The Wonders of Wiltshire
Three Days, Departs 19th July
£279pp based on two sharing
Single Supplement £80
Deposit £99pp Balance by 19th May
Enjoy a two-night half-board stay at the Swindon Holiday Inn, including spa access. This Wiltshire tour covers historic Lacock’s film locations, Salisbury’s iconic cathedral, and Devizes' famous Caen Hill Locks. Explore Avebury’s massive stone circle, Marlborough’s wide high street and famous college, and conclude at Swindon’s STEAM Museum and designer outlet village.
Day 1.
Following our morning pick-ups, we enjoy a pub morning coffee and comfort stop. Our lunch stop today is taken at Bicester Garden Centre. We arrive our hotel, the Holiday Inn Swindon mid-afternoon for check in. Dinner included
Day 2.
Following a full English breakfast we spend the day exploring Wiltshire. Firstly, a short visit to the rural village of Lacock. Here between its narrow streets, you can see the setting for many film and TV productions such as Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice & Harry Potter. As well as view the historic abbey.
Onwards to the historic city of Sailsbury, with its cathedral sitting centrepiece within the city centre. Surrounded by many attractions, high street shops, museums, café, teashops and restaurants.
After lunch we continue as we drive through the Norman and historic market town of Devizes with its over 500 listed buildings and home to the Titanic auction house. We also take in a view of the famous Caen Hill Flight of 29 canal locks.
Our final visit today is to the charming village and World Heritage Site of Avebury. The largest stone circle in Europe. Both a tourist attraction and important religious site. Also, home to Avebury Manor. Dinner included.
Day 3.
After breakfast we depart our hotel and visit the pretty market town of Marlborough. The high street is one of the widest in the uk with two churches, boutiques and tea shops. Along the way we pass through Marlborough College-the world-famous boring school with many well-known former pupils including Catherine-the princess of Wales.
Our final destination – the museum of the Great Western Railway Steam. Housed in the beautifully restored former railway works. See how thousands of men and women once worked in the magical time of steam railways. Time also to visit the next-door Swindon designer outlet with its shops and eateries. After lunch we make our return journey to Lincolnshire and say farewell.
This tour is suitable for all ages, single travellers, couples, families & groups and Limited mobility.
Luggage allowance is one standard case/bag for the luggage hold and one small bag for the overhead luggage rack per person. Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are subject to luggage space and must be booked with the initial booking. On board hostess service available throughout this tour. Cash only service.
Available pick-up points: Blue Route
