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What to do and see in Bath, England: The Best Things to do
Known for its restorative wonders, Bath was once the home of Jane Austen. Sure, you could attempt to conjure up this elegant city by reading Pride and Prejudice in your tub, but as Bath has a lot more history than your bathroom (we assume, anyway) you'd be missing out. A stroll through Bath is like visiting an open-air museum, with roughly 5,000 buildings in the city drawing notice for their architectural merit. After your stroll, soak in the natural hot waters of the Thermae Bath Spa, once a favorite of the Celts and Romans.
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1. No. 1 Royal Crescent
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4.5 based on 2,826 reviews
Step into the past at one of England's finest Georgian townhouses. * 10 display rooms * Upstairs and downstairs * Georgian shop * Free info room with introductory video * Disabled access * Kids explorer packs * Friendly room guides * 'Women's Suffrage 100: Freedom and Fight in Bath' is the exhibition theme in 2018. The website has an Access section which has details of nearest car-parks, floorplans, facilities and information specifically for our visitors with access needs.
Reviewed By Alliemac308
Brilliant to see the house as it would have been in Georgian times, with each room explained by a knowledgeable and welcoming volunteer. Great value for money - a couple of hours flew by!
2. Bath Abbey
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4.5 based on 8,059 reviews
Begun in 1499 by Bishop King, this is England's last great medieval church, dissolved in 1539 and now serving as a parish church.
Reviewed By russelljf72 - Brixham, United Kingdom
What a thoroughly interesting site, spent a good while looking around the place, which is worth a visit in itself. We came back for the next available TOWER TOUR which was very reasonably priced and the absolute highlight of my day - you need to be able bodied and physically fit to climb the steep and very numerous stairs of the spiral staircase, but you are well rewarded. Very knowledgeable guides, small groups (due to space confines) and amazing content - sitting behind the clock face, on top of the Fan ceiling, in the Bell Room and on the roof of the tower with its stunning views of Bath are BIG highlights. I'd give this 6 out of 5 if I could!
3. Royal Victoria Park
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4.5 based on 1,220 reviews
Opened in 1830, Royal Victoria Park is a visual delight with shady tree-lined avenues and towering mature trees encompassing botanical and woodland gardens.
Reviewed By annettelaurie - Plymouth, United Kingdom
This beautiful Park and botanical gardens is sometimes left out of things to do in bath because it sits outside the city wall, adjacent to the Queen Charlotte car park. However, it is just stunning, with lots of node to Queen Victoria. There is a golf course in the middle somewhere, beautiful lawns to sit on, the botanical gardens, arboretum trees, Victorian lodges and so much more. There is parking towards it which is of a reasonable cost and is free on bank holidays. Outside the entrance of the Canada Gate, there is down the path a little way the Military War Memorial – also worth a visit, since you pass it to get into the city centre. We use this park to walk through when we visit as it is so lovely and only two minutes outside the city centre.
4. Pulteney Bridge
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4.5 based on 3,890 reviews
One of only three bridges in the world lined with shops, this exquisite 18th-century bridge is one of the most admired structures in Bath.
Reviewed By philipt582
For those who are familiar with the film Les Miserables in which Javert, played by Russell Crowe, jumped to his death, will be delighted to discover that the bridge of Javert's demise is actually located in Bath . It is, I suggest, best approached via the toe path along the river. As you round the bend the bridge springs into view. If you continue to the bridge, you can ascend the stairs and emerge on the bridge to discover a wide range of interesting shops and cafes. Well worth exploring, without the need to visit Paris.
5. The Roman Baths
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4.5 based on 22,941 reviews
The Roman Baths is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Hidden beneath the present city of Bath lies the stone remains of one of the finest religious spas of the ancient world.
Reviewed By 2chopper - Banbury, United Kingdom
Excellent and unique must see attractions in Bath, is fascinating to learn the history of the Roman Baths, the free audio guide provides extra information too
6. Royal Crescent
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4.5 based on 4,005 reviews
Designed by John Wood II (1767-75), the Royal Crescent is comprised of thirty houses, shaped like a half-Colosseum, which uses a gigantic series of Ionic columns on high bases.
Reviewed By elliepatts - Nottingham, United Kingdom
The Royal crescent is just a must when visiting bath, a perfect photo opportunity and a nice walk through an abundance of Georgian scenery. We didn’t realise that you had to pre book tickets to enter the museum located at number one but after spending a couple of nights in Bath, most sought after attractions are requesting that visitors pre book so I would recommend doing so to ensure you don’t miss out!
7. Little Solisbury Hill
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Believed to be the site of King Arthur's decisive victory, Battle of Mt. Badon, this high hill overlooks scenic Bath.
Reviewed By Chappy62Ulvo - Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
No eagles, but we did see a buzzard! Walked out of Bath along the canal towpath to the George at Bathampton, left the canal and crossed the rail/road/river bridges to London road then started climbing Solsbury lane from Brow Hill in Batheaston. It gets quite a steep (for a road) climb, particularly near the end, but well worth it for the short hop up on to the hill top and the views to the south and west. Don't forget to have the Peter Gabriel classic ready on your iphone playlist, for when you stand looking at the view with your heart going 'boom, boom, boom', mainly because of the climb!
8. Prior Park Landscape Gardens (NT)
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4.5 based on 805 reviews
A beautiful 18th-century landscape garden featuring the Palladian Bridge, which is magically sited on a scenic lake with sweeping views of the city of Bath.
Reviewed By LeeLee883 - Reading, United Kingdom
We visited on a Monday morning whike staying in Bath, it is quite a steep walk from the town centre and we were a little our of breath upon arriving. The gentlemen who we brought our tickets from was super friendly and thorough in explaining where everything was. We felt the entry fee of £7.50 was about right for the duration we stayed. It did not take us long to walk around, there were some fantastic views and lovely photo opportunities. Not very good for people who would struggle with climbing as it was steep in places and if the ground was wet quite slippy also
9. The Circus
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4.5 based on 2,439 reviews
Reviewed By annettelaurie - Plymouth, United Kingdom
This Bath Crescent blew me away a little because I originally thought Bath has only 1 “crescent” but I was so wrong. We came across Kings Crescent – now called The Circus, whilst getting from A to B and then this just opened up. It is not so much a Crescent as a circle divided into three parts, with a large circular lawned area in the middle with massive oak trees which were planted sometime after it had been built (started in 1754 by John Wood architect and finished by his son John Wood junior). The Georgian buildings are beautiful, playing nods to ancient Rome, architecture of Inigo Jones , hints of Stonehenge and masonic symbolism (of which there is a LOT in Bath), all in all quite eclectic – but it works!
10. Fashion Museum Bath
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4.5 based on 1,636 reviews
The Fashion Museum Bath is one of the world’s great museum collections of historical and contemporary dress.
Reviewed By KaWise2
Fantastic little museum with 100 pieces taking you from rid of clothing up to present day. The artefacts are beautifully preserved/presented, and the audio guide adds a detailed and fascinating explanation, including the social events that would have shaped fashion. You can take this at your own pace and listen to as much or As little As you wanted to. As well as information displays on the garments, additional information of relevant political and cultural events of the time give you a well rounded view of how things developed. At the end thete is a 'dress up'section if visitors want to try on period costume. Seems like they had more in archive, it's a shame the place isn't bigger so they can display more!
