A Stones Throw From London
Stonehenge lies 90 miles west of Central London and is one of the most popular day tours destination in UK. The number one Stonehenge tour from London is the Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath tour. This best-selling tour is a great deal for travellers visiting London who want to see a little of life outside the big city. The ticket includes entrance to three of England’s top national heritage attractions: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Georgian Bath.
Windsor Castle
So we begin with Windsor Castle, which sits near the River Thames and is still one of the Official Royal Residences. The castle has a 900 year history, is surrounded by fortified walls and is home to the beautiful and unique Queen Mary Dolls House and the ornately decorated Banqueting Halls. Visitors get the opportunity to explore the grounds of Windsor Castle’, see St. George’s Chapel, which has some of the most remarkable 14th century medieval church architecture in England. The church is also the burial place of past Kings and Queens, including King Henry VIII of England and his third wife Jane Seymour. Enjoy the lavishly decorated State Apartments, and colourful pageantry of the Knights of The Garter, some of whom reside within the Castle.
Windsor itself, is a lovely river town which is great for sourvenir shopping with many antique and specialist shops.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge takes visitors further back in time through the green and rolling landscapes of Wiltshire to a collection of gigantic stones erected approximately 5,000 years ago in a lonely plain near Salisbury. The ancient stones form the stone circle of Stonehenge, which is an incredible feat of engineering and one of England’s most well known prehistoric site.
The ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is clouded in mystery beyond its spiritual importance and archaeological significance. More recently it has been linked with the Ancient Order of Druids and other pagan groups who still visit the site on key dates such as the Summer Solstice.
Questions on who built the stone circle and why they built remain unanswered. Visitors to Stonehenge will be astonished by the size and splendour of the stones and the surrounding landscape that is dotted with prehistoric carvings and mounds.
Bath
Moving on with the tour, visitors arrive in Bath where they are met with some of the finest Georgian architecture in England, including Bath Abbey, The Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath Circus and the Royal Crescent. In Bath visitors can explore impressive, well-preserved Roman Baths that were built around thermal springs more than 2,000 years ago. The waters of the Roman Baths were believed to possess healing properties, and for many years there was a Water Hospital in Bath, where patients were treated for skin problems. Visitors can see the site of a great temple that was built next to the healing springs. Other attractions in Bath include spectacular streetscapes and the picturesque Pulteney Bridge. Bath is an amazing city – the golden stone of the buildings, the history and interesting layout make this one of Englands most beautiful cities. So, with this final visit, this action packed tour is bought to a close!
Thomas Edwards has been an international traveller since the early ‘80s and has widely covered Europe, the USA and as far afield as Thailand, Hong Kong and China.  Though Wales, Shropshire and Yorkshire are particular favourites, taking a Stonehenge tour from London is a wonderful way to spend a day.
