The Best Bath Attractions & Activities

The Roman Baths in Bath are a well-preserved ancient bathing complex built around natural hot springs. Visitors can explore the Great Bath, temple ruins, and museum displays, offering a glimpse into Roman life and the city’s spa heritage.

Bath Abbey, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is famed for its fan vaulting, stained glass and soaring towers. Standing at the heart of the city, it offers worship, music and heritage in an inspiring historic setting.

moated medieval manor, with topiary and rose gardens. Recently featured as 'Austin Friars' in the TV adaptation of 'Wolf Hall'

The Jane Austen Centre in Bath celebrates the author’s life and ties to the city. With costumed guides, exhibits and interactive displays, it explores her world, works and Regency society in an elegant Georgian townhouse setting.

No. 1 Royal Crescent in Bath is a restored Georgian townhouse museum. It recreates 18th-century life with furnished rooms, period décor and stories of past residents, offering insight into the city’s elegant social history.

The American Museum in Bath, set in Claverton Manor, explores the culture of the United States. Its collections include folk art, quilts, decorative arts and period rooms, all surrounded by gardens with views across the Limpley Stoke Valley.

Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park near Bristol combines farm animals, outdoor play and family activities. With tractor rides, adventure zones and seasonal events, it’s a lively day out for children and nature lovers.

The Avon Valley Railway near Bristol offers nostalgic steam and diesel journeys through scenic countryside. With restored stations, vintage carriages and a café, it’s a charming heritage experience for all ages.

Bath Racecourse, set on Lansdown Hill, is one of Britain’s highest flat racing venues. It hosts thrilling race days, events and concerts, with sweeping views over Bath and the surrounding countryside.

Beckford’s Tower, on Lansdown Hill near Bath, is a striking neoclassical folly built in 1827. Once part of William Beckford’s estate, it now houses a museum on his life and offers panoramic views from its 120-foot tower.

Bradford-on-Avon Museum explores the town’s past with Roman finds, weaving displays and local artefacts. Set in the Library Building, it offers a compact, engaging look at Wiltshire’s heritage.

Iford Manor Gardens near Bradford-on-Avon blend Italianate design with tranquil terraces, statues and water features. Created by architect Harold Peto, the gardens offer peaceful walks and stunning valley views.

The Museum of Bath Architecture, housed in a former chapel, tells the story of the city’s Georgian design. Exhibits include models, drawings and tools that reveal how Bath’s elegant crescents, terraces and squares were built.