Bath Sightseeing & Activities Guide

places to visit and things to do in or near Bath


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The Roman Baths offer insight into Roman life through thermal springs, historic ruins, and interactive museum displays.

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set around the river, the park offers a variety of fun for the whole family. Features include boating, fishing, steam trains, assault course & much more

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take a ride on a steam train along a 2 mile standard gauge railway, and view the collection of locomotives and rolling stock

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dominating the city centre, this was the last great medieval church to be built in England, with impressive West facade and tower tours

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set between Bath and Bristol, the home of fun things to do, exciting live horse racing fixtures and high-quality hospitality events

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designed in 1825 and completed in 1827 for William Beckford. The 120 foot tower, has uninterrupted views of the countryside, and was was constructed as a study retreat and to house Beckford's precious collection of art and rare books

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

Iford Manor Gardens

nr Bradford-on-Avon

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steep, narrow paths twist and turn around ancient statues, columns, terraces and architecture, these Italianate gardens seem other worldly. The gardens have been lovely expanded over the past 50 years by two generations of the Cartwirght-Highnett family

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the ultimate Jane Austen experience, celebrating her connection with Bath and the city's influence on her writing

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the only museum of American decorative and folk art outside the USA, exploring history and culture from early settlers to the 20th century. 35 acres of grounds are open to the public with the largest collection of American horticultural features in the UK

Bradford-on-Avon Museum

Bradford-on-Avon

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housing a re-creation of the Christopher Pharmacy which was open from 1863-1986. Also the museum explores the natural & social history of Bradford-on-Avon

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the first house in Bath's most famous Georgian terrace, now restored and furnished to show life for Bath's fashionable residents in the 18th century

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collection of historic fashionable dress, over hundreds of years right up to today's leading designers, housed in historic Assembly Rooms

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explore the rich architectural history of Bath as it was transformed from a small medieval town to world famous Georgian city

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based where the world's first stamped letter was posted, this museum explores the development of postal services over hundreds of years