by ACourtney » Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:46 am
As Michael has already explained, I've managed to choose a date that coincides with the CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace.
The last time that this event visited Blenheim, three years ago, the traffic tailed back from Woodstock to the A34 causing gridlock to the North of Oxford. My advice is to try to avoid the Oxford area altogether. So both Michael, coming up the A34 from Southampton, and myself, coming from the West of Oxford, will be needing to make large detours.
The best route to the West is likely to be via Witney, Finstock and Charlbury.
Those coming down the M40 from the North should still be fine to get off at Junction 11 and come through Banbury, but those coming up the M40 from the South would be advised to stay on the M40 until junction 10 and then come cross-country via Middleton Stoney, Upper Heyford and the Bartons. Those coming from the east, via the A43 should use the same cross-country route. Anyone whose route involves coming across the Cotswolds and down the A44 to Enstone should still be fine.
Alistair