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SOUTH WEST TRAVEL TRADE DIRECTORY

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Dear Travel Trade Industry Colleague,

We are delighted as part of the South West Growth Fund initiative to be able to share with you this Travel Trade Directory. It contains information on product and ideas for itineraries in and is part of a cohesive strategy to help to promote the .

We very much hope that the Directory will help introduce you to this distinctive and beautiful region and help you to bring more visitors to South West England.

With parts of South West England located less than two hours from and easy to get to for international visitors, it is a region associated with picturesque and villages, stunning coastal scenery, bustling cultural and some of ’s most iconic sites.

There is so much to do here – you can visit the honey-coloured stone villages in the ; explore wonderful, varied countryside; and experience the of the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge and in Wiltshire.

You can discover Britain’s industrial heritage on board a ocean faring vessel, ’s ss in , or at the Clifton Suspension which he built in the same . Going further back in history, retrace the steps of the Romans in the city of Bath or take a plunge at the Bath .

It is also to dig for along and Devon’s Coast, experience the wilds of National and while there, indulge in a Devon Cream . Enjoy the myths associated with , surf on the coast, explore a tropical rainforest at the in and island hop around the .

If you require further help in sourcing product or advice on bringing clients to South West England ’t forget that contacts across the South West region are on hand to answer any queries. A full list of their contact details can be found under the ‘Useful information and contacts’ section of this directory.

There is a dedicated online travel trade resource at trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland with relevant information to assist planning visits to South West England.

We look forward to welcoming your clients to our beautiful region.

With best wishes

Team South West England

2 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland Tresco, Isles of Scilly Contents

Map p 4 - 5

Getting started - an introduction to South West England p 6 - 9

Accommodation p 10

Key towns and cities in South West England p 11 - 13

Culture and heritage in South West England p 14

Inspirational South West England p 15

Active and countryside South West England p 15

Itineraries:

A of South West England p 16 - 17

On location: Film and Literature in South West England p 18 - 19

A Taste of South West England – Food and Drink p 20 - 21

Garden Highlights of South West England p 22 - 23

Useful information and contacts p 24 - 25

Accommodation listings p 26 -29

Attraction listings p 30 - 34

For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 3 4 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 5 Eden Project, Boldeva, Cornwall , Dorset Saddle , Dartmoor, Devon Getting Started - an introduction to the different areas of South West England

South West England stretches from The Cotswolds all the way to Cornwall and has a huge variety of things to do and see - heritage sites, historic buildings, unique attractions, stunning scenery and coastlines to explore and much more. To introduce you to South West England here is a brief summary of its different areas. Bath Cornwall Dorset

Founded on the site of hot springs Located in the far south west of With its rolling countryside and Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Britain, Cornwall is almost completely unique coastline Dorset is a of city with stunning architecture, surrounded by . It has a dramatic great beauty. Stretching over 95 excellent shopping and a wide range coastline with many attractive seaside and displaying more than 185 million of attractions. It is famous for its villages. Britain’s most southerly years of the Earth’s history, a large Roman and point, Lizard Head and also one of its part of the UNESCO and has been attracting visitors for most westerly points, Land’s End are is located in Dorset. Dorset’s natural over 2,000 years. It is also Britain’s also situated in Cornwall. beauty offers popular activities such leading spa destination. as walking, cycling and watersports. Cornwall is also host to a number of Bristol unique tourist attractions and places Alongside the natural beauty of to visit including St Michael’s Mount the great outdoors, explore and which has been called a ‘’ discover Dorset’s towns and villages, The largest city in South West Mont--Michel after its offering an abundance of attractions, England and the first city in the UK counterpart in . entertainment, festivals, events, to be awarded the status of European activities and adventure. Green , Bristol has 450 and gardens and spectacular Devon architecture. The county of Devon has spectacular The historic Harbourside area is filled and varied countryside and coastlines with galleries, , restaurants and many attractive villages and and bars. The city is a collection of small towns. It also has two National distinct neighbourhoods, each with its Parks, five Areas of Outstanding own character, such as fashionable Natural Beauty and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its Clifton with its famous suspension boundaries. bridge. Bristol also has a lively arts and festivals programme throughout The fascinating and contrasting the year. cities, Plymouth, with its associations with the Pilgrim Fathers and , famous for its cathedral are also located in Devon. A particularly beautiful part of the southern coastline of Devon is often called

‘The English Riviera’. Sightseeing in Bath

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Isles of Scilly The Cotswolds and Wiltshire the The Isles of Scilly are like nowhere Wiltshire has been a special place for else in England. Located 45 The Cotswolds are one of England’s a very long while. Timeless Wonders kilometres (approximately 30 miles) favourite destinations, famous for such as Cathedral and off the coast of Cornwall, the islands stunning scenery, Cotswold stone the UNESCO World Heritage Site are an Area of Outstanding Natural and world class food and of Stonehenge and Avebury have a Beauty with deserted white drink. magnetism that has drawn people to beaches, spectacular walks, amazing them for centuries. and the very best local With many quintessentially English food and drink, including their own villages and bustling market Timeless Places you won’t want vineyards. towns, it is also home to beautiful to miss include stately homes and gardens, fabulous , and gardens, world-class museums, The islands have a long history cottages and year-round events and impressive , attractions and heritage with several maritime entertainment. from the age of industry and others shipwrecks located around the offering close encounters with the coastlines, along with Age burial Located nearby are the Regency spa animal kingdom. Surrounded by dating back 3,000 years. of Spa, famed for Timeless , the medieval city its many international festivals and of Salisbury offers the perfect fusion jump racing, and which of ancient and modern, while each of Somerset has an impressive Norman Cathedral Wiltshire’s historic towns and villages featured in a Harry Potter film as has a range of Timeless Pleasures to enjoy, from stylish independent shops Somerset is the seventh largest as Britain’s most , . and colourful markets, to tempting county in terms of size in Britain pubs and restaurants, exciting with a varied of beaches, activities or great entertainment. caves and moors. It is also home to Situated to the south west of the England’s smallest city, . Cotswolds is the Forest of Dean - one of England’s only surviving ancient Some of Britain’s most iconic woodlands. It is a perfect year-round, and places can be found in Somerset all weather holiday destination with or are associated with the county, a wide range of outdoor activities on such as , Cheddar offer as well as many award-winning , , and food and drink providers to visit. Mulberry.

Puzzlewood, Forest of Dean

For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 7 Tropical Paradise-Isles of Scilly Travelling to South West England can easily be Travelling around reached by major UK international South West England airports including London South West England (just 100 kilometres / 60 miles from Air in Wiltshire), In- Bath South West England’s three main ternational (less than 100 kilometres airports, , Bristol, and / 60 miles from The Cotswolds) and Exeter combined have flights from (an ideal gateway to Bath is easy to reach, just 90 120 destinations. Bristol has the Wiltshire, Dorset and Bournemouth). minutes from London largest airport in South West England station by train and a short drive from with flights arriving from all major Coach Travel both the M4 and M5 motorways. European hub airports. provides many Bath is also less than 30 kilometres regular and frequent services to (approximately 20 miles) from Bristol regular Key connections from European many destinations in South West Airport and well connected by destinations to South West England’s England from London and other parts bus services. airports are as follows: of Britain: National Express Bristol Bournemouth Web www.nationalexpress.com , Dublin. Bristol is one of the most easily accessible cities in the UK, with Bristol There are connections to South Over 110 direct connections from excellent road, rail, bus and coach West England from France and and air links. It is ideally located for destinations across and as follows: within the UK. road access from London as well as Plymouth from the north and , For passengers travelling from North From Santander, Spain and Roscoff, situated at the intersection of the M4 America connections from the major France. and M5 motorways. Bristol Temple railway station is the largest European hubs Dublin, Reykjavik and Amsterdam. From Cherbourg and St Malo, rail hub in the , with France. direct services available from London, Exeter , , and From the major European hubs Rail Travel Birmingham. Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin. The following train operate services to and within South Cornwall in Cornwall also has a West England: small airport with scheduled flights throughout the year to the Isles of Web www.gwr.com Cornwall is easily accessible by rail Scilly. There are flights to Newquay or road and has its own airport in from Manchester and London as well Newquay. Frequent trains run from as from Dusseldorf (from Web www.southwesttrains.co.uk London Paddington to (journey time approximately 5 hours 2016). For information on BritRail passes 30 minutes), including the Night and other train passes including the There is also a small airport at Land’s Riviera Sleeper Service. The A30 is BritRail South West Pass visit: End in Cornwall with regular flight the main four through connections to the Isles of Scilly. Web www.britrail.com the centre of the county.

8 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland , Dorset

Devon Somerset A303, which serve the south of Wiltshire. Devon can be easily reached by car, By road, Somerset can be reached rail, coach or bus. The main train via the M5 from Bristol or the Wiltshire is also well served by fast, stations are Tiverton Parkway, Exeter , by the M4 or the A4 to regular InterCity rail services from St David’s and Plymouth. Devon is Bath, the A38 through Bristol, or also London Paddington and London easy to reach by road – the M5 runs by the A303 from London. Waterloo. Avebury and Stonehenge into Exeter and has excellent links can be reached from London by rail with the A303, M4 and M6. By rail, via Bath or Bristol and from services to Swindon and Salisbury London through , and respectively, where connecting bus Dorset Cary. services are available.

Dorset is easily accessible by road, The Cotswolds and linking with the M3 from London and Forest of Dean the M5 from Birmingham. By road, Dorset is only a couple of hours from The Cotswolds and the Forest London passing through beautiful of Dean can be easily reached countryside along the way. from across the UK by road. The Cotswolds area is just an hour from Isles of Scilly Birmingham and 90 minutes from London Heathrow, By air so travelling to the area is straight Fly to the islands via small plane (8 forward. seater Islander or 17 seater Twin Otter) year-round from Land’s End The Forest of Dean is within easy access of the M4, M48, M5 and M50 (15 minutes) and Newquay (30 Beach, Devon minutes) and between March and and approximately 90 minutes from October from (60 Birmingham International Airport. minutes). Wiltshire By sea The Scillonian III passenger ferry Wiltshire is easily accessible as it is leaves from Penzance Quay at only 90 minutes from London and 9.15am (generally, although tides within two hours of the south coast, occasionally dictate travel the Midlands and Wales. times) six days a week from March to November (seven days per week The north of Wiltshire is conveniently during high ) and takes just accessible from London or Heathrow under 3 hours. The return journey Airport by using the M4. The M3 departs the islands at 4.30pm. connects London to the A30 and View towards , Somerset

For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 9 Thermae Bath Spa, Bath St Ann’s Gate, Salisbury A inn, Cornwall Accommodation (See ‘Useful information’ section for Need to know further details).

There is a wide range of Budget accommodation is also accommodation across South West bookable for the travel trade across England including hotels at all price South West England via suppliers levels. such as the Youth Hostel Assocation (See ‘Accommodation listings’ for South West England has many further details). country house hotels and hotels situated in attractive rural locations. Self-catering accommodation in South West England, especially Certain cities and towns in South in cottages with attractive rural A typical scene with Royal Mail box West England are worth considering locations, is a popular request for for larger group accommodation many FIT clients, as are farm stays. as they are close to popular rural destinations e.g. Plymouth for Did you know? Cornwall, Exeter for Devon, Bristol for Somerset and The Forest of Dean, and for Walton Castle in Somerset, close to the Cotswolds. Bournemouth Bath and Bristol is a hotel located also offers a large stock of group within a restored 400-year old accommodation for Dorset. hunting lodge.

