South West England Tours

Take in the scenic landscape and top attractions of the Jurassic Coast on a full-day tour from Bournemouth to England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head to destinations around the Isle of Purbeck such as Sandbanks, Swanage, and Durlston Country Park, and have time to purchase lunch, visit Corfe Castle (optional at own expense), and explore Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove independently for several hours.

Leave the crowds of Bath behind on a small-group half-day tour to the Cotswolds. Pickup and drop-off from the transportation center spare you the headache of navigating the bus system and timetables on your own. With maximum eight people per tour, your visits to ancient tombs, local nature, and Castle Combe are sure to be intimate and immersive. Round out your authentic English experience with a cup of traditional cream tea.

Hit new heights on this spectacular 1-hour hot air balloon flight over Cornwall. Swoop over the rugged beaches, sea cliffs and picturesque villages of England’s southwestern tip, and marvel over the Cornish countryside from your unique aerial vantage point. Sip complimentary Champagne as you float along the coast and enjoy live commentary from your pilot along the way. Best of all: balloon rides take place at dawn or dusk, so you’ll also experience the magic of a Cornish sunrise or sunset.

Savor views of beautiful Bath from an unbeatable vantage point -- on a thrilling hot air balloon tour! Take off from Royal Victoria Park for a 1-hour sunrise or sunset flight and soar over city landmarks like the Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths. After admiring views of the Pulteney Bridge and The Circus from above, celebrate your safe landing with a glass of Champagne and a personalized flight certificate.

Watch the sunrise or sunset over the Bristol skyline on a thrilling hot air balloon ride. Take off from Ashton Court Mansion House for a 1-hour flight and soar over city landmarks like Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Cathedral and Queens Square. After admiring views of Bristol Harbour, the SS Great Britain and Bristol University from above, celebrate your safe landing with a glass of Champagne and a personalized flight certificate.

Taking a coasteering trip along Newquay’s coast alone is a complete no-no, even if you’re experienced at the sport. This guided expedition lets you enjoy coasteering in safety and with all equipment provided, so you can focus on the scenery, swims, and jumps. Negotiate the water’s edge, caves, and whirlpools; and take deep-water leaps and swims, all with a qualified guide. A choice of time slots gives you useful flexibility.

Enjoy an Exclusive Champagne Hot Air Balloon flight over the beautiful Somerset countryside. Take in the stunning English scenery as you float effortlessly through the sky in one of our spacious, shared baskets. You will meet our ground crew where you will be taken to the launch site. You will then meet your Pilot and be given a full safety briefing; you can get involved and help inflate the balloon! Your skilled and experienced Pilot will fly you over wonderful landscapes for up to one hour. When you land, you can help pack away the balloon and enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne or juice to toast your flight, you can also request a signed personalised flight certificate. You will then be taken back to the original meeting place in our vehicles. A fantastic experience and one to be remembered forever! Hot Air Balloon rides take place at dawn or dusk and the whole experience lasts around 3-4 hours. Flights are weather dependent. Main flying season April-October.

While it’s possible to learn to surf just by picking up a board and tooling around, it’s quicker and safer to learn from the pros. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or already learning to turn, this half-day course will help you navigate Cornwall’s surf safely and in control. Separate coaches look after surfers at different levels, ensuring rapid learning.

The Search Surf School is based In Falmouth, Cornwall and has been teaching people to surf for over 19 years around the world. We are also one of the few schools with an ex Pro Surfer/Wake boarder as Head Coach and Managing Director (our very own Mike Paterson) We love teaching complete beginners, but we also teach intermediate and advanced coaching. WE are the only school offering outback, progressive lessons and competition surfing with video analysis on a daily basis. Being a mobile surf school gives us the edge to take our clients to Cornwalls best surfing beach on any given day. We are open 12 months of the year, so if you want to learn to surf or improve your surfing, then look no further.

Tick off a top England attraction and discover Somerset’s secret villages on this full-day tour of Stonehenge from Bath. In a small group limited to eight travelers, you’ll breeze past long lines, often in advance of one hour, at the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge before discovering the secluded villages and quaint countryside of Somerset. Listen to commentary enriched with literary and historical information, and enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bath are included. 

Get a great introduction to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath on this private tour with a local guide who was born and grew up in Bath. In the afternoon visit a small falconry to have the unique experience of flying a hawk in the countryside. Bath is located 14 miles from Bristol, the tour includes private transportation to and from Bristol.

We will take our customers to places that most tour companies won’t. If Carlsberg did tours they’d pick Meneage Tours!

Meneage Tours lets you experience bespoke and personalised tours offered to you in the comfort of an air conditioned SUV. We offer tours of The Lizard peninsula and West Cornwall whether you can visit one or several of Cornwall’s gems. Examples include but aren’t limited to: St Michael’s Mount, Lizard Point, Kynance Cove, Cape Cornwall, St Ives, Land’s End, Frenchman’s Creek and many many more.

