Southwest England: 12 Days in Bansky's Bristol, Cornwall, and Coastal Britain
Get your creative juices flowing on this 12-day trip through Southwest England, exploring coastal villages and urban alleyways that inspired modern, historic, and street artists alike.
England
12 days / 11 nights
$5,600 /person
$5,600 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Searching for Banksy’s Bristol during a guided street art walking tour
Making your own graffiti with the help of a local Bristol artist
Learning how to surf in Newquay, England’s best-regarded town for water with waves
Tasting all the cheese in the aptly-named and absolutely delicious village of Cheddar
Getting lost in the restored estate of greenery at The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Welcome to Bristol!
Becoming Banksy: Bristol’s Street Art Culture
Make Your Own Graffiti and Ride a Boat Through Bristol’s Waterways
Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, Performing Arts — and the Art of a British Pub
A Village of Cheese: Cheddar Day Trip to Gough's Cave and Cheddar Gorge
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Seaside Serenity in Ilfracombe and a Coastal Wildlife Adventure
Further Down the Coast: Northern Cornwall and Surfing in Newquay
The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Sunsets of St Ives
Botanic Garden Biodomes and Biodiversity: The Eden Project
Art Legacy and Coastal Community of St Ives
Penzance Promenade, Cornish Pastries, and the Magic of St Michaels Mount
Until the Next Time!
Make Your Own Graffiti and Ride a Boat Through Bristol’s Waterways
Overview
After breakfast this morning, it’s time to get your hands dirty. By now, you’ve seen some of Bristol’s best examples of street art, so you can put those observations to the test during a fun street art-making workshop. Alongside a local artist, you’ll tap into your creative side and try spray painting your very own street art piece. During this hands-on lesson, you’ll not only discover your own artistic style but also realize all the ways in which graffiti parallels a version of storytelling. It’s an all-encompassing art form you’ll get to experience in full. After your graffiti session, you’ll wash your hands and head to the water for a relaxing cruise through Bristol’s historic waterways. As you cruise along the harbor, you can’t help but imagine the days when infamous pirates like Blackbeard sailed these very routes.
Highlights
Graffiti Workshop
During this artist-led graffiti workshop, you’ll pick up techniques used by local artists and discover the nuances of making your own graffiti. You’ll learn how to spray paint your very own designs, having fun with the process — and gaining a newfound appreciation for street art.
Bristol Boat Tour
Once a bustling center of maritime trade and industry, Bristol’s waters played a key role in shaping the city during the 18th and 19th centuries. Now, they’re your boat’s pathway, best experienced during a scenic, sightseeing cruise spearheaded by an expert boat captain.
Accommodations
Number 38 Clifton (or similar)
Start your trip in style at Bristol’s Number 38 Clifton, a centrally located hotel with twelve unique bedrooms. Located within a renovated Georgian merchant's house from the 1800s, the hotel oozes with a chic and vintage character, earning Michelin recognition. You can enjoy a delicious breakfast spread in the sun-lit lounge before perusing books in the on-site library.
Location:
38 Upper Belgrave Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XN, United Kingdom
Phone:
+441179466905
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- COVID entry and exit information and assistance
- All activities, meals, tours, and guides mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodations for 11 nights
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Transfers between towns unless mentioned in the itinerary as included
- Train ticket from St. Ives
- Anything else listed as optional or not included in the itinerary