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.
On your private day trip, you will:
- Enjoy round-trip transfers from your hotel in central London;
- Visit the rural Wiltshire countryside, the place where we will park our vehicle and walk under big blue skies until our legs groan for mercy;
- Uncover a quintessential English town - the village of Lacock and step back into the past as the architecture and the soul of the town remains unchanged;
- Experience the charm and tranquillity, and see Stone houses, medieval barns, the village church, the Abbey and The George Pub seem to have frozen in time;
- Discover Harry Potter movie location sites in these rickety old lanes, as well as Downton Abbey, and Pride and Prejudice;
- Enjoy a short journey to Bath, once described as 'a drop of golden honey in a sea of green';
- Explore our nation's heritage among the country's stunning architecture, arguably the best in all of Britain, including the Gothic Abbey and ancient Roman Baths;
- Unwind on your journey back to your hotel.
Lacock is a quintessential English village, and not much has changed over the past two centuries. The area is filled with quaint traditional stone cottages, old workhouses, a medieval tithe barn, the old lock-up and the village church. In particular, Lacock Abbey (founded in the early 13th century by the Countess of Salisbury), is known for its stunning architecture and expansive Greenland.
Spend some time immersing yourself in the colours and scents of the gardens, try to find the giant tree stump, and see if you can spot any woodland wildlife. Harry Potter fans will also be pleased with Lacock Abbey, which stood in as Hogwarts for two of the films.
In the afternoon you will continue onward for a private walking tour of Bath - famous for its elegant Georgian architecture and widely considered one of England’s prettiest cities. Follow your expert guide on a picturesque tour of the city, through its beautiful Regency squares and quaint mews.
You will see Bath Abbey and the stunning Pulteney Bridge, modelled after the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. You will also have the pleasure of visiting the city’s famous Roman Baths - the best preserved and most stunning Roman spa from the ancient world.
You will end your comprehensive tour with a pleasant car journey back to your hotel.
Tour duration11 hours
Type of tourDay Trip: including a private vehicle throughout the tour
Attractions along this route:
BathA gorgeous town, famous for its Roman Baths and picturesque city centre.
Bath Assembly RoomsDesigned by John Wood in 1769 this fine set of public rooms was purpose-built for "The Assembly", a particular 18th-century form of entertainment.
Bath AbbeyBath Abbey is a parish church of the Church of England and former Benedictine monastery.
