Avebury, Lacock & Ancient England
Venture along the Great West Way to encounter Europe’s greatest stone circle and England’s best-preserved mediaeval village, enjoying treasured surprises of
Available all year round |
Start time 9:00 am
Pick up from your accommodation |
Private only
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Tour Overview
Depart Bath for a truly extraordinary journey into the England's ancient past.
Venture east along 'The Great West Way' (the ancient road between London and Bristol) to encounter Britain's greatest prehistoric site - the great stone-circle at Avebury.
Marvel at the scale of Silbury Hill, a mysterious prehistoric mound that rivals some of the pyramids in size, before stopping to walk the short distance to enter one of England's most ancient and impressive burial mounds dating back over 5000 years.
Then, following the ancient avenue of stones leading from the ancient ridgeway to Avebury, discover the mysterious Avebury stone-circle, the largest stone circle in Europe.
Spend the afternoon, after lunch at a stunning, quintessential English pub, exploring the perfectly preserved medieval village of Lacock, filming location for Harry Potter, Pride & Prejudice and much, much more. Visit Lacock Abbey, an extraordinary grand house, that began life as a nunnery before being converted into a family home and, later, becoming the birthplace of modern photography.
Finish the afternoon languidly strolling through the landscaped grounds of a great estate and window shopping in a historic Cotswolds market town before heading back to Bath, relaxed yet satisfied from the days wonders!
What's Included
Tour Itinerary
9:00 am1. Pick up from your accomodation.
45 minutes2. Travel from Bath along the Great West Way.
Through stunning countryside to Avebury.09:45 am3. Visit a 5000 year old tomb.
Following a short 10 minute walk (please bring appropriate footwear).10:45 am4. Explore Avebury
The ancient stone circle of Avebury and its many mysteries.30 minutes5. Travel through stunning countryside, off the beaten track.
12:30 pm6. Stop for lunch.
At an incredible, historic eatery serving fabulous food.1:30 pm7. Encounter Lacock Abbey.
Visit the extraordinary historic Lacock Abbey, former nunnery & grand home for centuries.2:30 pm8. Explore Lacock village.
Stroll through the perfectly preserved Lacock village, a medieval town & popular filming location.4.15-5:00 pm8. Drop back at your accommodation.
Arrive back in Bath, exhilarated yet relaxed and having enjoyed a day that has exceeded your expectations.
