Top Things to do in South West England
Top 10 Tours in South West England, England
Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including Hot Air Balloon Flight from Cornwall, Bath City Tour - 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide, Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol, Hot Air Balloon Flight from Wiltshire, Private Discovery Flight Around Bournemouth, Poldark Tour of West Cornwall , A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees. , SUP Harbourside Adventure, Private Self-Guided Treasure Hunt around Bristol - The Waterside Wander, Glider Plane Tour of the Jurassic Coast.
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1. Hot Air Balloon Flight from Cornwall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Enjoy a Champagne Hot Air Balloon flight over the beautiful countryside of Cornwall. Take in the stunning English scenery as you float effortlessly through the sky. You will meet our ground crew where you will be taken to the launch site. You will then meet your Pilot and be given a full safety briefing; you can get involved and help inflate the balloon! Your skilled and experienced Pilot will fly you over wonderful landscapes for up to one hour. When you land, you can help pack away the balloon and enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne or juice to toast your flight, you can also request a signed personalised flight certificate. You will then be taken back to the original meeting place in our vehicles. A fantastic experience and one to be remembered forever! Hot Air Balloon rides take place at dawn or dusk and the whole experience lasts around 3-4 hours. Flights are weather dependent. Main flying season April-October.
Inclusions: Glass of Champagne, Flight Certificate
Exclusions: Photos (available for purchase)
Reviewed By James D
This was a brilliant experience, celebrating my 70 th birthday. We set off from just outside Launceston. Arthur the pilot was ably assisted by Maryanne and Mat in preparing the ballon for takeoff. Then up and away - just me and my wife, with Arthur and a bottle of champagne! A glorious flight for an hour or so, then down with barely a bump in a field. Arthur was a delightful companion as well as pilot, and we felt completely safe. Highly recommended.
2. Bath City Tour - 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Get a great introduction to Bath on this 3 hour private walking tour of the city. You will see Bath's famous landmarks and learn about the city's past and present with a local guide who was born and grew up in the city. The tour includes a drive to a fantastic viewpoint over the city. There is an option to have either a morning or afternoon tour.
Inclusions: Private tour with local guide, Hotel pickup, Transport by private vehicle (to the viewpoint)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Shirley S
Without doubt one of the most informative tours I’ve had by a tour guide. To give context to the reason we went to Bath was my Mum was one of 5 children who lived in Bath in WW2. She was 6 years of age at the time and all her sisters and brother shared their experience of the Bath Blitz to our family and her grandchildren. As i was visiting my sister who lives down near Bath, and our cousin. This was a huge surprise for my Mam, as My sister had contacted Daniel to tell him of where she used to live. Daniel went to the trouble of taking us to where she lived, and had even contacted a neighbour who lived near my Mum and the gentleman kindly shared some pictures of the property before it was demolished due to the bombings. From beginning to end, the vast knowledge and information he shared with us was not a tour, it was an experience. His friendly approach and engaging manner made this a day for my Mum and myself and Cousin a day to remember. Nothing was too much trouble and his wit and vocal tone were perfect, you will never tire of listening to him and the history of this beautiful city. I was not sure what to expect from the day and as an avid shopper, even I was NOT interested in shopping with exception of The Fudge Kitchen as I had mentioned my colleagues had “hinted” that they love it. Daniel took us, to the shop and we were not disappointed! I am sure my colleagues will be disappointed as the fudge certainly won’t be travelling back to Durham as I will have eaten it before I go back. I’ve learned so much today and to see my Mums face and engagement with Daniel will be a day none of us will ever forget. Thank you so much for such a very special afternoon.
3. Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
With this unique bus tour of filming locations from classic British comedy Only Fools and Horses you'll spend the afternoon visiting scenes from some of TV's funniest moments. This tour of exterior locations includes Nelson Mandela House, the Batman and Robin scene, Sids Cafe, the wine bar where Del falls through the hatch and many other memorable moments with your guide giving you the background and behind the scenes to the show.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Live commentary on board, Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)
4. Hot Air Balloon Flight from Wiltshire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy an Exclusive Champagne Hot Air Balloon flight over the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire. Take in the stunning English scenery as you float effortlessly through the sky in one of our spacious, shared baskets. You will meet our ground crew where you will be taken to the launch site. You will then meet your Pilot and be given a full safety briefing; you can get involved and help inflate the balloon! Your skilled and experienced Pilot will fly you over wonderful landscapes for up to one hour. When you land, you can help pack away the balloon and enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne or juice to toast your flight, you can also request a signed personalised flight certificate. You will then be taken back to the original meeting place in our vehicles. A fantastic experience and one to be remembered forever! Hot Air Balloon rides take place at dawn or dusk and the whole experience lasts around 3-4 hours. Flights are weather dependent. Main flying season April-October.
Inclusions: Glass of champagne, Flight certificate, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Pidelius
A very professional operation. Questions are encouraged and explanations given. Preparing a hot air balloon for launch is a group effort with everyone being given little jobs to do, which is interesting and serves to heighten the anticipation. The flight is so smooth and serene, particularly when the burner can be left off for a minute or two. One is always assured of good weather because hot air balloons have a pretty small operational window and you have to be philosophical if provisional bookings are repeatedly cancelled owing to unfavourable weather. But we hope to make this an annual event!
