| Bath
City
Bath is a unique city; an unforgettable place to visit. There's
so many amazing delights to savour, all within a compact area that’s
easy to explore on foot.
Below
are links to other, more detailed sites that you may find helpful
when planning your visit. Click on any coloured text to go to the
relevant website.
Several
websites contain a wealth of information about Bath and beyond,
including things to do, transport, guided tours, museums, events
etc.Three of the best are www.visitbath.co.uk
www.bath.co.uk
www.cityofbath.co.uk.
See
the Venue website
for reviews of places to eat and drink, pubs, bars, clubs, galleries
& shops.
Bath is world famous for its Georgian architecture and the two most
famous Georgian facades are those of The Royal Crescent and
The Circus, both of which are within a five minute walk of
Portland Place. You can visit the museum in No
1 The Royal Crescent or enjoy being pampered with coffee, afternoon
tea, lunch or dinner at The
Royal Crescent Hotel.
From
the apartment, the walk to the city centre takes about 12 to 15
minutes and a one-way taxi journey costs about £4. Here, you'll
find
the amazing Roman
Baths, Bath
Abbey and The
Pump Room where you can ‘take the waters’ or enjoy
some more conventional refreshments in the restaurant/café.
Britain’s only and original, natural thermal spa is also located
in the city centre. Thermae
Bath Spa has recently reopened after complete redevelopment.
Here you can relax and enjoy swimming in the naturally heated waters
and take advantage of a choice of many special treatments. There
is also the Springs Café & Restaurant with views
over Bath's elegant Georgian Colonnade it offers meals, snacks and
drinks throughout the day. The menu has been created by award winning
chef Martin Blunos.
Bathonians are justifiable proud of The
Theatre Royal which is one of the oldest working theatres in
the country. Their website gives details of current and future performances
and contact details for the box office.
Bath
has
excellent shopping, art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, pubs
and bars. Picturesque backstreets and courtyards contain unique,
independent shops selling everything from antiques to posh frocks.
Walcot Street is the artisan area containing excellent cafes and
food shops as well as an architectural reclamation centre and Walcot
Upholstery - a must if you're looking for quality period furniture.
Beyond
Bath
Bath is surrounded by the picturesque countryside and the beautiful
villages of Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
You'll find information about the best places to visit and organised
tours from the Visit Bath
website.
The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge
is one of the wonders of the world and it's an interesting trip
through the lovely Wiltshire countryside. Coach tours leave the
city twice daily and you could combine it with a visit to the picturesque
medieval villages of Castle
Combe or Lacock. There are may other equally lovely towns and
villages in the Cotswolds
providing many alternatives for day trips. Other ancient monuments
in the area include Avebury
Stone Circle and Glastonbury
Dyrham
Park, is a National Trust owned William and Mary mansion nestling
in an ancient deer park. It's just a short drive from the city.
Use the link to investigate other National Trust properties in the
area.
One excellent destination whatever the time of year is Westonbirt
Arboretum where you can stroll and picnic amongst majestic trees,
ornamental shrubs and wonderful wild flowers. The bluebells and
primroses are breathtaking in the spring and the stunning autumn
colours of the acer glades are world famous. Many special events
take place here, including evening concerts and theatre in the open
air.
Photos
of Westonbirt Arboretum copyright David Harding.
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