Soak in the golden rays of Somerset with its rolling pastures, stunning coastline and rich local folklore.
Book NowJourney into the tranquil Selwood Forest to explore the stately Bradley House. Cross the breathtaking threshold of Bishop's Palace, where you'll explore the grand remnants of the Great Hall and RHS-accredited gardens. Stroll through Wells market under the majestic gaze of the Wells Cathedral. Enjoy Bath, Somerset's largest city and one of the most architecturally distinguished British cities.
Holiday includes: 4 nights' dinner, bed & breakfast, Bradley House VIP Experience, The Bishops Palace and Roman Baths, excursions as described Executive coach travel.
Hotel: Swan Hotel Wales
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 After your early morning pick-up we head over to the West Country stopping for lunch on the way, before continuing our journey south to England's smallest Cathedral City.
Day 2-4 Experience: Bradley House VIP Out-of-Hours Experience
Set forth into the heart of ancient Selwood Forest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to discover Bradley House's noble past on a private guided tour. Bequeathed by Henry VIII, this land has been the family home of the Duke of Somerset and the Seymour family for over 300 years. Inside, you'll encounter a trove of historical artefacts and family heirlooms.
Experience: Bishop's Palace
Venture across the spellbinding moat, with its timeless portcullis and drawbridge, to tour the enchanting Bishop's Palace, the sanctum of the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over eight centuries. Our seasoned guide will unveil the secrets of this medieval fortress, established in the early 13th century and 14 acres of RHS-accredited gardens.
Experience: Roman Baths
Plunge into the Roman Baths, a premier historical site of Northern Europe, and uncover the Temple of Aquae Sulis, the ancient baths, and the Sacred Spring. Witness the Great Bath's steaming waters, revered since Celtic times for their mystical origins springing from the underworld. Explore the museum's treasures, including the original Sulis Minerva's bronze head and Britain's largest collection of silver Denari coins.
Day 5 Sadly we must leave Wells and travel home, we make our way to Marlborough for the lunch period, later we continue our homeward journey stopping on route for refreshments, arriving in the Chelmsford area in the early evening.
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 |
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Angel | The Angel PH bus stop | View |
Boarded Barns | Boarded Barns, United Reform Church | View |
Bodmin Road | Lawn Lane, jct Bodmin Rd opp park | View |
Brackenden Drive | Bus shelter top of Brackenden Drive | View |
Castle Stores | Castle Stores, Sandford Road bus stop | View |
Cherry Wood Grange | Cherry Wood Grange Bus Stop New London Rd | View |
Chignal Road | Chignal Road Kennet Way Bus Stop | View |
Crompton | Writtle Road jct Crompton Street | View |
Days | Days Garage bus stop, Broomfield Road | View |
Endeavour | Endeavour bus stop/All Saints Close | View |
Galleywood Rd | Galleywood Road opp bus stop before Dorset Ave | View |
Garage | Garage High Easter | View |
Hedge | Writtle Road/Hole in the Hedge | View |
Henniker Gate | Chelmer Village Way opposite Henniker Gate | View |
Hungry Horse | Bus Stop Opp Hungry Horse PH North Melbourne | View |
Ingatestone The Bell PH | The Bell PH Ingatestone | View |
KEGS | Bus Stop outside Kegs, Broomfield Road | View |
Lawn Lane | Lawn Lane bus stop opposite Waveney Drive | View |
Linnet Drive | Galleywood Road bus stop jct Linnet Drive | View |
Loftin Way | Loftin Way bus stop St Pauls Church | View |
Longmead Avenue | Longmead Avenue jct of Tabors Avenue | View |
Longstomps | Top of Longstomps Ave just before roundabout | View |
Maldon Road | Maldon Road Opp Fire Station, Great Baddow | View |
Mary Green Manor Hotel | Entrance to Mary Green Manor Hotel at Brook St | View |
Meadgate Avenue | Meadgate Avenue, Whitehouse Crescent | View |
Meadgate Shops | Meadgate Shops bus stop | View |
Medical Centre | Lawn Lane Bus Stop Opp Medical Centre | View |
Melbourne Ave Bus Stop | Melbourne Ave bus stop outside St Andrews Church | View |
Melbourne Ave opp flats | Melbourne Ave | View |
Miller & Carter | Miller & Carter Bus Stop Opp Goddard Way | View |
Moulsham Lodge | Moulsham Lodge bus stop outside shops | View |
Mount | Mountnessing Outside Prince of Wales PH | View |
Patching Hall Lane | Patching Hall Lane roundabout adjacent park | View |
Pertwee Drive | Galleywood Road, 100 yards past Pertwee Drive | View |
Pollards Green | Bus stop opposite Pollards Green | View |
Pump Lane | Pump Lane bus shelter, Mountbatten Way | View |
Railway Station | Bus stop opp main entrance to Railway Station Chelmsford | View |
Readers Corner | Dorset Ave opp Noakes Avenue bus shelter | View |
Regency Close | Springfield Rd, Jct Regency Close | View |
Sawkins Ave | Sawkins Ave Bus Shelter, Beehive Lane | View |
Shenfield | Eagle & Child PH Shenfield | View |
Skerry | Broomfield Road bus stop opposite Skerry Rise | View |
Skinners Lane, Galleywood | Skinners Lane opposite bus shelter | View |
Springfield Green | Springfield Green Bus Stop Nr Church | View |
Star | Good Easter Cross Roads | View |
The New London | London Rd bus stop opp New London PH (Queen St) | View |
The Rose Shenfield | The Rose, Oliver Road, Shenfield | View |
Toby Carvery Chelmer Vill | Toby Carvery Entrance to Dukes Park | View |
Vineyards | Bus Stop Opp The Vineyards, Great Baddow The Causeway | View |
White Horse PH | Galleywood Rd Bus Stop Nr White Horse PH | View |
Wilsons Corner | Wilsons Corner Bus Stop near Argos Brentwood | View |
Woodhall | Patching Hall Lane opp Woodhall Road jct | View |
Writtle | Writtle Village Hall Bus Stop | View |
Writtle Road | Savernake Rd/Writtle Rd Layby | View |
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