The World Heritage city of Bath and the stunning countryside surrounding it is one of England's most beautiful places to visit. Built in the mouth of an extinct volcano, this Somerset city receives more than a million staying visitors and 3.8 million daily visitors a year, making it one of the most visited cities in the south-west of England.
As Bath is a popular holiday destination, it has a large variety of bed and breakfasts, five-star hotels and youth hostels. Find your dream accommodation in Bath and enjoy this beautiful vibrant city.
Top Attractions in Bath
The city is renowned for its roman baths, three natural hot springs which deliver over 1 million litres of mineral-rich water every day. Located in the city centre, explore the ancient stone remains of one of the world's finest Roman spas, including a museum of ancient artefacts recovered from the site. The popular theory about the source of the Hot Springs of Bath is that they are composed of water that fell as rain up to 10,000 years ago on the Somerset Mendip Hills, soaking through the earth's layers, and pushed up through faults in the limestone beneath Bath.
Bath offers some of the finest architectural sights in Europe such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge, which is located in Argyle Street, just over a mile from Bath city centre. Visit this beautiful 18th Century bridge, one of only three bridges in the world to be lined with shops.
Located only 2.7 miles from city centre, Royal Victoria Park includes an amazing children's play area and is perfect for a family day out.
Splendid Georgian stone crescent, the magnificent abbey, the Botanical Gardens in Royal Victoria Park and the Roman baths have been attracting people from all over the world for many centuries.
Arts and Entertainment
From Roman times to the present, the city has always been a place of entertainment, hosting the International Music festival once a year, followed by a guitar, literary and film festival. Nightlife is increasing rapidly, with a mix of pubs, bars and clubs, and an exciting theatre culture as well as a vibrant live music and comedy scene. Bath has been home to historic writers such as Jane Austen and artists such as Gainsbourg.
Bath offers a wide selection of museums, art galleries and theatres to explore. Visit the exquisite 17th Century Theatre Royal, or Sally Lunn's Museum: the oldest house in Bath, dated from 1482. The Museum includes a multi award-winning restaurant and is located in the middle of the city centre. Alternatively, pay a visit to the Beaux Art Gallery instead, specialising in major 20th Century sculptors, painters and ceramicists, exhibiting the work of dozens of established British artists and showcasing the work of new talent.
The impressive megalithic ruin known as Stonehenge, Britain's greatest national icon, is only an hour's drive away.
Bath Hotels
Bath is the ultimate vacation spot for both couples and families. With a large variety of accommodation in Bath, staying visitors can enjoy a romantic get-away in lovely cottages whilst immersing themselves in Bath's fascinating history, or indulge in luxury suites and curl up to cosy log fires in one of Bath's five-star hotels. Bath accommodation also includes a large range of cheap hotels to provide for a perfect holiday that will suit all budgets.