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1. Roman Baths

Roman Baths
4.3 /5

1 km
from city center
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The Roman Baths was built by the Romans around 2000 years ago and it was later discovered by the Victorians. It is one of the must see tourist attractions in Bath. These are fuelled by England's only hot springs and it outputs over a million litres of hot water per day.æ

2. Thermae Bath Spa

Thermae Bath Spa
3.5 /5

1 km
from city center
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The only place in Britain where one can bathe in the hot and natural water. The Thermae Bath Spa is a modern spa located in the heart of the city which uses the healing waters to soothe and relax people.æ

3. Bath Abbey

Bath Abbey
4.5 /5

1 km
from city center
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The last Gothic Church in England, Bath Abbey was started in 1499 and built on the ruins of the Norman Cathedral. It is a huge church and located next to the Roman Baths. One can get a wonderful view of Bath from the Abbey Tower.æ

4. The Circus

The Circus
3.7 /5

1 km
from city center
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The perfect example of Georgian architecture in Bath, The Circus is a popular building. The name is derived from Latin word circus that means a ring or circle.æ

5. Jane Austen Centre

Jane Austen Centre
3.6 /5

1 km
from city center
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Jane Austen Centre is located in the Queens Square and it is a popular museum in Bath. It is a fascinating testament to the last appeal of Jane Austen.æ

6. Pulteney Bridge and Pulteney Weir

Pulteney Bridge and Pulteney Weir
4.2 /5

1 km
from city center
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Pulteney Bridge is a famous bridge built over the River Avon in Bath. It connects the city with the new Georgian town of Bathwick. Constructed in a Palladian style, the best thing about the bridge is that it has shops built across its both sides. It is now designated as a Grade 1 building in Bath.

7. Great Pulteney Street

Great Pulteney Street
3.8 /5

1 km
from city center
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It is a Georgian street located on the other side of the Pulteney Bridge. It is made for casual strolling and is one of the best places to spend some time in the city.æ

8. Royal Crescent

Royal Crescent
3.8 /5

1 km
from city center
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A semi elliptical crescent house, the Royal Crescent was designed by John Wood and was completed in 1774. It was the first of the eight crescents in Bath and the shape is the most unique one among all.æ

9. Sion Hill

Sion Hill
3.7 /5

2 km
from city center
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Sion Hill is a wealthy neighbourhood that is located on the upper part of the city. It is the perfect place to go and have a pleasant stoll and get a view of the attractive stone buildings in Bath.æ

10. Holburne Museum of Art

Holburne Museum of Art
3.5 /5

1 km
from city center
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This museum is located on the Great Pulteney Street which displays the treasures collected by Sir William Holburne. There are works by many famous artists and painters.æ

11. Theatre Royal, Bath

Theatre Royal, Bath

1 km
from city center
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One of the former, oldest and presently functioning theatres of ancient Bath, the Theatre Royal was inaugurated in 1805 with a Shakespearean play; Richard III. Located on Sawclose, the theatre is a 4-minute walk from the Bath city centre. With an accommodation of 900 visitors, the preserved Theatre Royal is one of the limited models of the architecture of the era.

12. Assembly Rooms

Assembly Rooms
3.6 /5

1 km
from city center
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Designed by John Wood, the younger Bath Assembly rooms are Grade 1 listed buildings in Bath which are now a major public attraction.æ

13. Alexandra Park

Alexandra Park

20 km
from city center
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Alexandra Park, located in Somerset County of England, is one of the major attractions of the ancient city of Bath. The park is equipped with lavish greenery and acts as a tower giving the visitor an eyeful picture of the old town of Bath. Situated on Shakespeare Avenue, the Alexandra park is set on top of Beechen Cliff and can be reached easily through different modes. It is a dominant local hangout spot, as it provides a whiff of the atmosphere built upon peaceful nature while giving a wholesome perspective of Bath.

14. Prior Park Landscape Garden

Prior Park Landscape Garden

1 km
from city center
14 out of 27
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The Prior Park Landscape Garden, a former deer park turned agricultural farm is now a tourist attraction. Located on the Ralph Allen drive, south Bath, the park is at a convenient distance from the city centre. It houses some of Europe’s long lost Palladian architectural styles and ancient English ruins, gravitating history and nature lovers towards it. Adding to the heritage value of the ancient city of Bath, the park is more of a monument than a park.

15. Sally Lunns House

Sally Lunns House

1 km
from city center
15 out of 27
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The Sally Lunn’s House is the oldest building of Bath dating back to the 13th century. Located on the North Parade Passage, it is an archaic restaurant serving the Bath bun, an age-old delight of the region. The exclusive Bath bun or Sally Lunn is a big, fluffy and light savoury that is a mixture of a muffin, bread and cake made with flour, cream and eggs, relished with warm or burnt butter. The Sally Lunn’s House also has a room dedicated to Jane Austen, who held the Sally Lunn buns as one of her favourites. Today, visitors and Jane Austen fans can pay a visit and dine at the same place their idol took delight in the Bath Bun.

16. Fashion Museum, Bath

Fashion Museum, Bath

193 km
from city center
16 out of 27
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The Fashion Museum, Bath has an immense collection of over 100,000 objects of clothing and fashion from the Shakespearean era to our era; roughly from the 14th century to the 21st century. Established in the year 1963, the Fashion Museum Bath is set within the walls of the Assembly Rooms of Bath. One of their exciting collections, “Glove Stories” is a collection of a range of gloves from different ages, preserved and up for exhibition. This exhibition is said to be for display only until March 2020, which may want you to double your chances of visiting!

