Country Kit & Classic Car Hire
Here at Country Kit and Classic not only do we want
you to experience all the joys of driving one of our many terrific cars
but also want you to enjoy some of the fantastic places in and around
Wiltshire and Somerset.
One of the most prominent sites in Wiltshire must surely be Stonehenge. Now classified as a World Heritage Site, it is still subject to many debates as to its purpose. Anything from human sacrifice to a giant clock have been theorised at some point!
Every year people from all over the world flock here to celebrate the Summer Solstice. Only taking about 40 minutes to drive to from our location and along some wonderful roads that take you over Salisbury Plain if you haven't been before its certainly worth a look.
Additionally why not pop over to Avebury and visit the stones there too.
The magic of the South West doesn't stop there
why not visit the mystical town of Glastonbury and learn about the
legend of King Arthur and the Isle of Avalon.
Whether stopping to get your fortune told or to buy some of the many alternative medicines. potions and spells don't forget to take a trip up Glastonbury Tor and take in the view.
If its more conventional shopping you're interested in, just pop down the road to Street and visit their factory outlet centre and pick up a bargain.
Beautiful Homes and beautiful Gardens, you are
certainly spoilt for choice Stourhead,
Bowood, Dyrham and Wilton all have something
to offer and boast some of the finest gardens in England.
Dyrham Park Stourhead Bowood House
With Salisbury and Wells close by you cannot help to admire the architecture of these significant sites.
As for Castles whether its buttress's, towers, secret rooms or scary ghosts you are looking for there are none finer than Nunney, Lulworth or Old Wardour. All have a charm and romance of their very own.
And if that is not enough for you then there are always the caves of Cheddar Gorge, Beautiful Bath, The City of Bristol, Yeovil, and Shaftsbury to visit.
Also within Striking distance is the New Forest where you can visit the famous Beulieu Motor Museum, Bucklers Hard and see the Wild horses roaming across the fields.
In fact if you are a true petrol head then you may wish to visit the Haynes Motor Museum at Sparkford and take a look around the famous Red Room.
Want to see some live racing? Why not go along to Thruxton or Castle Coombe Racing Circuit check out their events calendar for further information.
Perhaps
a day at the Seaside is more your cup of tea! with Poole,
Weymouth, Burnham on Sea, Weston Super Mare, not forgetting Swanage and
Bournemouth all within easy reach it would be a shame to miss out on
some of the most romantic sunsets and finest coastlines in England.
Fancy a flutter? how about a day at the races, with racecourses at Wincanton, Bath and Salisbury you are spoilt for choice. So if you like a bet and want to see all the action they why not go along.
For further information about visiting the South West of England please visit the following websites:
www.english-heritage.org.uk/southwest
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wessex
Official Member of South West Tourism
If you would like further information on hiring one of our cars please contact us on:
01373 827812 or by email: