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Bath is close to the city of Bristol and about a hundred miles from London. Queen Elizabeth I granted the town a Royal Charter in 1590. It was separated from Somerset’s administration in 1889. Although it is now in the County of Somerset between 1974 and 1996 it was in the County of Avon, but which has now been abolished.
Because of Bath’s history, Bath is a major tourist attraction in the UK’s West Country. Here are just a few of the things you can do when you stay in Bath.
1. Roman Baths – Of course no visit to Bath is complete without spending time at this particular attraction. Located in the heart of the city these are now the only surviving hot spring baths that were built by the Romans during their occupation. Along with seeing where the water for the baths comes from you can re-trace the Roman’s footprints as you walk along the stone pavements. If you prefer a more modern style, there are also tea rooms here.
2. Jane Austen Centre – Here one can learn more about the city’s most famous resident. The centre looks at Jane Austen’s life and you can also learn about what life was like during Regency times. Everything in relation to Jane Austen is brought vividly to life through live guides, films and costumes. Plus after exploring the centre why not spend a while in its Regency themed tea rooms tasting some wonderful homemade cakes. You can also enjoy some grand views of the city.
3. Fashion Museum – This features fashion through the ages. The collection covers how clothing has changed from the 16th century to current times. The museum’s collection of over thirty thousand items of clothing are displayed on around 150 mannequins.
4. Stanton Drew Stone Circle – No-one is quite sure how old these stone circles are but it is a great place to just wander around and and wonder what it has witnessed over the years. It is also thought the famous designer John Wood used these stones as inspiration when he designed Bath’s Royal Crescent and Circus. Certainly on a good day this is a wonderful place to spend a few hours and why not take a picnic with you.
Because it attracts so many tourists, Bath has a wide range of hotels and other accommodation for you to stay in.
Choose your Bath hotel from this list.
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