5. Private Discovery Flight Around Bournemouth
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beautiful coast of Bournemouth in the most unique way...from a private micro plane! You’ll see stunning views of Bournemouth beach and pier, the Jurassic Coast, Sandbanks, and many more incredible sights for you to discover with a local pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at the Bournemouth Airport. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!
Inclusions: Access a private and exclusive airclub around Bournemouth, Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special, 1 Hour Private Sightseeing Flight, Pilot's headset
Exclusions: Transportation to/from the activity, Food & Drinks
Reviewed By Olivewhi
It was a great purchase. It was a well constructed tour and worth the money. We were shown numerous landmarks and we had full control of how rough the flight was. We chose the calm selection.
6. Poldark Tour of West Cornwall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Meneage Tours lets you experience bespoke and personalised tours offered to you in the comfort of an air conditioned SUV. We offer tours of The Lizard peninsula and West Cornwall whether you can visit one or several of Cornwall’s gems. Examples include but aren’t limited to: St Michael’s Mount, Lizard Point, Kynance Cove, Cape Cornwall, St Ives, Land’s End, Frenchman’s Creek and many many more.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By everboro
Thank you Doug for our full day bespoke tour of Cornwall, encompassing The Poldark Tour, Lands End, the Atlantic and the Channel coastal towns and villages, it was a joy for my partner and myself. Your skilled driving down very narrow country roads, which we would have never attempted to navigate, giving us a stress free day which allowed the two of us to relax and enjoy the views and your well balanced information. Fun, good banter and a plethora of local/ancient knowledge......and plenty of stops for photo opportunities. A 5 star tour from a 5 star guide. The two of us can highly recommend Menaege Tours to anyone visiting Cornwall.
7. A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Discover Glastonbury, guided by the trees. We'll take a meandering walk around Glastonbury's beautiful countryside, taking in some spectacular views and enjoying some places of outstanding natural beauty. Your tree guide, Matt, has a keen knowledge of the local trees, he has walked around this area for over 7 years and can provide some personal insights into the landscape, tourist sights, activities, idyllic spots and he'll take you to meet some of the oldest and largest trees in the area. We also spend time sitting in quiet spots with wonderful views, to rest, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy a private acoustic performance of gentle folk music by Matt. This is an exciting opportunity to discover Avalon guided by a local musician. Matt has a range of interests and is keen to make conversation on topics such as nature, creative inspiration, spirituality, mythology, bardic tradition and the magic of Avalon. Let's walk to the trees.
Inclusions: Professional Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By beehippy
Lovely way to become familiar with the trees, and within the magic of avalon. The walks are relaxed and Matt is great at explaining the different ways of identifying the trees. Bonus that the company of the group was really enjoyable. Thanks!
8. SUP Harbourside Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
This is a chance to see Bristol's historic Floating Harbour from a truly unique perspective with our expert guides to show you the ropes.
Inclusions: Premium SUP equipment, Expert, qualified guides, Changing facilities, Secure storage, Wetsuits and jackets if required
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Reviewed By LordiFordi
Great experience, really enjoyed the session. Josh our instructor was really friendly and supportive. Especially in conquering the nerves of standing up. Was stood up within 10 minutes of starting and it was a brilliant and tranquil journey. Would highly recommend and certainly intend to carry on Paddle Boarding.
9. Private Self-Guided Treasure Hunt around Bristol - The Waterside Wander
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
A fun and different way to see Bristol! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.
Inclusions: Game link to play the treasure hunt
Exclusions:
Reviewed By ToCoralWithLove
This was a fun interactive activity that provided an alternative to guided cut walks. Designed for groups of young and old, it can also be completed individually. Basic historical facts were provided after each clue. 4 star rating only because I would have liked more details about the area. If you're only looking for an interactive group activity for families it'd probably be a 5 star rating.
10. Glider Plane Tour of the Jurassic Coast
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Flying above the Jurassic Coastline in a motorglider is a truly unique experience. Our aircraft it is both very quiet and comfortable and offers unrivalled visibility making it perfect for taking aerial photographs of all the attractions along the beautiful South Coast Motorgliders by there nature are extremely safe aircraft to fly in as with their long wings they can glide very efficiently without the engine running. Your 1 hour trip will give you ample opportunity to see the cliffs and beaches along the coast as well as the chance to handle the controls and fly the motorglider if you wish. As your pilot is a fully qualified flying Instructor you will be able to receive some tuition on handling the controls of the aircraft and possibly flying us back to the airfield yourself.
Inclusions: Pre-flight briefing and option to receive some flying instruction if you would like
Exclusions: We are unable to accommodate people above 100kg
Reviewed By Fearless03823612193
To begin with; Ian was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. It was my first time on a motor glider and I truly enjoyed the experience. Flying in a glider is an amazing experience and once Ian let me take the controls, it was outstanding. On top of that, stunning views of the Jurassic Coast are picturesque. I should add that compared to a standard light aircraft (Cessna or Piper) the views are better because of the canopy. I highly recommend it! Atilla
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