Join your coach at your convenient local pick-up point, and head to Wiltshire to immerse yourself in the rich history, timeless charm and natural beauty of Bowood House and Gardens!

Step into Bowood’s splendid interiors and be transported back in time. Marvel at the grand rooms adorned with period décor, take a closer look at the unique historical artifacts, and learn about the fascinating lineage of the Lansdowne family on our included house tour. Bowood is also renowned for its beautifully landscaped gardens, designed by the legendary Capability Brown. Stroll through 100 acres of stunning parkland featuring terraces, a lake, and vibrant flowerbeds. The Herbaceous Border and Private Walled Garden are must-sees, bursting with seasonal blooms that change throughout the year.

After plenty of free time, we will then travel for our comfortable overnight stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Swindon with time to relax and enjoy an included dinner.

Discover the rich and fascinating history of Bowood House and the Lansdowne family, set within 100 acres of beautifully landscaped ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland. Surrounding the Georgian House is the Italian-inspired Terrace Garden, the Private Walled Gardens, and the herbaceous border, all radiating colour throughout the seasons.

Bowood House itself hosts a wealth of unique art and antiques with 300 years of historical treasures. Explore the family Library and Chapel, the room where Joseph Priestley discovered Oxygen in 1774, the Sculpture Gallery, the Orangery and a range of exhibition rooms. Delve into the stories of Bowood’s past and its enduring legacy as one of England’s grandest estates.

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Highclere Castle – or Downton Abbey as so many of us know it - has a rich, multifaceted heritage dating back to 749AD and the construction of a beautiful medieval palace and gardens on the park. Since then the palace has been rebuilt as Highclere Place House (1679) and then Highclere Castle in 1842 after ‘Capability’ Brown had re-designed the grounds, water and symmetrical Georgian house at Highclere for the 1st Earl of Carnarvon. Highclere also has a rich history of modern flight with Sir Geoffrey De Havilland making his first flight on the Highclere Estate in 1910 and, of course, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon was made famous by his discovery of Tutankhamen’s Tomb with trusted colleague and friend Howard Carter. The Castle has also been a wartime hospital and home for evacuees as well as the modern-day setting for one of TV’s most-loved series and film, Downton Abbey.

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