Stourhead Gardens, Old Wardour Castle and Longleat House

Tour Stourhead Gardens, the best-landscaped garden in England, which means the world. Get off the well-trodden paths of visitors and stop at a dream-like romantic ruin of Old Wardour Castle, and go on safari, get close to the big five and also get lost in a giant maze at Longleat.

Explore the countryside of Wiltshire. Your guide will take you to the mesmerizing gardens at Stourhead, where you can enjoy an adored landscape, revered as 'living work of art'. One of England's most magnificent and 'must-see' gardens, Stourhead is one of the most remarkable landscaped gardens in Europe. Next, you will discover a secret castle, lost in time. The romantic ruin of the 14th Old Wardour Castle is enchanting and exploring its passages, spiralling staircases and chambers is one for the curious minded and great fun for children. 

Safari time - Longleat's Elizabethan house and park are not just home to Lord Bath. It is also home to Anne, the elephant, Red and Yana the tigers and two pride of lions, and that is just the start of the list of animal residents. Longleat is the first-ever safari park outside of Africa. Whether you drive through the safari park, hop on a boat out onto sea lion lake and cruise past gorilla island or explore the historic house and grounds, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The long car journey from London and back doesn’t always work out. Please consider staying overnight in the historic city of Bath and spend more time enjoying England and less travelling. Our suggested Town and Country Tour can be adapted to be family-friendly or designed for couples travelling together, emphasising food, wine, culture, and shopping.