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Discover the beauty and history of West England on this full‑day journey through Avebury, Lacock, and Bath. Travel the old coaching road in a traditional London Black Cab or luxury Mercedes minicoach as you explore charming thatched villages, ancient monuments, and rolling countryside. Visit Avebury, home to the world’s largest prehistoric stone circle, and enjoy a guided walk through this remarkable Neolithic landscape.
Continue to the 13th‑century village of Lacock, famed for its historic cottages and timeless character, before experiencing a panoramic driving tour of the Roman city of Bath. Along the way, hear captivating stories of legendary kings, ancient Romans, and England’s past while enjoying scenic stops, historic sites, and expert commentary throughout this unforgettable day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look out for a genuine London Black taxi cab
Itinerary
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Hungerford (Pass by)
We drive over the a rare chalk river and through the town of Hungerford, know as the antiques capital of England.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Continuing our driver on the old coaching road to Bath, we pass through the charming village of Froxfield, home to Somerset hospital, a retirement home for widows of the clergy built in the seventeenth century.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Before passing through the market town of Marlborough, we'll drive through the ancient royal forest of Savernake,
Admission ticket free -
Marlborough (Pass by)
The market town of Marlborough has the widest street in England with some splendid examples of Georgian architecture. The town is home to Marlborough college attended by some of England's great and the good, (and not so good!) Look out for the ancient mound in the school grounds, said to be the burial place of Merlin the Magician and the round table.
Admission ticket free -
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We stop briefly on the ridgeway path to see up close some ancient Bronze age burial mounds and "The Sanctuary" - part of the dramatic Avebury stone circle landscape.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Here we will take a walk amongst the stones of Avebury, as old as Stonehenge itself to take in the largest pre-historic stone circle in the world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cherhill White Horse and Monument
Overlooking Cherhill is the dramatic Lansdowne memorial and the White Horse, a chalk figure carved into the hillside. Nearby are the remnants of an old iron Age fortress
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Off the beaten track we see some splendid examples of thatched cottages before heading to our first official stop.
Admission ticket free -
4Lacock
This remarkably well preserved medieval village features Lacock Abbey, the home of the pioneering photographer, William Henry Fox Talbot. We will take a walk around the town to see the old tythe barn, the old gaol, the church, the old workhouse and some old pubs.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Box tunnel, built by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel was part of his project to link London to Bristol.
Admission ticket free -
5Bath
We will have a panoramic tour of Bath taking in all the great sites including the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Queen's Square, the Abbey and Pulteney bridge before visiting the Roman Baths.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Roman Baths
Your audio guide will take you back 2,000 years through the restored Roman Baths where you can sample the spring water for yourself.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
On our way back to London we pass by Beckford's tower, built by the former Lord Mayor of London 200 years ago.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This marks the spot where Sir bevil Grenville met his gruesome end during England's civil war in the mid 17th century.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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