Bath, United Kingdom

Bath

Roman baths and elegant honey-stone Georgian crescents.

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Things to do

2 days in Bath

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Roman Baths and taste the warm spa water in the Pump Room.
  2. AfternoonWalk the Royal Crescent and the Circus, then cross the shop-lined Pulteney Bridge.
  3. EveningSoak in the rooftop pool of Thermae Bath Spa as the sun sets.

Day 2

Visit Wells, Stonehenge or the southern Cotswolds.

What to eat

A Sally Lunn bun, a giant soft bread roll.

Local tips

Make the most of Bath

Beat the crowds

The Roman Baths are busiest midday; book a time slot. Come early or late afternoon.

Best photo spot

The Royal Crescent and the Pulteney Bridge with the weir below.

Getting there

Trains from London take about 1.5 hours. The centre is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

The Cotswolds villages, about 30 minutes away.

Good to know

You can't swim in the Roman Baths, but there are modern thermal baths in town.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Bath

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Plan your visit

Getting to Bath

Getting there

  • Bristol Airport (BRS)25 km away
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)125 km away
  • Bristol18 km away
  • Oxford85 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryUnited Kingdom

Questions

Bath: good to know

Is Bath worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Roman baths and elegant honey-stone Georgian crescents.

How many days do you need in Bath?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Bath?

You can visit all year. The Roman Baths are busiest midday; book a time slot. Come early or late afternoon.

How do you get to Bath?

The nearest airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), about 25 km away. Trains from London take about 1.5 hours. The centre is walkable.

What is there to see near Bath?

Nearby hidden places include Bristol (18 km), Oxford (87 km) and Stratford-upon-Avon (101 km).

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