Meet our local driver guides

Private driver guide David holding the steering wheel of a car

Drive and Stroll's expert local guide - What to expect

At Drive and Stroll we use our extensive local knowledge and natural warm conversations and stories to guide you gently, not guide books, headphones or scripts.

Our tours, days and local guide have lived experience, coming from decades of exploring, traveling and talking in South West England with those who know the region best.

Therefore you can expect friendliness and warmth combined with professionalism. Our expert local guide and private driver guides are licenced as private hire drivers and can share local histories and stories as you go.

A picture of co-founders of Drive and Stroll Alison and David Howell
Private driver guide David Howell from Drive and Stroll

Meet private driver guide, and expert local guide David Howell

David grew up in a village in the Cotswolds and has lived and worked in South West England all his life, living in different areas including Somerset, Wiltshire and Bath. In addition over the past three decades he has explored the villages, market towns and sites of South West England extensively with Drive and Stroll’s sister company, Foot Trails. 

With every Drive and Stroll private tour day his approach is to give you an enjoyable and relaxing and rewarding day out. Conversation is warm and natural and without the use of scripts, apps, screens or guidebooks. 

One of David’s great passions is for storytelling and he is very knowledgeable about the history and stories of South West England. So if you ever wondered how the stones at Stonehenge got there in the first place, what the site was used for or the stories behind a particular church or period of history, he can share that with you if you wish.

" A big highlight for us was David Howell's guided tour of Stonehenge and the environs. He spoke with feeling as well as a deep knowledge. "

Diane, USA, Trip Advisor

Car entering the Wiltshire village of Hindon
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