Christine's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This majestic Abbey with is beautiful stained glass windows stands in the centre of Bath.
Formally a Benedictine Monastery this beautiful building has been a place of worship for over 1,200 years.
165 locals recommend
Bath Abbey
This majestic Abbey with is beautiful stained glass windows stands in the centre of Bath.
Formally a Benedictine Monastery this beautiful building has been a place of worship for over 1,200 years.
Enjoy a snapshot into life in Regency times and explore how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austin and her writing.
123 locals recommend
The Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay StEnjoy a snapshot into life in Regency times and explore how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austin and her writing.
Located at the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath.
Check out the website for opening times and prices.
They offer romantic Summer torch light evenings from 23 July to 31st August.
544 locals recommend
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardLocated at the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath.
Check out the website for opening times and prices.
They offer romantic Summer torch light evenings from 23 July to 31st August.
Spanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon. The bridge links Bristol to the National Trust's Leigh Woods.
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadSpanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon. The bridge links Bristol to the National Trust's Leigh Woods.
Explore two museums, historic dockyard with dry dock and the world's first great ocean liner.
331 locals recommend
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadExplore two museums, historic dockyard with dry dock and the world's first great ocean liner.
Take in the unforgettable atmosphere of this World Heritage Site.
The unique stone circle was erected in the Neolithic period about 2500 BC.
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
Take in the unforgettable atmosphere of this World Heritage Site.
The unique stone circle was erected in the Neolithic period about 2500 BC.
National Trust situated near Bath.
It's ancient parkland is full of magnificent trees and view points with extensive vistas that stretch as far as the Welsh mountains.
The garden is home to sumptuous planting, formal areas and peaceful wooded terraces.
The late 1600s baroque mansion House has an extensive collection of fine art and Dutch Delftware.
133 locals recommend
Dyrham Park
National Trust situated near Bath.
It's ancient parkland is full of magnificent trees and view points with extensive vistas that stretch as far as the Welsh mountains.
The garden is home to sumptuous planting, formal areas and peaceful wooded terraces.
The late 1600s baroque mansion House has an extensive collection of fine art and Dutch Delftware.
The Thermal 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 years ago.
Enjoy a spa treat which includes full access to the open-air roof top pool.
392 locals recommend
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetThe Thermal 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 years ago.
Enjoy a spa treat which includes full access to the open-air roof top pool.
Castle Combe is definitely worth visiting. It's like a fairytale medieval village that's cut off from the rest of the world.24 Apr 2022
214 locals recommend
Castle Combe
Castle Combe is definitely worth visiting. It's like a fairytale medieval village that's cut off from the rest of the world.24 Apr 2022
Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve
Prior Park Landscape Gardens (NT)
Ralph Allen DriveCheddar Gorge
No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal CresTyntesfield
Assembly Rooms
Bennett StreetLacock Abbey
Fashion Museum Bath
Bennett StreetHighly recommended
Kelston Round Hill
Well worth the climb the views are amazing
Things to do locally
For all steam railway enthusiasts.
Checkout their website for weekend events etc.
14 locals recommend
Avon Valley Railway (AVR)
Bath RoadFor all steam railway enthusiasts.
Checkout their website for weekend events etc.
Willsbridge Mill
Willsbridge HillWithin a short drive from the site.
Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park
Bath RoadConham River Park
53 Conham HillGolden Valley Nature Reserve
High StreetThe Wave
Keynsham Bandstand, Memorial Park
Bath HillFood Scene
Working farm in the heart Kelston.
The cafe serves breakfast, lunches and afternoon teas.
Booking advisable.
Beautiful walks from the cafe towards the River Avon and views over to Saltford.
21 locals recommend
The Bath Soft Cheese Co
Working farm in the heart Kelston.
The cafe serves breakfast, lunches and afternoon teas.
Booking advisable.
Beautiful walks from the cafe towards the River Avon and views over to Saltford.
The Old Crown Inn
Swan Inn
Bath RoadThe Hollybush Pub
29 Bath RdThis beautiful 1710 Inn is perfectly positioned amongst a multitude of gorgeous local rural walks.
Within walking distance from the site.
7 locals recommend
Upton Inn
Brewery HillThis beautiful 1710 Inn is perfectly positioned amongst a multitude of gorgeous local rural walks.
Within walking distance from the site.
If you like chocolate you will love this. There is one in Bath and Bristol.
7 locals recommend
Mrs Potts Chocolate House
50 Park StIf you like chocolate you will love this. There is one in Bath and Bristol.
Shopping
The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
Merlin RoadCabot Circus
Bond Street SouthCity advice
Don't miss
Free walking tours
The Major of Bath's Corps of Honorary Guides.
Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of these amazing guides. Fascinating insight into the beautiful city from very knowledge guides
Visit the website for when, where and how to book.