The ‘Useful information’ section The Budock Vean Hotel in Cornwall of this directory contains details was sold in 1937 to a certain of a cross section of hotels that Mr Whiteside, a Canadian who can handle both Groups and FIT introduced ‘Sunpat Peanut Butter’ to Sands, Devon . the UK.

Good to know

South West England has an extensive range of Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) and country pubs with accommodation which are ideal for FIT clients.

There are suppliers who can provide B&B accommodation for the travel

trade on a voucher scheme basis , Dorset

10 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland , Bath The waterfront, Bournemouth Key towns and cities in South West England

Bath and Romans did over 2,000 years Did you Know? ago. Bournemouth has seven miles of Need to know For more information on Bath award-winning sandy beaches. It contact: also has two , over 250 beach One of England’s most beautiful Email: katie_sandercock@ huts to rent, the world’s first and cities, Bath boasts a magnificent city bathtourism.co.uk only -to-shore dual zip wire and centre with fine examples of 18th Web: www.visitbath.co.uk is home to the UK’s first Coastal century ‘Georgian’ architecture. Activity Park. Bournemouth For more information on As it is a small city it can be easily Bournemouth contact: explored on foot and a great way Need to know Email: tourism.marketing@ to experience it is to take a guided bournemouth.gov.uk walking tour. Web: www.bournemouth.co.uk/ Stunningly situated in a sheltered lovegroups The stunning Bath and the bay in the picturesque county of Roman Baths are also must-see Dorset, Bournemouth is the ideal attractions. base for touring the surrounding coast and countryside. A good way to see the city is to take a city sightseeing tour on an open Bournemouth offers a fabulous top double decker bus. selection of accommodation, shops, restaurants and a variety of attractions, activities and Good to know entertainment all year round.

Jane Austen was one of Bath’s famous residents and the city now Good to know houses a permanent exhibition Bournemouth Pier dedicated to her works and life. Art and culture enthusiasts should visit the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery Bath is also home to the American & , housed in a -top Museum in Britain with its Amish Victorian mansion and containing a Quilt collection, ancient maps and vast range of paintings and artefacts exclusive artefacts. from around the globe.

Bournemouth also has many free Did you know? festivals and events, including Bournemouth Wheels Festival, The Thermae Spa Bath is Britain’s Bournemouth Air Festival and original thermal spa; it is possible to Bournemouth Arts by the Sea enjoy the natural waters as the Festival. , Bath

For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 11 ss Great Britain, Bristol Cheltenham, , Devon Bristol Cheltenham Exeter

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Brunel’s ss Great Britain, the Located less than 100 miles / Exeter is a must-visit location in famous 19th century is 160 kilometres from London, South West England. There is fully restored and back in the dry Cheltenham is a spa town that something for everyone’s tastes in where she was built. has been attracting visitors for 300 this beautiful and historic city. years - its history is reflected in its The Clifton Suspension Bridge is late 18th and early 19th century One of the finest examples of over 150 years old and spans the architecture. It has a wide range medieval architecture in England, Gorge. Guided are of accommodation, cafés, bars, Exeter Cathedral is the most available. restaurants and excellent shopping distinctive feature of the city’s facilities. skyline. Here you will find the Good to know longest Gothic ceiling in the world. Good to know Bristol is a major creative centre Good to know and has the oldest continually It is also famous for working theatre in the world, the at its Racecourse and hosts four The Quayside area of the city is , celebrating its internationally renowned Festivals of home to art and craft workshops 250th anniversary in 2016. The Jazz, Science, Music and Literature. located in historic cellars and city is also a major centre for bonded warehouses, which sit shopping, boasting designer brands, Did you know? beside waterside pubs and cafés. department stores and a huge range Exeter is recognised as offering of independent and boutique shops. some of the best shopping in South , who composed the West England. famous work ‘The Planets’ came Did you know? from Cheltenham. Did you know? Bristol has historical connections For more information on with the USA and from the Cheltenham contact: The in Exeter Berkeley and Penn family to the Email: Robin.Tjolle@cotswold. Cathedral is reputed to be the construction of Brunel’s ss Great gov.uk inspiration for the nursery rhyme Britain. has been Web: www.cotswolds.com ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’. used as a film location including ‘The Medusa Touch’ starring Richard For more information on Exeter and more recently the contact: costume ‘Wolf ’. Email: .hatfield@exeter. For more information on Bristol gov.uk contact: Web: www.visitexeter.com Email: jon.chamberlain@ destinationbristol.co.uk Web: www.visitbristol.co.uk

12 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland Gloucester Docks, Gloucestershire Elizabethan House, Plymouth, Devon , Wiltshire Gloucester Plymouth Salisbury

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Gloucester is an ideal base from Plymouth is the second largest city With fast, regular trains from which to explore The Cotswolds in South West England. It is an ideal London Waterloo, this historic but also has many things to base to explore the county of Devon medieval city offers everything from cosmopolitan pavement cafés to attract visitors. Its focal point is and also neighbouring Cornwall. traditional coaching inns, specialist the Cathedral which dates from retailers to . The city is also the site Good to know stores and markets, a fine array of of Britain’s largest inland harbour, historic attractions to excellent year- Gloucester Docks which was used round entertainment. Salisbury is the Famous for its and as a filming location in the upcoming perfect fusion of ancient and modern, sprawling ‘hoe’ (a large public space ‘Alice in Wonderland: Through the and makes an unbeatable destination next to the sea front) the city has a Looking ’. for day trips and short breaks alike. lively waterfront quarter and is also home to art galleries, museums, Good to know music and cultural venues. Plymouth Good to know was also recently named Britain’s Gloucester has many museums Ocean City. The Museum The Cathedral Close is an oasis including The Museum explores the city’s maritime history, of calm in the midst of the city. and Shop, located in the building the fishing industry, military history Here, as well as the magnificent Cathedral, you will find , which inspired Beatrix Potter to and Plymouth’s role in emigration to home of former Prime Minister Sir write ‘The Tailor of Gloucester’. It the New World. , the ’s hosts many events across the year Mompesson House, including the world famous Three Did you know? & , Choirs Festival. Sarum and Museum. The area of and the Did you know? Barbican, one of the oldest parts of Plymouth is the location of the Did you know? Gloucester’s history dates at least , from where the back to Roman times and Roman Pilgrim Fathers set sail. Salisbury is so quintessentially remains can be viewed in certain English it’s almost too good to be parts of the city. For more information on Plymouth true. The awesome sight of Salisbury contact: Cathedral rising up from the lush green water-meadows has been For more information on Gloucester Email: Amanda.lumley@plymouth. voted ‘Britain’s best view’ by readers contact: gov.uk of Country Life magazine. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.visitplymouth.co.uk uk For more information on Salisbury Web: www.cotswolds.com contact: Email: flowallace@visitwiltshire. co.uk Web: www.visitsalisbury.co.uk

For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 13 Eden Project, Cornwall , Dorset Stourhead, Wiltshire Culture and Heritage South West England Castle, a Georgian structure with South West England contains many Need to know views across the coast is also located famous cathedrals - Salisbury is in Dorset. possibly one of the best known but and the National in Somerset is well Trust both manage many historic In Devon, Castle and the worth visiting, as are Bristol, Exeter houses, castles and gardens in South village of Dunster is a key attraction and Gloucester. West England. Many of their sites are and there are also accommodation able to handle groups. Contact details possibilities for groups and FITs in the Did you know? for some of their major properties in village. South West England are included in the ‘Attractions listings’ section. in Devon is still Good to know lived in by the family who owns it. It The world-famous prehistoric site, is also a major concert venue where South West England also contains Stonehenge is located in Wiltshire not many famous people have performed some of Britain’s finest gardens far from Salisbury and approximately including . such as Stourhead in Wiltshire, a 90 minutes from London, and 60 world-famous landscape garden. minutes from Bath and Bristol. in the of the The region also contains unique Apart from viewing the stone circle Cotswolds in the only castle in horticulturally related sites such as visitors can spend time at the visitor England to have a queen buried in the Cotswolds, within its grounds. centre at the site which explores the a 56-acre site close to the village of origins of the stones. There are also Moreton-in-. reconstructed huts which is located between show how prehistoric man would Bristol and the Cotswolds and has Cornwall is home to the remarkable been lived in by the same family for have lived. For those who want to Eden Project, which contains various find out more about ‘Stonehenge over 800 years. The Shakespeare distinct collections of plants housed play ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ - the full ’, a visit to Wiltshire under domes, including a Museum, , and The Salisbury was written for a tropical rainforest. It is also home to wedding. Museum is recommended. the Lost Gardens of Heligan which has been restored after almost 100 Major castles in South West England years of neglect. include Castle in Cornwall which is linked to the legendary There are many fine examples of . , also English country houses in South in Cornwall and Portland Castle in West England. Some also have Dorset were built by Henry VIII as gardens and extensive grounds coastal fortresses. All are managed attached to them. These include by English Heritage. and Gardens in Wiltshire (where oxygen was Castle in Dorset has seen over discovered) and in Wiltshire 1,000 years of history both as a royal which hosts a safari park in its and as a fortress. grounds.

14 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland The of the Rocks, , Devon Inspirational South West England including cycling and walking as well Need to know Did you know? as watersports such as kayaking and . There are a number South West England has featured as South West England is home to of operators based in South West a location in a huge number of films many famous English culinary treats England who offer walking and other and TV series many of which are that you will find nowhere else. This activity-based holidays. famous worldwide. includes the which is served not only in Devon but all South West England also has close across the region. The Cornish , Did you know? associations with internationally a meat and vegetable filled pastry is renowned writers such as Agatha Cornwall’s signature food. South West England also offers some Christie who lived in Devon; unique opportunities such as , many of whose novels South West England is also home hot air ballooning around Bristol and were set in and around Dorset and to Brewery in Wiltshire. Somerset, as well as elsewhere in Wiltshire; and , who It is one of the very few remaining South West England. spent much time in Bath. brewers that still uses Victorian brewing equipment to this day. Possibly the most curious of sites in South West England is Cerne Good to know Abbas Giant in Dorset which is a Active and 180-feet-tall carving in a hillside For transport buffs South West depicting a club wielding man. It is England has a number of heritage Countryside South not established how old the Giant is railways which are popular with but he may have been created as a visitors. These include West England pagan idol during the period. Railway in Dorset, the Dartmoor Steam Railway & Riverboat Need to know , Railway and Seaton in Devon, The South West England has some of the near Bristol, most beautiful and easily accessible the in the Forest countryside and coastlines in Britain of Dean and in Somerset the West many of which can be reached on Somerset Railway. foot, such as the Jurassic Coast in Dorset and Devon, along the South Railway enthusiasts should also West Coast Path and in the region’s not miss STEAM - Museum of the two National Parks, Dartmoor and Great Western Railway, in Swindon, Wiltshire, which is housed in what . was one of the largest railway engineering yards anywhere in the Good to know world. South West England is also an ideal destination for outdoor activity sports, Kite surfing - Cornwall

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Day 1 Day 7 of , Stonehenge, Wiltshire Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cotswolds Village Scene, Explore the Cotswolds, a region of Explore the city of Plymouth, known Somerset Bristol Gloucestershire and honey-coloured for its links with the Pilgrim Fathers stone villages in what is one of and from where the Mayflower set England’s most picturesque sail. Must-see attractions include the destinations. Mayflower Museum and the Mayflower Steps. Day 2 Visit Stonehenge, the iconic World Days 8 & 9 Heritage Site. Follow on with a visit Using Plymouth as a base, cross over to the city of Salisbury with its the county boundary and discover famous Cathedral, home to the Cornwall. Experience the unique and finest of only four surviving 1215 contrasting attractions of St Michael’s manuscripts. Spend Mount and the Eden Project and visit some time in the surrounding ‘Close’, Land’s End, the most south westerly where several attractions are located point in England. Also discover some St Michael's Mount, Bath, Somerset including . of Cornwall’s beautiful fishing villages Cornwall or sail from Penzance over to the Days 3, 4 & 5 Isles of Scilly for a day trip. Discover the cities of Bath and Bristol. Must-see attractions in Bath include Day 10 the Roman Baths and , Visit Exeter Cathedral and take a but also take time to do a walking ride on the before tour or a sightseeing bus tour of the heading for Bournemouth as an city. As there is so much to see in this overnight base. city at least two days are recommended to take in some of its other museums Day 11 and attractions such as No.1 Royal Explore the Jurassic Coast of Devon Crescent and the American Museum. and Dorset, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attractive seaside towns Peninnis Head, Bristol, South West England’s largest such as . Isles of Scilly city, apart from having great attractions such as the ss Great Britain and Clifton Suspension Bridge, also has galleries, museums, inspirational food and drink, extensive shopping opportunities, nightlife and some of the best theatres in Britain.

