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Crowned a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath offers Roman and medieval landmarks, magnificent Georgian architecture, striking golden limestone, and at its doorstep, the beautiful Cotswold countryside.

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The Paragon, an impressive curved street of Georgian town houses, and a stop in the Bath walking tour

Self-guided walking tour in Bath: 16 sights to visit

This self-guided walking tour explores the key sights and hidden gems in Bath. One of the top travel destinations in the UK, the city of Bath offers an escape to magnificent Georgian architecture and beautiful Cotswold countryside.
Quaint cottages of Castle Combe in the Cotswolds

Best day trips from Bath: 9 amazing places to visit

From the picturesque villages of the Cotswolds to the eclectic city of Bristol and the majestic Cheddar Gorge, day trips starting from Bath offer a delightful escape to spectacular scenery and British quaintness. Find 9 amazing day trips from Bath!
Kennet & Avon canal with canal boats and townhouses, one of Bath's hidden gems

Top 7 hidden gems to discover in Bath

Bath offers many stunning sights to visit, but also many hidden gems to discover. From Prior Park to the Kennet & Avon Canal and Alexandra Park, explore Bath off the beaten path and discover the top hidden gems.
A charming country lane with views of the rolling Somerset hills near Bath and Bristol

4 beautiful places to go for a walk near Bath & Bristol

From mountain peaks to coastlines and picturesque villages, the regions near Bath and Bristol offer different landscapes, but equally striking scenery. If you’re looking for a lovely country walk, find 4 beautiful places to go for a walk near Bath and Bristol.
A canal boat, a canal path and the Kennet & Avon canal between Bath and Bradford-on-Avon

Bath to Bradford-on-Avon canal walk: Colourful boats & peaceful waters

The Bath to Bradford-on-Avon canal walk offers a peaceful escape along the enchanting waters of the Kennet & Avon canal. Throughout this walk, you can admire the colourful narrowboats, the picturesque locks and the meandering River Avon.

explore Bristol

From striking Georgian architecture to eye-catching colourful houses, remarkable street art, peaceful green spaces, and at its doorstep, stunning rolling countryside, Bristol offers an escape for everyone.

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View from Bristol's Harbourside of moored boats and Hotwell's colourful houses

Best of Bristol: The ultimate city guide

Bristol is a historic and cultural city, and one of the top places to visit in the UK. From striking architecture to remarkable street art, colourful houses and trendy shops, Bristol offers an escape for everyone.
Banksy graffiti in Stokes Croft, Bristol Mild Mild West

Where to find Banksy art in Bristol: 5 places to explore

Celebrated for his graffiti, Banksy is originally from Bristol and many of his artworks line the city walls. Explore Banksy’s Bristol by spotting his work, visiting the eclectic Bristol neighbourhoods and discovering the city from the artist’s perspective.
Picturesque cottages in the Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, a stop on the roadtrip to Bath, Bristol, the Cotswolds and beyond

Epic road trip itinerary to Bath, Bristol, the Cotswolds & beyond

Bath, Bristol, the Cotswolds and beyond offer some of the best places to visit and are the ideal destinations for an epic road trip. From magnificent cities to charming villages and breathtaking countryside, this tour boasts spectacular scenery.
Rolling hill with stone wall and sheep grazing on the Crook Peak walk in the Mendip Hills near Bristol

Near Bristol: Top 7 walks to explore (with pubs)

Escape the hustle and bustle of Bristol city and explore country walks, coastal walks and mountain walks. From the Cotswolds to the Mendip Hills, the Brecon Beacons and beyond, find the top 7 walks near Bristol.
Best Bristol walk: View of Bristol from Ashton Court

Top 7 walks to discover in Bristol

To escape the hustle and bustle of the city for an afternoon or a day, find the top 8 walks in Bristol. From trendy Harbourside to stately Ashton Court, explore Bristol off the beaten path and enjoy the green spaces in the city.

explore The Cotswolds

Renowned for their picturesque villages, charming cottages, rolling hills, enchanting valleys and picture-perfect scenery, the Cotswolds offer the ideal escape to British quintessence and beautiful countryside.

