Top Things to do in Bath
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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.
Restaurants in Bath
1. The Lady Lena
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5.0 based on 184 reviews
The Lady Lena is a beautiful, majestic, electric Victorian River launch available for exclusive private hire cruises on the tranquil Kennet and Avon canal in Bath. This is a family owned business , who are also the crew, so have in-depth knowledge of the canal and the boat's own story having rescued her from becoming a bonfire in 1980. She is fitted out to provide you with every comfort , fully carpeted, cushioned, where you can sit back with your glass of complimentary champagne on arrival and either enjoy the peace or listen to the stories of her restoration or the tales of life on the canals. The family have first hand knowledge as the captain's father helped save the canals in the first place. You can also order homemade cream teas, a speciality of the boat, where you have a choice of 5 different loose leaf teas to accompany this, 2 made by local businesses. The journeys can range from 2 hrs to 5 hrs and you have a choice of pick up places, either in Bath or at Bathampton,.
2. Bath Private Car Hire
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5.0 based on 133 reviews
Bath Private Car Hire are based in the World Heritage City of Bath in South West England, close to Bristol, London and South Wales. Our vehicles are modern and efficient with low emissions without compromising on luxury and comfort and we aim to provide a hassle free efficient service at highly competitive rates. Bath Private Car Hire is competitively priced against other taxis in Bath.
Reviewed By simwit - Atworth, United Kingdom
Perfect transfer. Alway on time, friendly, helpful and nice comfortable drive. Would not use any other company. Steve and the other drivers who work with him have an amazing work ethic, always keeping you informed and putting you at ease especially when you have last minute flights in the early hours of the morning. Would highly recommend.
3. The Owlery at West of England Falconry
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
We offer exclusive Owl Flying experiences, art and photography sessions, birthday parties and more. Please see our website for booking information.
4. Wild Swim Bike Run
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5.0 based on 213 reviews
Explore historic Bath & it’s local countryside with of our guided cycle & walking tours. Experience Bath’s history, culture, wildlife & landscapes with our fun, qualified & experienced local guides. Tours are suitable for all abilities. Perfect for single travellers, couples, families & groups. We provide daily cycling tours starting at 10AM & 2PM costing £30 per person. We run daily walking tours starting at 10AM costing £25 per person. We also provide guided mountain bike, road cycling & bikepacking experiences. Bookings can be made online through our websites wildswimbikerun.com, bathcycletours.com & bathwildwalks.co.uk where you will find the full tour details.
5. Original Wild
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5.0 based on 414 reviews
Award winning adventure experiences within the heart of Bath. Original Wild provide the highest quality activities in central Bath, Bradford-on-Avon and the South West. Our most popular adventures include: Guided kayak and paddleboarding / SUP tours - as featured on BBC, The Telegraph, ITV and National Geographic Traveller magazine. The only paddleboard provider on the river in central Bath. Code Break Bath - a unique challenge within the heart of Bath for teams looking for something different. Raft Building, guided walks, dog paddleboarding and much more. Book group and individual sessions. Perfect for tourists, hen parties, stag dos and corporate teams in Bath. Visit our website to book your adventure today or contact us for more details.
6. Bath Insider Tours
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5.0 based on 116 reviews
Bath Insider Tours has received the "We're Good to Go" certification from the National Tourism Board of England to recognise it is following government and industry COVID-19 guidelines. Bath Insider Tours offers private tours of Bath and the West Country. All tours are led by a local guide who was born and grew up in Bath. Tours include tours of Bath, Stonehenge, Avebury, Wells, Cheddar and tours to beautiful villages. Customized tours and sightseeing transfers to and from Bath are also available on request. Please visit the Bath Insider Tours website for details and a full list of tours.
7. 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!
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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
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