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There has been a place of worship on this spot for more than 1,000 years (King Edgar, the first king of all England, was crowned here in AD973), but many of the present-day Abbey’s most spectacular features are more recent. In particular, the Abbey’s spectacular Victorian Gothic interior is the work of Sir George Gilbert Scott, who made numerous improvements between 1864 and 1874, including the addition of the soaring vaulted stone ceiling above the nave. You can even climb to the top of the tower!
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Bath Abbey
There has been a place of worship on this spot for more than 1,000 years (King Edgar, the first king of all England, was crowned here in AD973), but many of the present-day Abbey’s most spectacular features are more recent. In particular, the Abbey’s spectacular Victorian Gothic interior is the work of Sir George Gilbert Scott, who made numerous improvements between 1864 and 1874, including the addition of the soaring vaulted stone ceiling above the nave. You can even climb to the top of the tower!
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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. Walk on ancient pavements as the Romans did 2,000 years ago, and explore ancient chambers historically housing changing rooms and tepid plunge pools
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The Roman Baths
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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. Walk on ancient pavements as the Romans did 2,000 years ago, and explore ancient chambers historically housing changing rooms and tepid plunge pools
Housed in the magnificent Assembly Rooms, the Fashion Museum Bath holds a world-class collection of contemporary and historic dress. You’ll see everything from historic Georgian gowns to cutting-edge fashion from leading designers.
The museum features more than 160 dressed figures which chronicle the story of fashionable dress over the past 400 years. You’ll also find a dressing-up area where children and grownups alike, can try on coats, hats, corsets, dresses and bonnets and have a photo taken against an image of Bath's Royal Crescent.
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Fashion Museum Bath
Bennett StreetHoused in the magnificent Assembly Rooms, the Fashion Museum Bath holds a world-class collection of contemporary and historic dress. You’ll see everything from historic Georgian gowns to cutting-edge fashion from leading designers.
The museum features more than 160 dressed figures which chronicle the story of fashionable dress over the past 400 years. You’ll also find a dressing-up area where children and grownups alike, can try on coats, hats, corsets, dresses and bonnets and have a photo taken against an image of Bath's Royal Crescent.
In a city packed with world-class architecture, The Royal Crescent still stands out. A sweeping arc of Georgian townhouses made from warm, honey-coloured stone and fronted by expansive green lawns, it was designed by John Wood the Younger to give well-off residents the feel of country living in the heart of the city.
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Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentIn a city packed with world-class architecture, The Royal Crescent still stands out. A sweeping arc of Georgian townhouses made from warm, honey-coloured stone and fronted by expansive green lawns, it was designed by John Wood the Younger to give well-off residents the feel of country living in the heart of the city.
Another Georgian marvel, this one the work of John Wood the Elder, The Circus is a 360-degree masterclass in design. Inspired by ancient pagan sites like Stonehenge and classical Roman architecture, it has long been one of Bath’s most sought-after addresses. Former residents include artist Thomas Gainsborough and Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder.
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The Circus
The CircusAnother Georgian marvel, this one the work of John Wood the Elder, The Circus is a 360-degree masterclass in design. Inspired by ancient pagan sites like Stonehenge and classical Roman architecture, it has long been one of Bath’s most sought-after addresses. Former residents include artist Thomas Gainsborough and Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder.
Kennet and Avon Canal
Bath Narrowboats
Bathwick Hill
Bradford-on-Avon
Frome Market
The Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney StreetVictoria Art Gallery
Bridge StreetThe Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay St
American Museum & Gardens
spa day
The Cross Bath
10 Hot Bath StThermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath Street
Babington House
Charity Lane
Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentFood scene
The Bathampton Mill
Mill Lane
The George Inn
High StreetThe Green Rocket
1 Pierrepont StBeyond The Kale
Green Park RoadAcorn Restaurant
2 N Parade
Chaiwalla Indian Street Food
42 Monmouth StThe Circus
The CircusThe Pump Room Restaurant
Stall StreetYak Yeti Yak
12 Pierrepont St
Boston Tea Party Alfred Street
8 Alfred StSally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum
4 N Parademusic venues
Komedia Bath
22-23 Westgate St
Moles
14 George StThe Forum
1A Forum Buildings
The Bell Inn
103 Walcot St
Cheese & Grain
Justice LaneCinema and Theatre
The Little Theatre
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw CloseThe Rondo Theatre
Saint Saviours RoadODEON Bath
James Street WestThings to do
Ghost Walks of Bath
Bath Comedy Festival
4A Sussex Place
BathEscape
12a Princes StBailey Balloons
44 Ham GreenNo. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal CresTake a stroll on the Bath Skyline Walk. Just a short distance from the city centre, this six-mile route takes you through lush meadows, secluded valleys and ancient woodlands. Alongside the natural splendour, you’ll also take in some spectacular wide-angle vistas of beautiful Bath.
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Bath Skyline
Take a stroll on the Bath Skyline Walk. Just a short distance from the city centre, this six-mile route takes you through lush meadows, secluded valleys and ancient woodlands. Alongside the natural splendour, you’ll also take in some spectacular wide-angle vistas of beautiful Bath.