Day 6 Visit Glastonbury, with its ruined Abbey and famous for its associations with King Arthur, and the attractive city of Wells with its Cathedral. Then head through Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, both areas of varied and dramatic and Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire onwards to the city of Plymouth.

Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon Lyme Regis Beach, Dorset Bournemouth, Dorset

16 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland A Grand Tour of South West England

Day 1 Day 7 Ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, Stonehenge, Wiltshire Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cotswolds Village Scene, Explore the Cotswolds, a region of Explore the city of Plymouth, known Somerset Bristol Gloucestershire limestone hills and honey-coloured for its links with the Pilgrim Fathers stone villages in what is one of and from where the Mayflower set England’s most picturesque sail. Must-see attractions include the destinations. Mayflower Museum and the Mayflower Steps. Day 2 Visit Stonehenge, the iconic World Days 8 & 9 Heritage Site. Follow on with a visit Using Plymouth as a base, cross over to the city of Salisbury with its the county boundary and discover famous Cathedral, home to the Cornwall. Experience the unique and finest of only four surviving 1215 contrasting attractions of St Michael’s Magna Carta manuscripts. Spend Mount and the Eden Project and visit some time in the surrounding ‘Close’, Land’s End, the most south westerly where several attractions are located point in England. Also discover some St Michael's Mount, Bath, Somerset including The Salisbury Museum. of Cornwall’s beautiful fishing villages Cornwall or sail from Penzance over to the Days 3, 4 & 5 Isles of Scilly for a day trip. Discover the cities of Bath and Bristol. Must-see attractions in Bath include Day 10 the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, Visit Exeter Cathedral and take a but also take time to do a walking ride on the Seaton Tramway before tour or a sightseeing bus tour of the heading for Bournemouth as an city. As there is so much to see in this overnight base. city at least two days are recommended to take in some of its other museums Day 11 and attractions such as No.1 Royal Explore the Jurassic Coast of Devon Crescent and the American Museum. and Dorset, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attractive seaside towns Peninnis Head, Bristol, South West England’s largest such as Lyme Regis. Isles of Scilly city, apart from having great attractions such as the ss Great Britain and Clifton Suspension Bridge, also has galleries, museums, inspirational food and drink, extensive shopping opportunities, nightlife and some of the best theatres in Britain.

Day 6 Visit Glastonbury, with its ruined Abbey and famous for its associations with King Arthur, and the attractive city of Wells with its Cathedral. Then head through Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, both areas of varied and dramatic landscapes and Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire onwards to the city of Plymouth.

Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon Lyme Regis Beach, Dorset Bournemouth, Dorset

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Many places have featured as film Gloucester and Wiltshire Riviera, and spent many of the most , Wiltshire and TV locations in South West - Harry Potter important chapters of her life here, England and also internationally Immerse yourself into the real life as well as using real places in the area renowned writers have had Hogwarts School of and as settings for her murder mysteries. associations with the region. Here Wizardry in Gloucester. Walk up and From the to the , Bath are some suggestions of things to down the corridors in the footsteps International Agatha Christie Festival see and do and places to visit in of Harry, Hermione and Ron in and visits to her beloved estate at South West England with a film, . Greenway, the English Riviera is the TV and literature focus: in Wiltshire and the village of Lacock place to discover the real Christie. itself, both managed by the National Bath - Jane Austen, Les Misérables Trust, were used as a location for Cornwall - Poldark and more several of the Harry Potter films, The drama series set in 18th century At the Jane Austen Centre in Bath it including scenes where the Abbey Cornwall was filmed in part on its is possible to find out about her cloisters represented the corridors spectacular coastlines, as well as writing and the city that inspired at Hogwarts. Moor, the TV location where two of her most famous novels: many of its riding scenes were filmed. 'Northanger Abbey' and 'Persuasion' Wiltshire - and explore what life was like in Lacock also featured as a location Devon and Cornwall - Rosamund Regency times. for the sixth and final series of this Pilcher hit TV series, with Street Arguably one of Devon and Cornwall’s Fans of the author will also love the being turned into a bustling 1920s greatest literary advocates, Rosamund city’s annual Jane Austen Festival livestock market. Pilcher’s novels formed the basis of with a packed calendar of events an 89-part German TV series. Filming including the spectacular Grand Dorset - Far from the Madding locations were spread across the Regency Costumed Promenade Crowd and counties. where over 500 people take part. The Hollywood blockbuster adaptation The Pump Room featured in Jane of ’s ‘Far from the Isles of Scilly - When the Whales Austen’s novels and was used as a Madding Crowd’ was shot at several Came set in the film version of 'Persuasion'. locations in Dorset including , The Island of on the Isles of The famous Pulteney Bridge in the whose streets were transformed into Scilly is the setting for the Michael centre of the city was seen during an 1870s market square. Dorset’s Morpurgo novel “Why the Whales Javert’s suicide scene in 'Les dramatic coastline also plays a Came” and its 1989 film adaption Misérables'. starring role in TV drama, Broadchurch, “When the Whales Came” alongside and Olivia was filmed on the island. Bristol - Sherlock and Treasure Colman. The landscape informs the Island drama; the cliffs, the sea, the beach The hugely popular BBC production are all key elements of the story with featuring and West Bay providing the memorable Martin Freeman used various locations backdrop for the picturesque coastal around Bristol including , town of Broadchurch. Colston Hall, Arnos Vale , and Queen Square. The Dorset landscape is very much Bristol also provided inspiration for a character in the drama; see it for Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island yourself and visit the locations that and there is even a ‘Treasure Island have found a place in your hearts, Trail’ that you can follow around the follow in the footsteps of the characters city. you have avidly watched and immerse West Bay, , Dorset yourself in the surroundings and let The Forest of Dean - Wars your imagination do the rest. The Forest of Dean has served as a film location for the Star Wars film, , Devon - Agatha Christie’s “The Force Awakens”. The Forest is Miss Marple also where JRR Tolkien is reputed to Since the early 20th century, Agatha have taken his inspiration for the Christie has been thrilling readers and forests of Middle Earth. TV audiences with her gripping stories of crime and mystery. She was born in Torquay, on South Devon’s English Anstey's , , Devon , Cornwall

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Many places have featured as film Gloucester and Wiltshire Riviera, and spent many of the most Lacock, Wiltshire and TV locations in South West - Harry Potter important chapters of her life here, England and also internationally Immerse yourself into the real life as well as using real places in the area renowned writers have had Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and as settings for her murder mysteries. associations with the region. Here Wizardry in Gloucester. Walk up and From the Agatha Christie Mile to the Jane Austen Centre, Bath are some suggestions of things to down the corridors in the footsteps International Agatha Christie Festival see and do and places to visit in of Harry, Hermione and Ron in and visits to her beloved estate at South West England with a film, Gloucester Cathedral. Lacock Abbey Greenway, the English Riviera is the TV and literature focus: in Wiltshire and the village of Lacock place to discover the real Christie. itself, both managed by the National Bath - Jane Austen, Les Misérables Trust, were used as a location for Cornwall - Poldark and more several of the Harry Potter films, The drama series set in 18th century At the Jane Austen Centre in Bath it including scenes where the Abbey Cornwall was filmed in part on its is possible to find out about her cloisters represented the corridors spectacular coastlines, as well as writing and the city that inspired at Hogwarts. Bodmin Moor, the TV location where two of her most famous novels: many of its riding scenes were filmed. 'Northanger Abbey' and 'Persuasion' Wiltshire - Downton Abbey and explore what life was like in Lacock also featured as a location Devon and Cornwall - Rosamund Regency times. for the sixth and final series of this Pilcher hit TV series, with Arguably one of Devon and Cornwall’s Fans of the author will also love the being turned into a bustling 1920s greatest literary advocates, Rosamund city’s annual Jane Austen Festival livestock market. Pilcher’s novels formed the basis of with a packed calendar of events an 89-part German TV series. Filming including the spectacular Grand Dorset - Far from the Madding locations were spread across the Regency Costumed Promenade Crowd and Broadchurch counties. where over 500 people take part. The Hollywood blockbuster adaptation The Pump Room featured in Jane of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Far from the Isles of Scilly - When the Whales Austen’s novels and was used as a Madding Crowd’ was shot at several Came set in the film version of 'Persuasion'. locations in Dorset including Sherborne, The Island of Bryher on the Isles of The famous Pulteney Bridge in the whose streets were transformed into Scilly is the setting for the Michael centre of the city was seen during an 1870s market square. Dorset’s Morpurgo novel “Why the Whales Javert’s suicide scene in 'Les dramatic coastline also plays a Came” and its 1989 film adaption Misérables'. starring role in TV drama, Broadchurch, “When the Whales Came” alongside David Tennant and Olivia was filmed on the island. Bristol - Sherlock and Treasure Colman. The landscape informs the Island drama; the cliffs, the sea, the beach The hugely popular BBC production are all key elements of the story with featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and West Bay providing the memorable Martin Freeman used various locations backdrop for the picturesque coastal around Bristol including Tyntesfield, town of Broadchurch. Colston Hall, , King Street and Queen Square. The Dorset landscape is very much Bristol also provided inspiration for a character in the drama; see it for Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island yourself and visit the locations that and there is even a ‘Treasure Island have found a place in your hearts, Trail’ that you can follow around the follow in the footsteps of the characters city. you have avidly watched and immerse West Bay, Bridport, Dorset yourself in the surroundings and let The Forest of Dean - Star Wars your imagination do the rest. The Forest of Dean has served as a film location for the Star Wars film, Torquay, Devon - Agatha Christie’s “The Force Awakens”. The Forest is Miss Marple also where JRR Tolkien is reputed to Since the early 20th century, Agatha have taken his inspiration for the Christie has been thrilling readers and forests of Middle Earth. TV audiences with her gripping stories of crime and mystery. She was born in Torquay, on South Devon’s English Anstey's Cove, Torbay, Devon Bodmin Moor, Cornwall

