Town and City Walks
Town and City Walks
We offer walks around some of the finest towns and cities in the United Kingdom. We are fortunate to live a short distance from Bath, Salisbury and Wells. Much of our family heritage comes from the area around Bath and Wells. Ian grew up in and around the seafaring city of Plymouth and did some postgraduate studies in the great city (and county) of Bristol. So these wonderful cities have our footprints all over them...
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SalisburyList Item 1
A medieval planned city with an abundance of well-preserved buildings from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The 'jewel in Salisbury's crown' is the magnificent thirteenth century Cathedral with its stunning, graceful spire soaring to 404 feet (123 metres). Plenty of interesting ghost stories too!
Ian and Heather are both members of Salisbury City Guides.
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BathList Item 2
Britain's only UNESCO World Heritage City. Bath (not London) was the main location for the popular TV drama Bridgerton as well as many others. Bath was also the setting for some of Jane Austen's work (her family lived in the city for some years). Naturally our city walk takes you to the best of the locations. Famed for its honey-coloured Palladian buildings constructed in the eighteenth century and its Roman Baths and Hot Springs, Bath has many a story to tell, and some interesting surprises if you look beyond the obvious. Ian is a member of the Bath and Bristol branch of the Guild of Registered Tourist Guides.
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WellsList Item 3
Nestling in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, Wells is England's smallest city and is home to one of England's most magnificent cathedrals. With its moated Bishop's Palace and gardens, market square and Vicar's Close, Wells is an absolute gem. Ian and Heather have family ties across the area and continues to be one of their favourite places... and for good reason!
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BristolList Item 4
One of Britain's great cities, Bristol is regarded as the regional capital of the South West. In Bristol elegant Georgian buildings rub shoulders with modern tower blocks. Old statues and stonework mingle with striking modern street art (Bristol is the home of Banksie, after all). Miracles of historic engineering, such as the Clifton suspension bridge and SS Great Britain stand proudly in the home of Concorde. The great thing about Bristol is that all of this contrast works, and gives us a proud, vibrant and creative city, all this and it's one of the most exciting places to eat in the UK!
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Plymouth
Ian spent his childhood in and around Plymouth. Plymouth is a treasure chest of maritime history; from the privateers like Drake and Raleigh, the Pilgrim fathers, Captain Cook and even Charles Darwin. The old Elizabethan fishing port is remarkably intact, with buildings that the Pilgrim fathers stayed in in 1620 still visible.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
One of the gems of the Heart of England in the historic county of Warwickshire, very much Heather's territory. Famed as the birthplace (and final resting place) of William Shakespeare. The town abounds with history and atmosphere. Why not have a guided tour and then take in a play........
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Oxford
Home to Britain's oldest university, famed for its 'dreaming spires' and stunning architecture, its beautiful riverside setting and its rich history. Oxford is justifiably popular as a place to visit. Visit one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford, marvel at the treasures of the Ashmolean Museum or maybe take a Punt down the river!
