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The historic gateway to the South West

Named after its natural hot springs as a thermal spa built by the Romans, Bath is the largest city in Somerset, England. Just over 100 miles west of London, Bath was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the late 1980s.

FALL IN LOVE WITH BATH

Captivating views

Bath’s stunning skyline can be viewed from many vantage points in the city, but Alexandra Park offers an unparalleled bird’s eye view. Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the main thoroughfare of Milsom Street can all be spotted.

Soak up the spa city

The ultimate spot to relax, Thermae Bath Spa marries old and new, letting you soak in Britain’s only naturally warm, mineral-rich spa waters whilst enjoying award-winning modern facilities, from steam rooms to a rooftop pool with breathtaking city views.

City and country

Take some time out with a stroll along the River Avon, the waterway connecting the city to its surrounding countryside. Meandering through the centre, it is spanned by the world-famous and shop-lined Pulteney Bridge.

A place to promenade

Golden Bath stone is the foundation of the city’s Georgian architecture, showed off nowhere more impressively than the Royal Crescent. One of Bath’s most iconic landmarks and built in the late eighteenth century, the sweeping curve of Grade I listed houses is a sight to behold.

Things To Do
Great Bath at The Roman Baths Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LZ The Roman Baths The Roman Baths is the site of extensive ruins and an interactive museum filled with many treasures and visual snippets that transport you back to Roman times and the lives of the Aquae Sulis people.
Rooftpo pool and Bath Skyline at Thermae Bath Spa Bath Street, Bath, BA1 1SJ Thermae Bath Spa Thermae Bath Spa provides the opportunity to bathe in Bath's naturally warm, mineral-rich waters as the Celts and Romans did over 2,000 years ago.
Person looking over skeleton in dark room 37 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein Did you know that Mary Shelley finished writing 'Frankenstein' in Bath? This award-winning and immersive, museum uncovers Shelley’s unconventional life and the lasting legacy of her infamous creature. Explore the escape rooms and horror basement if you dare!
Person looking at sculpture in art gallery Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 4DB The Holburne Museum One of Bath's grandest buildings (you may recognise it from Bridgerton where it doubles as Lady Danbury's residence), the Holburne houses a collection of fine and contemporary art, with seasonal exhibitions and events.
Exterior of No.1 Royal Crescent in Bath 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR No.1 Royal Crescent Get a taste of Georgian Bath in this immersive museum, featuring authentic furniture and textiles. Located on the iconic Royal Crescent, you'll be guided through a typical day of a Georgian family, visiting the house for the season.
People in costume at Jane Austen Centre 40 Gay Street, Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2NT Jane Austen Centre Discover more about Bath's most famous resident and the fashion, food and society that would have inspired her novels. Learn how to write with a quill, dress up in Regency costume and enjoy tea and scones in the tea room!
Paddleboarders on River Avon in Bath Victoria Bridge Rd, Bath BA2 3FL Original Wild Original Wild offers high-quality adventure experiences in the heart of Bath, from private stand-up paddleboarding and kayak city tours to their fun Code Break Bath Challenge.
Bath Quays North, Green Park Road, Bath, BA1 Bath Adventures An independent tour company based in Bath who specialise in walking tours, boat tours, Prosecco, canapés and Gin tasting tours.
Central Bath Savouring Bath On a tour with Savouring Bath you'll discover the best of the city using your taste buds, whilst strolling through elegant eighteenth-century streets and alleyways.
Food & Drink
4 North Parade, Passage, Bath BA1 1NX Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House Sally Lunn’s is much more than a world-famous tea and eating house in the centre of the Bath. The historic building is one of the oldest houses in Bath.
Places to Stay
2-8 South Parade, Bath BA2 4AB Hotel Indigo Bath Set in a beautiful honey-coloured Georgian terrace is the boutique Hotel Indigo Bath. The Grade I listed building is steeped in history and sits in the peaceful street of South Parade, yet you are just steps away from the centre of Bath, offering a great base to explore the city.
Stylish bedroom at No.15 by Guesthouse in Bath 15 Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4BR No.15 by Guesthouse The 40 bedrooms at No.15 are individually designed with a supremely comfortable night's sleep in mind, while also being spaces you'll want to spend lots of time in. Captivating collections, bespoke art, joyfully unexpected touches, calming colour schemes and ambient lighting all help to create a truly unique experience.
16 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LS The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa Five-star haven of elegance and tranquillity just minutes from the historic centre of Bath. With 250 years of history behind their doors, you’ll find The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is always authentic and will be sure to leave you with memories to treasure.
Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HH The Francis Hotel The luxury 98-room boutique property offers individually designed, air-conditioned bedrooms; some with four poster beds and views over the city.
8-10 Queen Street, Bath BA1 1HE Harington's Hotel Behind the classically British seventeenth-century façade lies thirteen individually-designed bedrooms, each decked out in statement colours and fabulous furnishings. All come with handy modern touches and luxury perks.
Bedroom in Abbey Hotel Bath North Parade, Bath BA1 1LF Abbey Hotel Bath Conveniently located at the centre of the hustle and bustle of the city and just minutes from Bath Spa train station. The hotels contemporary bedrooms are exquisitely renovated to evoke all the glamour and grace of the building’s extraordinary past.
More Trip Ideas
3 Stops 3 Days TREASURE TROVE Platform 9 ¾ , the first recognised contract between a King and his people and the steepest coffee shops on ‘Britains Best Street’.
3 Stops 3 Days THINKERS AND WRITERS Lose yourself in academia, ancient and modern, and stand in the Elizabethan places where the greatest English writer was born.
3 Stops 3 Days WALL TO WALL Britain’s largest Roman amphitheatre, the oldest court room and 73 miles of Hadrian’s Roman wall.
4 Stops 4 Days TIME TRAVELLERS Sit beneath a world-famous tree, enjoy a pint with Lord Nelson and visit gloriously ancient sites of saints and pilgrimage.
3 Stops 3 Days WESTERN WONDERS A bedroom on rails, windswept castle and Stonehenge’s prehistoric stones.

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