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The Cotswolds and the Forest Plymouth - Gin Coeur de Lion , Bath Bordeaux Quay, Bristol of Dean - Wine Plymouth is home to The Plymouth The hills and valleys of this part of Gin Distillery, the oldest working gin South West England provide a distillery in England which has been unique which is perfect making Plymouth Gin according to for growing grapes. The Three Choirs the original recipe since 1793. It is Vineyard has developed a unique possible to take a tour and discover process of growing modern grape the history of the Distillery and how Three Choirs varieties side by side with world- Plymouth Gin is made. Take part in Forest of Dean Vineyard renowned grapes, such as Pinot Noir a gin tasting or take on a ‘Master and Bacchus. Three Choirs is Distiller's’ Tour for a more in-depth recognised as one of the largest experience. The Distillery's historic commercial wineries in England. 'The Refectory' is believed to be The vineyard is open all year with the room where the Pilgrim Fathers wine tasting and tours every day. spent their last night before setting sail for the New World. Wiltshire - Beer Founded in 1875, Wadworth Brewery Devon - South Devon Crab still operates from its original town- With its large black-tipped serrated centre location in Devizes, Wiltshire. pincers and rusty oval shaped shell, Wadworth On one of their award-winning the South Devon crab is the Brewery brewery tours, lasting 2-2 hours, largest crab in Britain. The brown ½ you can discover the traditional meat is packed with flavour; it is a brewing techniques still employed taste of the sea and mixed with a today, and meet the mighty little mayo and lemon juice spread horses, still used to make deliveries on toast is delicious. In the claws around the town. When your tour you will find lovely flakes of sweet has finished, head to the Sample Bar white meat. is the UK’s within the Visitor Centre to try out largest supplier of fresh fish and the final product. seafood including the world famous South Devon crab. Bath - Pubs Bath is an ideal place to try out English Cornwall - and Seafood pubs. The oldest in Bath is The Star The Cornish pasty was invented in Inn, an unspoilt pub and in Cornwall, the former other good pubs to try out include heart of the industry as the Coeur De Lion, The Trinity and an all-in-one meal for the miners. the Assembly Inn, Graze, The Hop The town is now part of the Cornwall Pole and the Salamander. and Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage site. Bristol - Restaurants Cornwall is surrounded by some of Bristol has been shaped by people Britain’s most stunning coastline, so from all over the world who have it is no surprise that it offers some Redruth brought their customs, culture and of the best seafood, in Michelin cuisine to the city. As well as having a starred restaurants, and local pubs, wide range of world cuisine, Bristol is cafés and wine bars. , home to many award-winning renowned TV chef, has several restaurants including three Michelin eating establishments in Padstow starred venues. From street food to in Cornwall, and on the menu is, award-winning cafés and restaurants, naturally, Britain’s signature dish, Bristol is a centre for authentic, . locally-produced food and drink. Visit a secret cocktail bar or try a ; the city’s favourite tipple.

Plymouth Gin Distillery, Sandwich boards in Brixham, ‘Ode to Horse’ at Plymouth, Devon Devon Wadworth Brewery, Wiltshire

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The Cotswolds and the Forest Plymouth - Gin Coeur de Lion pub, Bath Bordeaux Quay, Bristol of Dean - Wine Plymouth is home to The Plymouth The hills and valleys of this part of Gin Distillery, the oldest working gin South West England provide a distillery in England which has been unique microclimate which is perfect making Plymouth Gin according to for growing grapes. The Three Choirs the original recipe since 1793. It is Vineyard has developed a unique possible to take a tour and discover process of growing modern grape the history of the Distillery and how Three Choirs varieties side by side with world- Plymouth Gin is made. Take part in Forest of Dean Vineyard renowned grapes, such as Pinot Noir a gin tasting or take on a ‘Master and Bacchus. Three Choirs is Distiller's’ Tour for a more in-depth recognised as one of the largest experience. The Distillery's historic commercial wineries in England. bar 'The Refectory' is believed to be The vineyard is open all year with the room where the Pilgrim Fathers wine tasting and tours every day. spent their last night before setting sail for the New World. Wiltshire - Beer Founded in 1875, Wadworth Brewery Devon - South Devon Crab still operates from its original town- With its large black-tipped serrated centre location in Devizes, Wiltshire. pincers and rusty oval shaped shell, Wadworth On one of their award-winning the South Devon brown crab is the Brewery brewery tours, lasting 2-2 hours, largest crab in Britain. The brown ½ you can discover the traditional meat is packed with flavour; it is a brewing techniques still employed taste of the sea and mixed with a today, and meet the mighty Shire little mayo and lemon juice spread horses, still used to make deliveries on toast is delicious. In the claws around the town. When your tour you will find lovely flakes of sweet has finished, head to the Sample Bar white meat. Brixham is the UK’s within the Visitor Centre to try out largest supplier of fresh fish and the final product. seafood including the world famous South Devon crab. Bath - Pubs Bath is an ideal place to try out English Cornwall - Pasties and Seafood pubs. The oldest in Bath is The Star The Cornish pasty was invented in Inn, an unspoilt 16th century pub and Redruth in Cornwall, the former other good pubs to try out include heart of the tin mining industry as the Coeur De Lion, The Trinity and an all-in-one meal for the miners. Padstow the Assembly Inn, Graze, The Hop The town is now part of the Cornwall Pole and the Salamander. and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage site. Bristol - Restaurants Cornwall is surrounded by some of Bristol has been shaped by people Britain’s most stunning coastline, so from all over the world who have it is no surprise that it offers some Redruth brought their customs, culture and of the best seafood, in Michelin cuisine to the city. As well as having a starred restaurants, and local pubs, wide range of world cuisine, Bristol is cafés and wine bars. Rick Stein, home to many award-winning renowned TV chef, has several restaurants including three Michelin eating establishments in Padstow starred venues. From street food to in Cornwall, and on the menu is, award-winning cafés and restaurants, naturally, Britain’s signature dish, Bristol is a centre for authentic, fish and chips. locally-produced food and drink. Visit a secret cocktail bar or try a cider; the city’s favourite tipple.

Plymouth Gin Distillery, Sandwich boards in Brixham, ‘Ode to the Shire Horse’ at Plymouth, Devon Devon Wadworth Brewery, Wiltshire

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The Cotswolds - Westonbirt, Somerset - Hestercombe Gardens Tyntesfield House, Bristol Hestercombe Gardens, Bowood, Wiltshire The National Arboretum Hestercombe Gardens are unique as Somerset Westonbirt Arboretum contains they span three centuries of garden more than 15,000 species of trees design. Set within 50 acres, the from all over the world, brought Victorian Shrubbery, the Georgian together in one stunning location Landscape Garden and the Edwardian (open all year). Formal Gardens all offer a different experience as you explore with Wiltshire - Bowood gardens designed by Sir Edwin Located in north Wiltshire, Bowood Lutyens and Coplestone Warre is the ancestral home of the Marquis Bampfylde, with bright colours and Marchioness of Lansdowne. The specified by garden designer House is set within 'Capability' Gertrude Jekyll (open all year). Brown parkland and contains a remarkable collection of trees and Devon - RHS Garden Rosemoor shrubs as well as a tranquil lake. In Set within wonderful woodlands, late spring, the rhododendron the garden is highly ornamental gardens are opened to the public with shrubs, roses, perennials and and are awash with colour. bulbs. There is the beautiful Queen Mother Garden containing a Wiltshire - Stourhead marvellous collection of hybrid tea In the care of the National Trust, the and floribunda roses, and a of centrepiece of this world-famous pathways which gradually to landscape garden is a magnificent the side of . lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and Cornwall - Lost Gardens of Heligan exotic trees. If you close your eyes Europe’s largest garden restoration and imagine any English period project where you can discover the drama, Stourhead could be the intriguing story of how a thousand setting (open all year). acres of beautiful, manicured and productive gardens were abandoned Bath - after the First World War and were The sweeping vista of the garden, until recently covered in undergrowth. inspired by ‘Capability’ Brown has views of the Georgian city of Bath. The Eden Project Walk through history to an Iron Age In the middle of a disused pit in fort, Roman settlements and 18th Cornwall, five giant century , then cross the (called ‘biomes’) contain thousands magnificent Palladian bridge, one of of the world’s plant species, including only four of this design in the world. many from the Mediterranean and Rainforest climate zones. Bristol - Tyntesfield House, Gardens & Parkland Isles of Scilly - Tresco Abbey This National Trust garden and Garden estate balance Victorian beauty Described as a perennial without with an abundance of nature. the glass, it shrugs off spray and Flower-filled terraces, an empty Atlantic gales to host myriad exotic lake, woodland, champion trees plants, many of which would stand and a productive kitchen garden no chance of survival even on the give plenty of opportunity for Cornish mainland less than 30 miles exploration (open all year). away. All in all, the tropical garden is home to more than 20,000 species of plants from 80 , ranging from Brazil to and Burma to (open all year).

Tresco Abbey Gardens, RHS Rosemoor, Devon Westonbirt, The National Isles of Scilly Arboretum, Gloucestershire

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The Cotswolds - Westonbirt, Somerset - Hestercombe Gardens Tyntesfield House, Bristol Hestercombe Gardens, Bowood, Wiltshire The National Arboretum Hestercombe Gardens are unique as Somerset Westonbirt Arboretum contains they span three centuries of garden more than 15,000 species of trees design. Set within 50 acres, the from all over the world, brought Victorian Shrubbery, the Georgian together in one stunning location Landscape Garden and the Edwardian (open all year). Formal Gardens all offer a different experience as you explore with Wiltshire - Bowood gardens designed by Sir Edwin Located in north Wiltshire, Bowood Lutyens and Coplestone Warre is the ancestral home of the Marquis Bampfylde, with bright colours and Marchioness of Lansdowne. The specified by garden designer House is set within 'Capability' Gertrude Jekyll (open all year). Brown parkland and contains a remarkable collection of trees and Devon - RHS Garden Rosemoor shrubs as well as a tranquil lake. In Set within wonderful woodlands, late spring, the rhododendron the garden is highly ornamental gardens are opened to the public with shrubs, roses, perennials and and are awash with colour. bulbs. There is the beautiful Queen Mother Rose Garden containing a Wiltshire - Stourhead marvellous collection of hybrid tea In the care of the National Trust, the and floribunda roses, and a maze of centrepiece of this world-famous pathways which gradually leads to landscape garden is a magnificent the side of the valley. lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and Cornwall - Lost Gardens of Heligan exotic trees. If you close your eyes Europe’s largest garden restoration and imagine any English period project where you can discover the drama, Stourhead could be the intriguing story of how a thousand setting (open all year). acres of beautiful, manicured and productive gardens were abandoned Bath - Prior Park after the First World War and were The sweeping vista of the garden, until recently covered in undergrowth. inspired by ‘Capability’ Brown has views of the Georgian city of Bath. The Eden Project Walk through history to an Iron Age In the middle of a disused clay pit in hill fort, Roman settlements and 18th Cornwall, five giant greenhouses century follies, then cross the (called ‘biomes’) contain thousands magnificent Palladian bridge, one of of the world’s plant species, including only four of this design in the world. many from the Mediterranean and Rainforest climate zones. Bristol - Tyntesfield House, Gardens & Parkland Isles of Scilly - Tresco Abbey This National Trust garden and Garden estate balance Victorian beauty Described as a perennial Kew without with an abundance of nature. the glass, it shrugs off salt spray and Flower-filled terraces, an empty Atlantic gales to host myriad exotic lake, woodland, champion trees plants, many of which would stand and a productive kitchen garden no chance of survival even on the give plenty of opportunity for Cornish mainland less than 30 miles exploration (open all year). away. All in all, the tropical garden is home to more than 20,000 species of plants from 80 countries, ranging from Brazil to New Zealand and Burma to South Africa (open all year).

