Enjoy a 2 night break in Bath for under £100

12th December 2008

For cost-conscious holiday-makers looking to plan a break in 2009 Bath is the perfect place to visit with good accommodation deals available, plenty of free things to do and promotions and offers on entry to attractions. Voted the 4th best European City in a 2008 TripAdvisor survey, Bath is a popular choice and it's easy to see why; sweeping crescents, elegant Georgian architecture, Roman history and modern spa culture - the ideal place to explore and unwind, even on a limited budget.

Accommodation
Stay at the 3 star Royal Hotel in the heart of Bath and enjoy 2 nights bed and breakfast plus a delicious dinner on both nights from just £49 per person per night (Sunday-Thursday). Further details about this offer and others are available at: www.visitbath.co.uk/site/short-breaks-and-offers.

Free things to do
Bath is brimming with things to do including options that don't even have to cost a penny:
- Mayor's Honorary Guides - Free 2 hour walking tours of the city of Bath with knowledgeable and experienced guides, starting from the entrance to the Pump Room.
- Victoria Art Gallery - This popular gallery situated on Bridge Street has free entry and is home to the works of Gainsborough, Sickert and Zoffany as well as frequent and changing exhibitions.
- Explore Bath's architecture - One of the main attractions of Bath is its unique and beautiful Georgian architecture. With over 5,000 listed buildings Bath truly is an architectural gem and no visit is complete without seeing the Royal Crescent, Circus and Pulteney Bridge and due to its compact nature, it's easy to get around Bath on foot.
- Jane Austen - Bath's most famous resident lived here and based two of her novels in the city. Download a free audio walking tour from the www.visitbath.co.uk website and learn more about Jane Austen, her life in Bath and her novels.
- Parks and Gardens - Bath has several picturesque parks and gardens including Royal Victoria Park which spans over 57 acres and boasts the iconic Royal Crescent as its backdrop - an ideal place to enjoy a picnic.

Money Saving Tips
For visitors wanting to explore Bath's attractions, there are a number of packages and promotions available to save money:
- If you travel by train take advantage of First Great Western's offer of 2 for 1 deals for some of Bath's major attractions including the Thermae Bath Spa, Roman Baths and the Jane Austen Centre. www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk has more details.
- Purchase a joint ticket for the Roman Baths and Fashion Museum for just £14, making a saving of £4.
- For £37.50 the Twilight Package at Thermae Bath Spa offers the chance to bathe in the natural thermal waters for 3 hours - for the price of 2 - and also enjoy a meal in the café and hire of a robe, towel and slippers.
- Buy a visitor card from the Tourist Information Centre for £3 and receive all sorts of discounts and offers for restaurants, cafes, shops and attractions.
- Buy discounted tickets for a performance at the 200 year old, Georgian Theatre Royal - 40 standby tickets are available for purchase on the day of the performance for £5 and once sold, standing places can be purchased for just £3.

For further details on how to enjoy a break in Bath on a budget see the official website www.visitbath.co.uk/site/bath-on-a-budget for more ideas and inspiration.

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Notes to Editors:
For further information or images to illustrate this information, please contact Lucy Weaver at Bath Tourism Plus on 01225 477441 or email: lucy_weaver@bathtourism.co.uk.

Bath Tourism Plus
Working with the public and private sectors, Bath's destination marketing organisation, Bath Tourism Plus, takes full responsibility for co-ordinating the work of a busy tourist information centre, the marketing of Bath and the surrounding area to leisure and business travellers, PR activity to attract the nation's top travel writers, a conference office, and development of Bath's official destination website www.visitbath.co.uk

For more information about the services that Bath Tourism Plus offers to meetings, conference and incentive travel businesses, see www.bathconference.co.uk

Travel to Bath
Bath is easy to access from all over the UK and the world.

High speed, direct train services operated by First Great Western link Bath Spa train station to London and its major airports. Bath Spa train station is well situated, just 5 minutes level walk into the city centre's main shopping and tourist areas. See: www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk

Bristol International Airport is just 15 miles from Bath and operates direct flights from New York and Orlando in the USA, as well as most major European and UK airports. An express bus service to Bristol Temple Meads train station operates throughout the day, and Bath is just a 20 minute train journey from there. See: www.bristolairport.co.uk

Bath is also easy to access by car, from junction 18 of the M4 motorway which links Bath to Bristol, London and South Wales.

There are three Park & Ride services on the outskirts of the city which operate fast, frequent services into the city centre, offering a hassle free, cost effective way of reaching the city centre.