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West Country Delights – Bath, Wells and Cheddar Gorge
The West Country offers some of England’s finest cathedral cities, steeped in history, dating back to Roman and medieval times. Our exciting excursion programme combines historic cities, rolling countryside of meandering rivers, spectacular gorges, undulating valleys and lush green hills.
Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 5 day itinerary
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the Mercure Bridgwater Hotel for four nights.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Today, enjoy our included excursion to Bath, where we take a guided tour of the city.
You will have the opportunity to explore the most renowned parts of the ancient city, which are conveniently concentrated in the centre. These include the historic Roman Baths and Pump Room, the architectural splendour of Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge over the Avon. See the majestic Abbey where Edgar was crowned King of all England in 973 AD.
There are also riverside walks, a fine selection of shops and a good choice of cafés for your morning coffee and lunch.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Bath
Enjoy an included scenic drive through Cheddar Gorge, one of the most spectacular and iconic natural landscapes in England. Stunning limestone cliffs rise to nearly 450 feet in the Mendip Hills.
Head to the Lower Gorge and village for quaint tearooms, gentle riverside walks and a whole host of restaurants and cafes.
Our day continues with a visit to Wells, the smallest city in England. See unique moated Bishop’s Palace and the magnificent Cathedral, which provides the main focal point of the city and dates back to the 13th century. The cobbled streets and medieval architecture are barely changed since the 14th century.
This afternoon we visit Glastonbury, famous for its ruined Abbey and the legendary burial place of King Arthur and Guinevere.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Cheddar Gorge scenic drive
- Wells
- Glastonbury
Enjoy a relaxing trip on the West Somerset Heritage Railway and take the steam train from Bishops Lydeard through the lovely scenery of the Quantock Hills, passing unspoilt villages to the coastal resort of Minehead.
Top off the day with a visit to the medieval village of Dunster to discover the iconic Yarn Market, a Working Watermill and Dunster Castle, dramatically situated on a wooded hill since Norman times and boasting a medieval gatehouse and ruined tower.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Dunster
- West Somerset Railway
Return home.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Mercure Bridgwater.
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