Surfing Lessons in Newquay, Cornwall Learning to surf in Newquay is a blast a minute. Starting with fun active warm ups, beach safety and how to catch waves on your stomach you’ll be in the water in no time. Learn from the best, our experienced and passionate surf instructors will break down, demonstrate and support you through the fundamentals of catching and riding a Cornish wave. Master the coolest sport on earth and join us for a surf lesson in Newquay.  Duration: All of our activities are two hours long from once you are in a wetsuit. Typically customers will need 3 hours with us in total.  What we provide: We provide all the equipment that you need. (wetsuits, surfboards) We ask that you bring something to wear under your wetsuit and a towel. If it's sunny we recommend a bottle of water and suncream.

As a local girl, born and raised in Golant, Clair has a first hand knowledge of the local area and all the points of interest you will see during your session, including historic buildings and local wildlife! she is also a bit of a nerd when it comes to the river, its tidal movement and hidden beaches, which appear along the way. Having qualified as a BSUPA instructor and holding a boatman's license and an operating license from the Fowey Harbour Board you can rest assured you are in safe hands! Your session will be fun and informative and if this does not give you the bug to take up SUP nothing will!

Arrive at iFLY Basingstoke and safely float in an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel that generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air commonly used by professional skydivers without having to jump from a plane. Just about anyone can fly and no experience is necessary. Once inside the flight chamber, a tunnel operator slowly increases the wind speed until you and your instructor are airborne. Feel the adrenaline rush as you float at wind speeds reaching 130 to 175 mph (209 to 282 kph). The stable wall-to-wall airflow keeps you from falling off the column of air and your instructor is on hand at all times to guide you. The entire indoor skydiving experience takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. Each session includes up to 6 people, but you fly one-on-one with your instructor twice - the same freefall time as three tandem skydives! To ensure our team are able to fly you, it's vital you arrive at the venue no less than 40minutes before your booked flight time.

Book online to visit Stonehenge with a family ticket, valid for up to two adults and three kids. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is so popular that a timed entry system is now in place. By booking ahead, you have guaranteed entry at your preferred time so you can step straight in to admire the stone circle and learn about your Neolithic ancestors. Entry to the Stonehenge Visitor Centre is included with your ticket.

Tick off two classic British experiences in just one day with a combined city tour and hawking package in Bath. Explore the historical city with your personal guide for intimate insight into landmarks including Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge, then transfer to a rural falconry center to learn more about the traditional practice and get hands-on experience flying a hawk. Private round-trip transfer from your hotel ensures a hassle-free day.

Enjoy a Champagne Hot Air Balloon flight over the stunnng Dorset countryside. Take in the stunning English scenery as you float effortlessly through the sky in one of our spacious, shared baskets. You will meet our ground crew where you will be taken to the launch site. You will then meet your Pilot and be given a full safety briefing; you can get involved and help inflate the balloon! Your skilled and experienced Pilot will fly you over wonderful landscapes for up to one hour. When you land, you can help pack away the balloon and enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne or juice to toast your flight, you can also request a signed personalised flight certificate. You will then be taken back to the original meeting place in our vehicles. A fantastic experience and one to be remembered forever! Hot Air Balloon rides take place at dawn or dusk and the whole experience lasts around 3-4 hours. Flights are weather dependent. Main flying season April-October.

Set sail past Bath’s UNESCO-listed monuments on this short but sweet river cruise. Glide along the Avon River on-board a traditional 1960's Broads Cruiser, complete with a breezy sunroof for the warmer days and a cozy coal fire for the winter months. Along the way, pass Bath landmarks like the Pulteney Bridge, St. Johns Church, and Pulteney Bridge Weir, and enjoy entertaining live commentary from your knowledgeable skipper.

We’ll pick you up from where you’re staying and go and explore some of the local area. Then we’ll find a great spot to be able to see a great Cornish sunset. If we’re really lucky we’ll get to see the green flash as the sun dips below the horizon.

Soar over the green fields and country villages of Somerset on a 1-hour hot air balloon ride from Taunton. Choose between a sunrise or sunset flight and sip champagne as you float over some of South West England’s most stunning landscapes.

Go behind-the-scenes of British TV drama Doc Martin on a 90-minute walking tour of Port Isaac in Cornwall. Spot memorable filming locations like the Doc’s house, Louisa’s school and Mrs. Tishell’s pharmacy as you stroll around Port Isaac, seen on-screen as the fictional Portwenn. Along the way, hear stories and anecdotes about actors like Martin Clunes from your guide, a former Doc Martin extra.

Explore the hidden Cornwall. Experience the smaller roads and the quieter places in Cornwall as well as seeing the more popular attractions. Our guides will show you firsthand the inner beauty and charm of this magical county.