Tresco Abbey Gardens, RHS Rosemoor, Devon Westonbirt, The National Isles of Scilly Arboretum, Gloucestershire

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Premier Holidays (for Isles of Scilly) Tour Operators Tel +44 (0) 8444 937531 National Parks and Web www.premierholidays.co.uk The following tour operators are National Trails Prestige Holidays (for Isles of Scilly) based in South West England: Tel +44 (0) 1425 480400 Dartmoor Web www.prestigeholidays.co.uk Web www.dartmoor.gov.uk The Carter Company Exmoor National Park (Tour operator specialising in cycling, walking and other Web www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk activities) Car Hire Tel +44 (0) 1296 631671 Web www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk Web www.the-carter-company.com There are local, national and Compass Holidays (Tour operator specialising in cycling, walking and other international car and vehicle rental Tour Guides companies in South West England: activities) For information and contacts for +44 (0) 1242 250642 Tel Visit www.visitbritain.com for professionally qualified guides in South Web www.compass-holidays.com information West England: Cotswolds Tours Ltd Tel +44 (0) 1242 603846 Coach Hire Tel +44 (0) 20 7403 1115 Web www.cotswold-tours.co.uk Web www.britainsbestguides.org Discover Wiltshire For information on coach hire The following companies also offer Tel +44 (0) 1225 769855 companies based in South West Web www.discoverwiltshire.com England as well as elsewhere in the UK specialist guided walks and tours: Exmoor Walking Holidays contact: (Tour operator specialising in walking holidays) Dartmoor Walks & Rides This Way Tel +44 (0) 1643 821425 Tel +44 (0) 1364 654471 Web www.exmoor-walking-holidays.co.uk/ Coach Tourism Council Web www.dartmoorwalksthisway.co.uk exmoor_walks Tel +44 (0) 20 8398 8786 iTours International Web www.coachtourismassociation.co.uk Footpath Holidays Tel +44 (0) 7841 775351 (Tour operator specialising in walking holidays) Web www.itoursinternational.com Tel +44 (0) 1985 840049 Cruising Web www.footpath-holidays.com Tourism Industry Isles of Scilly Inclusive Holidays The following organisation provides Associations Tel +44 (0) 1720 422200 information on South West England’s Web www.islesofscillyholidays.co.uk ports, harbours, suggested itineraries The trade associations ETOA and Oldbury Tours and useful contacts to help plan ground UKinbound both have many members Tel +44 (0) 7947 488665 for cruise line groups: who are inbound tour operators who Web www.oldburytours.co.uk can help with ground arrangements and Destination South West Rosehill Travel Limited itineraries for both groups and FIT visits Web www.destinationsouthwest.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1452 595490 to South West England and other parts Web www.rosehilltravel.com of Britain: Unique Devon Tours ETOA Tel +44 (0) 1803 812556 Driver Tour Guide Tel +44 (0) 20 7499 4412 Web www.uniquedevontours.com Companies Web www.etoa.org Urlaub Cornwall UKinbound Tel +44 (0) 1872 870711 Tel +44 (0) 20 7395 7500 Web www.urlaubcornwall.de Executive Connection (UK) Ltd: Salisbury, Stonehenge & Sarum Tours Web www.ukinbound.org The following tour operators are based Tel +44 (0) 1722 333333 further afield but are particularly Web www.executiveconnection.co.uk active in bringing tours to South West www.salisburystonehengetours.co.uk World Heritage Sites in England: Mad Max Tours South West England Barton Hill Travel Tel +44 (0) 7990 505970 Tel +44 (0) 1444 473369 Web www.madmaxtours.co.uk City of Bath Web www.bartonhill.com Web wwww.bathworldheritage.org.uk British Tours Cornwall and West Devon Mining Tel +44 (0) 20 7038 0688 Motorhome Hire From the US/: 1.866.464.3010 (toll free) Landscape Web www.britishtours.com The following company has the Web www.cornish-mining.org.uk Janet Redler Travel and Tourism largest motorhome fleet for hire in Jurassic Coast Tel +44 (0) 1743 360333 Britain: Web www.jurassiccoast.org Web www.janetredlertravelandtourism.co.uk Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Normal Allen Group Travel Just Tel +44 (0) 1432 277666 Tel +44 (0) 1525 878000 Sites Web www.group-travel.com Web www.justgo.uk.com Web www.stonehengeandaveburywhs.org

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VisitBritain and Destination Management Cornwall Organisations Visit Cornwall VisitEngland contacts Beacon Place Station Approach The following contacts are able to Victoria VisitBritain provide you with in-depth knowledge nr Kevin Jones on product, ideas for itineraries and Cornwall, PL26 8LG Email [email protected] any other general information about Key contact: Malcolm Tel +44 (0) 20 7578 1102 Tel +44 (0) 1208 811152 their specific areas: Email [email protected] Web www.visitcornwall.com VisitEngland Bath Stuart Heath Email Stuart.heath@.org Bath Visitor Information Centre Isles of Scilly Tel +44(0) 20 7578 1440 Abbey Chambers Abbey Churchyard Islands Steamship House, Claire Burdall Bath, BA1 1LY Hugh Street Email [email protected] Key contact: Katie Sandercock Tel +44 (0) 20 7578 1445 Tel +44 (0) 1225 322 448 Email [email protected] Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LJ Web www.visitbath.co.uk Key contact: David Jackson For local VisitBritain offices in the Tel +44 (0) 1720 424036 following markets contact: Bristol Email [email protected] Web www.visitislesofscilly.com Destination Bristol North America 53 Queen Square Somerset Carl Walsh Bristol, BS1 4LH [email protected] Key contact: Jon Chamberlain Email Somerset Tourism Association Tel +1 212 850 0338 Tel +44 (0) 117 946 2209 Email [email protected] Hole Caves, Web www.visitbristol.co.uk Wells, Somerset Australia & New Zealand BA5 1BB Mark Haynes Devon Key contact: Bob Smart Email [email protected] Tel +44 (0) 1749 835416 Tel +61 (0) 28 247 2272 Key contacts: Email [email protected] Exeter Web www.visitsomerset.co.uk Victoria Hatfield German speaking markets Email [email protected] The Cotswolds and Birthe Pohlmeyer Tel +44 (0) 1392 265104 the Forest of Dean Email [email protected] Torquay Tel +49 (0) 30 31 57 19 12 Carolyn Custerson & Forest of Dean Tourism Email [email protected] Unit 1C, Mushet Industrial Park Flemish speaking Belgium and Tel +44 (0) 1803 296296 Crucible Close, Coleford, GL16 8RE The Key contact: Maureen McAllister Tel +44 (0) 1594 888216 Marieke van Dijl Plymouth Amanda Lumley Email [email protected] Email [email protected] +44 (0) 1752 307268 www.wyedeantourism.co.uk Tel +31 (0) 20 607 7704 Tel Web Email [email protected] Web www.visitdevon.co.uk Cotswolds Council Trinity Road Asa Norquist Dorset , GL7 1PX Email [email protected] Key contacts: Key contact: Robin Tjolle Tel +46 (0) 708 754 841 District Council Tel +44 (0) 1285 623000 Amanda Park/Cheryl Stapleton Email [email protected] Tel +44 (0) 1305 252241 Web www.cotswolds.com Email [email protected] Web www.visit-dorset.com Wiltshire

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For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 25 Powderham Castle, Devon The historic city of Bath A Cotswolds B&B Accommodation Listings All properties listed welcome bookings from travel trade partners The Regency Bristol Bath Bristol Tel +44 (0) 117 923 8788 Web www.theregencybristol.com Abbey Hotel Alderman Ltd No. of rooms 29 Tel +44 (0) 1225 461603 Tel +44 (0) 844 822 5778 Web www.abbeyhotelbath.co.uk Web www.alderman-apartments.co.uk Walton Castle No. of rooms 60 No. of rooms 50 apartments over 6 locations Tel +44 (0) 800 0146 101 Web www.waltoncastle.com The Bristol Apex City of Bath Hotel No. of rooms 8 Tel +44 (0) 117 923 0333 Tel +44 (0) 131 441 0485 Coach parking on site Web www.apexhotels.co.uk Web www.doylecollection.com/bristol 187 No. of rooms 177 No. of rooms Bristol Serviced Lettings Cornwall Bailbrook Lodge Tel +44 (0) 117 373 7892 Tel +44 (0) 1225 859090 Web www.bristolservicedlettings.co.uk Web www.bailbrooklodge.co.uk No. of rooms 17 apartments Sett Holiday Cottages, No. of rooms 15 Tel +44 (0) 1579 320741 The Gothic Mansion Web www.badgersholidaycottages.co.uk Francis Hotel Bath - McGallery by Sofitel Tel +44 (0) 7733 023775 No. of rooms 2 x 2 bedroom cottages Tel +44 (0) 1225 424105 Web thegothicmansion.weebly.com (sleeps 4 in a double and twin each) and 1x 1 Web www.francishotel.com No. of rooms 14 bedroom (sleeps 2 in a double room) No. of rooms 98 Coach parking on site Budock Vean Hotel + , Spa & Self Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel The Bed & Breakfast Catering, Falmouth +44 (0) 117 902 9166 Tel +44 (0) 1225 358888 Tel Tel +44 (0) 1326 252112 Web www.thegreenhousebristol.co.uk Web www.thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk Web www.budockvean.co.uk No. of rooms 6 No. of rooms 99 No. of rooms 57 rooms, 7 self-catering sleeps 2-8 The Hotel & Spa Tel +44 (0) 844 736 4252 Coach parking on site Tel +44 (0) 1225 823333 Web www.hotelduvin.com/bristol Web www.royalcrescent.co.uk No. of rooms 40 Chark Farm, Redmoor No. of rooms 45 Tel +44 (0) 1208 871118 Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel Web www.charkfarm.co.uk The Royal Hotel, Bath Tel +44 (0) 117 929 1030 No. of rooms 3 x 2 bedroom self catering and Tel +44 (0) 7966 366731 Web www.mercure.com 2 x 1 bedroom self catering Web www.royalhotelbath.co.uk No. of rooms 116 No. of rooms 35 Gwel an Mor Luxury Lodge Resort, Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel Tel +44 (0) 871 376 9042 Stay in Bath Tel +44 (0) 1209 844160 Web www.mercure.com Tel +44 (0) 7813 084046 Web www.gwelanmor.com No. of rooms 182 Web www.stay-in-bath.co.uk No. of rooms 78 lodges (most with 3 beds) No. of rooms 4 Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Coach parking on site Spa Park Hotel Tel +44 (0) 117 968 9862 Housel Bay Hotel, Lizard Tel +44 (0) 1761 241631 Web www.mercure.com Tel +44 (0) 1326 290417 Web www.stoneaston.co.uk No. of rooms 275 Web www.houselbay.com No. of rooms 23 Coach parking on site No. of rooms 21

