With so many options and a massive variety of routes to enjoy, we've created 3 Great West Way ® tours along the way, grouping them into differing themes. 

Our tours include suggested itineraries providing details on a route to follow, pinpointing places of interest and campsites to stay along the way. Access details including places to enjoy an afternoon tea or dine at Michelin starred chef's restaurant, for example. Within our full tour information, find details of attractions, walks and activities plus useful suggestions on parking and taking public transport for days off being behind the wheel!

These tours can be taken from the Bristol to Windsor or in reverse and visit varying town, cities, villages, attractions and routes depending upon the them you are interested in. 

ENCOUNTER ENGLAND

Taking you through the cultural and historical cities this 'Encounter England' tour with must-see attractions, meanders across the English countryside. Visit pretty villages and market towns, enjoy river cruises, canal paths and cafe's along the way. Offering a taste of quintessential England, experience everything this tour has to offer at your own pace.

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HISTORY AND HERITAGE

This route includes a whirlwind of British history and heritage! Visiting important historic destinations you will experience a mix of Medieval, Roman, Regency, Victorian and Medieval Britain. Look on in awe at prehistoric monuments and admire period architecture. The vast history of Britain will be bought to life in an amazing journey through time on your own journey of discovery.

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HOUSES & GARDENS: Film, TV & Royalty

This tour is a MUST for film and TV fans!
​This tour combines the silver screen with a tour of England's finest historic houses and gardens. You can immerse yourself in the backdrops of big screen blockbusters including Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, the Secret Garden and Sense & Sensibility. ​Walk the backdrop to TV drama's such as Poldark and BBC's Sherlock!

​This tour ALSO includes the best finest houses and gardens England boasts, where Royalty past and present walk - including Highgrove, Blenheim Palace and Windsor Castle.  
As well as these renowned and fascinating houses and gardens, choose from 7 castles, gardens, manor houses and parks on route.  ​

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