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Beautiful Cotswold cottages in the village of Stanton - Travelling around the Cotswolds without a car

How to travel around the Cotswolds without a car

If you wish to explore the Cotswolds without a car, you’ll only be able to visit a limited number of villages at any given time. Find how to travel to and around the Cotswolds without a car, and detailed public transport itineraries by Cotswold village.
Picturesque cottages painted yellow in the Cotswold village of Badminton near Bath and Bristol

Top 6 Cotswold villages to visit near Bath & Bristol

Located north of Bath and Bristol, the South Cotswolds feature a plethora of picturesque villages and charming cottages, and offer the ideal escape to British quintessence. Perfect for a day trip or weekend away, check out these South Cotswold villages.
Walking across a valley along the Wysis Way near Stroud in the Cotswolds

Top 7 Cotswold walks near Stroud (with pubs)

For a Sunday stroll, pub walk or escape to the Cotswold hills, find the best Cotswold walks near Stroud. From charming woodland walks to serene canal walks and arresting walks along the Cotswold Way, explore the striking scenery of the Cotswolds.
The trig point at Painswick Beacon and its hazy views on the Painswick Beacon & Painswick Valley walk

Walk in the Cotswolds: Painswick, Painswick Beacon & Painswick Valley

This Cotswold walk explores the picturesque village of Painswick, the breathtaking Painswick Beacon and the charming Painswick Valley. Following parts of both the Cotswold Way and the Wysis Way, this Cotswold walk offers incredible scenery.
Picturesque thatched and stone cottages in Little Badminton on the Badminton Park walk

Walk in the Cotswolds: Quaint villages & country scenery in Badminton

Located in the South Cotswolds, the Badminton walk explores the picturesque Badminton village and the delightful Badminton Park. Featuring quiet country lanes and verdant fields, this circular walk enjoys the beautiful scenery of the Cotswold countryside.

explore SOMERSET & WILTSHIRE

Boasting lush rolling hills, charming villages, stately manors and dramatic coastlines, Somerset and Wiltshire offer breathtaking scenery and quaint British splendour near Bath and Bristol.

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The cliffs of Cheddar Gorge and the spectacular views of the village of Cheddar and the Somerset Levels

Discover the spectacular Cheddar Gorge with the Cliff Top walk

Cheddar Gorge is the largest gorge in England. Located in the Mendip Hills, the spectacular gorge offers arresting cliffs and a fantastic walk with striking views over the Somerset countryside.
Medieval lane and quaint cottages of Vicar's Close in Wells

Best of Wells, Somerset: 5 places to visit

The city of Wells in Somerset offers a serene escape to striking architecture, charming British quintessence and enthralling rolling hills. To explore the best of Wells, visit the majestic cathedral, the Bishop’s Palace, the town streets and more.

explore South Wales & brecon Beacons

Offering the ideal day trips and tours from Bath and Bristol, South Wales and the Brecon Beacons boast arresting scenery and magnificent escapes from coastline to mountain peak.

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Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn waterfall on the Four Waterfall Walk in the Brecon Beacons

Discover roaring falls with the Four Waterfalls walk in the Brecon Beacons

The Four Waterfalls walk is a captivating woodland walk in the Brecon Beacons and explores four falls. The cascades along the River Mellte enchant and delight with their roaring sounds and tumbling waters.
Tintern Abbey nested in the Wye Valley, viewed from the Devil's Pulprit

Explore the Welsh Wye Valley: 5 places to visit

The Wye Valley in South Wales offers a peaceful escape to rolling hills, lush forests and striking scenery. From Chepstow to Tintern Abbey and Monmouth, explore the Welsh Wye Valley to the fullest!
View from Pen y Fan of the Brecon Beacons mountains on the Horseshoe Ridge hike

Explore Pen y Fan and the Brecon Beacons with the Horseshoe Ridge hike

The Horseshoe Ridge hike is a challenging yet gratifying walk in the heart of the Brecon Beacons and up the four majestic peaks of Corn Du, Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The circular walk offers magnificent scenery!