Countryside

Bath and Bristol are two cities separated and surrounded by lush English countryside. They offer their own unique experiences and complement each other perfectly.

For the best of both worlds, visitors have a variety of options to stay outside the city in the surrounding countryside. The Avon and Chew Valleys both have enviable views and walking/hiking and cycling routes whereas the Cotswolds offer the quintessentially English scene of historic honey-coloured houses surrounded by lush green countryside and quaint tea rooms. The North Somerset coastline offers great scenery and views across the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary towards South Wales. Take time to enjoy the bustling cities and rest up in your own bit of a country pile.

There are many rural attractions from animal parks to historic castles and outdoor pursuits, many of which are listed below.

Explore the region with various day trip options:

South to the Mendips and Somerset towns of Glastonbury, Cheddar and Wells
South-east into Wiltshire and Stonehenge
North into the Cotswolds
West into South Wales

See our geographic guides pages for further inspiration.

The team at Visit West are happy to offer advice and can refer your enquiry across a range of businesses within the region. All you need to do is contact us with your requirements and we can respond with our local knowledge, suggest the best options for your clients and provide introductions for you to follow up directly with the right person at the businesses. As we know all the businesses individually, we can also ensure that any special requirements are taken into consideration, give advice on itinerary planning and help with logistical enquiries.

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West Country Games

Address

Gatcombe Farm, Weston Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 3QT

Telephone
+44 (0)117 370 0640

bookings@westcountrygames.co.uk

Flax Bourton, Bristol

West Country Games has become Bristol's most popular group activity day, especially suited to stag, hen, birthday and team building.
Royal Hotel

Address

South Parade, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, BS23 1JP

Telephone
+44 01934 423100

royalwsm@btopenworld.com

WESTON-SUPER-MARE,

One of Weston''s oldest hotels, 50 yds from the High Street with views over large lawns and seafront. Well appointed with an air of Georgian elegance.
Virgin Balloon Flights

Address

Ashton Court, Long Ashton, BRISTOL, Avon, BS41 9JN

Telephone
01952 212750

customerservice@virginballoonflights.co.uk

BRISTOL

See Bristol from a completely different perspective with a hot air balloon ride
The PIG-near Bath

Address

Hunstrete House, Hunstrete, Pensford, Bath, BS39 4NS

Telephone
+44 (0)1761 490 490

info@thepignearbath.com

Bath

THE PIG–near Bath is a buzzing restaurant with rooms – with the Kitchen Garden at its heart - nestled between Bath and Bristol on the edge of the village of Hunstrete.
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Address

Forestry England, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS

Telephone
+44 (0)300 067 4890

westonbirt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Tetbury

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, managed by the Forestry Commission, is one of the finest collections of temperate trees and shrubs in the world. Offers 20% discount for pre-paid groups of 10 or more plus 10% discount in the restaurant, free…
Timbrells Yard

Address

49 St. Margaret's Street, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DE

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 869492

info@timbrellsyard.com

Bradford on Avon

A stylish and friendly pub on the banks of the River Avon, open all day, every day, to eat, drink and stay.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre and Berkeley Castle Group Offer

Address

BERKELEY, Gloucestershire, GL13 9PJ

Telephone
+44 (0)1453 512991

helen.berryman@berkeley-castle.com

BERKELEY

Experience amazing wildlife up-close at Slimbridge Wetland Centre and visit the remarkable historical fortress of Berkeley Castle.
Treatments at THE PIG-near Bath

Address

Hunstrete House, Pensford, Near Bath, BS39 4NS

Telephone
+44(0)1761 490490

info@thepignearbath.com

Pensford, Near Bath

Enjoy a massage or facial in THE PIG-near Bath's Potting Sheds.
Afternoon Tea at Thornbury Castle

Address

Castle Street, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 1HH

Telephone
+44 (0)1454 281 182

info@thornburycastle.co.uk

Thornbury

Thornbury Castle is a five-star deluxe Relais and Chateaux Tudor castle in the heart of Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds.
Bowood PGA Golf Course & Golf Academy

Address

Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQ

Telephone
+44 (0)1249 823 881

proshop@bowood.org

Calne

Set in stunning ‘Capability’ Brown parkland, Bowood is renowned as one of the finest golf courses in Wiltshire and is the PGA Official Golf Course for the South West.
Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

Address

North Side Road, Bristol

Telephone
+44 (0)1275 405966

BRSHX_SM@hilton.com

Bristol

Based just 250 meters from Bristol Airport, this 201 bedroom hotel is the ultimate choice for travellers in terms of design, comfort and convenience.
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre

Address

Leigh Woods, Bristol, BS8 3PA

Telephone
+44 (0)117 974 4664

visitinfo@cliftonbridge.org.uk

Bristol

See displays and artefacts explaining the history, construction and maintenance of the world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge
Berwick Lodge

Address

Berwick Drive, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7TD

Telephone
+44 (0)117 958 1590

info@berwicklodge.co.uk

Bristol

Escape the hectic pace of everyday life and indulge in some well-deserved relaxation. Deep in the heart of the South West, nestled within exquisite surroundings, is Berwick Lodge – a hidden secret just waiting to be discovered.
Mendip View Lodges

Address

Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole, Wells, BS5 1BB

Telephone
+44 (0)1749 672 243

hotel@wookey.co.uk

Wells

Experience a unique opportunity to combine comfortable living with all the delights of one of the world’s most famous attractions right on your doorstep.
The Angelfish Restaurant

Address

Canal Visitor Centre, Brassknocker Hill, Monkton Combe, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7JD

Telephone
+44 (0) 1225 723483

theangelfish@tiscali.co.uk

Monkton Combe, Bath

A canalside refreshment pitstop with panoramic views across the Limpley Stoke Valley.
Wolfridge Alpaca Barn

Address

Forty Acre Lane, Alveston, Near Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3QU

Telephone
+44 (0)7443 894859

info@wolfridgealpaca.co.uk

South Gloucestershire

The Wolfridge Alpaca Barn will host a café, shop and craft workshop space, as well as the opportunity for people to engage in alpaca experiences!
Adventure Bristol- Tree Tops High Ropes

Address

Ashton Court, Long Ashton, Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol, Avon, BS41 9JN

Telephone
+44 (0) 7891 637993

info@adventurebristol.co.uk

Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol

Located in the heart of Bristol's stunning Ashton Court Estate, our Tree Tops High Ropes course is perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages.
Whether you're planning a fun activity with the family, a birthday, stag or hen party or a team-building…
Spa Treatments at The PIG near Bath

Address

Hunstrete House, Hunstrete, Pensford, Bath, BS39 4NS

Telephone
+44 (0)1761 490 490

reservations@thepighotel.com

Pensford, Bath

Everyone likes a Potting Shed to tinker around in, but in our private secluded private sheds you can have a deeply relaxing treatment to restore body and soul.
ACF Events - Teambuilding

Address

Aldwick Estate, Redhill, Bristol, BS40 5RF

Telephone
+44 (0)1934 862305

info@acfteambuilding.co.uk

Bristol

ACF Events is one of the UK’s top Team Building companies with over 30 years of experience, running thousands of outstanding corporate events. Specialising in team building, corporate fun days and evening entertainment, ACF offer both indoor and…
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Address

Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

Bristol

The iconic Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a free to attend, three-day event that celebrates the city and its heritage links to the remarkable world of hot air ballooning.