Salisbury & Winchester Weekend

Friday 10 May

Leaving Devon in the morning we travel to Bowood House to 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 an Italian-inspired Terrace Garden, a beautiful herbaceous border, Arboretum, Cascades and Hermits Caves plus a Doric Temple. After our visit we travel on to our hotel in time for dinner.

Saturday 11 May

After a full English breakfast you have the whole day to shop and or sightsee in Salisbury. There are so many places to visit - the Cathedral, the museum, stroll along the medieval streets and soak up the history and heritage or enjoy some shopping. Salisbury has been welcoming travellers since 1227. At Salisbury Cathedral you will find the best preserved of the four original Magna Carta manuscripts dating from 1215AD. Nearby, the famous Cathedral Close houses attractions like Arundells, Mompesson House, The Rifles Military Museum and Salisbury Museum. Elsewhere in the city, some of England's finest historic houses and heritage buildings are brought to life with arts, culture, events and entertainment.

Sunday 12 May

With a captivating history and magnificent architecture, the Cathedral has been a place of worship for over 900 years. Suggested places to visit include the Great Hall, the imposing Cathedral (open 3 to 5), and the National Trust's Winchester City Mill, a rare surviving example of an urban working corn mill. Winchester City Museum which documents the city's history from the Iron Age through to the present day. The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, home to a variety of uniforms and medals. Take time to explore the winding streets and the mix of independent shops that fill them. Later, we return home to South Devon.

D=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast