Attractions & things to do in Bath
Museums & Galleries | Historic Landmarks | City Tours | Spas | Getting Out of the City | Festivals & Events
Must See Bath | Family Friendly | FREE & Great Value Attractions
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Must See Bath
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The Roman BathsThe Roman Baths is one of the largest tourist attractions in South West England. It is a place for the whole family to enjoy. Children of all ages can find out about life here in Roman times. BIG BEN OFFER: Save 10% on all tickets |
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Royal CrescentThe Royal Crescent is a residential road of 30 houses laid out in a crescent in the city of Bath, England. Designed by the architect John Wood the Younger and built between 1767 and 1774. See Also: Number 1 Royal Crescent Museum, Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa |
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Bath AbbeySee the magnifant Bath Abbey. Entrance by donation. Take the chance to go behind the scenes and look at the Abbey from a very different perspective with TOWER TOURS. BIG BEN OFFER: £1 off TOWER TOURS (adult tickets) |
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Jane Austin CentreJane Austen is perhaps the best known and best loved of Bath’s many famous residents and visitors . Come and see our costumed guides. Enjoy being shown Bath’s fascinating history and associations with Jane Austen and her family. |
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Museums & Galleries
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No 1 Royal CrescentBIG BEN OFFER: 10% off purchases in the gift shop.Magnificently restored Georgian town house that creates a wonderfully vital picture of life in Georgian Bath. |
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Victoria Art GalleryEntrance to the Gallery is free for everyone. Should you enjoy your visit you are of course welcome to make a donation. The permanent collection at the Victoria Art Gallery occupies the first floor, whilst the ground floor is given over to temporary exhibition spaces. |
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The Roman BathsThe Roman Baths is one of the largest tourist attractions in South West England. It is a place for the whole family to enjoy. Children of all ages can find out about life here in Roman times. BIG BEN OFFER: Save 10% on all tickets |
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Holburne MuseumAt the Holburne Museum you will find a beautiful and fascinating art collection in one of Bath’s great buildings. Our stunning new extension with its galleries and garden café opens onto the park behind us, serving seasonal lunches, delicious cakes and fairly trade coffee and tea. |
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Herschel Museum of AstronomyBIG BEN OFFER: 2 for 1 admissionDiscover the Herschels, distinguished astronomers as well as talented musicians |
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American MuseumWith its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts, the museum shows the diverse and complex nature of American culture. The only museum of Americana outside the United States, the museum was founded to bring American history and cultures to the people of Britain and Europe. |
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Building of Bath CollectionBIG BEN OFFER: 2 for 1 admissionUnique collection interpreting the rich architectural history of Bath and the men who transformed a provincial town into the world famous Georgian Spa. |
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Beckfords Tower & MuseumBIG BEN OFFER: 50p off admission120-foot neo-classical Tower, which enjoys uninterrupted views of the countryside |
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Museum of East Asian ArtBIG BEN OFFER: 2 for 1 admissionThis unique museum houses a fine collection of ceramics, jades, bronzes and much more from China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. |
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Bath Aqua GlassBIG BEN OFFER: 2 for 1 admission & 10% off shop.Come and enjoy an interactive Freeblown Glassblowing Demonstrations |
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Fashion MuseumMenswear, 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. The earliest pieces in the collection are embroidered shirts and gloves from about 1600 |
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Jane Austin CentreJane Austen is perhaps the best known and best loved of Bath’s many famous residents and visitors . Come and see our costumed guides. Enjoy being shown Bath’s fascinating history and associations with Jane Austen and her family. |
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Historic Landmarks
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Bath AbbeySee the magnifant Bath Abbey. Entrance by donation. Take the chance to go behind the scenes and look at the Abbey from a very different perspective with TOWER TOURS. BIG BEN OFFER: £1 off TOWER TOURS (adult tickets) |
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Royal CrescentThe Royal Crescent is a residential road of 30 houses laid out in a crescent in the city of Bath, England. Designed by the architect John Wood the Younger and built between 1767 and 1774. See Also: Number 1 Royal Crescent Museum, Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa |
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The Assembly RoomsBath's magnificent 18th century Assembly Rooms were opened in 1771. Known as the New or Upper Rooms, to distinguish them from the older Assembly Rooms in the lower part of the town, they were designed by John Wood the Younger. |
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The CircusThe Circus is an example of Georgian architecture, begun in 1754 and completed in 1768. The name comes from the Latin 'circus', which means a ring, oval or circle. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. |
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Pulteney BridgeThe bridge was designed by Robert Adam, whose working drawings are preserved in the Sir John Soane's Museum and is one of only four bridges in the world with shops across the full span on both sides. |
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City Tours
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The Mayor's Walking Tours of BathLet the guides bring the city to life – not just ‘dull’ history but interesting facts and figures and about the people, their personalities and how they lived, worked and played in our beautiful city. This FREE walking tour lasts 2 hours. |
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Bizarre BathBizarre Bath is the unique evening entertainment that appeals to everyone. You'll laugh yourself silly when you join the celebrated stroll which takes an irreverent look at the city of Bath. BIG BEN OFFER: £1 off adult tickets |
