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Prior Park
Avon Valley Railway
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American Museum & Gardens
Thermae Bath Spa
Beckfords Tower
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Attractions

There are hundreds of things to see and do in Bath. To get started, explore our Top Ten Things to Do, and our Top Ten Must-Sees, or browse Bath’s varied attractions below.

Take a tour through time and explore the only city in the UK designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll travel centuries in just a few steps. Visit the impressively preserved Roman Baths, dating back to 43 AD, and discover how our former settlers liked to unwind. Wander through the pages of one of Austen’s classic novels as you stroll past Georgian architectural masterpieces like the Royal Crescent and The Circus, or celebrate Bath's most famous resident at The Jane Austen Centre.

Just a few doors up is Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, telling the compelling story of Bath's other famous former resident author, while uncovering the true story behind the world’s favourite monster. If you're feeling brave, you can also enter the venue's terrifying basement walkthrough experience if you dare, or crack the code to freedom in the Victor's Lair escape room.

The city is home to an array of fascinating museums, including No.1 Royal Crescent, where you can turn back time to experience life in Regency Bath, and the unique Museum of East Asian Art, the UK’s only museum solely dedicated to the arts and cultures of East and South East Asia. For more contemporary and classic art in a splendid Victorian setting, head to the Victoria Art Gallery, then take a walk across Pulteney Bridge to the majestic Holburne Museum, home to a collection of decorative art and continually changing temporary exhibitions. Don't miss Beckford’s Tower, one of the city's lesser-known highlights, just a 10-minute bus journey outside the city centre. Climb up the tower's spectacular spiral staircase, take in stunning views over Bath, explore a recently excavated grotto, and learn about the controversial life of William Beckford in the first-floor museum.

Bath is also an ideal base for exploring nearby sites, such as the photogenic villages of Lacock and Castle Combe, and Stonehenge’s mysterious megaliths.

It goes without saying that no trip to Bath is complete without taking the waters. Relax and unwind in natural hot springs that have been a magnet to visitors for millennia. Visit Thermae Bath Spa for revitalising treatments, healing steam rooms and awesome 360-degree Bath views from the rooftop pool.

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Cultural attractions

Bath is a city full to the brim with cultural attractions, from historical sites and museums, to theatre and performance venues, to unique art galleries.
Parks & gardens

Bath is a green city with plenty of parks to explore and well as many grand gardens and estates in the nearby countryside.
Family attractions

Bath is a city filled with fun activities, guaranteed to keep all ages entertained. And with plenty of family-friendly accommodation and places to eat too, it’s safe to say that this heritage city is most definitely a family affair.
Historic sites

As well as being a vibrant and thriving twenty-first-century city, Bath is a living museum. History and heritage line the city’s streets, with every footstep revealing compelling cultural attractions and astonishing architecture.
Tours & sightseeing

Don’t know where to start your sightseeing? You’re not alone. With so many things to see in and around Bath, it can be difficult to navigate the maze of options.
Outdoor activities

Bath's many outdoor attractions are perfect for you to enjoy a day out in the fresh air, stretch your legs and soak up the beauty of the city and its surrounding countryside.