5 min readLearn more about the area's rich history, from maritime museums to iconic architecture and historic sites dating back thousands of years.
Day One - Bristol
Begin your heritage journey by discovering Bristol's rich maritime past at M Shed, the city's social history museum. Through fascinating exhibitions and personal stories, the museum presents Bristol's evolution from prehistoric times to the present day, offering an engaging introduction to the city's people, places and defining moments.
No visit to Bristol is complete without experiencing the city from the water. Board a Bristol Packet Boat Trip for a shared or private cruise around the historic Floating Harbour. For a memorable addition, choose a sailing to the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, where guests can enjoy a traditional cream tea while taking in the views.
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Disembark at Wapping Wharf, one of Bristol's most vibrant waterfront neighbourhoods, and enjoy lunch at one of its Michelin Guide-recognised restaurants, including RAGÙ, BOX-E or Root.
Take a short walk along the harbour to Bristol Dockyards, which is the home to Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the ship that changed the world. Explore the many experiences and interactive exhibits available at the attraction, some of which are brand new as of 2026, and climb aboard the ship itself, the world’s first great ocean liner in her original dry dock, to imagine transatlantic life at sea in 1843.
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As the evening approaches, stroll over to the famous King’s Street, which has been at the heart of the city’s social life since the 17th Century. Pause for a pre-dinner drink in one of its characterful pubs, including The Llandoger Trow, a landmark dating back to the 1660s.
Round off the day with dinner at The Granary, which sits in a Grade II-listed building just over the road from King’s Street, followed by a show at Bristol Old Vic theatre, the oldest-continually working theatre in the country; it’s been here since 1766.
Spend a night at Hotel du Vin & Bistro, which is housed in the former Sugar Factory, making it one of Bristol's most special places to stay. The collection of Grade II-listed warehouse buildings that date back to the 1700s have been transformed to provide a hotel full of character, with no two rooms being the same.
Day Two – Continue exploring Bristol
Start the day on Bristol's historic Park Street, just a short walk from Hotel du Vin, with a visit to Bristol Cathedral, one of England's great medieval churches and an active place of worship. Join a guided group tour to uncover more than 1,000 years of history, exploring a site that has welcomed Christian worship since the early days of Christianity in Britain.
Continue up Park Street to Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, where collections span the beginning of time to the present day. Home to 19 galleries and thousands of fascinating objects, including an original work by Bristol's world-famous street artist, Banksy.
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Heading back into the city centre, The New Room, John Wesley’s Chapel & Museum in the heart of Bristol Shopping Quarter is the oldest Methodist building in the world. Curator tours are available for groups, and there is an excellent on-site café.
In the afternoon, visit Aerospace Bristol and step aboard Concorde Alpha-Foxtrot, the last of these iconic Bristol-built supersonic jets to be built and to fly. The museum also showcases the history of the aviation industry in the city from the early 20th century to today.
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It's time to continue your journey to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, located less than 15 miles from Bristol. Renowned for its remarkably preserved Roman heritage and elegant honey-coloured Georgian architecture, Bath has provided the backdrop for numerous film and television productions, including Netflix's Bridgerton.
Spend the night in one of the city's historic hotels, each with its own unique story to tell. For groups, Hotel Indigo Bath offers an ideal base in the heart of the city, with 154 stylish bedrooms. For a truly memorable stay, book one of the hotel's distinctive Vault Rooms, where beautifully restored 18th-century vaulted architecture has been seamlessly combined with contemporary comfort.
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Day Three – Bath & Stonehenge
Begin the day at Bath Abbey, where pilgrims and visitors have been welcomed for centuries. Whether drawn by its magnificent Gothic architecture, fascinating history or world-class music programme, the Abbey remains one of the city's most treasured landmarks.
Just steps away, discover the Roman Baths, one of Britain's most iconic heritage attractions. Built around AD 70, the Roman Baths are among the best-preserved Roman remains in the world. Today, naturally warm mineral-rich water continues to rise into the ancient Great Bath, just as it has for nearly 2,000 years, offering a remarkable glimpse into Roman life in Britain.
For lunch, enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the elegant Pump Room, where guests can also sample Bath's famous mineral-rich spa water, long believed to possess healing properties.
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Spend the afternoon exploring Bath's outstanding Georgian architecture with visits to the iconic Royal Crescent and the magnificent Circus. Complete the experience at No.1 Royal Crescent, a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse where immersive displays bring the lives of Bath's fashionable residents in the late 18th century vividly to life.
Before departing the South West, round off your itinerary with a visit to Stonehenge, one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Constructed around 2500 BC, this extraordinary stone circle continues to captivate visitors from across the globe. Its purpose and method of construction remain the subject of debate, leaving every visitor to form their own theories about one of history's greatest mysteries.
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