Wiltshire & Longleat House & Safari Park

Thursday

En-route to our hotel, we visit the charming Cotswolds for a visit to Bourton-on-the-Water.

Friday

Our excursion today takes us to Devizes and the famous Caen Hill Locks, a staircase of 16 locks on the Kennet and Avon canal. From here we head into Devizes town centre with opportunity for a leisurely exploration of the shops and also to obtain lunch. During the afternoon we make our way back to the hotel

Saturday

We enjoy a leisurely morning in Chippenham, a historic market town with a population of over 40,000. The combination of old and new, the historic architectural gems and modern shopping centres make this an ideal place to explore. This afternoon we have a short drive to beautiful Bradford-on-Avon for a short break before moving on to the time warp village of Lacock, famous for its picturesque streets and as a location for TV and film.

Sunday

This morning we head for Longleat House and Safari Park. We have time to wander around the house and then discover some of the stars of BBC.s 'Animal Park' in the world-famous Safari Park.

Monday

We visit the delightful town of Cirencester, often referred to as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds'. Its market square is dominated by the cathedral like Parish Church of St John the Baptist, returning home in the afternoon.