The Great West Way offers hundreds of activities and attractions for the curious traveller to discover - in fact, you're never more than ten minutes from a point of interest! Whatever your interests and hobbies, there will be lots for you to explore and see... Below we bring you our top recommendations for what you should get up to along the Great West Way.
Start your journey across the Great West Way in the Royal town of Windsor. Known for its historic ties with Kings and Queens, the largest inhabited castle, horse racing and much more...
In 2025, Railway200 will be celebrating the past 200 years and future of modern railway. With a huge part of the Great West Way accessible by rail, now is the perfect time to travel.
Tucked away in the heart of historic Bath, one of the UK’s most charming and culturally rich cities, lies an experience that’s anything but typical:Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein.
The River Thames stretches along the eastern parts of the Great West Way route. From riverside walks to boat tours highlighting historic attractions, there is plenty to see and do along this famous waterway.
Bath has been welcoming visitors for over 2,000 years! Home to some of the most impressive architectural sights, Bath offers a range of unique things to do when visiting the city!
With unlimited off-peak train and bus travel, the Great West Way Discoverer Pass is your ticket to exploring London, Bristol and everywhere in between!
This year, why not soak up the sun and plan your journey along the Great West Way. Stretching between London and Bristol, there are plenty of Summer Holiday Activities for all ages to enjoy!
This season, discover scenic paths, picturesque views, historic landmarks, and stunning wildlife as you embark on your own Great West Way journey with our top 10 summer walks…
Summer is a glorious time to explore the Great West Way - with beautiful sights to be seen and landscapes to be enjoyed as you travel the length of the route from Bristol to London. Here are 14 photos to show off just how pretty this quintessentially English part of the world can be in the summer months.
The Great West Way is home to some of the most iconic World Heritage Sites, from Bath to London and surrounding areas, discover the importance of these World Heritage Sites.
With cooler months in sight, it’s time to wrap up warm and venture through deep forests whilst enjoying a unique journey along the Great West Way. There are many places awaiting your arrival this season…
Autumn is a lovely time of year to explore the stunning English countryside of the Great West Way. Misty mornings. Crisp leaves crunching under foot. Trees turning red and orange and gold.
From Traditional Christmas Markets to stunning lights trails, crisp winter walks to long lasting memories with family, embark on your own journey this season and countdown to Christmas along the Great West Way…
Venture along the Great West Way and explore incredible light displays as famous landmarks decorate for the festive season. Discover some of the best Christmas trails on route this year!
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