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Travel England Tours are an award winning private chauffeur guide tour company. Explore the unspoiled countryside of Cornwall in one of our luxurious Mercedes vehicles - either an S Class or V Class depending on numbers. View Cornwall's wonderful fishing harbours, coves and beaches as well as World Heritage Sites. Relax and take in the Cornwall landscape while travelling in comfort and style with your own private chauffeur guide. Your local chauffeur guide has an abundance of knowledge of the area which will ensure you see the delights of this memorable Cornish experience.

We provide the best method for seeing Engliah History. From being picked up directly from your designated pick up point, having access to your guide for the whole day. Flexibilty of times, destinations and food options.

Make sure you leave this UNESCO-listed city, filming location for period dramas including 'Bridgerton', with memories to treasure on a bespoke private photo shoot. Discover areas of Bath that you might otherwise have missed, and leave with professional snaps in the prettiest spots of the city.

Explore over 5,000 years of English history on this fully private day tour from Bath to Stonehenge, Lacock, and Avebury Stone Circle. Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and your own expert guide for the entire day. Skip the stress of public transport and large group tours. This private experience gives you flexibility, personal storytelling, and time to explore at your own pace. Walk among the ancient stones of Stonehenge, uncover medieval charm in the historic village of Lacock, and stand inside the world’s largest stone circle at Avebury Stone Circle. This tour is perfect for history lovers, photographers, families, and Harry Potter fans looking for a personalized and relaxed countryside experience. ✔ Private vehicle & guide ✔ Flexible itinerary ✔ Hotel pickup & drop-off ✔ Time for lunch in a traditional English pub ✔ Door-to-door comfort Discover England’s past, without the crowds.

We provide the best method for seeing English History. From being picked up directly from your designated pick up point, having access to your guide for the whole day. Flexibilty of times, destinations and food options.

Discover over 5,000 years of English history on this full-day private tour to Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral. Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and your own expert guide for the entire day. Avoid crowded group tours and explore at your own pace with a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Walk around the ancient stones of Stonehenge, one of the world’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Learn about its mysterious origins, astronomical alignments, and burial history. Then visit the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, home to the tallest church spire in the UK and one of the best-preserved original copies of the Magna Carta — the historic document that influenced modern democracy and common law. This private experience blends prehistoric wonder with medieval architecture and political history in one unforgettable day. ✔ 100% Private tour ✔ Flexible schedule ✔ Hotel pickup & drop-off ✔ Expert local guide ✔ Time to explore Salisbury town

Make the most of your time in port with this unforgettable full-day shore excursion along England’s spectacular Jurassic Coast from Portland! Designed specifically for cruise passengers, this tour takes the stress out of your day with convenient dockside pickup. Journey through thousands of years of history and incredible geology as we visit Dorset's most iconic landmarks. You will marvel at the majestic limestone arch of Durdle Door, relax by the crystal-clear waters of Lulworth Cove, and step back in time at the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle. Midday, enjoy free time to grab traditional fish and chips by the quaint, bustling harbour in Weymouth. We cap off the day with breathtaking panoramic views of the 18-mile Chesil Beach from the Isle of Portland before returning you safely to your ship. Whether you want to hike the coastal paths or simply take in the views from a cozy village cafe, this flexible tour offers something for everyone!

The tour will: - be delivered by the UK's only qualified tourist guides - the internationally respected BLUE BADGE registered / fully insured / Institute of Tourist Guiding qualified guides. - ensure the clients will take away a complete understanding of the tour location, including how it fits into the history and geography of the UK as a whole. - be informative, interesting, appropriately entertaining! - be undertaken by a fully licensed, insured, qualified / advanced driver (Institute of Advanced Motorists). - be undertaken in a luxury specified SUV, licensed for a maximum of 4 passengers. The price is for the full day and for you and family / friends (up to the maximum of 4 passengers) - you will be transported, with commentary as appropriate en route, then guided around the sites listed and the surrounding areas / towns as appropriate. Each tour will be as flexible as possible, allowing you to experience whatever takes your fancy!

The Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Online Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi-day journey through one of Britain’s most atmospheric border landscapes, where England and Wales meet. Covering approximately 76 miles (122 km), the route works best over 3–6 days, with flexibility for 3–10+ days. Distances are short but the contrasts are striking as forest roads open into dramatic river viewpoints. Forest of Dean – Ancient woodland, mining heritage and traditional forest towns surrounded by England’s last great wildwood. Wye Valley – Limestone cliffs, river viewpoints and historic landmarks including Symonds Yat and Tintern Abbey. Each section includes narrative introductions, route structure and time-based planning ideas. This online self-guided trip helps you plan and explore at your own pace. With 12 months included, access begins from the selected booking date — choose a date that allows time for planning rather than your travel date.

Step into Glastonbury’s haunted past on a 45-minute self-guided walking tour through one of Britain’s most mystical towns. Beginning at St. Dunstan’s car park, you’ll glimpse the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, said to echo with ghostly monks. Explore the sacred landscape of the Tor, linked to Celtic Otherworld legends, and walk Dod Lane, once called Dead Man’s Lane. Highlights include: • The haunted George and Pilgrims Hotel • The Holy Thorn tree blooming each Christmas, and chilling tales of executions, tragic suicides, and restless spirits. • Ancient chapels to eerie crossroads and even a nightclub with flying objects This spine-tingling journey blends history, folklore, and the supernatural—leaving you with a new perspective on Glastonbury’s otherworldly reputation.

Explore the picturesque Cornish countryside on this half-day tour from Falmouth. The journey includes a scenic drive to the iconic St Michael’s Mount for a stunning photo opportunity. Next, indulge in a traditional afternoon cream tea in the charming village of Marazion, featuring freshly baked scones with jam and cream, paired with your choice of tea or coffee. Take time to stroll, shop, and admire the views of St Michael’s Mount before returning via Helston, where another photo stop may await. Perfect for those seeking a delightful taste of Cornwall's culture and scenery. - Scenic drive from Falmouth to St Michael’s Mount with a guide - Traditional afternoon cream tea with scones in Marazion - Photo stops at St Michael’s Mount and Helston included - Maximum group size of 50, ensuring an enjoyable experience

Wells is a city where beauty and darkness have always coexisted. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll explore the city’s ghostly history through the eyes of Walpurga the Wells Witch, hearing about murders, plagues, and restless spirits lurking behind medieval facades. The tour starts at St. Cuthbert’s Church, where marble memorials honour the Tudway family – slave traders who bought respectability from the profits of their Caribbean plantations. You’ll pass a building where executions took place, visit the City Arms pub – a former jail where paranormal investigators recorded off-the-scale spirit activity – and walk streets whose very names hint at dark histories. The tour ends at the Bishop’s Palace moat, where the ghosts of Bishop Richard Kidder and his wife – crushed in their bed when chimney stacks collapsed during the Great Storm of 1703 – are still seen on the battlements.

This is a tour like no other. All participating business and points of interest are within a 1.5km radius. The self-guided approach to this tour gives visitors the ideal chance to seek out the very best history, landmarks, food and drink the town has to offer. Customers on the tour should expect a broad range of tasting experience from traditional fish and chips, cream teas and locally brewed beers to international cuisine of the finest standard in authentic settings. The tour covers many hard to find and lesser known locations and businesses, which many visitors would not alway hear about, as well as the great locations Weymouth is famous for. With 6 hours to use your five tasting experiences ticket codes, this gives ample time to drift between the available locations.

Celebrate the festive season on a delightful 70-minute cruise around Poole Harbour, the largest natural harbor in Europe. Enjoy a complimentary glass of mulled wine and a delicious mince pie as you soak in scenic views of iconic landmarks like Brownsea Island and Sandbanks. With live commentary from our knowledgeable captain, learn about the rich history and natural beauty of the area while enjoying the festive atmosphere. This cruise is perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking to add a touch of holiday cheer to their season. - 70-minute scenic cruise around Poole Harbour - Free mulled wine and mince pie for adults, soft drinks for children - Live commentary from a knowledgeable captain - Fully licensed bar available on board

This self-guided experience blends cinematic storytelling with Regency history in the very streets where Bridgerton was filmed. Instead of a generic walking tour, you’ll get structured scene analysis, production insights, and the true social history of Bath that inspired the show’s world. You control the pace, pause for photos or tea, and explore without a crowded group. The tour is designed for fans who want depth—how locations were transformed for screen, why specific streets were chosen, and what was historically accurate (or intentionally rewritten). It’s immersive, flexible, and research-driven, giving you context most visitors never notice.

