Cotswolds Tour
8th - 12th September 2026
The E-type Club are delighted to announce details of the 2026 E65 celebrations. There are two parts to enjoy; a four night Cotswold’s tour which takes place during the week before the E65 weekend.
Join fellow E-type Club members on a tour of the Cotswolds to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the Jaguar E-type. We have a superb four star country spa hotel as our luxury base for the four night stay. You will be welcomed on your first evening by your tour host for a drinks reception and dinner. There are plenty of highlights during the tour, described in the itinerary below.
The Weekend celebration will start at the British Motor Museum, where the cars can be displayed and photographed for prosperity, we will have access to the museum for a chance to explore the 400 exhibits housed there, we plan have further special arrangements in place during the day. That evening we will have our gala dinner at Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, with entertainment. On Sunday we have a Cotwolds run planned with interesting stops planned along the way. The Full details of the weekend activities will be announced in the New Year.
Price
(price based on two people sharing a room)
A 10% deposit is required to confirm your booking
£1,449 per person (XK or E-type Members)
£1,499 per person (Non-Members)
What's Included
4 nights’ accommodation on B&B basis
Dinner each evening with water, tea and coffee included
Three coffee stops
Visit to Snowshill
Visit to Blenheim
Detailed road book and tulip directions
Rally plate
Services of an experienced tour manager
What's Not Included
Wine with dinner
E65 Weekend Celebration package
Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, through the afternoon, ahead of welcome drink and briefing on the tour itinerary. This evening dinner is included at the hotel.
DAY 2 The Cotswolds Village Run – 85 miles
The village run takes you the who’s who of Cotswolds villages including Broadway before a stop at Snowshill Manor for a visit and coffee stop. A stop in Boughton on the Water, with special parking arranged. Time to explore the village and have lunch at your own leisure. Continue the route via a surprise visit before returning to hotel for time to relax before dinner.
DAY 3 Blenheim Run – 100 miles
This route takes the group via Stratford before heading on to Blenheim Palace, where entrance is included for a visit as well as time to have lunch. We have arranged special parking here. It is then the route home via Charlbury, Burford and Stow on the Wold. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
Day 4
This morning’s run heads to Daylesford Organic Farm Shop, owned and run by the Bamford family. We have arranged coffee here and time for a look around the shop. We have allowed for free time this afternoon to pick from the visits and attractions on our prepared routes, whether be a stop at Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddley Squat Farm Shop or carrying on up into Stratford for time to walk around the town. Whichever you choose, the day will be rounded off with a finale dinner with the group at the hotel.
Day 5
After breakfast you can check out and depart at leisure. Or remain in the Cotswolds, where the E65 celebrations continue. Details to follow.