Email: tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Ends.
·
The group in the
quadrangle of the Bodleian Libraries with Alice Ogilvie and Hayley Beer
-Gamage far right of picture.
· The group on board the
Oxford City Sightseeing Bus next to the Radcliffe Camera
· A group tour inside
the Bodleian Library