Tourist Attractions & Museums In Bath

THE ROMAN BATHS

Above: One of the first places tourists visit, is the famous Roman Baths. This great bath is filled with hot spa waters that were thought to be able to cure all ills. Listen to the award winning audio tours. See Roman characters every afternoon at the Roman Baths. Costumed interpreters are in action every day from 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

• See our 360 movie outside the entrance to The Roman Baths
• A 360 tour on the BBC site
• CAD movie: How the Roman Baths looked in Roman Britain

July & August:
Relax and enjoy the romantic torchlit ambience of the Great Bath and avoid the crowds by visiting on a summer evening. As darkness falls, the ruins of this vast Roman building are an awesome sight. By the light of flickering torches, you can walk on 2000 year old pavements, providing a truly magical atmosphere. With its steaming waters and Roman artefacts this is an unforgettable and unique experience.The site is open until 10.00pm every evening in July and August (last admission 9.00pm).

The Roman Baths. Stall Street, Bath. BA1 1LZ
Tel. 01225 477785
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Grand Georgian Architecture

The Georgian era is a period of English history, including the reigns of the kings George I, George II, George III & George IV, from 1714-1830. Also within this is the Regency Period, during the reign of The Prince Regent later king George IV.

In the Georgian/Regency period Bath developed from a small provincial spa to being the most fashionable city outside of London. During the 18th Century the kings would visit every season to take the waters. London's most wealthy soon followed and commissioned grand townhouses & villas to be built for there residency. Bath became the height of fashion for it's seasonal social gatherings and grand balls.

It is this Georgian architectural legacy that we see today. Some museums and places to learn more include:

• The Building of Bath Museum
• The Royal Crescent
• No.1 Royal Crescent
• The Pulteney Bridge
• Great Pulteney Street
• Bath Assembly Rooms
• The Circus

 

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The Jane Austen Centre

At No. 40 Gay Street you will find the Jane Austen Centre. This museum tells the story of the influence of Bath on the writing of Jane Austen, who lived here between 1801-1806. Two of Jane Austen's novels are set in Bath, 'Northanger Abbey' and 'Persuasion'. Her other famous novels include ' Pride and Prejudice', 'Sense and Sensibility', 'Emma' and 'Mansfield Park'. Reading these books you will learn about Georgian society in Bath during this exciting period.

At The Jane Austen Museum you can relax in the period atmosphere of 'The Regency Tea Rooms'. May we suggest 'Tea with Mr. Darcy' or have a slice of Mrs. Bennet's lemon drizzle cake! Set on the second floor of this lovely Georgian townhouse you can escape the hustle and bustle of Bath's busy streets. We want you you to relax and be refreshed with real leaf tea or a hot Belgian chocolate drink.

• The Jane Austen Festival
• Show on map of Bath
• Jane Austen mp3 Audio Walking Tour
• www.janeausten.co.uk

40 Gay Street, Queen Square, Bath BA1 2NT
Tel: +44 (0)1225 443000

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Regency World Awards Evening
A glamorous evening out at the Jane Austen's Regency World Awards Dinner at The Hilton Hotel in Bath on Thursday 15th of May 2008 7.15pm. Celebrating the work of actors, screenwriters, authors and others associated with Jane Austen. Nominees include; James McAvoy, Rupert Penry Jones, Billie Piper, Blake Ritson, Anne Hathaway, Andrew Davies, Maggie Sullivan, Maggie Lane, Marsha Huff, Alexandra Potter, Sally Hawkins and Felicity Jones. - Tickets

 

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Bath Fashion Museum & The Assembly Rooms

For centuries Bath has been at the centre of fashion, attracting visitors to its spa and social diversions. The Assembly Rooms is one of Bath’s finest Georgian buildings and is still central to the city’s social life. Very appropriately it also houses the Fashion Museum and its internationally renowned collection of fashionable dress.

Menswear, womenswear, accessories, dresses, coats, jackets, corsets, knitwear, fashion photographs, pockets, shirts, blouses, waistcoats, fans. The collection at the Fashion Museum includes examples of all of these types of fashions and more.

Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath. BA1 2QH
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Guided Walks, Bus Tours, Boat Trips

There are several guided bus tours in Bath. The easiest way to see bath is to sit back and take in the amazing views from the open top buses. There are commentaries provided in many languages.

• www.bathbuscompany.com
• www.city-sightseeing.com
• www.ghostwalksofbath.co.uk
• Jane Austen Audio Tour
• Walking Guide
• Boat Trips

 

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Shopping In Bath

• Jolly's Department Store - Milsom Street
• Markets
• Antiques Shops
• Bath Restaurants
• Park & Ride Bath
• Car Parks in Bath

Also see our new page Shopping In Bath.

