Heading to Bath for a two-day trip? Make sure you tick these city highlights off your list.
Where to Stay?
Stay midweek for great value at a range of accommodation in Bath and beyond. Why not try the contemporary Apex City of Bath Hotel, or Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, both of which have a range of room types to choose from?
Head to Abbey Hotel or The Roseate Villa for a comfortable night’s sleep in central Bath, close to all major attractions.
If you're looking for more options check out our lists of hotels, guesthouses, self catering apartments or even pubs with rooms in the city.
Image - Apex City of Bath Hotel
Day One
Morning
After arriving in Bath, find your bearings and soak up the world-famous sights by bus with Tootbus. If you prefer to see the city on foot, take a walking tour with City of Bath Guides or Sulis Guides, or, if join a free guided tour with Mayor of Bath's Honorary Guides. Want to see the city from a different angle? Hop aboard a boat tour with Bath Adventures, rent your own canal boat for the day with Bath Narrowboats, or explore the city on two wheels with Bath Cycle Tours.
Afternoon
Step back in time at Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House, the oldest house in Bath dating back to 1482, now a renowned tea room serving one of the most famous local delicacies, the Sally Lunn bun. Fill your boots with delicious sweet or savoury buns before heading off to explore Bath’s many museums.
Art lovers can explore The Holburne Museum with its mix of fine and decorative art housed in a Grade I listed building with contemporary extension, or head to the Victoria Art Gallery and experience stunning collections from Turner and Gainsborough, as well as striking modern art.
Delve into the fascinating history of the USA with a trip to the American Museum & Gardens. The museum houses the only collection of Americana outside of the United States, taking you on a journey through history via a remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts.
Image - Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House
Evening
For an evening of entertainment, catch a play or even a West End show at the beautifully Georgian Theatre Royal Bath, which hosts a year-round programme of captivating productions. You can also check out the latest performances at Komedia Bath, from live music and stand up comedy to burlesque shows and cabaret, be entertained by top magicians at Krowd Keepers Magic Theatre and Sleight Bar, or catch some live jazz at Green Park Brasserie, which hosts free performances four times a week.
- See what shows are coming to Bath, or find some live music
Image - Theatre Royal Bath, credit Colin Hawkins
Day Two
Morning
Start your day with an ascent up the spiral staircase of the historic Bath Abbey on a Tower Tour and enjoy breathtaking views over the city, as well as a behind-the-scenes peek at the chuch's clock face and bells.
Visit the picturesque Royal Crescent and experience life in Georgian Bath at No.1 Royal Crescent, a townhouse built in 1767, now a museum revealing the lives of servants and their masters in the eighteenth century. Or head to the Jane Austen Centre and learn about the life and times of Bath’s most famous resident, before going next door to learn more about the life of the gothic author and her famous creation at Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein.
Image - Mary Shelleys's House of Frankenstein
Afternoon
For quintessential Georgian Bath dining, head to the historic Pump Room for a delicious lunch or Champagne afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample the natural spa waters from the King’s spring water fountain for an unusual taste experience!
Connected to the Pump Room lies one of the finest preserved Roman spa complexes in the world, the Roman Baths. Learn more about Roman spa culture and history and stand where Romans once stood at this interactive museum, where natural thermal waters still bubble away in grand ancient baths.
Image - Roman Baths
Evening
Experience modern-day spa culture and take the natural thermal waters yourself at Thermae Bath Spa. Peer over the rooftops of Bath from the warm waters of the rooftop pool, the perfect way to conclude your Bath break.
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