Cornwall’s north coast has always been shaped by its relationship with the Atlantic. On this self-guided coastal audio tour, you’ll discover how Newquay became Cornwall’s premier surfing destination – and how it still maintains deep connections to its ancient past. You’ll explore cliff-top paths where Bronze Age settlers once traded tin across Europe, and learn how smugglers, saints, and surfers have all left their mark on these golden shores. You’ll learn how Celtic saints arrived by boat in the 5th century, bringing Christianity to these pagan shores, and how pilchards once fueled Cornwall’s economy before modern fishing practices changed everything. You’ll also find out how local fishermen once resisted the hotel’s construction, even pushing the foreman’s hut into the Atlantic during its controversial beginnings. The tour ends at the Barrowfields, ancient burial mounds dating back over 3,000 years, where Bronze Age traders once gazed out at the same ocean you’ll be admiring.

Bristol's medieval streets carry more than a thousand years of drama, ambition, and spectacle. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll trace the city's most gripping stories through plague, rebellion, public punishment, and royal ceremony – uncovering how power and criminality shaped one of England's great medieval cities. The tour starts at St John on the Wall, a 14th-century church built atop the last surviving fragment of Bristol's medieval wall, complete with a portcullis groove still visible overhead. From here, you'll walk through the arch where Elizabeth I processed on horseback and Queen Victoria knighted a mayor without stepping from her carriage. The tour ends at the crossroads of High Street and Wine Street, where the High Cross once soared 50 feet high as Bristol's stage for coronations, executions, and naked parades of shamed lovers.

Forest Bathing or Forest Nature Therapy is a unique way to experience some of the most beautiful woodlands in Somerset. You will experience nature at first hand, become immersed in its beauty and power. You will discover new things about yourself and see feel the magic of the woods through meditation, mindfulness, curious play and nature art. It will be a special and memorable experience.

Explore Bristol at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 9 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location. The route covers the historic Old City and bustling Harbourside, from the Christmas Steps to Bristol Cathedral, passing sites like St John on the Wall, the Llandoger Trow pub, and the Cary Grant statue. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Bristol. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Bristol Cathedral to St. Nicholas Market, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Bristol to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Bristol through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Bristol's harbourside and architecture, reflecting its vibrant culture. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Bristol in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Experience the timeless beauty of Bath on a private walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide who brings the city’s history and charm to life! Stroll through elegant streets, peaceful parks, and character-filled corners as you discover the culture, stories, and everyday moments that make this English city so special. Whether you choose a short 2-hour introduction or a deeper 6-hour exploration, your guide will tailor the tour to your interests, sharing hidden gems, local insights, and authentic Bath experiences along the way. Enjoy the city at your own pace and see it through the eyes of a true local.

Uncover the rich history of Polperro on this guided walking tour. Over 90 minutes, explore the narrow streets and unique harbour, guided by Mark, a local with over 30 years experience in tourism. Learn fascinating tales of smugglers, fishermen, and artists as you pass iconic spots like the Crumplehorn Inn, the Shell House, and the renowned 3 Pilchards Inn. Designed for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, this tour is perfect for those looking to connect with Polperro's storied past. - 90-minute guided walking tour of historic Polperro - Maximum group size of 12 for an intimate experience - Suitable for ages 12 and up, with a thirst for history encouraged - Starts at the Crumplehorn Inn & Mill, ideal for bus or car arrivals

Celebrate the holiday season with a delightful Santa Cruise across Poole Harbour. Enjoy scenic views as you sail past Brownsea Island and Sandbanks Peninsula while sipping warm mulled wine and listening to festive carols. Santa himself will be on board, mingling with guests and providing each child with a personalized Christmas gift. This magical 1 hour and 15-minute adventure promises a memorable experience for families and kids of all ages. - Scenic cruise featuring stunning sights like Sandbanks and Studland Bay - Enjoy mulled wine and mince pies for adults; soft drinks and biscuits for kids - Meet Santa and receive a personalized gift for every child - Multiple sailing times available from December 6th to 24th

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Bath. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Pulteney Bridge to The Circus, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Bath to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Bath through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Explore Bath's elegant Georgian buildings and historic charm. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Bath in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.