Guidebook for Bath and North East Somerset
Sightseeing
A 10 minute walk from here, visit the iconic Royal Crescent, designed by John Wood the Younger and built between 1767 and 1775. A sweeping crescent of 30 Grade I Listed terrace houses is one of the greatest examples of Georgian architecture anywhere in the UK. The museum at Number 1 provides a great insight on how the Georgians lived 250 years ago.
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Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentA 10 minute walk from here, visit the iconic Royal Crescent, designed by John Wood the Younger and built between 1767 and 1775. A sweeping crescent of 30 Grade I Listed terrace houses is one of the greatest examples of Georgian architecture anywhere in the UK. The museum at Number 1 provides a great insight on how the Georgians lived 250 years ago.
Pulteney Bridge is one of the UK's most beautiful bridges and it is one of a handful of historic bridges in the world with shops built into it.
Viewed at night, when floodlit, it is surely a truly romantic bridge further enhanced by the crescent weir just below.
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Bridge StreetPulteney Bridge is one of the UK's most beautiful bridges and it is one of a handful of historic bridges in the world with shops built into it.
Viewed at night, when floodlit, it is surely a truly romantic bridge further enhanced by the crescent weir just below.
Whenever you decide to visit Bath, make sure you stand in the middle of The Circus and marvel at this inspiring and beautiful piece of architecture; you simply won’t find anything else like it.
Construction of The Circus, Comprising three curved segments of Grade I listed townhouses arranged in a circular shape began in 1754 and was completed in 1768.
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The Circus
The CircusWhenever you decide to visit Bath, make sure you stand in the middle of The Circus and marvel at this inspiring and beautiful piece of architecture; you simply won’t find anything else like it.
Construction of The Circus, Comprising three curved segments of Grade I listed townhouses arranged in a circular shape began in 1754 and was completed in 1768.
One of widest streets in Europe, with Pulteney Bridge at one end and the Holburne museum at the other, this beautiful grand boulevard should not be missed.
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Great Pulteney Street
One of widest streets in Europe, with Pulteney Bridge at one end and the Holburne museum at the other, this beautiful grand boulevard should not be missed.
Arts & Culture
The Roman Baths, at the heart of the City of Bath World Heritage Site, consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world. The city’s unique thermal springs rise in the site and the Baths still flow with natural hot water.
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Abbey ChurchyardThe Roman Baths, at the heart of the City of Bath World Heritage Site, consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world. The city’s unique thermal springs rise in the site and the Baths still flow with natural hot water.
The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is dedicated to the many achievements of the Herschels, who were distinguished astronomers as well as talented musicians. It was from this house, in New King Street, using a telescope of his own design that William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781.
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Herschel Museum of Astronomy
19 New King StThe Herschel Museum of Astronomy is dedicated to the many achievements of the Herschels, who were distinguished astronomers as well as talented musicians. It was from this house, in New King Street, using a telescope of his own design that William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781.
The Holburne Museum is Bath’s oldest art museum founded in the late 19th century the Museum has now resides in a magnificent Grade I Georgian building in Sydney Gardens and positioned at the top of Great Pulteney Street.
In 2011 it re-opened following a period of refurbishment with a new extension designed by the architect Eric Parry.
The Museum is centred around Sir William Holburne’s collection of Italian and Dutch paintings, world-class collections of silver and Maiolica along with other ceramics. It houses an important collection of 18th and 19th century British paintings, with a particular emphasis on the art of Georgian Bath, by such artists as Thomas Gainsborough and Johan Zoffany.
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Музей Холберн
Great Pulteney StreetThe Holburne Museum is Bath’s oldest art museum founded in the late 19th century the Museum has now resides in a magnificent Grade I Georgian building in Sydney Gardens and positioned at the top of Great Pulteney Street.
In 2011 it re-opened following a period of refurbishment with a new extension designed by the architect Eric Parry.
The Museum is centred around Sir William Holburne’s collection of Italian and Dutch paintings, world-class collections of silver and Maiolica along with other ceramics. It houses an important collection of 18th and 19th century British paintings, with a particular emphasis on the art of Georgian Bath, by such artists as Thomas Gainsborough and Johan Zoffany.
No. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum which has been decorated and furnished just as it might have been during the period 1776-1796. The rooms feature historic furniture, pictures and objects that reveal what life was like for Bath’s fashionable residents – both upstairs and downstairs.
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1 Royal CresNo. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum which has been decorated and furnished just as it might have been during the period 1776-1796. The rooms feature historic furniture, pictures and objects that reveal what life was like for Bath’s fashionable residents – both upstairs and downstairs.
The Assembly Rooms were at the heart of fashionable Georgian society, the perfect venue for entertainment. When completed in 1771, they were described as 'the most noble and elegant of any in the kingdom'.
The Fashion Museum (Bath & North East Somerset Council) is on lower ground floor.
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Bennett StreetThe Assembly Rooms were at the heart of fashionable Georgian society, the perfect venue for entertainment. When completed in 1771, they were described as 'the most noble and elegant of any in the kingdom'.
The Fashion Museum (Bath & North East Somerset Council) is on lower ground floor.
The Fashion Museum Bath holds a world-class collection of contemporary and historic dress.
One really fun feature of the collection is the dressing up area, with a range of dresses and hats from child to adult sizes for visitors to try on.
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Музей моды Бат
Bennett StreetThe Fashion Museum Bath holds a world-class collection of contemporary and historic dress.
One really fun feature of the collection is the dressing up area, with a range of dresses and hats from child to adult sizes for visitors to try on.
The Jane Austen Centre, a permanent exhibition that explores Jane’s time in Bath and the influence that this beautiful city had on her books, characters and personal life.
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Центр Джейн Остин
40 Gay StThe Jane Austen Centre, a permanent exhibition that explores Jane’s time in Bath and the influence that this beautiful city had on her books, characters and personal life.
Театр Роял Бат
Saw CloseThe Museum of Bath at Work
Julian RoadThe Mission Theatre
32 Corn StFood Scene
Acorn Restaurant
2 N ParadeExcellent exclusively vegetarian restaurant.
Vegetarian and vegan cafe with adventurous juice bar right on our doorstep.
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Beyond The Kale
Green Park RoadVegetarian and vegan cafe with adventurous juice bar right on our doorstep.
Cafe Lucca
1-2 Bartlett StGreen Park Brasserie
6 Green Park RdBoston Tea Party
293 Gloucester RdSociety Café
5 Kingsmead SquareSwoon Gelato
15 Kingsmead SquareThe Scallop Shell
22 Monmouth PlCorkage Chapel Row
5 Chapel RowThe Pump Room Restaurant
Stall StreetPicnic Coffee
9 Saracen StThe Marlborough Tavern
35 Marlborough BuildingsThe Hop Pole
7 Upper Bristol RdChapel Arts Cafe
Lower Borough WallsThe Green Rocket
1 Pierrepont StHenry's Restaurant Bath
4 Saville RowGetting Around
Bath Spa Railway Station
Riverside Coach Park
Avon StreetBus Station
1 Dorchester StBath Bus Company
6 N ParadeParks & Nature
Fantastic free play area for kids of all ages, including large purpose built skate/scooter park.
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Children's Playground Victoria Park
Fantastic free play area for kids of all ages, including large purpose built skate/scooter park.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Griffin Inn
Monmouth StreetNew Inn
Bath RoadThe Thief
1 Monmouth PlThe Star Inn
23 VineyardsSaint James Wine Vaults
10 St James's StChequers
50 Rivers StreetGarricks Head
7-8 St John's PlKomedia Bath
22-23 Westgate StChapel Arts Centre
9 Lower Borough Walls