26 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland Castle and Estate, St. Mellion Holiday Inn Plymouth Bunkhouse Plus, Weymouth Tel +44 (0) 1579 350044 Tel +44 (0) 1752 639988 (budget accommodation) Web www.pentillie.co.uk Web www.ihg.com Tel +44 (0) 1305 775228 No. of rooms 9 No. of rooms 211 Web www.bunkhouseplus.co.uk Coach parking on site No. of rooms 8 dorm rooms and 2 double Larkbeare Grange, rooms Richardson Hotels - The Falmouth Hotel, Tel +44 (0) 1404 822069 Falmouth Web www.larkbeare.net The Eastbury Hotel, Sherborne Tel + 44 (0) 800 005 2244 No. of rooms 4 (plus 2 self catering units) +44 (0) 1935 813131 Web www.richardsonhotels.co.uk Tel 132 Web www.theeastburyhotel.co.uk No. of rooms Estate and Castle Limited, Coach parking on site No. of rooms 23 Mamhead Richardson Hotels - The , Fowey Tel +44 (0) 1392 338350 fjb Hotels, Bournemouth Tel + 44 (0) 800 005 2244 Web www.mamheadestate.com Tel +44 (0) 1202 609128 27 Web www.richardsonhotels.co.uk No. of rooms Web www.fjbhotels.co.uk No. of rooms 37 No. of rooms Mariners Guest House, Plymouth Harbour Heights Hotel 38 Tel +44 (0) 1752 261778 Richardson Hotels - The Metropole, 84 Web www.marinersguesthouse.co.uk Padstow Hotel 105 Tel + 44 (0) 800 005 2244 No. of rooms 9 Hotel 79 Web www.richardsonhotels.co.uk Coach parking on site No. of rooms 58 The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth Tel +44 (0) 1752 276797 Web www.newcontinental.co.uk Foresters & Keepers Cottages, Wimborne Devon No. of rooms 99 Tel +44 (0) 1202 820203 Web www.foresterscottages.co.uk Best Western The of Cornwall Hotel, Richardson Hotels - The Grand, Torquay No. of rooms 4 (2 in each cottage) Plymouth Tel +44 (0) 1803 296677 Tel +44 (0) 1752 275850 Web www.richardsonhotels.co.uk Giant’s Head Caravan & Camping, Cerne Web www.thedukeofcornwall.co.uk No. of rooms 132 Abbas No. of rooms 72 Tel +44 (0) 1300 341242 Web www.giantshead.co.uk Bovey Castle (Eden Hotel Collection), Richardson Hotels - The Grosvenor, No. of rooms touring park can take up to a Dartmoor National Park Torquay Tel +44 (0) 7595 865715 Tel +44 (0) 800 005 2244 max of 50 caravan/tents Web www.boveycastle.com Web www.richardsonhotels.co.uk No. of rooms 63 rooms, 22 lodges No. of rooms 47 Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth Coach parking on site Tel +44 (0) 1202 804777 The Robin Hill Hotel, Torquay Web www.bournemouth.hamptonbyhilton. Buckland Tout- (Eden Hotel Tel +44 (0) 1803 214518 com Collection) Web www.robinhillhotel.co.uk No. of rooms 120 Tel +44 (0) 1548 853055 No. of rooms 12 Coach parking on site Web www.tout-saints.co.uk Coach parking on site No. of rooms 16 Oceana Hotels & Resorts, Bournemouth Country Holidays, Cofton, nr. Royal Glen Hotel, Tel +44 (0) 1202 298350 Exeter Tel +44 (0) 1395 513221 Web www.oceanahotels.co.uk Tel + 44 (0) 1626 890111 Web www.royalglenhotel.co.uk No. of rooms Web www.coftonholidays.co.uk No. of rooms 32 The Cliffside 64 No. of rooms 72 holiday homes, 17 cottages Coach parking on site The 107 Coach parking on site Best Western Hotel Royale 64 TLH Leisure Resort, Torquay The Suncliff 99 Copthorne Hotel Plymouth Tel +44 (0) 1803 400500 Tel +44 (0) 1752 224161 Coach parking on site Web www.tlh.co.uk Web www.millenniumhotels.com Check website for specific No. of rooms 135 No. of rooms Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, property details Coach parking on site Dorchester Coach parking on site Tel +44 (0) 1935 482000 Exeter Self Catering Web www.summerlodgehotel.co.uk Tel + 44 (0) 7971 835360 The Torcroft Boutique B&B, Torquay No. of rooms 24 Web www.exeterselfcatering.com Tel +44 (0) 1803 298292 No. of rooms 2 Web www.torcrofthotel.co.uk Hotel, Bournemouth No. of rooms 11 Glazebrook House Hotel, South Devon Tel +44 (0) 1202 208803 Tel +44 (0) 1364 73322 Web www.bespokehotels.com/ Web www.glazebrookhouse.com Dorset wessexhotelbournemouth No. of rooms 8 No. of rooms 109 Coach parking on site Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott The Grosvenor Plymouth Tel +44 (0) 1202 557702 Whitehall Hotel, Bournemouth Tel +44 (0) 1752 604025 Web www.bournemouthhighcliffmarriott. Tel +44 (0) 1202 554682 Web www.grosvenor-plymouth.com co.uk Web www.thewhitehallhotel.co.uk No. of rooms 40 No. of rooms 160 No. of rooms 46 Coach parking on site Coach parking on site Coach parking on site

For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 27 Inn for All Seasons, Isles of Scilly The Cotswolds and Tel +44 (0) 1451 844324 the Forest of Dean Web www.innforallseasons.com Hell Bay Hotel No. of rooms 10 Tel +44 (0) 1720 422947 House Hotel & Spa, Cirencester Web www.hellbay.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1285 740000 King’s Head Hotel, Cirencester No. of rooms 25 Web www.barnsleyhouse.com Tel +44 (0) 1285 700900 No. of rooms 18 Web www.kingshead-hotel.co.uk Karma St Martin’s No. of rooms 45 Tel +44 (0) 1720 422368 , nr. Web www.karmastmartins.com Tel +44 (0) 1666 890391 The Kings Hotel (Eden Hotel Collection) No. of rooms 30 Web www.calcotmanor.co.uk No. of rooms 35 St. Mary’s Hall Hotel Tel +44 (0) 845 351 0980 Coach parking on site Tel +44 (0) 1720 422316 Web www.kingscampden.co.uk Web www.stmaryshallhotel.co.uk No. of rooms 14 plus 5 cottage rooms Cotswold House Hotel, Chipping Campden No. of rooms 26 Tel +44 (0) 1386 840330 Web www.bespokehotels.com/ Lords of the Manor, Star Castle Hotel cotswoldhouse Tel +44 (0) 1451 820243 Tel +44 (0) 1720 422317 No. of rooms 28 Web www.lordsofthemanor.com Web www.star-castle.co.uk No. of rooms 26 No. of rooms 38 Cotswold Inns & Hotels Tel +44 (0) 1386 769120 Tregarthens Hotel Noel Arms Hotel, Chipping Campden Web www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1720 422540 Tel +44 (0) 1386 840317 No. of rooms www.tregarthens-hotel.co.uk Web www.bespokehotels.com/ Web Hare and Hound 42 33 noelarmshotel No. of rooms The Bay Tree 21 No. of rooms 28 The Bear of 46 Tresco Island The Broadway 19 +44 (0) 1720 422849 Tel The 35 Number Four at Stow and Cutler’s www.tresco.co.uk Web The Swan 22 Restaurant, Stow-on-the-Wold No. of rooms 25 rooms, 97 cottages (1-10 Tel +44 (0) 1451 830297 bedrooms) at Whitchurch Web www.hotelnumberfour.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1600 717193 No. of rooms 18 Web www.thecrownatwhitchurch.com Coach parking on site Somerset No. of rooms 6 Coach parking on site The , Painswick The Castle at Tel +44 (0) 1452 813688 Tel +44 (0) 1823 272671 Ellenborough Park, Cheltenham www.thepainswick.co.uk Web www.the-castle-hotel.com Tel +44 (0) 1242 545454 Web No. of rooms 44 Web www.ellenboroughpark.com No. of rooms 16 Coach parking on site No. of rooms 61 Coach parking on site Inn, Tetbury Corner House Hotel, Taunton Tel +44 (0) 1666 502251 Tel +44 (0) 1823 284683 English Holiday Cruises, Gloucester www.theprioryinn.co.uk Web www.corner-house.co.uk Web Tel +44 (0) 1452 410411 No. of rooms 45 No. of rooms 14 Web www.englishholidaycruises.co.uk 11 Holiday Inn, Taunton No. of rooms The Speech House Hotel, Forest of Dean Tel 44 (0) 871 942 9080 Tel +44 (0) 1594 822607 Web www.hitauntonhotelm5.co.uk Estates The Fish Hotel, Web www.thespeechhouse.co.uk No. of rooms 99 Broadway Tel +44 (0) 386 858000 No. of rooms 37 The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa Web www.thefishhotel.co.uk (Eden Hotel Collection), Taunton No. of rooms 67 Three Ways House Hotel, nr. Chipping Tel +44 (0) 845 351 0980 Campden Web www.themountsomersethotelandspa. The Hatton Collection - Cotswolds Tel +44 (0) 1386 438429 com Tel +44 (0) 1452 632745 Web www.threewayshousehotel.com No. of rooms 19 Web www.hatton-hotels.co.uk No. of rooms 48 No. of rooms Walton Castle, Coach parking on site Hatton Court 45 Tel +44 (0) 800 0146 101 The Snooty Fox 12 Web www.waltoncastle.com Wyck Hill House Hotel & Spa, Stow-on-the No. of rooms 8 The Inn 11 Wold Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster Hilton Puckrup Hall, Tel +44 (0) 1451 831936 Tel +44 (0) 1643 821425 Tel +44 (0) 1684 296200 Web www.wyckhillhousehotel.co.uk Web www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk Web www.tewkesbury.hilton.com No. of rooms 60 No. of rooms 28 No. of rooms 112 Coach parking on site

28 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland Hilton Swindon The Stonehenge Inn & Carvery, nr. Wiltshire Tel +44 (0) 1793 881777 Salisbury Web www.hilton.com/swindon Tel +44 (0) 1722 790236 No. of rooms 171 Web www.thestonehengeinn.co.uk Alexandra House Coach parking on site No. of rooms 6 Tel +44 (0) 1793 819000 Coach parking on site Web www.swindonalexandrahouse.co.uk Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge No. of rooms 154 Tel +44 (0) 345 241 3535 The Swan Hotel, on Avon Coach parking on site Web www.hisalisbury-stonehenge.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1225 868686 No. of rooms Call for details Web www.theswanbradford.co.uk The Bear Hotel, Devizes Coach parking on site No. of rooms 12 Tel +44 (0) 1380 722444 Web www.thebearhotel.net Holiday Inn Swindon Swindon Marriott Hotel No. of rooms 25 Tel +44 (0) 800 40 50 60 Tel +44 (0) 1793 512121 Web www.hiswindonhotel.co.uk Web www.swindonmarriott.co.uk Beechfield House Hotel, nr. No. of rooms 99 No. of rooms 156 Tel +44 (0) 1225 703700 Coach parking on site Web www.beechfieldhouse.co.uk ’s Inn Swindon +44 (0) 1793 445600 No. of rooms 24 Tel Widbrook Grange Hotel, Bradford on Avon Web www.jurysinn.com Tel +44 (0) 1225 864750 No. of rooms 229 Best Western Plus Angel Hotel, Web www.widbrookgrange.co.uk No. of rooms 20 Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel, Salisbury Tel +44 (0) 330 333 2870 Coach parking on site Web www.angelhotelchippenham co.uk Tel + 44 (0) 330 333 2846 Web www.legacy-hotels.co.uk No. of rooms 50 Wiltshire Farm Stay No. of rooms 29 Coach parking on site Refer to website for details Coach parking on site Tel Web www.wiltshirefarmstay.co.uk Best Western Mayfield House Hotel, No. of rooms Refer to website for details Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Chippenham Tel +44 (0) 1666 577409 Tel +44 (0) 1225 742777 Web www.mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk Web www.lucknampark.co.uk Budget No. of rooms 28 No. of rooms 42 Coach parking on site Coach parking on site Accommodation For budget accommodation at The Hotel & Spa, nr. The Manor House Hotel and Golf Club, a number of locations across Tel +44 (0) 1249 782206 Tel +44 (0) 1985 212312 South West England contact: Web www.manorhouse.co.uk Web www.bishopstrow.co.uk No. of rooms 48 No. of rooms 32 Youth Hostel Association (YHA) Coach parking on site Tel +44 (0) 1629 592700 Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel Web www.yha.org.uk/groups Tel +44 (0) 1722 327476 Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort Web www.mercure.com Tel +44 (0) 1249 822228 No. of rooms 68 The following company has Web www.bowood.org Coach parking on site a voucher scheme for travel No. of rooms 43 Coach parking on site trade partners wishing to book Milford Hall Hotel and Spa, Salisbury B&B product: Tel +44 (0) 1722 417411 The Castle Hotel, Devizes Web www.milfordhallhotel.com +44 (0) 1380 727981 Circle Hotels Tel No. of rooms 45 www.oldsarumhotels.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1865 875888 Web Coach parking on site No. of rooms Call for Details Web www.circlehotels.co.uk The Moonraker Hotel, nr. Bradford on Avon The Cathedral Hotel, Salisbury Tel +44 (0) 1225 777393 Tel +44 (0) 1722 343700 Web www.moonrakerhotel.com Self Catering - Web www.oldsarumhotels.co.uk No. of rooms 21 No. of rooms 20 Country Cottage Coach parking on site Hire House Hotel and Restaurant, The Pear Tree at , Purton nr. nr. Swindon Swindon Helpful Holidays Tel +44 (0) 1793 741010 Tel +44 (0) 1793 772100 Tel +44 (0) 1647 434004 Web www.chiseldonhouse.com Web www.peartreepurton.co.uk Web www.helpfulholidays.co.uk No. of rooms 21 No. of rooms 17 Coach parking on site Coach parking on site Hideaways Tel +44 (0) 1747 828170 Fosse Farmhouse B&B nr. Chippenham , Salisbury Web www.hideaways.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1249 782286 +44 (0) 1722 424812 Tel Holiday Cottages Web www.fossefarmhouse.com www.sarum.ac.uk Web Tel +44 (0) 1237 479146 No. of rooms 3 plus 3 self catering units 52 No. of rooms Web www.holidaycottages.co.uk

For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 29 Upper Slaughter, The Cotswolds Longleat, Wiltshire Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Attractions Listings The Jane Austen Centre English Heritage and Tel +44 (0) 1225 443000 Bristol Web www.janeausten.co.uk National Trust Opening times: Apr - Sept 09.30 - 17.00 English Heritage and the National Oct - Mar 10.00 - 16.00 Average length of visit: 1 hour - 1 hour 30 mins Trust are both responsible for many Minimum group size: 12 (No Max) sites across South West England. Some of their most popular sites are No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath included: Tel +44 (0) 1225 338727 Web www.no1royalcrescent.org.uk English Heritage Opening times: Mon 12:00 - 17:30 Tel +44 (0) 20 7973 3529 Tues - 10:30 - 16:30 Web www.english-heritage.org.uk/ Average length of visit: 1 hour traveltrade Minimum group size: 6 (No Max)

National Trust Prior Park Landscape Garden The Waterfront, Bristol Tel +44 (0) 344 800 2329 Tel +44 (0) 1225 833977 Web www.nationaltrust.org.uk Web www.nationaltrust.org.uk/prior-park Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust Opening times: Tel +44 (0) 117 971 9117 www.arnosvale.org.uk Feb 1 - Oct 30 2016: 10:00 - 17:30 Web Opening times: 09:00 - 17:00 Bath 30 Oct 2016 - 1 Feb 2017: 10:00 - 16:00 Average length of visit: 2 - 3 hours Average length of visit: 1 - 3 hours Minimum group size: N/A (Max 100) American Museum in Britain Minimum group size: N/A Tel +44 (0) 1225 823019 BBC Bristol Web www.americanmuseum.org The Roman Baths Tel +44 (0) 117 974 2153 Opening times: Mar - Oct Tues - Sun Tel +44 (0) 1225 477785 Web www..co.uk/showsandtours 12:00 - 17:00. Open Mondays in and Web www.romanbaths.co.uk/groups Opening times: 10:00 - 17:00 Bank Holidays: Nov - Dec Tues - Sun Opening times: Average length of visit: 1 hour 45 mins 12:00 - 16:30 Jan - Feb: 09:30 - 17:00 Minimum group size: 16 (Max 20) Mar - Jun: 09:00 - 17:00 Average length of visit: 3-4 hours Jul - Aug: 09:00 - 21:00 Bristol Aquarium Minimum group size: 15 (Max 60) Sept - Oct: 09:00 - 17:00 Tel +44 (0) 117 929 8929 Coach parking on site Nov - Dec: 09:30 - 17:00 Web www.bristolaquarium.co.uk From 10:00 daily Average length of visit: 4 hours Opening times: Bath Abbey Average length of visit: 2 hours Minimum group size: 20 (No Max) Tel +44 (0) 1225 303310 Minimum group size: N/A Web www.bathabbey.org Thermae Bath Spa Dr Jenner’s Museum and Garden Opening times: Mon 09:30-17:30 Tel +44 (0) 1225 328463 Tues to Fri 09:30 - 17:30 Tel +44 (0) 1453 810631 Web www.thermaebathspa.com Web www.jennermuseum.com Sat 09:00 - 18:00 Opening times: Open daily Opening times: Apr - Sept Wed - Sun Sun 13:00 - 14:30 and 16:30 - 17:30 Average length of visit 2 - 4 hours 12:00 - 17:00 Average length of visit: - 1 hour 30 mins Minimum group size 8 (Max by Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins Minimum group size: 12 (Max 16) ) Minimum group size: N/A (Max 60)

30 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland Bristol Cathedral The Lost Gardens of Heligan Tel +44 (0) 117 926 4879 Tel +44 (0) 1726 845120 Tel +44 (0) 1822 853607 Web www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk/visit-us Web www.heligan.com/groups Web www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bucklandabbey

Opening times: 08:00 - 17:00 weekdays Opening times: Oct - Mar 10:00 - 17:00 Opening times: Feb - Oct daily 10:30 - 17:30 08:00 - 15:15 weekends Spring - Summer 10:00 - 18:00 4th Nov - 20th Nov Fri - Sun 11:00 - 16:00 Average length of visit: 2 hours Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 minutes 25th Nov - 23rd Dec 11:00 - 16:00 Minimum group size: N/A Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Average length of visit: 3 hours Coach parking on site Minimum group size: N/A Brunel’s ss Great Britain Coach parking on site Tel +44 (0) 117 926 0680 Pendennis Castle English Heritage Web www.ssgreatbritain.org Tel +44 (0) 20 7973 3529 Tel +44 (0) 1237 431781 Opening times: Autumn 10:00 - 16:30 Web www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade Web www.clovelly.co.uk/visiting-clovelly Spring Summer 10:00 - 17:30. Last admission Opening times: Mar - Sept 10:00 - 18:00 Oct Opening times: Refer to website 1 hour before closing 10:00 - 17:00 Nov - Feb 10:00 - 16:00 Sats Average length of visit: Min 3 hours Average length of visit: 2 - 3 hours and only Minimum group size: N/A Minimum group size: 20 (No Max) Average length of visit: 2 hours Coach parking on site Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) & River Boat Coach parking on site Company Clifton Suspension Bridge Tel +44 (0) 1803 555872 Web www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 117 974 4664 St Michael’s Mount Opening times: 09:00 - 18:00 Tel +44 (0) 1736 710507 Web www.cliftonbridge.org.uk/visit Summer only www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk Opening times: Visitor Centre 10:00 - 17:00 Web Average length of visit: 2 - 3 hours daily Opening times: Varies, refer to website Minimum group size: 20 (No Max) Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins Average length of visit: 2 - 3 hours Coach parking on site Minimum group size: N/A (Max 46) Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Coach parking on site Devon’s Top Attractions Tel +44 (0) 7905 291567 Tyntesfield Web www.lotstodo.co.uk/group_visits +44 (0) 1275 461906 English Heritage Tel Refer to website Tel +44 (0) 20 7973 3529 Opening times: Web www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield Average length of visit: Refer to website Web www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade Opening times: Varies, refer to website Minimum group size Refer to website Average length of visit: 3 - 4 hours Opening times: Mar - Sept 10:00 - 18:00 Oct Coach parking on site Refer to website Minimum group size: 15 (Max 50) - Feb check website for details Coach parking on site Average length of visit: 2 hours Exeter Cathedral Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Tel +44 (0) 1392 285983 Coach parking on site Web www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/groups Cornwall Opening times: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 17:00 Sun 11:30 - 17:00 Devon Average length of visit: 1 - 2 hours Minimum group size: 10 (Max 60)

Exeter Racecourse Tel +44 (0) 1392 832599 Web http://exeter.thejockeyclub.co.uk Opening times: Varies by race day Average length of visit: All day Minimum group size: No restrictions Coach parking on site

Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours Tel +44 (0) 1392 665136 Web www.exeter.gov.uk/guidedtours Opening times: Daily tours: visit website for details Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins The Waterfront, Bristol Minimum group size: N/A (No Max)

South Devon Railway, Devon Eden Project Exeter’s Underground Passages Tel +44 (0) 1726 811903 Tel +44 (0) 1392 665887 Web www.exeter.gov.uk/passages Web www.edenproject.com Tel +44 (0) 1803 315315 Opening times: - Sept, Mon - Sat 09:30 Opening times: Mar - Oct 10:00 - 18:00: Nov Web www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk -17:30 Sun 10:30 - 16:00 Oct - May Tues - Fri - Feb 10:00 - 16:00 Opening times: Varies, refer to website 10:30 - 16:30 Sat 09:30 - 17:30 Sun 11:30 - Average length of visit: 4 - 5 hours Average length of visit: 2 - 3 hours 16:00 Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Minimum group size: 20 (No Max) Average length of visit: 1 hour Coach parking on site Coach parking on site Minimum group size: 10 (Max 15)

