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Top Things to Do in South West England

We compared all 135 experiences in South West England so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.8 135 experiences from £ 5 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Bristol: Banksy Street Art & 1000 Years History Walking Tour
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Bristol: Banksy Street Art & 1000 Years History Walking TourBristol street art and medieval streets tour with local guide. Banksy murals, harbor history, and 1000 years of city stories. Wheelchair accessible.★ 4.92 (2,282)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 14per person
Bristol Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
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Bristol Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking TourWalk through Bristol's secret WW2 air raid shelters and subterranean passageways on a guided tour, then browse St. Nicholas Market for street food and local crafts.★ 4.97 (2,211)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 12.50per person
Bath: Walking Tour with Blue Badge Guide & City Stories
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Bath: Walking Tour with Blue Badge Guide & City StoriesStep into Bath’s history on a walking tour led by a Blue Badge guide. Explore the Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, and Sally Lunn’s with stories and local insight.★ 4.95 (2,020)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 22per person

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Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour: 400 Years of History
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Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour: 400 Years of History★ 4.92 (1,905)1h 30mfrom£ 25per person
Bath: Roman Baths & Georgian Architecture Walking Tour
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Bath: Roman Baths & Georgian Architecture Walking Tour★ 4.72 (1,172)2hfrom£ 26per person
Doc Martin Tour in Port Isaac: TV filming locations
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Doc Martin Tour in Port Isaac: TV filming locations★ 4.71 (929)1h 30mfrom£ 20per person
Stonehenge tour from Bath: 2 hours at the stones
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Stonehenge tour from Bath: 2 hours at the stones★ 4.96 (740)4hfrom£ 75per person
Bath Ghost Tours: Paranormal Walk & Volunteer Experiments
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Bath Ghost Tours: Paranormal Walk & Volunteer Experiments★ 4.88 (666)1h 45mfrom£ 18per person
Shepton Mallet Prison: Self-Guided Tour & History Walk
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Shepton Mallet Prison: Self-Guided Tour & History Walk★ 4.76 (541)1h–5hfrom£ 18per person
Coasteering in Newquay: Secret Cove with Cave Jumps
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Coasteering in Newquay: Secret Cove with Cave Jumps★ 4.96 (507)2hfrom£ 60per person

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Bath Private Walking Tour: 3 Hours with Local Guide
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Bath Private Walking Tour: 3 Hours with Local GuideThree-hour private walking tour of Bath with a local guide born in the city, including hotel pickup and a drive to a viewpoint overlooking the landmarks.★ 5.00 (166)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 110per person
West Cornwall Tour: Neolithic Stones & Cliffs Experience
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West Cornwall Tour: Neolithic Stones & Cliffs ExperiencePrivate guided tour of West Cornwall with local guide, pickup included: eight hours through Merry Maidens stone circle, Mousehole harbour.★ 5.00 (155)8h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 625per group
Stonehenge Private Tour from Bath & Fast-Track Entry
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Stonehenge Private Tour from Bath & Fast-Track EntryPrivate Stonehenge tour from Bath with fast-track entry and local guide. Half-day, hotel pickup included, max 6 people. 1.5–2 hours at the stones, 1 hour drive each way.★ 5.00 (151)4h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 203per person
Georgian Bath Walking Tour: Royal Crescent, Circus & Roman Baths
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Georgian Bath Walking Tour: Royal Crescent, Circus & Roman BathsWalk Bath's Georgian landmarks with a local guide who has lived here over 40 years: Royal Crescent, the Circus.★ 4.99 (501)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 24per person
Coasteering in Newquay: Cliff Jumps & Sea Caves
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Coasteering in Newquay: Cliff Jumps & Sea CavesCoasteering in Newquay combines cliff jumps, sea cave exploration and wild swimming along the Cornish coast with qualified instructors and full equipment.★ 4.99 (355)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 55per person
Newquay Coasteering: Jumping, Climbing & Wild Swimming
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Newquay Coasteering: Jumping, Climbing & Wild SwimmingHalf-day coasteering in Newquay with jumping, climbing and swimming. Three hours led by qualified lifeguards, includes wetsuit, helmet, GoPro photos and videos.★ 4.99 (294)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 55per person
Bude: Widemouth Bay Surfing Lesson with Gear & Instructor
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Bude: Widemouth Bay Surfing Lesson with Gear & InstructorFeel the rush of catching your first wave at Bude’s Widemouth Bay. Small group surfing lesson, wetsuit and board included, led by an experienced local instructor.★ 4.99 (137)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 45per person
Jurassic Coast: Day Trip to Durdle Door, Corfe Castle & Broadchurch
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Jurassic Coast: Day Trip to Durdle Door, Corfe Castle & BroadchurchFeel the wind at Durdle Door, wander Corfe Castle ruins, and stroll Weymouth Beach on a small-group Jurassic Coast day trip. Includes transport & bottled water.★ 4.99 (114)8h–9h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 117per person
Newquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson for Beginners & Improvers
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Newquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson for Beginners & ImproversSurf lesson at Escape Surf School on Towan Beach. Beginners learn pop-up and control. Improvers work on turns. Wetsuit, board and coaching included.★ 4.98 (164)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 50per person
Bristol: Clifton Suspension Bridge & City Walking Tour
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Bristol: Clifton Suspension Bridge & City Walking Tour2.5-3 hour guided walk through Bristol's Clifton, Suspension Bridge, Avon Gorge and historic centre. Small groups, 4-5 miles, local guide with 40 years' knowledge.★ 4.98 (103)2h 30m–3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 120per group