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City Sightseeing "Hop-on, Hop-off" Bus TourSit back, relax, and let City Sightseeing show you the sights. Two routes run in Bath - The City Route and the Skyline route . Your ticket is vailid for both routes but you will need to use it within 24hours from its first use. |
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Pultney Cruises - River Boat TripsBIG BEN OFFER: £2 off adult ticketsEnjoy a leisurely 1 hour round trip cruise along the River Avon to Bathampton |
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Jane Austen Walking ToursWhat is fantastic for Jane Austen fans is that Bath is now almost as it was when Jane Austen lived here.The houses where she lived and the settings for the novels ‘Northanger Abbey’ and ‘Persuasion’ can all still be seen within a mile radius of the Jane Austen Centre. |
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Spas
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Thermae SpaBIG BEN OFFER: 3 hours for the price of 2*Thermae Bath Spa is a remarkable day spa, combining the 'old and new'. The historic spa buildings, the Hot and Cross Baths blend with the contemporary design of the New Royal Bath. *Offer available Monday to Friday. |
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The Bath House SpaBIG BEN OFFER: Complimentary use of Spa and 10% discount when you spend £60.The Bath House at the Royal Crescent Hotel is a luxurious spa, offering an intimate and personal experience. |
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Getting Out of the City
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StayinBath.org Group ToursIn partnership with Mad Max & Lion Tours. We are pleased to offer small group tours to nearby attractions such as Stonehenge, Avebury stone circles, the National Trust village of Lacock and the Cotswolds, pecifict for independent travellers. |
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StonehengeStonehenge is perhaps the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. See also: StayinBath.org Group Tours |
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WellsThe historic City of Wells is just a short 45 minute drive from Bath. The 22 mile route heads over the Mendip Hills and opens up a gateway to the one of England's less explored gems. |
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Wookey Hole25% off ticket priceBritain's most spectacular caves |
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Lady Lena - Canal Boat Cruises20% off Monday - Thursday, 10% off Friday - SundayAn unforgettable experience - enjoy private charter of this magnificent, historic boat |
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Avon Valley RailwayOne free child with every fare paying adult*The Avon Valley Railway is more than just a train ride, offering a whole new experience for some or a nostalgic memory for others. It's a real treat for the whole family! *Offer vaild on any "timetable A" service |
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LacockLacock is a pretty little village . The village is owned almost in its entirety by the National Trust, and attracts many visitors by virtue of its unspoiled appearance. See Also: StayinBath.org Group Tours |
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AveburyAvebury is a Neolithic henge monument containing three stone circles, around the pretty village of Avebury. Unique amongst megalithic monuments, Avebury contains the largest stone circle in Europe. See Also: StayinBath.org Group Tours |
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GlastonburyGlastonbury dates back more than 4,000 years, and the historical background of the town is interwoven with worldfamous legends and folklore. It is these legends for which Glastonbury is best known, and perhaps the most enduring is that which identifies the area as Avalon, the fabled isle said to be the resting place of King Arthur. |
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Family Friendly Bath
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Wookey HoleBIG BEN OFFER: 25% off ticket priceBritain's most spectacular caves |
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The Roman BathsThe Roman Baths is one of the largest tourist attractions in South West England. It is a place for the whole family to enjoy. Children of all ages can find out about life here in Roman times. BIG BEN OFFER: Save 10% on all tickets |
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Avon Valley RailwayOne free child with every fare paying adult*The Avon Valley Railway is more than just a train ride, offering a whole new experience for some or a nostalgic memory for others. It's a real treat for the whole family! *Offer vaild on any "timetable A" service |
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FREE & Great Value Attractions
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The Mayor's Walking Tours of BathLet the guides bring the city to life – not just ‘dull’ history but interesting facts and figures and about the people, their personalities and how they lived, worked and played in our beautiful city. This FREE walking tour lasts 2 hours. |
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Victoria Art GalleryEntrance to the Gallery is free for everyone. Should you enjoy your visit you are of course welcome to make a donation. The permanent collection at the Victoria Art Gallery occupies the first floor, whilst the ground floor is given over to temporary exhibition spaces. |
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Holburne MuseumAt the Holburne Museum you will find a beautiful and fascinating art collection in one of Bath’s great buildings. Our stunning new extension with its galleries and garden café opens onto the park behind us, serving seasonal lunches, delicious cakes and fairly trade coffee and tea. |
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Bath AbbeySee the magnifant Bath Abbey. Entrance by donation. Take the chance to go behind the scenes and look at the Abbey from a very different perspective with TOWER TOURS. BIG BEN OFFER: £1 off TOWER TOURS (adult tickets) |
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Events & Festivals
The Independent Bath Literature FestivalFriday 1st March - Sunday 10th March 2013
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Bath in FashionSaturday 13th April - Sunday 21st April 2013
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Bath International Music FestivalWednesday 22nd May - Sunday 2nd June 2013
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Bath Fringe FestivalFriday 24th May - Sunday 9th June 2013
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Jane Austen FestivalFriday 13th September - Saturday 22nd September 2013
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The Great Bath FeastTuesday 1st October - Sunday 13th October 2013
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Bath on IceLate November 2013 - January 2014
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Bath Christmas MarketsThursday 28th November - Sunday 15th December 2013
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