Longleat House

The impact of Longleat owes as much to its harmonious woodland setting, as it does to the bold, grand exterior conceived by Sir John Thynne. The approach passes through parkland to the crest of a wooded hill, which looks down on the house and the lake beyond. Longleat’s building commenced in l553 and Sir John Thynne never ceased in his attempt to make Longleat into the house of his dreams up until his death in l580. The famous Safari Park was opened some 30 years ago and has been a tremendous success ever since. The present Lord Bath has introduced a number of new attractions to the Estate including the longest maze in the world. A great day out. Plenty for both children and adults to enjoy.

Stourhead Gardens

Come and enjoy the enchanting lakes, temples, rare trees and plants which make Stourhead a world famous l8th century landscape. Relax in the l00 acre garden and absorb its beauty and splendour, created more than 250 years ago by the owner of the Stourhead Estate, Henry Hoare.

Cheddar Gorge

Spectacular gorge and wonderful caves. A good day out, why not buy a truckle of Cheddar cheese or maybe enjoy a cream tea in one of the many teashops.

Stonehenge

Why not visit Stonehenge. Awe inspiring ancient Stone Circle 2150 BC, as old as many temples or the Pyramids of Egypt. A world Heritage Site of unique importance. Stonehenge’s orientation on the rising and setting sun has always been one of its remarkable features. Whether this was because the builders came from a sun worshipping culture, or that the circle and its banks were part of a huge astronomical calendar. AVEBURY Another Stone Circle which envelops the whole of the village dates from the same period 25 miles.

Salisbury Cathedral

Beautiful City with its famous Cathedral enshrining 700 years of English history.

This is the only medieval cathedral in England to be built throughout in the same Early English style. Started in 1220, it was completed in 1258- except for the spire, the tallest in England, which was added a generation later and rises to over 400 feet. In the early thirteenth century a new cathedral, close and town were built on meadowland with plentiful space and water; the original site, on nearby Old Sarum hill-fort, shared with the castle, was cramped and inconvenient.

Westbury White Horse

Chalk horse carved in the hillside said to commemorate King Alfred’s victory over the Danes in year 878.

Pulteney Bridge (Only bridge with shops either side)


Bath Abbey & Roman Baths with their hot springs


The Royal Crescent


Bath at Night

Bath is the most complete and best preserved Georgian city in Britain. It is also one of the oldest cities, famous since Roman times for its warm mineral springs. The Bath countryside is immediately and unmistakably part of the West Country, and the splendour of Bath’s stone fronted houses is reflected in the neighbouring villages. In the centre of the city is the Roman Baths(among the best preserved Roman remains anywhere in England) adjoining the l8th century Pump Rooms and the Abbey stands nearby. WORLD HERITAGE CITY - enchanting and beautiful.

Glastonbury Tor

With its famous Tor, ruined Abbey, set in the Vale of Avalon (King Arthur’s Country).Legend tells how Joseph of Arimatha came to convert the English.Arriving in Glastonbury, he leant on his staff in prayer, whereupon the staff took root. This thorn flowers at Christmas.

Wells Cathedral

The smallest City in England with its famous cathedral. The great Gothic Cathedral and Cathedral Green are the centrepiece for a complex of buildings and streets equally old and fascinating, including the moated and walled Bishop’s Palace , Vicars Close and the fine architecture of the Market Place. The Cathedral has a 600 year old Astronomical Clock, which makes the quarters with jousting knights and the l5th century library are but two of the outstanding features of this magnificent building.