Introduction
The gap between Christmas and the next set of holidays seem like forever so with half term approaching and the restrictions of being shackled in the UK due to life commitments we took off to western part of the England into an area of the world that I would typically call my second home given I spent 3 year of my life in Bristol.The family had to be persuaded to go to Winchester, Stonehenge and Bath but the being bankrupt of Uk destination ideas and time constraints everyone reluctantly agreed. The car was loaded and off.
The first two days around Salisbury and Stonehenge were bone chilling blue skies. But we had a most enjoyable visit to Stonehenge. The place is a magnet for tourists both domestic and international and worth a visit. We we early and during low season which helped.
Stonehenge was followed by a short trip to Winchester with its cathedral and in particular the Magna Carta, the previous years trip was a religious procession to see the Principia Mathematica, Sir Issac Newtons great work. The Magna Carta is arguably the benchmark of a constitutional document. Its been the basis of many a constitutional document. And I'm sure forms the basis of common law in the UK.
Stones and Salisbury
Bath
Well going to Bath was like a bath or rather a cold shower that wouldnt turn off. A great city will lot of interesting restaurants. My primary interest was to go to the Therma springs and if you want to visit these springs then book in advance or go early. There is on average a 2 hour queue. But that have a direct link into the hot springs under Bath and the facility looks top class. So if you want an onsen in the UK this is the place.I didnt take an pictures of Bath, it was too cold, rainy and miserable. So i promise to go back to Bath and take pictures for you. But its a great city so do go.