Top South West England Day Trips

See UNESCO World Heritage sites, Cotswolds villages, and more on this full-day tour from Bath. Depart early in the morning and head to the world-famous Stonehenge (entry own expense), where you’ll skip the crowds and explore with an audio guide. Continue to other nearby highlights, including Avebury Stone Circle and Silbury Hill, before visiting the Tudor–era Lacock Abbey. End the day at Castle Combe: one of the Cotswolds’ prettiest villages.

The Jurassic Coast features some of southern England’s most scenic shoreline. Travel via Poole Harbour and Sandbanks, and visit Lulworth Cove and the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door, with 3 hours to spend at your leisure. This half-day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site departs by coach from Bournemouth, easily reached by bus or train; it makes for an easy day trip from London and South East England.

Visit all of England’s UNESCO-listed Neolithic monuments in one day on a full-day tour from Salisbury. Designed to delight travelers interested in history, this tour covers the mysterious Neolithic stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury, Silbury Hill burial mound, and West Kennet Long Barrow, all UNESCO World Heritage sites. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Get more out of your time in the Bath area by traveling to explore another regional highlight of South England—the Cotswolds. This “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” is known for its picturesque countryside and pretty villages, but it can be hard to get to the small villages without your own transport. Instead of driving, enjoy the perk of having a driver for the day. Highlights on the tour include Tetbury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, and Bibury.

This private tour is a great way to experience one of the most unique places near Bath. Glastonbury is unlike any other town in England. The small town is steeped in legends relating to King Arthur, Jesus and the Holy Grail and today it is a popular place for yoga, meditation and New Age spiritualism. During this tour you will visit its key attractions and hear about its fascinating stories. • Explore sites related to the legends of King Arthur • Visit the picturesque gardens and ruins of Glastonbury Abbey • Enjoy panoramic views from one of the region’s most famous landmarks: Glastonbury Tor • Throughout the day enjoy the benefits of a local private guide and private transportation • All admissions included

Take in the scenic landscape and top attractions of the Jurassic Coast on a full-day tour from Bournemouth to England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head to destinations around the Isle of Purbeck such as Sandbanks, Swanage, and Durlston Country Park, and have time to purchase lunch, visit Corfe Castle (optional at own expense), and explore Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove independently for several hours.

Every Poldark fan knows West Cornwall’s beauty. Discover it in real life and capture photos too when you book this private door-to-door tour, for a glorious taster of the region customized to your interests. You pick which spots you visit—perhaps Cornwall signatures such as St. Michael’s Mount or Land’s End, perhaps Poldark favorite locations such as Porthcurno or St. Levan. Please note: any entrance fees are at your own expense.

Discover four of England’s historical highlights on a scenic full-day coach trip from Salisbury. See Salisbury's top landmarks and visit Salisbury Cathedral, home to a copy of the 1215 Magna Carta. Stop at Old Sarum, Salisbury’s Iron Age settlement, and travel through picturesque countryside and thatched villages to Stonehenge. After strolling around the UNESCO-listed stones and visitor center, break for a traditional pub lunch. Lastly, visit Amesbury, the UK's oldest continuous settlement, to discover its 21st-century sculpture, 'The Ancestor', and St Mary and St Melor Church.

Our award winning tours from Bath are thoughtfully organised, allowing you time to explore freely as well having the benefit of our local driver guides who are full of knowledge and passionate about the area. Being in a small minicoach allows you to see over the hedges and walls but still allows access along narrow country lanes, so you can sit back and enjoy the wonderful Cotswold countryside. We have been in the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame for many years, please read our heart warming reviews!

This privately guided, exclusive tour from Bath enables you to explore two of England's most popular visitor attractions in one memorable day. Visit Stonehenge, the greatest and most iconic marvel of prehistoric Britain. Your visit includes Skip The Line admission tickets. Explore the Stonehenge landscape at leisure and discover more about the Bronze Age burial mounds located nearby. Visit Salisbury Cathedral and be inspired by the scale and grandeur of this magnificent Gothic masterpiece. Thereafter visit the inspirational 1215 Magna Carta Exhibition. Old Sarum is one of the most enthralling and historically important sites in southern England. The site used to include a royal castle and a cathedral within an Iron Age fortification.

Enjoy a private guided tour of the extraordinary prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury. All tours are by air conditioned car and include pick up from your local* hotel or arrival point. Full day (minimum 8 hours) or half day (minimum 5 hours) tours are available. Full day tours include visits to both Stonehenge and Avebury. West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill and Durrington Walls are also on route. Your expert local guide has a degree in archaeology and classical studies. As a local he knows the most scenic routes and the more hidden and unusual sites along the way. He also knows the best places to eat and drink including traditional English pubs and the best spots for a picnic lunch. *local means local to the Stonehenge and Avebury area west of London. Local towns include Salisbury, Bath, Swindon and Marlborough. Pick ups outside of this area including London are possible but may bear an extra cost. Pick up and drop off points can differ to suit you.