 

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Bath Thermae Spa

At the new Thermae Bath Spa complex you can enjoy Britain's only natural hot thermal waters as the Celts & Romans did over 2000 years ago. You can bathe in the warm, natural mineral rich waters and choose from a range of treatments designed to ease the body and soothe the mind. The open air pool on the roof has great views of over the rooftops of Bath towards Bath Abbey. There are different pools, steam rooms, a cafe & restaurant, shop and visitor centre.

• View our 360 degree movie outside the Bath Spa entrance 1.4mb
• Photo of the exterior glass architecture

Thermae Bath Spa
The Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath Street, Bath BA1 1SJ
Reservations Tel. +44 (0)1225 331234
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The Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET
Theatre Box Office: 01225 448844
www.theatreroyal.org.uk

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Racing In Bath

Wed 9 April		Thu 24 July
Tues 22 April - evening		Fri 1 Aug - evening
Tues 6 May		Thu 7 Aug - evening
Wed 14 May - evening		Sun 17 Aug
Mon 19 May		Fri 22 Aug - evening
Sun 1 June		Sat 30 Aug - evening
Fri 6 June - evening		Mon 8 Sep
Sat 14 June		Mon 29 Sep
Wed 25 June  - evening		Sun 12 Oct
Thu 17 July  - evening		Thu 23 Oct

Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU
Tel: 01225 424609

Caravan and Motorhome Show Bath Racecourse
March 21 - 23 March 2008

Show Bath Racecourse on the map / Hotels In Bath

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Building of Bath Museum

The Building of Bath Museum is a ‘must see’. If you love Bath and its architecture then this museum explains how and why this magnificent city was built, decorated and lived in. In a period of 70 years Bath developed from a small spa town to being the most fashionable place, outside of London. Using models, maps, paintings and reconstructions the museum looks in detail at the various crafts and personalities that built our wonderful city. We have an unrivalled collection of authentic and specialist tools, fixtures and fittings from the Georgian period. show on map

Opening Times: 10.30am - 5pm
Tues - Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays.

The Building of Bath Museum
The Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel
The Vineyards, The Paragon, Bath BA1 5NA
Tel: +44 (0)1225 333 895
www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk

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The American Museum In Britain

Claverton Manor is a large 30 room, 1820's manor house and large enough to accommodate the host of artifacts in the collections. It is the only museum of Americana outside the United States.

In the main house on the ground and first floors there are a spectacular series of diverse and authentically furnished rooms, trace the American way of life from colonial times to the mid 19th Century. The Textile Room displaying American quilts and other textiles is located on the first floor. There is also a shop, cafe and beautiful gardens.

2008 Exhibition: TITANIC – The Ship That Shook America
15 March – 2 November 2008
The latest ‘stunner’ exhibition, will commemorate the glamour and tragedy of the great Atlantic liner. The American Museum has gained access to private collections of Titanic memorabilia in Europe and America, including the renowned Raffield collection.

American Independence Day Drill Displays
Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 July 2008
“The Crown Forces of 1776” are welcomed back to the museum as they give us a glimpse of life for British soldiers during the The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). Their humorous drill demonstration and authentic campsite will show the way of life for both infantrymen and artillery as they prepared to set sail from Britain to deal with troublesome colonists.

Opening Times
15 March – 2 November
Tuesday – Sunday, 12noon–5pm (last entry 4pm)
Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays and during August

Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD
Tel: 01225 460503

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Attractions Near Bath

Here are just a few ideas for days out from Bath.

Prior Park Landscape Garden
A beautiful, intimate 18th century landscape garden close to Bath. See the Ornamental Palladian bridge, one of only four in the world. A 5 minute walk leads to the Bath Skyline, a 6 mile circular route encompassing beautiful woodlands and meadows, an Iron Age hill fort, Roman settlements, 18th-century follies and spectacular views. Pickup the 'Bath Skyline walk' leaflet/map free from the Prior Park visitor reception.
Ralph Allen Drive, Bath BA2 5AH - Tel: 01225 833422

Stonehenge
The ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world. What visitors see today are the remnants of the last in a sequence of such monuments erected between circa 3000BC & 1600BC.
Stonehenge is 34 miles from Bath in the county of Wiltshire.

Longleat House & Safari Park
Only 17miles south of Bath. You can explore the ‘Longleat Hedge Maze’, voyage on the Safari Boats, enjoy the Longleat Railway, and also discover the treasures and heirlooms within Longleat House regarded as one of the best examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain.

The City of Bristol
Including many attractions including Brunel's famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, The Steam Ship Great Britain, Museums, Bristol Cathedral and Historic Harbourside. Panoramas of Bristol

See our 360 degree panoramas of Bath

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