Handling Agencies & Guiding Services

 

The medieval streets of Bristol and the Georgian thoroughfares of Bath lend themselves to being explored on foot. But whichever form of transportation you choose the cities have plenty of handling agencies and guiding services that are happy to help you plan your itinerary to the area.

 

We work closely with a number of local companies, all of whom can provide specialist services:

 

 

Bath Parade Guides
11 Linden Gardens, Bath, BA1 2YB
Tel/Fax: (01225) 337111

e-mail: bathparadeguides@yahoo.com

web: www.bathparadeguides.co.uk

A friendly and flexible blue badge guiding service offering general and specialised tours, walking or coach, in Bath, Bristol and the West Country.

 

Bienvenue Wessex

53 Stoke Lane, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3DW

Tel: 0117 962 82 75

e-mail: bienvenuewessex@blueyonder.co.uk

web: www.bienvenuewessex.co.uk

Qualified French Native Tourist Guides in the South West. Walks - Coach Tours- Extended Tours - Bristol, Bath, Wells, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Oxford, Cardiff, Exeter, Cornwall, Devon, Wales.

 

Bristol and South West Tour Guides

20 Shaplands, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1AY

Tel/Fax: (0117) 9684638 

e-mail: studytours@aol.com

Providers of Bristol's scheduled harbour and city walks as well as local themed tours for groups - coach and walking tours throughout the South West. All fully qualified blue badge guides.

 

Bristol Blue Badge Guides

Belmont Lodge, 10 Rockleaze, Bristol. BS9 1NE

Tel: 0117 9681144

e-mail: angela.nutbrown@btinternet.com

Bristol Blue Badge Guides offer guided tours to suit your requirements in the Bristol and surrounding area.

 

Classic Sights
Hessle House, Bathampton, Bath BA2 6SW
Tel/Fax: (01225) 316114

e-mail: classicsights@aol.com

web: www.classicsights.co.uk

Classic Sights provides personal guided tours of the West Country centred on Bath and covering legendary sites such as Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Cotswolds and Wye Valley. Choose from our range of tours or devise your own.

 

Crescent Guides
110 Wellsway, Bath BA2 4SD
Tel/Fax: (01225) 312910

e-mail: crescentguides@talk21.com

Crescent Guides can provide Blue Badge guides for walking, coach and car tours of Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area. Individually arranged car tours are a speciality.

 

Follow Me

John Steedman

44 Cranwells Park, Bath BA1 2YE

Tel: 01225 421468

e-mail: followtg@aol.com

Your personal driver guide with 30+ years living in Bath, provides tours of the city and region, including the Cotswolds, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Wells, Glastonbury, Bristol and much more, all tailored to your wishes and available time.

 

Mad Max Tours
Bath YMCA, International House, Broad Street Place, Bath. BA1 5LH
Tel: (01225) 325900 Fax: (01225) 462065

e-mail: maddy@madmax.abel.co.uk

Itinerary one includes Stonehenge, Avebury Stone Circles, Lacock National Trust Village and Castle Combe.

Itinerary two is a full day exploring the Cotswolds. The perfect way for individuals and small groups to experience the history and beauty of the countryside around Bath.

 

Sulis Guides
Booking Agent: Jan Hull
10 Chapel Row, Bathford, Bath BA1 7TQ
Tel: (01225) 852722

e-mail: enquiries@sulisguides.co.uk

web: www.sulisguides.co.uk

Qualified, multi-lingual guides for Bath, Bristol and the West Country. Specialising in tailor made tours for discerning clients - individuals and groups.

 

TGB Tour Guides

Booking Secretary: Bryan Amesbury

36 Hencliffe Way, Hanham, Bristol. BS15 3TH

Tel: (0117) 9672735

e-mail: jeanbry@waitrose.com

The Blue Badge Guides can be as profound or light hearted as required, but above all, you will be informed and entertained wherever you go in the West Country.

 

Wessex, Wales and Beyond

18a Downleaze, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1LT

Tel: 01179 681350 / 01179 245 757

e-mail: myval@wessex-wales-and-beyond.co.uk

web: www.wessex-wales-and-beyond.co.uk

Personalised small group tours for a maximum of 5 people and day trips to major heritage sites and less well-known places in SW England and Wales. Led by two experienced and knowledgeable ex-teachers who really enjoy exploring areas in luxurious "VW caravelle".

 

Visitor Support Services

4 Abbey Green, Bath, BA1 1NW

Tel: (01225) 465417 Fax: (01225) 426741

email: visitorsupport@aol.com

web: www.visitorsupport.org

Help with planning? Free friendly advice is available from experts in the area. There is so much to see, explore and study...

 

CHAUFFEUR SERVICES

 

Chauffeurlink
The Coach House, Sydney Road, Bath BA2 6JF
Tel: (01225) 446936, Fax: (01225) 483640

e-mail: select@chauffeurlink.co.uk

web: www.chauffeurlink.co.uk

Specialists in chauffeur driven transport. Stonehenge and Cotswold itineraries, tour planning and hotels. Competitive rates year round.

 

AGENTS

 

Bigweekends Ltd

Thames House, London Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2QQ

Tel: (0870) 7442251  Fax: (0870) 7442252

email: info@bigweekends.com

web: bigweekends.com

Bigweekends offer a host of events and activities for that all important and unforgettable weekend including... go karting, clay pigeon shooting, pamper treatments, evening dinner, ten pin bowling, Bentley's club and nightclub entrance. 

 

Compass Holidays
Cheltenham Spa Railway Station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8NP

Tel: (01242) 250642, Fax: (01242) 529730
E mail: steve@compass-holidays.com

Web:  www.compass-holidays.com

A specialist tour operator offering a range of packages for individuals and groups both guided and self guided featuring walking, cycling, gardens, leisure and culture in the South West.

 

FAB! Finesse Associates Bath

Gloucester Street Business Centre, 3 Gloucester Street, Bath, BA1 2SE

Tel: (01225) 341462  Fax: (01225) 444973

email: info@fab-1.org.uk

web: www.fab-1.org.uk

Based in Bath, FAB! organise parties, events, etc. When bringing a group to Bath and you need assistance in the planning contact FAB!

 

Playaway Weekends Ltd
57 Lorne Road, Bath, BA2 3BZ

Tel: (01225) 350075  Fax: (01225) 350074
E mail: info@playawayweekends.co.uk

Web:  www.playawayweekends.co.uk

Playaway weekends can take all the strain of organising stag, hen, reunion and work group trips.  For an extensive selection of day and night time activities and hotels, call for a brochure.

 

Stagweb Ltd

9 The Chandlery, Bradford on Avon Marina, Wiltshire, BA15 1UD

Tel: (0845) 1305225  Fax: (0870) 7415225

email: organize@stagweb.co.uk

web: www.stagweb.co.uk

The specialist weekend company will deliver the best of the area, from leading accommodation and incredible activities to first class entertainment we are ready to help.