An hours drive brings us to WINCHESTER, the Anglo-Saxon capital. We'll visit the great Cathedral, one of the finest in Europe. Many Kings lie here, as do the famous, among them Jane Austen and Izaak Walton. We'll see the great hall of the original Norman castle (built in 1235), which is now an assize court. (Sir Walter Raleigh was condemned to death here in 1603). On the wall can be seen what is called "King Arthur's round table", marked out and inscribed for his knights.

Leaving Winchester we shall be continuing in a westerly direction through SALISBURY with its famous and much painted Cathedral. A brief stop here for coffee, shopping and for those with a camera a chance to "shoot" the Cathedral for the album.

Our next destination is GLASTONBURY. This atmospheric little town has attracted pilgrims and "searchers after truth" for centuries. They say that the chalice used at the Last    Supper is buried on the hill or "tor" overlooking the town, and that King Arthur and Queen Guinevere were re-buried in the monastery. All can be visited and there are good places for lunch here. The tour of the monastery will prove not only interesting but educational to all ages.

After lunch we're off to WELLS and this little gem of a town has changed little over the centuries. The Cathedral and Bishop's Palace deserve a closer look, and there is good shopping and a chance to take afternoon tea before we begin our journey home.

If you're into history, or architecture or just trying to discover how "merrie olde England" used to be, then this day out will be a good choice for you!