Guide to the City of Bath
In this post I share with you my guide to the city of Bath. From the Roman baths to the filming locations of Bridgerton there is lots to see. The beautiful city of Bath is in the county of Somerset. Bath is a historical city and is visited by people across the world. With its historical building and relaxing spa’s there is so much to discover.
If you’re planning to stay a weekend a weekend will give you enough time to relax and see everything. We went for 2 nights and chose to stay in the Apex hotel in the centre of Bath, which was perfect as it’s location is a 5 minutes walk to the tourist spots, shops and restaurants.
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How to get to Bath
The city of Bath is in the South West of England. If you are driving you it takes around 2 hours from London. It’s perfect for a day trip or weekend away. You can take the M4 and M5. If you are travelling by train there is a direct train from London and it takes around 80 minutes. I recommend buying your tickets early as you can get them cheaper. There is a station in the centre of Bath. If you are flying to Bath, the nearest airport is in Bristol. It takes around 19 miles.
PLACES TO VISIT TO BATH
Pulteney Bridge
The first place we visited was Pulteney Bridge. This is one of four bridges in the world where shops are on both sides. It was lovely to visit and I could imagine being in a scene of Bridgerton surrounded by the Georgian architecture. Built in the 18th century, you can experience the the breath taking architecture.
Roman baths
We went to the Roman baths which were as the names suggests, built by the romans around the hot natural springs. I thought the Roman baths were well worth a visit. We were able to see how the Romans built it and at the end of the tour you even get to taste the water from the hot springs! Tickets for the Roman baths are around £27 for an adult and £19.50 for children. You can purchase them here. The tour also includes an audio guide which is informative and well worth a listen.
The Royal Crescent
Another place on our list to visit was the Royal Crescent. A row of houses in a crescent shape that was built in 1775. You can imagine being transported to Georgian times being on the set of the Dutchess. The Royal Crescent has a beautiful lawn in front which was used during world war 2 to grow vegetables.
Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey is in the heart of Bath city. It dates back to the 7th century. It has been rebuilt twice in the 12th and 16th century. The first thing I noticed when I went into the Abbey, was immediately struck by the vaulted ceiling because it was so beautiful. In the 19th century it was restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott. I recommend a visit to the Abbey, tickets are £7.50 for adults and £6 for children. Alternatively you can take a guided tour which you can the Abbey’s Tower (212 Steps!) and enjoy picturesque views the city.
PLACES TO EAT
Sally Lunn’s
You can’t come to Bath without visiting the famous Sally Lunn’s. this is one of the oldest houses in Bath, built in 1680 and known for the Sally Lunn Bun. A bread bun which you can have either a savoury of sweet topping. I chose the cream and jam topping. Which was delicious.
In the evening we we hoping to find a restaurant that was locally owned. We came across Joyas, a family owned restaurant, which was located opposite Pulteney Bridge. This is an Italian steakhouse restaurant. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. They serve a range of steak and pasta dishes. I had the classic spaghetti bolognese, which did not disappoint.
Johas also has a wide range of wines, beers and cocktails. I had the Peach refresher cocktail that was really good. The desserts looked amazing but we didn’t try one as we were too full from our main course, which was delicious!
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