Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip from London
London, United Kingdom
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 12 hours
Get a memorable overview of English history by visiting three of its most important destinations. Marvel at mystical Stonehenge, the legendary neolithic ring of standing stones that dates back 5,000 years to the Bronze Age; Explore nearly 1,000 years of the English Royal Family at Windsor Castle, home at some stage of 39 monarchs and furnished with some of the finest paintings; and the elegant spa town of Bath, originally civilised by the Romans for its natural springs and later frequented and developed as a resort in the 18th Century by the Georgians.
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Get a memorable overview of English history by visiting three of its most important destinations. Marvel at mystical Stonehenge, the legendary neolithic ring of standing stones that dates back 5,000 years to the Bronze Age; Explore nearly 1,000 years of the English Royal Family at Windsor Castle, home at some stage of 39 monarchs and furnished with some of the finest paintings; and the elegant spa town of Bath, originally civilised by the Romans for its natural springs and later frequented and developed as a resort in the 18th Century by the Georgians.
This full day tour, to three of England’s must see destinations, makes for an exciting journey through time and a fascinating insight into several defining chapters in English history – with glimpses of Prehistoric England, the Roman Empire, Medieval times and the opulence of the Georgian era.
We start our day in Windsor with a visit to the largest occupied Castle in the World , its colourful history spanning over 900 years, from William the Conqueror in the 11th Century to its current status as the Official Residence of Her Majesty the Queen. This is a wonderful opportunity to marvel at the splendour of the 15th Century St.George’s Chapel and explore the superb and unrivalled State Apartments, which include the lavishly furnished White, Green and Crimson Drawing Rooms.
From Windsor Castle we head to one of the most famous of all prehistoric monuments – the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge. Built in 3 stages from approximately 3000BC, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury Plain. Shrouded in mystery, the huge Sarsen Stones tend to throw up more questions than answers..who were the builders ? What was this vast collection of Stones intended for…was it an observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or perhaps an elaborate cemetery?
There will be plenty of time at your disposal to visit the brand new Visitor Centre, opened in December 2013, with its mixture of permanent and temporary exhibitions.
We’ll then proceed to our second UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Bath, where the Romans developed thermal pools from the area’s hot sulphurous waters nearly 2000 years ago. Your tour includes entry to the Roman Baths Complex . At the heart of the site is the King’s Bath, site of the ancient Sacred Spring – you’ll also see the Great Temple to the Goddess Sulis Minerva , the Roman Bath House and the museum, while the view from the Terrace offers unmissable photo opportunities.
Perhaps you’ll consider a break for lunch in the Pump Room, built in 1795 as the focal point of Georgian Society , the venue remains at the social heart of the City and serves fantastic food. Apart from one of the best preserved Roman remains in the World the city of Bath is a must see destination in its own right, with highlights that include Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and the impressive Royal Crescent, one of Britain’s most striking streets. Lined with boutiques, antique shops and tea rooms, Bath is a model of preserved beauty and a great location to just stroll around in soaking up the atmosphere.
* The Tour includes a 1 course lunch instead of entry to the Roman Baths in Winter between Nov 2015 - March 2016 *
We start our day in Windsor with a visit to the largest occupied Castle in the World , its colourful history spanning over 900 years, from William the Conqueror in the 11th Century to its current status as the Official Residence of Her Majesty the Queen. This is a wonderful opportunity to marvel at the splendour of the 15th Century St.George’s Chapel and explore the superb and unrivalled State Apartments, which include the lavishly furnished White, Green and Crimson Drawing Rooms.
From Windsor Castle we head to one of the most famous of all prehistoric monuments – the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge. Built in 3 stages from approximately 3000BC, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury Plain. Shrouded in mystery, the huge Sarsen Stones tend to throw up more questions than answers..who were the builders ? What was this vast collection of Stones intended for…was it an observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or perhaps an elaborate cemetery?
There will be plenty of time at your disposal to visit the brand new Visitor Centre, opened in December 2013, with its mixture of permanent and temporary exhibitions.
We’ll then proceed to our second UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Bath, where the Romans developed thermal pools from the area’s hot sulphurous waters nearly 2000 years ago. Your tour includes entry to the Roman Baths Complex . At the heart of the site is the King’s Bath, site of the ancient Sacred Spring – you’ll also see the Great Temple to the Goddess Sulis Minerva , the Roman Bath House and the museum, while the view from the Terrace offers unmissable photo opportunities.
Perhaps you’ll consider a break for lunch in the Pump Room, built in 1795 as the focal point of Georgian Society , the venue remains at the social heart of the City and serves fantastic food. Apart from one of the best preserved Roman remains in the World the city of Bath is a must see destination in its own right, with highlights that include Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and the impressive Royal Crescent, one of Britain’s most striking streets. Lined with boutiques, antique shops and tea rooms, Bath is a model of preserved beauty and a great location to just stroll around in soaking up the atmosphere.
* The Tour includes a 1 course lunch instead of entry to the Roman Baths in Winter between Nov 2015 - March 2016 *
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