Special Interest Tours

Longleat

Discover Longleat House and Grounds with a number of fascinating tours, exclusively for groups. Choose from the Longleat House Exclusive Tour; the Mystery Tour; or the Scandalous History Tour. Book via groups@longleat.co.uk or telephone 01985 844328.
www.longleat.co.uk/groups

Salisbury Cathedral

If you have a head for heights book a tour to the base of Britain’s tallest spire and enjoy spectacular views of the largest close in the country and its surrounding water-meadows. Or join an expert guide on a visit to the Cathedral’s 15th century library with its fascinating collection of ancient books, a graffiti tour showcasing medieval carpentry markings, a tour of the stained glass inside, or a visit to the works yard where stonemasons carve or explore the Cathedral Close. Pre-booked groups only – email groups@salcath.co.uk or telephone 01722 512190. www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Bowood

Groups can enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Lord and Lady Lansdowne’s Private Walled Garden, set within the beautifully landscaped ‘Capability’ Brown parkland. Explore the Georgian family home with a House Tour, which includes the story of Dr Priestley’s discovery of oxygen. From mid-April through to June, make the most of the Woodland Gardens, with 30 acres of bluebells, azaleas, magnolias and rhododendrons. For more information please call 01249 812102 or visit www.bowood.org

Avebury

Stone circle tour: Find out all about the largest stone circle in the world on this volunteer-led guided tour. West Kennet Avenue tour: Walk the length of this spectacular megalithic stone row for roughly 800m. Our volunteer guide will explain all about this enigmatic structure. Archaeologistled tour: A bespoke tour of the Avebury World Heritage Site with a National Trust archaeologist. Contact: avebury@nationaltrust.org.uk for details.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury

REME Museum

Throughout the year, specifically for groups, we will be offering two new options that can be combined with a visit to the main Museum: a tour of the Reserve Collections (80 British and foreign military armoured and wheeled vehicles, including some prototypes that never came into service) at a separate hanger, 5-minutes’ drive away; and a behind-the-scenes talk with the Archives team, to see and hear about their chosen 20 most interesting items.
www.rememuseum.org.uk 

Iford Manor Gardens

Enjoy this beautiful, familyrun, Grade I listed garden and its tranquil surrounds on an exclusive visit. Once home to Harold Peto, tours are available on its history, development, restoration, architecture and/or planting. Visits to the family’s private walled garden also possible. Please contact us for details and prices: www.ifordmanor.co.uk

Bluestone Vineyards

Guided vineyard walks and wine tastings for individuals and groups from £15pp. Tailored wine tour packages, extended wine tastings and indulgent afternoon teas available, and we also host weddings. For more information and to book visit www.bluestonevineyards.co.uk