Resources

Useful Links

For links to the location websites and associated social media, please visit the relevant 'STOPS' pages.

Travel & Weather Resources

BBC Weather (Opens in new window) A widely trusted service provided by the British Broadcasting Corporation, offering comprehensive meteorological forecasts for London, the Thames Valley, and the West Country.

AA Traffic News (Opens in new window) Real-time travel updates provided by the Automobile Association. Essential for checking congestion on the M4 or the A4 "Great West Road" before you set off.

Canal & River Trust: Kennet & Avon Canal (Opens in new window) For those traveling the route by water or following the towpaths by bike, this resource provides maps and navigational updates for the canal that connects London to Bath.

Heritage & Conservation

The Roman Baths (Opens in new window) The official site for Bath’s most famous landmark, providing ticket information and a look at the 2,000-year-old thermal springs and temple complex.

English Heritage: Avebury (Opens in new window) Details on the world's largest prehistoric stone circle, which sits directly on the historic road between London and Bath.

The National Trust: Bath Skyline (Opens in new window) A fantastic resource for walking maps that offer the best panoramic views of the Georgian city and its surrounding valley.

Regional Guides & Tours

The Great West Way (Opens in new window) The official tourism initiative for the 125-mile touring route between London and Bristol, encompassing the many "byroads" and hidden gems in between.

Visit Bath (Opens in new window) The destination's primary tourism portal, highlighting festivals, accommodation, and the history of the UNESCO World Heritage City.

Private Stonehenge Tours (Opens in new window) Staying in London? Then take a private chauffeur-driven tour to Stonehenge. Get picked up from London and see other great UK attractions on the way to the ancient stones. Arrange with your tour guide for a multi-day tour to Exeter or venture further into the West Country to explore the rugged coastline and unique culture of Cornwall.

London to Stonehenge By Road (Opens in new window) The prequel to this website—the London to Stonehenge By Road website basically does what it says on the tin. Places of interest on the way include the Museum of Army Flying, Danebury Hill Fort and Brooklands Museum.

Archaeology & History

The Jane Austen Centre (Opens in new window) A guide to the life and times of Bath's most famous resident, exploring the Regency-era social history that shaped the city's architecture.

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (Opens in new window) A cultural hub that offers deep dives into the archaeological and geological history of the Somerset region.

British History Online: Bath (Opens in new window) An academic resource perfect for researching the development of the "Great Road" and the evolution of the towns like Reading, Marlborough, and Chippenham.

Infrastructure & Road History

Sabre Roads: The A4 (Opens in new window) The definitive wiki for the historic "Great West Road," detailing its technical history from its origins as a coaching route to the modern era.

The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust (Opens in new window) Dedicated to the protection and promotion of the canal infrastructure that has paralleled the road to Bath since the industrial revolution.

Bath & North East Somerset Council: Transport (Opens in new window) For updates on modern infrastructure, Clean Air Zone (CAZ) information, and local travel planning within the city of Bath itself.