The home of Jane Austen, Georgian architecture
and a 2000 year old bath tub
For a trip of cultural loveliness, one must make the journey to Bath. A
Georgian and Roman relic, it is also a modern city with art,
restaurants and shopping. Bath will surprise and amaze you and no trip
to the UK is complete without it.
Bath
is a British treasure. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with hot springs,
beautiful architecture and surroundings of stunning countryside.
Dubbed the most beautiful city in the UK, it is also the only place in
Britain with thermal hot springs. Bath is a historically interesting
city and a direct artefact of the
Romans’ time in Britain.
A cultural city with markets and festivals all year round, Bath is also
the birth place of the very famous writer Jane Austen.Top 7 things to do in Bath:- Hot
Springs: In the middle of winter what could be nicer than
immersing yourself in a natural hot spring? Thermae Bath Spa is
a
place (and the only in Britain) where you can enjoy natural
mineral rich waters just like
the Romans did 2000 years ago.
- Christmas
markets: It’s coming up to that time of year again and
this
year Bath is celebrating its 10 year anniversary of Christmas markets.
Voted the 4th best in Europe it’s one to have on your Bath bucket list.
- Visit
the surrounding areas: Bath is surrounded by the beautiful
region
of Wiltshire, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Easily accessible to all,
they make for great day trips whilst staying in Bath.
- Jane
Austen: Bath is the famous writer’s city of birth and so
there are
many walking tours you can do to retrace her steps. There is also a
festival in her honour in September.
- Art:
There are 16 galleries in the city centre, with many artists
living in the Bath area. Bath also has much street art around,
showcasing its modern side. Top galleries to note are: Victoria
Gallery, Mauger
Modern Art and the Fashion Museum.
- Shopping:Milsom St
was voted the best fashion street in Britain in the
Google View Awards 2010. As well there is the Guildhall Market,
Southgate
shopping centre and Green
Park Station.
- Romance:
Georgian architecture, cobbled stone streets, live music on every
corner, hot springs, surrounding countryside... You're getting the
picture? Bath is incredibly romantic so woo your better half, with a
trip to Bath.
Top places to stay:School
Cottages B&B & Self-Catering
A renovated country house set in lovely gardens, situated in the pretty
village of Farmborough
Villa
Claudia A beautiful Victorian terrace building
situated on a quiet tree lined street within walking distance of the
centre of Bath.
Friary
Wood
Friary Wood is set on nearly 20 acres of land-a combination of
woodland, pasture and formal gardens.
Click here to view a full list of Bath
properties.
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