Here's a wonderful way to spend a few days with the opportunity to discover why Longleat is one of the UK's most popular visitor attractions. and if that wan't enough, we take you to the UNESCO world heritage city of Bath, and the architectural delights of Bradford on Avon. This tour journeys through the Great West Ways®, a touring route between London and Bristol, where you'll find a mesmerising mix of picture and postcard villages, rolling hills and historic sites.
Day 1
Travel to Hotel
once everyone has joined the coach we journey onwards to Bristol where our hotel is situated.
Day 2
Longleat Safari, House and Gardens
Today we take a leisurely drive through the Wiltshire countryside to visit Longleat, home to the 7th Marquess of Bath. Our visit begins as the coach drives through the famous safari park, where you may well see the renowned longleat lions. We then visit Longleat House, widely regarded as one of the best example of high Elizibethan architecture in Britain. Completed by Sir John Thynne in 1580, the house was visited by Elizabeth I in 1574. After the house there's time to explore the magnificent gardens that were created by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, or perhaps take your chance in the famous Hedge Maze, the biggest in Britain, and made up of more than 16,000 English yew trees.
Day 3
Bath and Bradford on Avon
Assuming everyone found their way out of the maze, today we travel to Bradford on Avon, an architectural treasure chest with tiny weavers' cottages, great clothiers' house , handsome buildings and ancient alleyways, in the afternoon wevisit Bath, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Nourished by hot springs, Bath offers stunning architecture, iconic attractions and great shopping.
Day 4
Stonehenge and Return Home
after checking out of the hotel we head towards Stonehenge, get up close to this iconic ancient relic and learn the history of this mysterious stone formation.
once finishing at stonehenge we then head back home to conclude our adventure!
Mercure Bristol North - The Grange Hotel
The former manor house is situated approximately 10 miles from the City Centre in a rural area and 18 acresof landscapred gardens. There are scenic views from the hotel which is situated on a raised are. This hotel holds an AA rosette restaraunt along with a bar and lounge areas. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the hotel. ach of the 68 rooms are equipped with ensuite bathrooms with bath and shower facilities. Tea and coffee making facilities, flat-screen TV and Hairdryer.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Ampthill south | Alameda Walk Bus Stop Dunstable Street | View |
| Bedford | Elstow Park and Ride | View |
| Biggleswade | Church Street Bus Stop opposite ASDA | View |
| Flitwick south | Bus stop opposite Flitiwck Bowls Club Kings Road | View |
| Hitchin South | St Marys Square Bus Stop M | View |
| Letchworth South | Letchworth Broadway Bus Stop G | View |
| Potton | Potton Market Square Bus Stop | View |
| Sandy | Sandy Market Square Market Square Bus Stop | View |
| Shefford south | Bus stop opposite Ivel Road Clifton Road | View |
| St Neots | Bus Stop outside Ford Centre Cambridge Street | View |
| Stevenage | Stevenage Bus Stop L Lytton Way (opp Train St) | View |
| Stotfold south | stotfold The Avenue Bus Stop High Street | View |
