Book Your Escape along the Great West Way

Ready to book your journey along the Great West Way this year? Now is the perfect time for an adventure through the real England.

Tours, wine-tastings, hot air balloon rides, watersports, spa experiences, arts and crafts, skydiving and more... there are experiences for every taste as you travel the length of the Great West Way with friends and family this year. What's more, all the below activities, attractions and adventures can be booked online - making it easy to plan the perfect getaway along the route between Bristol and London.

Celebrate 250 Years of Jane Austen

Across the Great West Way, there are a range of special experiences, events and offers taking place to celebrate 250 Years of Jane Austen. Find out more here.

Great Western Railway

Celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen when travelling with Great Western Railway by using the Great West Way Discoverer Pass. Follow in Austen’s footsteps and explore a range of iconic destinations linked to her life from Windsor to Reading to Bath. There are plenty of regency events and activities taking place across the Great West Way throughout 2025. If you don’t think you have time to make the most of the pass, book direct at GWR.com and save over 50% when you book in advance.

Jane Austen Bus and Walking Tour

Enjoy the Hop on with Jane Austen bus and walking Tootbus tour, with unlimited hop-on hop-off access across two bus routes, exploring iconic landmarks like the Royal Crescent and Roman Baths at your leisure. This open-top bus tour brings to life the locations that inspired Jane Austen’s timeless novels with audio guides available in 10 languages and breathtaking views of Georgian architecture, paired with the captivating Pride & Promenade Tootwalk.