Cultural and Heritage Tours 

The Great West Way ® is a route between Bristol and London that lends itself perfectly to touring with a campervan motorhome. The route is based on ancient routes and follows 500 miles of adventure across beautiful countryside. Along the way, you can discover cultural cities, scenic countryside, charming villages and traditional market towns. There is so much more to discover than the highlights mentioned below and with the freedom of the road combined with the ability to set your own pace, you will enjoy the journey as much as the destination.

With so many options and a massive variety of routes to enjoy, we've created four Great West Way ® tours along the way, grouping them into differing themes. However, you will have the option to access the full details for all four tours if you prefer to mix and match to create your perfect break. 

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!

​You're guaranteed to find history and culture along the way with this cost-effective, multi-experience break in one of our award-winning campervans - where accommodation and transport is conveniently rolled in to one!

These tours commence at Bristol. See meet and greet options below. An optional tour is available to meet you at Heathrow, take you on a half or full day tour and then on to Bristol. The tour may be reversed to start at Heathrow - please ask. Subject to availability and possible supplement. 

Themed Itinerary Highlights

ENCOUNTER ENGLAND
BRISTOL > BATH >
CORSHAM, BRADFORD ON AVON & DEVIZES >
CHIPPENHAM, CALNE & MARLBOROUGH >
WINDSOR & ETON > HENLEY ON THAMES

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
   BRISTOL > BATH >
SALISBURY & STONEHENGE >
SWINDON & READING >
WINDSOR > CHELTENHAM

This route includes a whirlwind of British history and heritage in 7 days! 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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HISTORIC & ROYAL HOUSES & GARDENS

This tour of 'Royalty and Gardens' encompasses the quintessential English Country Garden and combines it with the Castles, a Palace and Manor Houses, along a route through the Cotswolds. Visit must-see Windsor Castle and Highgrove. Admire the splendour of Blenheim Palace and beauty of Kew Gardens as well as Park gardens. A perfect tour for those history, Royalty and gardens buffs!

Our tour provides details on both the Historic & Royal as well as Blockbuster Houses and Gardens - you'll be spoiled for choice!

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BLOCKBUSTER HOUSES & GARDENS: FILM & TV

Offering a combination of Castles, Parks and Manor Houses to explore and admire, the destinations included in this tour have provided splendid backdrops for film and TV. From Downton Abbey to the Secret Garden, Poldark to Bollywood, Pride and Prejudice to Harry Potter. With or without a film interest, there are some not to be missed sights and Royal connections too!

​Our tour provides details on both the Historic & Royal as well as Blockbuster Houses and Gardens - you'll be spoiled for choice!

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GETTING HERE

The following meet and drop for a return journey are included within the tour rate (max 4 persons). We will meet you at:

By air: Bristol Airport is located just a few miles south of Bristol City Centre with direct services to over 100 destinations across Europe. 

By train:
Bristol Templemeads or Bristol Parkway
Swindon Railway Station 

Meet and drop by prior arrangement and subject to availability - between 09:00-19:00 at the specified options. Other options may be possible for an extra fee, please ask. Note standard check in is from 16:00 to 19:00 and check out between 09:00 and 11:00. Other destinations are possible for meet and drop. These may be subject to an additional fee - please ask.

LONDON TO BRISTOL - BY TRAIN APPROX ​1 HOUR 30 MINS  /LONDON TO SWINDON - ​BY TRAIN FROM 53 MINS

ABOUT THE TOUR & HIRE

Our tours include campervan hire and equipment as specified plus online access to full tour or theme details for you to choose and create your perfect route. You have the freedom to tailor to suit you! We have worked closely with travel partners to provide itineraries taking in to account the best highlights and options for you to make the most of your time. How much you to choose to tailor is entirely up to you - we've done the homework so you don't need to, if you prefer to have the guidance.
The tour does not include any entrance fees, campsite fees or fuel and these will need to be factored in to your trip. Due to the endless 
combinations and options, we are unable to book any third party tours, attractions and campsites on your behalf. These suggestions do not form a package and as there are many facets to your break, a condition of hire is that you have adequate holiday insurance for your own personal belongings, curtailment and cancellation. Please read our services information as well as our terms and conditiions for more information on what is and what is not included.