In this post you will find all the suggestions for a weekend in Bath. There are some places that you must not miss, I mean, at all.
Roman baths
The most famous attraction in Bath is the Roman Baths. There is no doubt of that. And once you visit them, you’ll understand why. The Roman Baths are very well-preserved thermae in Bath. These Roman baths were developed for public bathing, and they were used until the end of Roman Rule in England (around the 5th century). The natural springs made possible the development of a Roman urban settlement in Bath. Obviously now the thermae baths are in ruins but as I said above very well preserved.
I advise you to buy the tickets online well in advance – by being the most famous attraction of the city you can imagine every single person who visits Bath wants to visit the Roman baths.
Official website: https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
Address: Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LZ
Bath Abbey
In the same plaza where the Roman baths are located you can find the Bath Abbey. We visited Bath between lockdowns and for that reason the visiting timings were more restrict. I am not sure after one year and half how the situation has changed so I advise you to either ask at the entrance if there is no announcement displayed outside. It is free to visit the abbey and inside you will find a beautiful church with awe-ing stained glasses.
Address: Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LZ
Thermae Bath Spa
This is a place that you cannot miss. I am serious, this was the best experience I had in Bath. Book in advance and enjoy. The Thermae Bath spa will give you one of the most fantastic experiences in Bath. There are different pools with different temperatures, but I know that you will agree with me – the best pool is the one outdoors on the top floor. Beautiful view of the Bath abbey, hot water and if you decide to go at the time when you will get to see the sunset and a bit of the early night you will have this magic experience. We didn’t have any treatment but being a spa, they also offer massages and other services of the kind. We chose to just stick to the pools, and it was good enough. Inside it is not possible to take pictures which is why I don’t have amazing pictures to post in here, but the picture really shows the potential of this great experience.
I have to mention the customer services were very helpful when we had to change our booking dates due to a quick change of government rules regarding travelling and Covid-19. They promptly offered alternative dates (without any extra costs).
Official website: https://www.thermaebathspa.com/
Address: The Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath St, Bath BA1 1SJ
The Circus and Royal Crescent
Wandering around the city you will quickly notice the architecture of the city. The Georgian architecture makes this city a unique example of magnificent buildings. Two famous examples are the Circus and the Royal Crescent in Bath. The Circus comprises of 3 segments of townhouses, each of equal length creating a circle. The Circus was designed by the architect John Wood, the Elder. Unfortunately, Wood died before the Circus was built and it was his son John Wood, the Younger who did it by following his father’s design. John Wood, the Younger also designed the Royal Crescent which was built between 1767 and 1775. Both of these buildings are said to be associated to the interest of John Wood – father and son – in the occult and Masonic symbolism. For this reason, it is common to mention the interesting fact that from the air, the Royal Crescent and the Circus represents the Masonic signs of the sun and the moon.
Royal Victoria Park and Botanic Gardens
The Royal Victoria Park is located in front of the buildings of Royal Crescent and connects to the Botanic Gardens. Both of these places, the park, and the gardens, are places that you should visit especially if when you visit Bath you are luckily enough to have a sunny sky. We went a couple of weeks before Christmas and there was this huge Christmas tree in the middle of the park. Walking around here you can also see the obelisk of the Victoria Majority Monument.
Alexandra Park
I will mention again (I am sorry, but it is important to say it again) walking around the parks and gardens are only enjoyable if it is not pouring rain, which happens quite often. We all know that in England it rains and trust me, from someone who lives close to London, it rains, and it rains a lot and often, independently of the season or the temperature. I got better weather here in December than in Lake District in middle of August!
Anyway, coming back to the subject, from the Alexandra Park you will have an amazing view of Bath. The panoramic view is not of the city but also of the valleys and fields around the area. It might be a bit hilly coming here but it worth it.It is completely doable to come here by feet, but if you don’t fancy walking, you always can choose driving. Whichever option you choose you will end up with an amazing view in front of your eyes.
St. Michael’s church
We just ended up visiting this church for curiosity. You can find it odd (we did) but there is a cafe running inside the church. Yes, you can just enter, sit in one of the tables and ask for a cappuccino while you are looking to the church. It is a very interesting concept, don’t you think?
City Centre
We visited Bath during Christmas season and wandering around through the streets were a delight. The city centre of Bath shows how picturesque this city is. You will see any other examples of the Georgian architecture as the Pulteney Bridge. Bath is a city that needs to be looked at with attention, every detail a valuable memory.
This was the places we had time to visit during our long weekend in Bath. We might not have visited museums, but our idea was strolling around the city, drink, eat and have a relaxing weekend – which we had especially after our little session in the Thermae Bath Spa.
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