Autumn Skies & Steam Whistles: Salisbury Escape

Start your holiday with a comfortable coach journey towards Salisbury, with comfort stops along the way.

After breakfast, enjoy the unique Watercress Line heritage steam journey between Alresford and Alton. Travel in vintage carriages through idyllic Hampshire countryside as the whistle blows and wheels chug past picturesque villages.
In the afternoon, explore Winchester at your own pace—perfect for lunch, browsing independent shops, visiting the cathedral, or enjoying riverside cafés. A relaxed and varied day ahead.

This morning, step into the world of flight at the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection. Housed in early‑20th-century hangars on Old Sarum Airfield, the museum features real jet cockpits you can sit in, interactive exhibits, and knowledgeable guides.
Post‑visit, spend a leisurely afternoon in Salisbury: enjoy lunch, wander through its historic streets or visit the Cathedral Close. Later, a short coach ride takes you to Old Sarum, where you can visit the ancient Iron Age ramparts and see the foundations of the original castle and cathedral. Sweeping views across the Wiltshire plain await.

After a hearty breakfast, enjoy one last scenic coach ride home, with well‑timed comfort stops to stretch your legs.