Sep 03, 2002 10:23 AM
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Roman Baths -Savour the atmosphere and golden beauty of Bath,famous for its Roman history and elegant Georgian architecture. Enjoy a guided tour around this World Heritage city once home to Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Gainsborough, Lord Nelson and Beau Nash.
Explore the impressive architechure of the Royal Crescent and The Circus, Pultney Bridge and the magnificent weir, The Abbey, Assembley Rooms and Theatre Royal and hear about the history, legends and characters which have shaped Bath through the ages.
Afterwards, visit the Roman Baths and Museum and Pump Rooms and explore Bath at your leisure. Sample the spring waters, explore the paved passages, narrow streets and quaint shops. Maybe enjoy lunch in one of the many excellent pubs and restaurants or enjoy a picnic by the rushing waters of the Weir and River Avon. We spend well over 3 hrs in Bath so plenty of time enjoy this beautiful city, a living museum.
Castle Combe -Afterwards, we enjoy a scenic drive through the leafy lanes of the Cotwolds to visit idyllic Castle Combe, voted the ''prettiest village in England''. Explore this unspoilt village with its quaint cottages, and rushing stream. Savour the peaceful atmosphere of an age long gone and maybe enjoy a pint of traditional ale
or a cream tea in an old English inn.
Lacock -We also visit the medieval village of Lacock which has hardly changed in the past 200 years. With its magnificent abbey, half timbered cottages and greystone houses it recently provided the perfect setting for the filming of Janes Austen's ''Pride and Prejudice''
Departure? - Departs daily from central London
Price - £49.00 GBP including all entrance fees
