South West England Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
The elegance of Regency Bath sets the tone for a region of stylish seaside resorts, chic market towns and trendy cities. Enjoy fabulous shopping in Bristol, tap into your pagan past at Stonehenge and meander the byways of Dorset that so inspired Thomas Hardy. Blessed with a mild climate, the South West of England is a lovely all-year-round choice for a long weekend or short break.
South West England Counties
- Bristol - a vibrant coastal city with a regenerated waterfront crammed with funky restaurants and bars and some great shopping is the perfect foil for the more traditional Bristol that Brunel would have known around Clifton
- Dorset - the rich and varied coastline of Dorset culminates in the stylish resort of Bournemouth and sailing centres of Weymouth and Poole. Inland there are a myriad of gorgeous villages to explore and enjoy
- Gloucestershire - encompassing part of the fabulous Cotswolds with quintessentially English villages like Stow-on-the-Wold. The county town of Gloucester and the classic spa town of Cheltenham just ooze charm
- Somerset - dominated by the world famous city of Bath founded by the Romans and much loved by Jane Austen, don't miss out on some glorious lush countrside and traditional seaside resorts like Weston-super-Mare
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Wiltshire - the huge expanse of Salisbury Plain is the perfect backdrop for the enigmatic circle of stones at Stonehenge. Explore the wonderful cathedral city of Salisbury and get some real bargains at the shopping village near Swindon
- Bristol Airport - serving cities around Europe and Ireland and several domestic destinations
- Bournemouth Airport - departure destinations include The Channel Islands, some European cities
Plan your visit to South West England
- South West England Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in South West England
- South West England Attractions - browse our list of attractions in South West England
- South West England Short Breaks - for short break ideas and offers
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