5 days in South West England Itinerary

Tewkesbury is a town and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. On the 6th (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tewkesbury Abbey, examine the collection at Tewkesbury Museum, then step into the grandiose world of Sudeley Castle, and finally contemplate the long history of Tewkesbury Battlefield.

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Ottawa, Canada to Tewkesbury is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Ottawa to Tewkesbury is 5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Ottawa in April; daily highs in Tewkesbury reach 15°C and lows reach 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Salisbury.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England, and the only city within the county. Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): admire the striking features of Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, contemplate the long history of Mompesson House, delve into the distant past at Stonehenge, then steep yourself in history at Old Sarum, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Drive from Tewkesbury to Salisbury in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Tewkesbury in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Salisbury, with lows of 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to drive to Bath.

A World Heritage Site, Bath has been one of Europe’s most popular spa destinations since the Roman era.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Bath Abbey, explore the galleries of The Roman Baths, take in the exciting artwork at 44AD artspace, then admire the landmark architecture of Wells Cathedral, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at West Front. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Castle Combe Village and then see the interesting displays at Brunel's SS Great Britain.

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Getting from Salisbury to Bath by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.