Event Information

Step into postcard-perfect England as we explore three of the most characterful corners of the South Cotswolds and the surrounding area. 

Often described as one of the prettiest villages in England, Castle Combe is a place seemingly untouched by time. Stone cottages line the main street, a medieval market cross stands at its heart, and the Bybrook River gently winds through the village. With no modern development in sight, it’s easy to see why Castle Combe has featured in films and TV dramas for decades.

Just a short drive away is Lacock, a beautifully preserved village owned largely by the National Trust. Its half-timbered houses, historic abbey and traditional streets make it instantly recognisable – you may spot filming locations from Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and Pride & Prejudice. Take time to wander the cloisters, browse independent shops or enjoy a relaxed lunch in one of the village pubs.

We’ll then visit Bradford-on-Avon, a charming market town set along the River Avon. Here you can stroll across the historic Town Bridge, explore canalside paths, or seek out the remarkable Saxon Church of St Laurence, one of the oldest buildings of its kind in England. The town offers a gentle mix of history, cafés and scenic walks.

Important Information and Summary of Terms & Conditions

This is a summary of the terms & conditions for Give it a Go trips. Full terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.cardiffstudents.com/activities/give-it-a-go/faq/ Please note that in the case of any discrepancies, the terms & conditions on this page overrule the full terms & conditions.

1. The times listed on the event are from when the coach will leave the Student Union in the morning, until an approximate arrival back to Cardiff. You will be asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure, for boarding, in order to ensure the coach leaves on time. Arrival times back in Cardiff are subject to traffic, weather and road conditions, which are beyond our control, so we cannot guarantee exact time of arrival.
2. The trips will go ahead regardless of weather conditions, so please do come prepared. This excludes extreme or dangerous weather, where we would of course cancel for your safety. In this event you would be offered the option between a full refund or a rescheduled date (where it is possible to reschedule). 
3. All Give it a Go events are non-refundable, with an exception detailed in the bullet point below. When you sign up we pay your money directly to the coach company and/or the attraction, so are bound by refund rules ourselves. In the very rare case a trip needs to be cancelled by us, you will of course receive a full refund (or opportunity to transfer to another trip if you preferred).
4. Where a ticket has been purchased over a month before the trip, you can cancel and receive a refund up to (and including) 7 days after your purchase. To get this refund, please email giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk with your name, student number and trip you would like to be refunded.
5. If you can no longer attend the trip, there may be the opportunity to transfer you tickets to another trip. This will be done on a case by case basis and is not guaranteed. There will be a £5 admin fee to change trips, plus the difference in price if the trip you are transferring to costs more than the original ticket cost. Requests to transfer tickets after 3pm on the last working day before the trip will not granted. For the avoidance of doubt, the last working day is the Friday prior to the trip, unless that Friday is a bank holiday in Wales, in which case it would be the day prior. Transfers must be between trips in the same academic year. To enquire about transferring your ticket, please email giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk with your name, student number, the trip that you’d like transferring from and the trip you’d like to be transferred to and we will try our best to assist.
6. If you will not be catching the return coach, please let your trip leader know. If you will not be catching the outbound coach, please email giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk no later than Friday at 5pm before the trip. If you do not do this, your seat may be forfeited.  
7. We understand that some students have caring responsibilities. Children, when accompanied by an adult, can attend day trips where appropriate. Please contact Giveitago@cardiff.ac.uk in advance with the age of your child/children and the trip(s) you wish to attend to check suitability. Children will need their own ticket for the trip, but we will reserve seats for them next to their parent / responsible adult free of charge.

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