Hotels in Bath

Bath, England

Bath (Somerset) Pop: 85,000

The city of Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for ancient thermal springs and, in its later history, as a haunt for the affluent crowd. It is also known for its Bath Buns.

Situated on a series of hills, Bath's streets appear to be forever ascending the slopes.

Bath has a rich history of domination by the Romans, Celts, Saxons, Normans, and other ethnic marauders. Human visitors to the baths can be traced back 10,000 years.

Attractions in Bath

Tourist Information Centre - Things to do, what's on, local attractions in Bath, travel and maps, this site has it all if you are visiting Bath.

Celtic shrine to the goddess (Sulis) of water - Information on the ancient baths.

Bath Bus Company - sightseeing - Bath Bus Company operates the highly popular open-top bus tour of central Bath and the surrounding area as well as a beautifully restored fleet of London Routemaster buses, which are available to hire.

Bizarre Bath Comedy Walk - You'll laugh yourself silly when you join the celebrated stroll which takes an irreverent look at the city of Bath.

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Moles Club - Founded upon a mainly live-music policy, along with the provision of real ale and a more natural environment with plenty of wood finishes, and an absence of plastic the club has expanded and continued to develop over the years in an organic fashion.

Theatre Royal - Comprising three auditoria, the Main House, Ustinov and the egg theatre for children and young people, a wonderfully varied programme of top quality entertainment is on offer year round.

Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon and weir (dam) - We are Bath's only gift and dedicated souvenir shop, with a vast range from postcards and mugs to clothes and toys.

Victoria Art Gallery - Booking in advance is essential on 01225 477244.

The Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass - After a visit to our factory you can stroll up to the Church where Jane Austen's parents were married and view their wedding lines (certificate).

Sydney Gardens - Planned and laid out by architect, Harcourt Masters, in 1795, the park became very popular towards the end of the 18th century and was frequently visited by members of the Royal Family.

Thermae Bath Spa - Thermae Bath Spa is a day spa where you can bathe in the naturally warm, mineral-rich waters and choose from a range of spa treatments designed to ease the body and soothe the mind.

Alexandra Park - The park is situated at the top of Beechen Cliff, overlooking the city of Bath.

Sally Lunn's - Sally Lunn's is much more than a world famous tea and eating house in the centre of the wonderful city of Bath England. Our historic building is the oldest house in Bath.

Roman Baths - The Roman Baths is below the modern street level and has four main features, the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman bath house and finds from Roman Bath. The Georgian Pump Room is on the ground level.

Bath Abbey - Bath Abbey is an active Christian church situated at the heart of the city. Founded in 1499, it stands on the site of an earlier Norman Cathedral and the original Abbey Church built in the 8th century.

Jane Austen Centre - This website features an online Jane Austen magazine with over 500 articles, an online gift shop, information about the Jane Austen Festival, Regency tea rooms, group visits, walking tours, Jane Austen's Regency World magazine, an online quiz, a comprehensive list of Jane Austen related links and a monthly E-newsletter to keep you up to date with the world of Jane Austen. (What more could you ask for?)

No.1 Royal Crescent (Bath Preservation Trust) - The Bath Preservation Trust was set up in 1934 to safeguard the historic city of Bath.

The American Museum in Britain - The American Museum in Britain is the only museum of Americana outside the United States.

Bath Postal Museum - Bath has played a vital role in the development of the British postal service and boasts many firsts, as you discover when you explore the museum.

Museum of Bath at Work - Housed in an eighteenth century real tennis court, the museum traces the development of Bath as a retailing and manufacturing centre and, since the seventeenth century, as a tourist and health resort.

Fashion Museum of Costume - The earliest pieces in the collection are embroidered shirts and gloves from about 1600.

Museum of East Asian Art - The Museum has become one of the most extensive collections of East Asian art outside London.