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Stonehenge: Self-Guided Audio Tour from London
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Stonehenge: Self-Guided Audio Tour from LondonSelf-guided audio tour of Stonehenge with archaeologist narration, GPS map, and offline access. Explore 10,000 years of history on Salisbury Plain. Tickets separate.★ 4.60 (15)1h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 4.99per person
Bristol Luggage Storage: Drop & Explore City Free
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Bristol Luggage Storage: Drop & Explore City FreeStore bags near Bristol train station & city centre. No size limits, fully insured, 24/7 support. Pick up anytime during opening hours.★ 4.76 (21)1d✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 7.28per person
Bristol Harbourside Self-Guided Walking Tour: SS Great Britain
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Bristol Harbourside Self-Guided Walking Tour: SS Great BritainSelf-guided audio walking tour of Bristol's harbourside with Helen's narration, offline maps and insider tips: explore at your own pace.★ 4.47 (15)2h–3h✓ Instant confirmationfrom£ 8.99per person
Weymouth walking tour Sundays: Local guide, 3 hours
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Weymouth walking tour Sundays: Local guide, 3 hoursSunday morning walking tour of Weymouth led by a 30-year resident who shapes the route to your interests (history, distance, pace) covering the beach and harbour in three hours.★ 4.96 (68)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 10per person
Bristol City Highlights Walking Tour: Local Guide, 1.5 Hours
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Bristol City Highlights Walking Tour: Local Guide, 1.5 HoursWalk Bristol's highlights in 1.5 hours with a local guide who knows the city's pirate legends, street art and hidden corners, from the Cathedral to Pero's Bridge.★ 4.86 (28)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 12per person
King Alfred Ghost Trail in Winchester: 90-minute haunted walk
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King Alfred Ghost Trail in Winchester: 90-minute haunted walkWalk Winchester's haunted sites after dark with an actor guide who brings the Cathedral, Hyde Abbey and High Street's ghost stories to life.★ 4.94 (18)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 12per person
Poole Harbour Cruise: Brownsea Island and Sandbanks
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Poole Harbour Cruise: Brownsea Island and SandbanksCruise around Europe's largest natural harbour for 70 minutes, passing Brownsea Island and Sandbanks with live captain's commentary and open-deck views from Poole.★ 4.70 (92)1h 10m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 14.50per person
Bath: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game with Flexible Start
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Bath: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game with Flexible StartStart your Bath adventure with a self-guided treasure hunt, solve clues at your pace, and share the game link with friends. Includes easy phone access.★ 4.94 (221)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Bristol: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game with Clues & Maps
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Bristol: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game with Clues & MapsWander Bristol’s streets solving cryptic clues on your phone, with flexible timing and local stories. Start when you want, includes digital game link for your group.★ 4.92 (105)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Padstow: Ghost Walk Tour with Local Legends & Costumed Guide
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Padstow: Ghost Walk Tour with Local Legends & Costumed GuideStep into Padstow’s shadowy alleys on a ghost walk led by a costumed guide. Hear Cornwall’s spookiest myths, visit historic sites, and enjoy stories from locals. Includes gratuities.★ 4.85 (105)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person

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Bournemouth Oceanarium Day Ticket: Sharks & Penguins Feeding
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Bournemouth Oceanarium Day Ticket: Sharks & Penguins FeedingBournemouth Oceanarium ticket includes entry for two adults and two children, with daily feeding sessions and talks about sharks, penguins.★ 4.50 (4)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 14.99per person
60-Minute Archery Session in Blandford Forum: Learn & Play
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60-Minute Archery Session in Blandford Forum: Learn & PlayArchery session in Blandford Forum, Dorset for ages 8 and up with instructor, all equipment and games included. Free parking on-site.★ 5.00 (2)1h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 26per person
Private Alpaca Walking Experience in Poulshot
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Private Alpaca Walking Experience in PoulshotWalk alongside 10 alpacas through 100 acres of organic Wiltshire countryside on a private guided trek with hand-feeding and wildlife spotting. All ages welcome.★ 5.00 (1)1h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 65per group
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South West England at a glance ✓ 2026-10-14

  • Most booked: Bristol: Banksy Street Art & 1000 Years History Walking Tour, £ 14 (2h, 4.92★ · 2,282).
  • Top rated: Bristol Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour, £ 12.50 (2h, 4.97★ · 2,211).
  • Best value: Bath: Walking Tour with Blue Badge Guide & City Stories, £ 22 (2h, 4.95★ · 2,020).

Of the 135 experiences: 129 with free cancellation, 116 with instant confirmation, 38 with hotel pickup and 62 last-minute.

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