For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 31 Greenway - National Trust Dorset Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum Web www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway Tel +44 (0) 1202 451858 Opening times: Feb - Oct 10:30 - 17:00 Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins Web www.russell-cotes.com Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Opening times: Tues - Sun 10:00 - 17:00 and Bank Holiday Mondays Prehistoric Caves Tel +44 (0) 1803 215136 Average length of visit: 45 mins - 3 hours Web www.kents-cavern.co.uk Minimum group size N/A (Max 50) Opening times: 09:30 - 16:30 Average length of visit: 2 hours Minimum group size: 20 (Max 200) Isles of Scilly Coach parking on site

Mayflower Museum Tel +44 (0) 1752 306330 Web www.plymouth.gov.uk/plymouthmayflower Opening times: 09:00 - 17:00 Average length of visit: 30 mins Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Fossils on Jurassic Coast Best of Dorset Attractions Farm Tel +44 (0) 1364 642023 Web www.dorsetattractions.co.uk Web www.pennywellfarm.co.uk Opening times: Refer to website for details 10:00 - 17:00 daily Opening times: Average length of visit: Refer to website for details Average length of visit: 5 hours: activities every 30 mins Minimum group size: Refer to website for details Minimum group size: 20 (No Max) Coach parking on site Poole +44 (0) 20 77 400 400 Plymouth Gin Distillery Tel Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly Tel +44 (0) 1752 665292 Web www.citycruisespoole.com/frompoole Web www.plymouthdistillery.com Vineyards Opening times: Refer to website for Opening times: Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun Tel +44 (0) 1720 422333 11:00 - 17:00 timetables Web www.holyvalewines.co.uk Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins Average length of visit Refer to website for Opening times: Refer to website for details Minimum group size: N/A details Average length of visit: Refer to website for Powderham Castle - The Home of Devon details Tel +44 (0) 1626 890243 - National Trust Minimum group size: Refer to website for www.powderham.co.uk Web details Opening times: Apr to Oct 11:00 - 16:30. Web www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle Closed 28 and 29 Apr, 8 and 29 May, 27 Aug Opening times: Refer to website for details and 30 Sept Isles of Scilly Museum Average length of visit: 2 hours Average length of visit: 3 hours Tel +44 (0) 1720 422337 Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Web www.iosmuseum.org Coach parking on site Coach parking on site Opening times: Easter - Sept Mon - Fri 10.00 Seaton Tramway - 16.30 Sat 10.00 - 12.00 Oct - Tel +44 (0) 1297 20375 Lemur Attractions Mon - Sat 10.00 - 12.00 Web www.tram.co.uk Tel + 44 (0) 1202 716000 Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins Opening times: Open daily Mar - Oct Minimum group size: N/A Nov - Feb refer to website Web www.lemurattractionsgroup.co.uk Average length of visit: 3 hours Opening times: Refer to website for details Minimum group size: 12 (Max 200) St.Martin’s Vineyard Average length of visit: Refer to website for details Coach parking on site Tel +44 (0) 1720 423418 Refer to website for details Minimum group size: Web www.stmartinsvineyard.co.uk South Devon Railway Coach parking facilities: Refer to website for Tel +44 (0) 1364 644370 Opening times: Refer to website for details Web www.southdevonrailway.org details Average length of visit: Refer to website for Opening times: Mar to Oct 10:00 - 17:00 details Average length of visit: 2 hours Portland Castle English Heritage Minimum group size: Refer to website for Minimum group size: 20 (No Max) details Coach parking on site Tel +44 (0) 20 7973 3529 Web www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade World of Country Life Tresco Abbey Garden Opening times: Mar - Sept 10.00 - 18.00: Oct Tel +44 (0) 1395 274533 Tel +44 (0) 1720 424108 www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk - Feb Refer to website for details Web Web www.tresco.co.uk Opening times: Mar - Nov 10:00 - 17:00 Average length of visit: 2 hours Average length of visit: 3 hours Opening times: 10:00 - 16.00 Minimum group size: 20 (No Max) Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Average length of visit: 2 hours Coach parking on site Coach parking on site Minimum group size: N/A

32 For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland Somerset The Cotswolds and Gloucester Cathedral +44 (0) 1452 528095 the Forest of Dean Tel Web www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk Opening times: 09:30 - 18:00 Average length of visit: 2 hours Minimum group size: 6 (No Max)

Puzzlewood Tel +44 (0) 1594 833187 Web www.puzzlewood.net Opening times: Apr - Sept 10:00 - 18:30 (last entry 17:00) Oct - Mar Varies, refer to website for details Average length of visit: Half a day Minimum group size: N/A

Wells Cathedral, Somerset & Grounds National Trust Chipping Campden, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire The Royal Gardens at Highgrove Tel +44 (0) 303 123 7310 Web www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle www.highgrovegardens.com Opening times: 10:00 - 17:00 Tel +44 (0) 1386 701441 Web Average length of visit: 2 hours Web www.batsarb.co.uk Opening times: Please check website for Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Opening times: Mon-Sat 09.00 - 17.00 booking details and availability Sun 10.00 - 17.00 Average length of visit: 2 hours Museum Average length of visit: Half a day Minimum group size: 16 (No Max) Tel +44 (0) 2392 728077 Minimum group size: 20 (Max 30) Coach parking on site Web www.fleetairarm.com Coach parking on site Opening times: 10.00 - 17.30 Nov - Apr Wed-Sun only 10.00 - 16.30 Secret Cottage Berkeley Castle Average length of visit: 2 hours Tel +44 (0) 1608 674700 Tel +44 (0) 1453 512991 Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Web www.berkeley-castle.com/ Web www.cotswoldtourismtours.co.uk Coach parking on site groupvisits. Opening times: Day tour - refer to website for Opening times: Easter - Oct Wed - Sun timings Hestercombe Gardens 10:00 - 17:00 Average length of visit: 6 hours Tel +44 (0) 1823 413923 Average length of visit: 3 hours Web www.hestercombe.com Minimum group size: N/A 20 (No Max) Opening times: 10.00 - 18.00 Minimum group size: Average length of visit: 2 hours Coach parking on site Sudeley Castle & Gardens Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Tel +44 (0) 1242 602308 Bourton House and Gardens Coach parking on site Web www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/visit-us/ Tel +44 (0) 1386 700754 group-bookings Sheppys Cider Web www.bourtonhouse.com/visitor-info/ Opening times: Mar - Oct 10:00 - 17:00 Tel +44 (0) 1823 461233 Opening times: Apr - Oct Tues - Fri 10:00 - Web www.sheppyscider.co.uk 17:00 Average length of visit: 3 - 4 hours Opening times: Refer to website for details Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Average length of visit: Refer to website for Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Coach parking on site details Coach parking on site Minimum group size: N/A Three Choirs Vineyard Coach parking on site Tel +44 (0) 1531 890223 Tel +44 (0) 3447 489201 Web www.three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk Wells Cathedral Web http://cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk 09:00 - 17:00 Tel +44 (0) 1749 674483 Opening times: 08:30 - 17:30 Opening times: Web www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/groups Average length of visit: All day Average length of visit: 2 hours Opening times: 07.00 - 19.00 Minimum group size: N/A Minimum group size: N/A Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins Coach parking on site Coach parking on site Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Westonbirt Arboretum Railway Tel + 44 (0) 1594 845840 Tel +44 (0) 300 067 4890 Tel +44 (0) 1643 704996 Web www.deanforestrailway.co.uk Web www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt Web westsomersetrailway.vticket.co.uk Opening times: Refer to website for Opening times: Refer to website for details timetable schedules Opening times: 09:00 - 17:00 Average length of visit: 2 hours Average length of visit Refer to website for Average length of visit: 2 hours Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) journey times Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Coach parking on site Minimum group size N/A Coach parking on site

For more information visit trade.visitbritain.com/southwestengland 33 Wiltshire Mompesson House - National Trust Wadworth Brewery Visitor Centre & Tel +44 (0) 1722 335659 Guided Tours Web www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mompesson- Tel +44 (0) 1380 732277 Arundells house Web www.wadworthvisitorcentre.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1722 326546 Opening times: Visitor centre Mon-Sat 10:00 Web www.arundells.org Opening times: Refer to website for details - 17:00, tours 11:00 - 14:00 Opening times: Refer to website for details Average length of visit: 1 hour Average length of visit: Visitor centre 45 Average length of visit: 1 hour Minimum group size: 10 (Max 50) mins tour 2 hours 30 mins Group size: Max 12 per tour Minimum group size: 2 (Max 60) Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta Coach parking on site Bowood House and Gardens Tel +44 (0) 1722 555120 Tel +44 (0) 1249 812102 Web www.salisburycathedral.org.uk Wiltshire Museum Web www.bowood.org/groups 09:00 - 17:00 Opening times: Tel +44 (0) 1380 727369 Opening times: Refer to website for details Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins Web www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk Average length of visit: 2 - 6 hours Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Opening times: Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Sun Minimum group size: 20 (Max 70) 12:00 noon - 16:00 Coach parking on site The Salisbury Museum Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins Tel +44 (0) 1722 332151 Minimum group size: 8 (Max 60) GoSkydive Web www.salisburymuseum.org.uk Tel +44 (0) 1722 567251 Opening times: Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Wyvern Theatre Web www.goskydive.com Tel +44 (0) 1793 524481 Opening times: Call for full details June - Sept Sun 12:00 - 17:00 Web www.swindontheatres.co.uk Average length of visit: 4 hours Average length of visit: 2 hours Opening times: All year Minimum group size: N/A Minimum group size: 10 (Max 30) Average length of visit: 1 hour 30 mins Coach parking on site N/A STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Minimum group size: Lacock Abbey, Fox Museum and Railway Village National Trust Tel +44 (0) 1793 466646 Tel +44 (0) 1249 730459 Web www.steam-museum.org.uk Web www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock Opening times: 10:00 - 17:00 Opening times: 10:30 - 17:30 Average length of visit: 2 hours 2 hours Average length of visit: Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Coach parking on site Coach parking on site

Stonehenge English Heritage Longleat Tel +44 (0) 20 7973 3529 Tel +44 (0) 1985 844328 www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade Web www.longleat.co.uk/groups Web Opening times: 10:00 - 18:00 Opening times: Refer to website. Last Average length of visit: Whole day admission 2 hours before closing time Minimum group size: 12 (No Max) Average length of visit: 2 hours Coach parking on site Minimum group size: 11 (No Max) Coach parking on site Lydiard Park Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire Tel +44 (0) 1793 466664 Stourhead - National Trust Web www.lydiardpark.org.uk Tel +44 (0) 1747 841152 Opening times: House Wed - Sun 11:00 - Web www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead 16:00 Lydiard Park 07.30 to dusk daily Opening times: 09:00 - 17:00 Average length of visit: 2 - 3 hours Average length of visit: 2 hours Minimum group size: 15 (No Max) Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Coach parking on site Coach parking on site

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon Studley Grange Craft Village & World Tel +44 (0) 1793 507600 Web www.swindondesigneroutlet.com Tel +44 (0) 1793 852400 Opening times: Mon - Fri 10:00 - 20:00 Web www.studleygrange.co.uk Sat 09:00 - 19:00 Opening times: refer to website for details Average length of visit: 2 hours Average length of visit: Full day Minimum group size: 10 (No Max) Minimum group size: N/A Coach parking on site Coach parking on site Castle Combe, Wiltshire

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