Escape the Everyday at Home on the Great West Way

Now is the perfect time to escape the everyday by planning an English staycation on the Great West Way.

Now is the perfect time to start planning your future journey along the Great West Way - for a Spring or Summer 2021 staycation. Take a look at the Great West Way reopening roadmap to help you begin to plan.

Whilst we are endeavouring to keep all information on the website up to date, we would advise you to check directly with the relevant venue for the most up to date information.

Escape the Everyday at Home

Take a virtual trip along the route during the 2021 lockdown and begin your Great West Way adventure without even leaving the house!

Ready for a holiday from home? Explore a beautiful slice of quintessential England running between Bristol and London, and feel inspired for your future Great West Way adventure. Escape the Everyday at home with virtual balloon rides, garden visits and canal boat trips. Step inside historic castles and palaces, modern museums, stunning cathedrals and industrial icons. Explore online exhibitions and interactive galleries, watch shows and performances, take quizes and find out about the famous sites and hidden gems of the Great West Way route. All from the comfort of your own home.  

Take a virtual trip along the Great West Way and Escape the Everyday at Home.

Plan your Future Great West Way Trip

We're looking forward to brighter days ahead. Escape the everyday pressues of lockdown by dreaming of your future free-wheeling trip along the Great West Way. Now is the perfect time to start planning for a Spring or Summer 2021 getaway...

Views over rolling English landscapes or atmospheric standing stones. Long cosy evenings spent next to the fire in a village pub. Romantic strolls along the canal towpath, or family adventures with the kids. Cycle rides through sleepy stone villages or vibrant, bustling cities. 

Get ready for a change of scene and a change of pace as you escape the everyday on your future Great West Way adventure.

Delicious Food and Drink on the Great West Way in 2021

Treat yourself with indulgent food and drink on your Great West Way staycation. Discover warming produce grown right here on the route. Devour local delicacies and enjoy seasonal delights. Whether you fancy a slap-up meal in a cosy pub or a fine-dining experience to write home about, there are lots of great food and drink options along the Great West Way.

Where to Stay on the Great West Way in 2021

Book now and stay somewhere wonderful during your Great West Way spring or summer staycation. Elegant country house hotels with acres of gardens and secluded spas. Cosy cottages with magnificent views. Friendly B&Bs serving the heartiest cooked breakfasts. Historic pubs and inns, chic apartments, and even canal boats. Find the perfect bolthole surrounded by the quintessential sights of England, and escape the everyday.

Things to Do on the Great West Way in 2021

Go on a family adventure. Take a romantic break. Spend time with friends. Go solo. Escape those same four walls. Breathe deep in the fresh, crisp air. Discover ancient monuments. Explore hidden gardens. Wander along the canal. Blow away the cobwebs. Learn a new skill or try a new activity. Feel free.

Plan your UK staycation along the Great West Way for later in 2021, and escape the everyday.