Complete Trip Guide

Sara & Darren's 25th Anniversary

October 5-15, 2025

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Emergency Services: 999
Police (non-emergency): 101
US Embassy: +44 20 7499 9000
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Flights:

Outbound: October 5-6 (DL9447)
IAD 5:25 PM → AMS 7:25 AM → BRS 9:05 AM
Return: October 15 (KL1076)
BRS 9:20 AM → AMS 11:45 AM → IAD 3:35 PM

Car Rental:

Mid-size SUV with insurance included
Pickup: October 6, 9:30 AM (Bristol Airport)
Return: October 15, 7:00 AM
Driving Tips:

Bath: The Francis Hotel

October 6-10 (4 nights)
Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HH
Map Location
Located in historic Queen Square
Parking available (£20/day)
Walking distance to all attractions

Cotswolds: Selected Cottage

October 10-15 (5 nights)
[Address to be confirmed]
Free parking included
Kitchen facilities available
Local village amenities nearby

Sunday, October 5

3:25 PM: Arrive at IAD
5:25 PM: Departure

Monday, October 6

9:05 AM: Arrive Bristol Airport
9:30 AM: Car rental pickup
10:30 AM: Arrive Bath
1:00 PM: Orientation walk
3:00 PM: Roman Baths
5:00 PM: Bath Abbey Evensong
First Day Tips:
  • Stay awake until local evening
  • Light walking to adjust to time zone
  • Roman Baths less crowded in late afternoon

Tuesday, October 7: Jane Austen's Bath

10:00 AM: Jane Austen Walking Tour
2:00 PM: Shopping on Milsom Street
7:00 PM: Dinner at The Pump Room

Wednesday, October 8: Wells & Glastonbury

9:00 AM: Depart for Wells
10:00 AM: Wells Cathedral
2:00 PM: Glastonbury Abbey

Thursday, October 9: London Day Trip

8:30 AM: Train to London
10:30 AM: Tower of London
1:30 PM: Thames River Cruise
3:30 PM: Optional British Museum
7:00 PM: Return train
London Day Tips:
  • Book train tickets in advance
  • Use contactless payment for tube
  • Tower tickets online to skip queue

Friday, October 10: Transfer Day

Morning: Bath Fashion Museum
Afternoon: Drive to Cotswolds
Evening: Village orientation

Saturday, October 11: Villages Tour

9:30 AM: Hidden Villages Tour
Evening: Local pub dinner

Sunday, October 12: Oxford Day

Morning: Drive to Oxford
Afternoon: Christ Church
Evening: Magdalen College Evensong
Oxford Parking Tip:
Use Park & Ride - much easier than city parking

Monday, October 13: Sudeley Castle

10:00 AM: Castle Tour
Afternoon: Tea at Huffkins
Evening: Traditional music

Tuesday, October 14: Final Day

Morning: Broadway Tower
Afternoon: Hidcote Gardens
Evening: Farewell dinner

Wednesday, October 15: Departure

7:00 AM: Return rental car
9:20 AM: Departure flight
Departure Morning:
Allow 45 minutes to return car and reach terminal
General Tips:
Weather Preparation: