Top Things to do in Bath
Top 10 Historic Sites in Bath, England
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. St James Viaduct
2. Cleveland Pools Lido Bath
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3. Bath's Old Orchard Street Theatre
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By 234tinnag
Phil , our tour guide made this tour all the more interesting and fun.He was very knowledgeable about the intriguing history of this lovely old building Highly recommended .
4. 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!
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. Bath Street
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4.5 based on 810 reviews
Reviewed By lovetrav_9 - Old Colwyn, United Kingdom
This is one of our favourite streets to stroll down in the UK. The architecture is superb and there are plenty of shops and cafes/restaurants to choose from. It really is full of character and history. We were very fortunate on our recent visit to have lovely weather which made the stroll even more pleasurable. Bath is a lovely friendly city to visit and one we never tire of.
7. Farleigh Hungerford Castle
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4.5 based on 265 reviews
In a beautiful valley of the river Frome, on the border between Wiltshire and Somerset and only nine miles from Bath, stands the remains of Farleigh Hungerford Castle. Started in the 14th century, it still has much for visitors to enjoy and provides a great day out for families with children, couples and even walkers enjoying the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Reviewed By dianesK2533KM - Frome, United Kingdom
We live nearby but this was our first visit, excellent. Easy to pre-book, very friendly and helpful staff using masks inside and hand sanitiser before handing things to me. Very good and easy to use audio guide. Clear signage and one way system. Interesting history, fab family tree in the Priest’s house, chapel and crypt amazing. We will go again.
8. St Nicholas Church
9. Admiral Arthur Phillip Memorial Globe
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By BritOz31415926536 - London, United Kingdom
I was there at the unveiling of this memorial in 2014, which was quite a grand occasion. Governor Phillip lived out his last days in the house opposite (a private residence but has a plaque outside). He is marked by quite a few sites in Australia (e.g. Port Phillip Bay, a big memorial in Sydney) but until 2014 was little known or celebrated in his homeland. A nice spot on a sunny day to have lunch and contemplate Australia's early colonisation and the achievements of this remarkable but humble man. Phillip is buried in nearby Bathampton if you are on an Arthur Phillip pilgrimage, and there's a stone in the floor of the nave of Westminster Abbey too. I acknowledge, of course, the traditional aboriginal inhabitants of Australia.
10. Assembly Rooms
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4.0 based on 632 reviews
Designed by John Wood II in 1769, these stately and ornate public rooms were used for evening "soirees" during the 18th century, for dancing, music, card-playing and tea-drinking. Today the Assembly Rooms may be hired for a range of events such as weddings, dinners, conferences, meetings,exhibitions, concerts and parties. The world renowned Fashion Museum is situated on the lower ground floor and is open 363 days a year.
Reviewed By loveistheanswer2016 - Santa Barbara, United States
This was such a beautiful place to visit. I'm a huge fan of English Country Dancing and to walk into these rooms, imagining what I'd be wearing back in this time in history...The movies I've seen based on Jane Austen books, all just so fun. I've never seen such beautiful chandeliers in my life. Really. I've seen many and these are stunning. We only spent about 45 minutes there and even my husband, who is not as big a fan of all this sort of thing, really enjoyed it all. If nothing else, it's a great place to have a rest and eat while touring around the beautiful city. We had already had lunch but did stop to have a nice cup of tea.
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