The golden city of Bath has been welcoming visitors for over 2,000 years. Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Bath is home to some of the most impressive architectural sights in the world such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge.
At the heart of the city next to the Abbey is the Roman Baths Museum, which gives a fascinating insight into the original bathing complex and the great Roman temple of Sulis Minerva. Above the Museum in the 18th century Pump Room you can taste the waters, enjoy a meal and listen to music from the Pump Room Trio.
Bath has a wide variety of museums and galleries including the Fashion Museum, No 1. Royal Crescent, the Jane Austen Centre and the Building of Bath Museum. The oldest house in Bath is home to the famous Sally Lunn bun which is still made to the original secret recipe.
Yet Bath is not buried in the past! Festivals, theatre and vibrant street entertainment bring life and excitement to this beautiful city. Bath is also a shopper’s haven, with a reputation for fashion that goes back to Georgian times. Set within a compact and accessible city centre Bath’s range of independent and well known stores leaves shoppers spoilt for choice.
To make the most of Bath join a guided walking tour, enjoy the sights from an open top bus or take a balloon flight for a unique view of the city and surrounding countryside!
And if all this leaves you feeling hungry or thirsty there is a mouth-watering selection of restaurants, pubs, cafes and delis to choose from.
For further information see the official tourism website: visitbath.co.uk or contact the Tourist Information Centre for expert advice on 0906 7112000 (50p/min).
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