Travel back in time to the unspoiled English corner of the Cotswolds on this private day trip from Bath. Be captivated by the stunning scenery of rolling hills and villages of honey-colored stone.

It can be hard to travel between Cornwall’s dispersed coastal highlights without your own vehicle, but with this tour, benefit from the luxury of having a private driver to plan the itinerary and take care of the driving. During the tour, see a variety of top Cornwall sights—such as St Ives Bay, Porthcurno Beach, Land’s End, St. Michael’s Mount, and Lizard Point.

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Don't worry about planning a thing with this private excursion into the English countryside, with door-to-door travel from London included. After your guide picks you up, you escape the city for an early stop at Stonehenge—before the tour buses arrive—and an afternoon exploring the Roman Baths. As your guide regales you with stories of the region's history, you can stop in an 18th-century village, learn about the wool trade, and even have time to visit a nearby castle.

This sensational private tour to the City of Wells and to mystical Glastonbury can’t fail to delight you. Discover Wells, the smallest city in England and a true gem of the South West. It boasts one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country and a moated Mediaeval Palace. Glastonbury will inspire and intrigue you with it’s Myths, Mystery and Arthurian Legends. Two treasures in one unforgettable day.

With a history spanning over 10,000 years, Wiltshire has been a special place for a very long time. History in Wiltshire is not just ancient, come today and you can walk through time. Probably the most iconic of Wiltshire’s sites is of course Stonehenge. To this day there is still a mystery as to the reasons behind the site and how the stones were transported from as far away as Wales. Further north is Avebury, the largest stone circle in the world. Dating from around 4,500 years ago, Avebury together with Stonehenge form part of the World Heritage Site.

Tick off a top England attraction and discover Somerset’s secret villages on this full-day tour of Stonehenge from Bath. In a small group limited to eight travelers, you’ll breeze past long lines, often in advance of one hour, at the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge before discovering the secluded villages and quaint countryside of Somerset. Listen to commentary enriched with literary and historical information, and enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bath are included. 

The beauty of your private Cotswolds Tour from Bath is the freedom and flexibility that it gives you on the day.  This tour has a set itinerary where we have a recommended route. Here we have combined idyllic villages with the more famous Cotswold towns. This gives you a wonderful overview and experience of what the Cotswolds is all about. As it is a private tour we are totally flexible as to how long you would like in each place. We are also very flexible and are more than happy to modify the itinerary on the day if you would like. 

This is a direct service, part guided half day tour from Weymouth to the big three attractions on the Jurassic Coast! At each sight your guide with give you a brief description of the area, talk to you about its history and explain its geology. You will then have FREE time to explore the area as you wish before moving on to the next sight.

Exploring the prehistoric sites around Bath is difficult in a day without resorting to a hire car. This private tour delivers: covering three sights in a single morning and afternoon. Admire England’s rolling countryside as you leave Bath for the world’s largest neolithic stone circle at Avebury, and stroll among its ancient stones. Then, continue to see the West Kennet Long Barrow tomb before visiting Stonehenge and making your return.

Experience the beauty of the Jurassic Coast during this full-day excursion that makes its way from Old Harry Rocks to West Bay. Stop in scenic locations including Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Portland, St. Catherine Hill, and West Bay, where the TV series ‘Broadchurch’ was filmed. Learn about the significance of each place from your guide and enjoy a relaxing journey aboard an air-conditioned vehicle during this small-group tour.

The Stonehenge is one of the best known landmarks in the world. It has been standing for around 5,000 years and was once a place of worship to ancient Britons. The origins of the Stonehenge are still surrounded in mystery and speculation. During this tour you will not only enjoy Stonehenge but also the beautiful town of Bath, where you can admire its famous Roman Baths. The city of Bath, located in South West England, is best known for its hot springs. The Romans were the first to discover these springs and built a circular building called an aqua bath around them in order to take their waters. The city has been visited by 2 million people every year since it was founded in 1743. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is currently the wealthiest city in England with an estimated total wealth of 6.9 billion pounds. The highlight of this tour is its stunning scenery and interesting stories that you will learn about throughout your trip from your personal guide.

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds represent the picturesque tranquility of the English countryside. Don’t worry about finding your own way there: this small-group tour makes it easy to explore the region. See charming villages, visit historical churches and stately homes, enjoy lunch in a traditional country pub, and otherwise soak up the ambiance of this one-of-a-kind destination. Round-trip transit from Bath is included for your convenience.