17. Museum of East Asian Art

Museum of East Asian Art

1 km
from city center
17 out of 27
Things To Do in Bath

Established in 1993, the Museum of East Asian Art is the only museum of the United Kingdom preserving collections of East Asian art and other artefacts. Located on Bennett Street, the museum is a 12-minute walk from the city centre. The museum has an array of over 2000 items of jade, ceramic, bronze, wood and bamboo carvings from Korea, China, Japan and Southeast Asian. The art items conserved in the museum are as old as 5000 BCE.

18. Victorian Art Gallery

Victorian Art Gallery

2 km
from city center
18 out of 27
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The Victorian Art Gallery of Bath was named in the honour of celebrating 60 years of Victorian Reign. A former public library turned contemporary art gallery, this art gallery of Bath was devised in the year 1897 by John McKean Brydon. The extensive collections of art objects preserved by the museum also include oil paintings belonging to 17th century Britain. Situated along Bridge Street, the Victorian Art Gallery is approximately an 8-minute distance from the city centre on foot and a 7-minute drive. It is the perfect attraction for art lovers.

19. Herschel Museum of Astronomy

Herschel Museum of Astronomy

1 km
from city center
19 out of 27
Things To Do in Bath

This former house turned present astronomical attraction was the residence of one of the leading astronomers and musicians of the 16th Century, William Herschel. The man behind the discovery of the planet Uranus. A five storied building, the Herschel Museum of Astronomy is located on the New King Street at a walkable distance from the city centre.

20. Bath Festival

Bath Festival

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This wide-scale celebration of music and literature has been in vogue since 1668 but came to be defined as the “Bath International Music Festival” only in the year 1948. Since the name was limiting just to music, it was reinitiated as the “Bath Festival” in 2017. Usually held for two weeks between late May and early June, the Bath Festival features a wide range of locally and globally renowned artists from different art fields.

21. Have Afternoon Tea at Bath Tearooms

Have Afternoon Tea at Bath Tearooms
Top Attraction

6,144 km
from city center
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Visitors can enjoy afternoon tea from some of the Bath's famous tea rooms like the Pump Room, the Bath Priory, the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Bath Tea House or the Sweet Little Things etc which offers an unforgettable experience delightful and respite from the bustling street of Bath.

22. Spend Family Time at Bath City Farm

Spend  Family Time at Bath City Farm
Great For Family Outing

7,611 km
from city center
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Bath City Farm located in Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath BA2 1NW, United Kingdom, offers some of the most picturesque landscapes in England. Enjoy serenity and peace of mind while beholding a spectacular view of the wide expanse of the rural countryside and the rural life.

23. Picnic at Royal Victoria Park

Picnic at Royal Victoria Park
Great For Family Outing

23 km
from city center
23 out of 27
Things To Do in Bath

Royal Victoria Park located at Marlborough Ln, Bath, United Kingdom is a unique blend of picturesque landscapes and serene beauty enjoying the sport of kite flying, frisbee throwing and beautiful natural surroundings at one of England's largest urban parks.

24. Skyline Walk

Skyline Walk

0 km
from city center
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Things To Do in Bath

Popular for its gorgeous visuals, Bath Skyline Walk is a 6-mile-long circular walk around the Bath Skyline starting from Bath city centre. The walk is done on an elevated and well-maintained footpath. It takes you through several wildflower meadows and farmlands with hidden valleys and woodlands.

25. Bridgerton Themed Walking Tour

Bridgerton Themed Walking Tour

5 km
from city center
25 out of 27
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The Bridgerton Themed Walking Tour Bath is dedicated to the hit Netflix show that was known for its drama and romance. You get to see several locations where the show was filmed. So, get transported to the Ragner house and relive your favourite scenes from the show.

26. Canoe in Kennet and Avon Canal

Canoe in Kennet and Avon Canal

16 km
from city center
26 out of 27
Things To Do in Bath

A magnificent work of engineering, the Kennet and Avon canal links The River Thames in London with the Bristol Channel. You can choose to explore all the views by canoeing or walking. You can sit back and relax in the boat while paddling through the simple and easy route.

27. Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

5 km
from city center
27 out of 27
Things To Do in Bath

The Bath Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour is the best way to go through all the tourist attractions in Bath. The has two routes- the City Tour and the Bath Skyline Tour. The City Tour takes you through several popular attractions within the city. The tour includes the audioguide in several languages.

FAQs on Bath

What are the top hotels in Bath?

There are 591 Hotels in Bath which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Bath are Ivy Cottage, Shaplands Barn, The Paddock Annexe, No 1 The Paragon, The Snug, Lady Margaret's. You can see all the hotels in Bath here

What are the top activities in Bath?

The top activities in Bath are Bath Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus (Open Top), In-depth Stonehenge Unearthed Half Day Tour from Bath, Stonehenge and Secret Somerset Day Tour from Bath, Quintessential Cotswolds Tour from Bath, The Hidden Cotswolds & Saxon England Day Tour from Bath, Majestic Gardens, Back-roads and Castle Day Tour from Bath.

What are the top sightseeing places in Bath?

The top sightseeing places in Bath are Roman Baths, Thermae Bath Spa, Bath Abbey, The Circus, Jane Austen Centre, Pulteney Bridge .

How can I commute within Bath?

Most important locations in the city are at a walkable distance from the city centres, as well as, the stations. The roads are quite congested and driving is not at all advised in the streets. Most of the streets in Bath are pedestrian only areas. The public buses are the most adequate means of British public transport and there is a popular Park and Ride bus system which operates from a ring of car parks around the city outskirts. There are also tour buses and taxis which cover the major attractions in the city.¾
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