Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, Bath & Pub Lunch

Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror in the 11^th century, 40 successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. We shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, so you can see for yourself the splendor of St. George’s chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them!

*If the State Apartments are closed, we’ll visit Queen Mary’s Doll House and St. George’s Chapel instead. St. George’s Chapel is closed on Sundays.  There will be extra time to explore the castle precincts.

The Village of Lacock was the setting for numerous scenes from the Harry Potter films including the Philosophers stone and the chambers of Secrets. Enjoy our guided walking tour exploring this medieval gem before we head to the George Inn a 14^th century for our pub lunch.

*Occasionally, if the George Inn isn’t available, we’ll use a similar alternative. Lunch will be served later in the day, and the schedule may change — so lunch could be replaced with an early supper.

Bath, another world heritage site. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our panoramic tour of the city, there will be time to visit Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon cascading over the weir. And you can shop, explore or take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the string quartet.

The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it an observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design.

Your Tour will finish near Gloucester Road underground station at approximately 9.00pm.