Historic Pubs, Mining and Dining
On this evening tour, you will hear the fascinating history and stories of local miners and renowned engineers and visit a traditional pub where they drank. Learn of government secrets and enjoy a delicious three-course dinner in a beautiful former coaching inn. The starting and ending point will be at your hotel in Bath.
- Knowledgeable, friendly and local tour guide.
- Fascinating stories of past inhabitants.
- Three-course dinner at a 17th Century coaching inn.
AVAILABILITY
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
DURATION
4.5 hours
START LOCATION
Your Hotel in Bath
END LOCATION
Your Hotel in Bath
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
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Detailed Description
The tour will start at 5:45 PM when you will be picked up from your hotel in Bath, in a comfortable 9-seater van by your local guide for the evening.
You will visit an old miners’ pub steeped in the history of the local area, sample the local ales and learn the history of this pub and the tough people who, through incredible hardships, provided the materials for the expansion of Bath it. You will also learn about mines and tunnels used during the Cold War, and discover incredible government secrets that even the local people don’t know.
Afterwards, you will enjoy a delicious three-course dinner in a 17th century coaching inn whilst listening to the fascinating story of the local family that still lives in the nearby manor house and whose coat of arms adorn the walls of the hotel.
If the weather permits, before finishing the tour, you will visit another local pub for a final nightcap wine before returning to your accommodation in Bath at approximately 10:30 PM.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (GBP) |
|---|---|
| General (P/P) | 150.00 (GBP) |
Included
- Pick up and drop off to your hotel.
- Transportation during the tour.
- 3 dishes dinner in an 18th century coaching inn
- Free drink of your choice at the first stop.
- Visit to 3 local pubs.
- Friendly local guide.
Cancellation Policy
For inclusive (price per seat) tours, all tours are fully refundable up to one week before the tour. Between seven and two calendar days before the date of a tour a 50% refund is available. Any cancellations made within the two days leading up to the date of a tour are non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are your tours any good?
We are confident that our tours will be the best experience you will have whilst on your vacation. Our experience blends history, countryside, stories, food, drink and locations with a warm, friendly guide who personalizes every tour to your interests. We do our best to go the extra mile to create incredible and memorable experiences. Please feel welcome to read our reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Yelp for previous guests views of our tours.
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How fit do I need to be?
All our tour experiences are designed to be as accessible as possible and most people with average or even below average mobility and health should be able to enjoy every part of our experiences. Each one does require a small amount of walking however, so if walking more than a few hundred yards poses a difficulty, please contact us and we can advise you on whether a particular experience is suitable. Of course, we will do our best to accommodate your needs as much as possible.
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Do you have wheelchair access?
At this time, we are sorry to say we cannot accommodate wheelchairs unless the occupant is happy to be assisted in and out of the vehicle and their wheelchair can be folded and stored in the rear. We sincerely hope that as the company grows we can accommodate wheelchair users as we are committed to making our tours as accessible as possible to all.
