How To Spend A Weekend In Bath
A beautiful place set in the county of Somerset, Bath is a city that’s easy to fall in love with.
It’s rich Georgian architecture and captivating cobbled streets create the picture perfect setting, along with its famous Abbey and historic Roman Bath House.
Home to Britain’s only natural hot springs and a vast collection of museums and galleries, the list of things to do here are endless.
It’s easy to lose yourself in this wonderful city so we’ve created the perfect itinerary to help you enjoy your weekend break in Bath.
Day 1
Start off your day in Bath with the city’s most popular attraction, The Roman Baths. It welcomes over a million visitors each year; we recommend getting here early to avoid the queues.
The site was one of the most religious spas of the ancient world and still flows with natural water. Visitors can see the well preserved ruins and walk along the original Roman paths.
When you’re ready for a lunch stop, there are cafés and tea rooms galore! Scattered around the city and hidden down narrow streets, for a true authentic Bath experience a Bath Bunn is a must.
There are several places that sell these but the most popular choice would be Sally Lunn’s, who claim to have created the first Bath Bunn.
This is no ordinary eating house, it stretches over several floors and has its very own museum where you can discover all about Sally Lunn and how she came to create the first ever Bath Bunn.
For an after lunch stroll we recommend heading towards Pulteney Bridge, a highly photographed hotspot in the city.
The bridge was designed in 1769 by Robert Adam and stretches over the River Avon with shops lining each side.
Nearby the bridge you will find the Parade Gardens, a Grade II listed garden right in the heart of the city.
There is a small fee to enter but it’s worth the cost to see the delightful manicured two-and-a-half-acre garden and it’s an ideal place for a picnic.
When it’s time to wind down for the day, Bath has a great range of bars and eateries for you to choose. From traditional English pubs to cocktail bars and Michelin starred restaurants you will be spoilt for choice!
Day 2
No trip to Bath is complete without seeing the famous Royal Crescent, a row of Grade I listed terraced houses that overlook Royal Victoria Park.
This impressive architectural landmark was built between 1767 and 1775 and has appeared in several TV shows and films.
At No.1 Royal Crescent you will find a museum which has been furnished to look exactly how it would have done during the 1776 to 1796 period.
Glimpse at what life was like for Bath’s most fashionable residents and discover historic pictures and furniture.
When the sun is shining then the Royal Victoria Park is the ideal place to unwind with this beautiful Georgian architecture in the background. You will also find an 18-hole mini golf course, tennis courts and an adventure playground here.
If you’re a lover of literature then we recommend the Jane Austen Centre, housed in an original Georgian townhouse. Jane resided in Bath for several years and the centre shares her time in the city along with how it influenced her books and characters.
The centre has its own Regency Tea Room, complete with a period atmosphere and seasonal menu.
If you want your day in Bath to be a little more relaxing, then why not treat yourself to a spa day at the Thermae Bath Spa. It’s a natural thermae spa with range of spa facilities available, and it has an open air rooftop pool. Take in the astonishing views of the city as you immerse yourself in mineral-rich waters.
Whilst you’re in Bath why not visit nearby places such as Stonehenge or the village of Lacock!
Our Bath hotel is the Country Living Lansdown Grove Hotel which is a short walk from the city centre. The hotel is set in a beautiful Grade II listed building with elegant interior and original features. Our breaks to this hotel include dinner and breakfast, look out for our new Sparkling Sundays Break!
Book your Bath city break today.
