Here are our recommendations for the perfect day out in the city, including, of course, a trip to the spa! Pick and choose or try to do it all…
9am: Breakfast
Start your spa day with a reviving breakfast, perhaps an Eggs Benedict in the stunning surrounds of The Ivy Bath Brasserie, or a Mediterranean-style plate at Boho Marché.
Image - The Ivy Bath Brasserie
10am: A Trip to the Spa
You can’t come to Bath and not bathe, and while there are many spas in Bath, what better spa to start with than one fed by the very same ancient natural thermal waters that the Georgians, Romans and Celts once bathed in, Thermae Bath Spa? Start in the rooftop pool and enjoy morning views over the surrounding countryside and Bath Abbey. Other excellent spas include the hidden Spa at No.15 by Guesthouse and the Spa Village at The Gainsborough.
Image - Thermae Bath Spa
Or perhaps you want to book in for a massage or relaxing treatment while you're here? Bath Natural Remedies offer acupuncture, facial treatments, aromatherapy and more, or you can choose from a range of massages at Bath Holistic Massage. Ally Massage Therapy is a mobile service that can come to your hotel or apartment anywhere in the city or surrounding area, or you can browse a range of wellness activities and treatments on Yuup Bath.
Image - Yuup Bath
12:30pm: Lunch
If you've worked up an appetite after all that thermal bathing, take your pick from Bath’s many eateries. At not much more than four square miles, the city isn’t short of places to satisfy your hunger, and the variety is often surprising. Head to The Scallop Shell for traditional fish and chips and local seafood, Bandook for modern Indian sharing plates, or Chez Dominique for French dishes in a relaxed setting.
Image - The Scallop Shell
2pm: Culture hit
Explore one of Bath's beautiful galleries or world-class museums, whether it be a visit to one of the latest exhibitions at The Holburne Museum or Victoria Art Gallery, exploring the literary side of Bath at the Jane Austen Centre, swotting up on the city's history at Bath World Heritage Centre, or learning more about Georgian life in Bath at No.1 Royal Crescent.
Image - The Holburne Museum
3pm: Revive with a Coffee Break
Stop off for a coffee in one of Bath’s speciality coffee shops, such as historic tearoom Sally Lunns, picturesque cafe Sweet Little Things, or if you're in need of a serious sugar hit, stop into Heavenly Desserts for some cake or croffles.
Image - Swee treats at Sally Lunn's
4pm: Visit the Pump Room
The Pump Room, which overlooks the original Roman Great Bath, was a lively hub of Georgian social life. Guests used to flock there to drink spa water, gossip and show off their fine clothes. Enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant surroundings whilst listening to live classical music, or just enjoy the view of the Roman Baths below.
Image - The Pump Room Restaurant
5pm: Promenade in the Gardens
Pleasure gardens are very much part of the spa tradition, and when the sun is shining and the band is playing, there are few greater pleasures than Parade Gardens, overlooking the River Avon and with views of Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.
Image - Parade Gardens
7pm: Dinner
There are so many incredible restaurants in Bath that it’s hard to just choose one. For a treat book in for a tasting menu at the Michelin-starred Olive Tree, or experience a delightful menu based on local and foraged ingredients at The Elder. Enjoy live jazz while you dine at Green Park Brasserie, or try Dough in Kingsmead Square or Bath Pizza Co. in Green Park Station for delicious pizza.
Image - Green Park Brasserie
9pm: Drink and Dance
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Bath’s brilliant cocktail bars. They include Circo, The Hideout, ArtBar at Abbey Hotel, The Bath Townhouse and more. As raucous a night as you might end up having, you’d do well to match the revelries of the pleasure-seeking Georgians during their so-called ‘curative’ spa retreats!
Image - The Hideout
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