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Bath, Somerset, England Bath deserves it reputation as one of the most popular travel destinations in England. Here's a look at what to see and do. |
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Bath Travel and Tourism Information
Overview: Bath is one of the tourist magnets of Britain, and rightfully so. It is less crowded than London, and its attractions are concentrated in an area easily walked in a day of sightseeing. Bus transportation in the city is good. Leave your car in one of the perimeter car parks and use the inexpensive "Park and Ride" buses.
Pump Room - Stall Street, overlooks the Roman baths. Drink hot spa water (if you can stomach the rather foul-tasting mixture), or take tea to the accompaniment of a string trio. Bath Abbey - One of the last major churches built in England before the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The Abbey boasts wonderful fan vaulting. Roman Baths Museum - Stall Street. Marvelous museum of the ancient Roman baths that gave this city its name. A World Heritage Site, and well worth a visit. Editor's soapbox: Sure it gets a kazillion visitors every year, and it can be crammed, but it really is a terrific place to go. Bath Postal Museum - 27 Northgate Street, the museum's new location. Traces the history of postal service, including a recreation of a 19th century post office. Victoria Art Gallery - Pultenay Bridge. The city art gallery, housing over 600 oil paintings and 5000 watercolours, prints, and drawings. There are collections of glass, watches, and porcelain. A special exhibition gallery houses touring exhibitions and a smaller gallery displays works by local artists. Editor's soapbox: this is a superb gallery to visit. The art is very attractively displayed, and a joy to view. Georgian Garden - The Circus. The Georgian Garden is a small, elegant recreation of a 1770s townhouse garden. Excavations showed the original layout of the garden, which has been faithfully followed, and it has been planted with species known to have been popular at that period. Free Admission. Bath Boating Station - Forester Road. An actual Victorian boating station, not a replica. The museum has a collection of traditional wooden skiffs. You can hire canoes or a punt. Don't worry if you haven't punted before, they'll teach you how. (Editor's note: it is harder than it looks!) Holborn Museum and Crafts Study Centre - Great Pultenay Street. The 18th century historic house just off the east end of Pultenay Bridge hosts a wonderful collection of silver, porcelain, bronzes, miniatures, glass, furniture, and Old Master paintings. There are several Gainsborough originals, and a varied program of modern art and crafts. Editor's Soapbox: The Holborn is sadly neglected by most visitors to Bath - don't be one of them. It is a thoroughly enjoyable museum and deserves wider recognition. No. 1 Royal Crescent - 1 Royal Crescent. Part of John Wood's masterwork, the Royal Crescent, this 18th century townhouse is now a World Heritage Building. It has been restored to what it might have looked like at the time of its opening. You'll be surprised by how small the quarters look for high society living. Sally Lunn's Museum - 4 North Parade Passage. The oldest house in Bath. Delve into the basement to see remains of Roman, Saxon, and Medieval building. It was in this house in 1680 that Sally Lunn invented the bun that still bears her name. The upstairs is a tea room and restaurant serving ... Sally Lunn buns (what else?) among other period dishes. Website: www.sallylunns.co.uk Thermae Bath Spa - The newest and oldest attraction in Bath! This modern spa allows visitors to bathe in the healing waters that the Romans first enjoyed. Recieve health and beauty treatments or simply relax and enjoy views across the city from the spa pool. External link. Related:
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