Things To Do Indoors on a Rainy Day in Bath

Bath is a wonderful place to explore in any weather, including a rainy day! British weather is known for being unpredictable, but luckily there is still plenty to do while keeping dry and warm.

If it’s looking a bit grey outside, you can still explore the city without getting too damp. Catch one of Bath City Sightseeing Tour’s double-decker buses for a loop of the city; you can alight when the sun does appear to take in some of the best sights up close.

On days where rain is on the cards, it’s a good idea to have a few spots in mind to duck into, in the event that the heavens do open. The Fashion Museum Bath, Bath Abbey and the Jane Austen Centre are both perfect for a quick exit from the rain as you’re perusing the city, and are well worth a visit. Alternatively, plan a cultural rainy day sheltering in Bath’s many museums and galleries, such as The Holburne Museum, Victoria Art Gallery, or No. 1 Royal Crescent, or be brave and book in to the Escape Room at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, where the clock is ticking for you to unlock the mysteries of an unhinged mind and, more critically, your way out to (rainy) freedom!

Of course there’s always another failsafe…shopping! Bath has an excellent range of independent and unique shops you won't find anywhere else. Take cover in The Corridor, a late-Georgian arcade connecting High Street and Union Street, or explore Milsom Place, another covered shopping area. Bath's largest bookshop Topping and Company Booksellers is a beautiful place to enjoy complimentary pots of fresh tea and coffee as you browse over 75,000 titles across their two floors.

There's also the undercover Guildhall Market, the oldest shopping destination in Bath, or if you have a high-street craving, head down to SouthGate to find all your favourite brands.

Head down to Green Park Station, which proudly hosts the UK’s first ever Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday local producers and farmers pack out the market square stocking cheese, cider, bread, olives, fruits, vegetables, wild venison, bacon, sausages, cakes, eggs, charcuterie boards and everything in between. The markets host a hand-picked and creative collection of traders, making it easy for you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, all under the cover of the historic station building.

If you want a family adventure despite the rain, hop on board the Avon Valley Railway’s carefully restored locomotives and carriages. Take a ride behind a steam or diesel locomotive whilst admiring idyllic views across the Avon Valley.

Just looking for somewhere cosy to shelter from the rain? There are plenty of welcoming cafés, inviting restaurants and warm pubs to keep you feeling snug while enjoying the best of local produce and specialities.

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