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Rural Wiltshire countryside is the place to park your wheeled vehicle and walk under big blue skies until your legs groan for mercy. But your heart will say, ’go on’. In the historic village of Lacock, you step back into the past, share notes with a 200-year old local…literally everything is unchanged. Stone houses, medieval barn, village church, Abbey and The George Pub… frozen in time. Any Harry Potter fans? Lap up the movie location sites in these rickety old lanes. Ditto Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice movie buffs. One good thing leads to another. The city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, does justice to its immodest description…’a drop of golden honey in a sea of green’. The walking tour is your best bet to ogle shamelessly at the best Georgian architecture in all of Britain, including the Gothic Abbey and ancient Roman Baths. This stop would easily bag the showstopper title of your entire trip. The Somerset countryside is a stone’s throw away, but that is another story.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Rural Wiltshire countryside is the place to park your wheeled vehicle and walk under big blue skies until your legs groan for mercy. But your heart will say, ’go on’. In the historic village of Lacock, you step back into the past, share notes with a 200-year old local…literally everything is unchanged. Stone houses, medieval barn, village church, Abbey and The George Pub… frozen in time. Any Harry Potter fans? Lap up the movie location sites in these rickety old lanes. Ditto Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice movie buffs. One good thing leads to another. The city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, does justice to its immodest description…’a drop of golden honey in a sea of green’. The walking tour is your best bet to ogle shamelessly at the best Georgian architecture in all of Britain, including the Gothic Abbey and ancient Roman Baths. This stop would easily bag the showstopper title of your entire trip. The Somerset countryside is a stone’s throw away, but that is another story.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bath, Bath, Somerset, England
The short hop to the beautiful City of Bath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) – once described as ‘a drop of golden honey in a sea of green’ will be a great way to explore our nation’s heritage among the country’s most classic of stunning architecture plus it Gothic Abbey. Our circular walk will be a memorable tour experience in this unique setting – and a visit to the Roman Baths is optional.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard, Bath BA1 1LZ England
Accredited Private Driver Guide to lead a day excursion to the English Countryside – which will include the Roman Baths.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Cotswolds, Cotswolds, England
Bath lies within the south-western tip of the Cotswolds – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Pass By: Wiltshire, Wiltshire, England
Wonderful Wiltshire! Rural landscape characterised by its high downland and wide valleys – includes the Salisbury plain.
Stop At: Bath Abbey, Bath BA1 1LT England
Founded in the 7th century – enjoy a moment of tranquillity and stillness in a vibrant city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1EY England
Impressive Regency place of entertainment – which also has a ghost story!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Queen Square, Bath England
One of Bath’s architectural gems – which includes a hotel which once had the Beatles as overnight guests!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Royal Victoria Park, Bath England
Beautiful expanse of parkland named after the monarch Queen Victoria who made a visit there – and your Guide will have an amusing anecdote from that event.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Royal Crescent, Royal Cresent, Bath BA1 1EE England
One of Great Britain’s most iconic landmarks – a stunning piece of architecture.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Circus, At the Convergence of Brock, Bennett, and Gay Streets, Bath England
Historic street of Georgian houses forming a unique circle with 3 entrances – where your Guide will tell of famous residents and more recent celebrity homeowners.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath BA1 2QH England
Georgian Bath in all its finery – this Grade II listed building is one of Bath’s finest buildings with sumptuous interiors.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Milsom Street, Bath BA1 1DN England
Back in time to a bygone age where the grand town houses are now quaint shops – perfect for gifts and souvenirs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pulteney Bridge, Bridge St, Bath BA1 1EE England
Exceptional Palladian architecture – a bridge with shops built across its full span on both sides!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: River Avon, England
Winding its way through Bath from the Cotswolds – we find some quintessentially English tearooms along its riverside.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kennet & Avon Canal, Runs from the Severn Estuary near Bristol to the River Thames at Reading, BA1 1EE England
Impressive navigation system – this waterway in Bath is an absolute gem.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grand Parade, Bath BA2 4DF, UK
One of many picturesque locations for those treasured photos from a memorable experience in a really special City.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: High Street, High St, Lacock, Chippenham SN15, UK
Delightfully unspoiled village high street which is a real favourite for movie makers – Harry Potter and Downton Abbey among them.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lacock, Lacock, Wiltshire, England
Let us take you on a journey to the English Countryside out to wonderful Wiltshire and the historic village of Lacock, untouched by modern alterations and a firm favourite for movie makers. Your Private Tour Guide will show you around this quintessential English location of charm and tranquillity with its Abbey, quaint cottages, medieval barn and village church – and there is always a welcome in The George pub! Harry Potter fans especially are in for a real treat as you Guide will show you the many movie location sites here.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Church Street, Church St, Lacock, Chippenham SN15, UK
Splendid ancient architecture – with the Sign of the Angel restaurant and hotel which may hide a little secret (your Guide will reveal) for fans of The Crown!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St Cyriac’s Church, Lacock SN15 2LB England
One of the finest examples of a 14th century Norman church built on the site of a previously established Saxon church – an architectural gem.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lacock Abbey High Street, Lacock SN15 2LG England
13th century Nunnery well preserved and maintained by the National Trust – also has some secrets for fans of Harry Potter.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The George, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LH, UK
Just one example of 3 fine traditional English pubs in Lacock village – this one a 13th century half-timbered stone building with an amazing history and famous for its medieval open fireplace.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: West Street, West St, Lacock, Chippenham SN15, UK
Timeless thoroughfare which includes the old blacksmith’s cottages for antiques and souvenirs – and an award-winning chocolate shop called CoCo Chemistry.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: East Street, East St, Lacock, Chippenham SN15, UK
Famous for its hugely impressive Tithe Barn and it’s ‘Blind House’ – your Guide will explain ALL!
Duration: 10 minutes
