10 Best Things to Do in Bath
What is Bath Most Famous For?
The best things to do in Bath include many of the city’s famous historical charms. Bath is a small, compact city that’s best explored on foot. It’s also among England’s prettiest, sitting on the banks of the River Avon and full of fine examples of Georgian architecture. In fact, the whole city is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The city of Bath is so named because of the spas that were developed around Roman times, and you can still enjoy a dip in the UK’s only natural thermal spa. This tells us 2 things about the Romans: they weren’t very inventive with their names, but they were very clean.
What are the best things to do in Bath?
1. Roman Baths Museum
In the footsteps of the Romans
จุดเด่น: ประวัติศาสตร์, ครอบครัว
The Roman Baths were once a site of a religious spa where Roman Britain people came to worship the goddess Sulis Minerva and bathe in the natural thermal springs. Today you can explore the baths complex, walk on the original Roman pavements, and see the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva.
Other ancient artifacts excavated from around the site are on display, including a large collection of coins. The use of costumed actors, videos, and 3D models bring the past to life and make it enjoyable for the whole family. An audio guide is provided as you enter, but you need to bring your own headphones.
ที่ตั้ง: Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LZ, UK
เปิด: Hours vary by season
โทร: +44 (0)1225 477785
Roman Baths Museum
2. Thermae Bath Spa
Britain’s only natural thermal spa
จุดเด่น: คู่รัก, หรูหรา, แปลกใหม่
Thermae Bath Spa is a chic haven where you can relax in the hot pools and enjoy a few sessions in the steam rooms. There are several baths within the spa, but the best spot is in the open-air rooftop pool.
The Romans were the first to discover the mineral-rich waters under Bath, and bathing in them is still popular thousands of years later. The warm water is revitalizing in any weather. Thermae Bath Spa gets particularly busy on weekends, so aim for a weekday, if possible.
ที่ตั้ง: The Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath St, Bath BA1 1SJ, UK
เปิด: Daily from 9 am to 9.30 pm
โทร: +44 (0)1225 331234
Thermae Bath Spa
3. Pulteney Bridge
A bridge with a surprise
จุดเด่น: ขาช้อป, อาหาร, ถ่ายรูป
Pulteney Bridge is a unique, scenic spot in Bath, built in the 1700s. The shops and cafés built on both sides of the bridge are so charming and picturesque that most people don’t realize they are crossing a bridge.
The river runs through a weir next to the bridge, which creates a cascading effect. It’s easy to find in the city center, just behind Guildhall Market and the Central Library. If you’re travelling with someone special, come and see this romantic bridge at night when it’s lit up.
ที่ตั้ง: Bridge St, Bath BA2 4AT, UK
Pulteney Bridge
4. Bath Abbey
A medieval marvel
จุดเด่น: ประวัติศาสตร์, ถ่ายรูป
The majestic Bath Abbey is one of England’s finest medieval churches which took 120 years to build. The years of labor of love show in the level of fine details, both inside and out. Look out for the ladder of angels on the abbey’s west front and the beautiful stained-glass windows.
The fan-style vaulting in this Gothic-Style building covers the ceiling and is incredibly detailed. Bath Abbey is next door to the Roman Baths, in the center of a charming, pedestrianized square.
ที่ตั้ง: Bath BA1 1LT, UK
เปิด: Monday–Friday from 10 am to 5.30 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 1.15 pm to 2.30 pm and from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Bath Abbey
5. Bartlett Street Antiques Center
A selection of shops showing vintage curios from different eras
จุดเด่น: ขาช้อป, คู่รัก, อาหาร
For fans of antiques and vintage curios, Bartlett Street Antiques Center is a fascinating and unique haven. In this collection of antiques shops, you’ll find jewelry, homeware, art, maps, and postcards from bygone eras. If you’re looking for something unique to take home as a souvenir, chances are you’ll find it here.
The shop owners are generally friendly and don’t push hard for a sale, which makes browsing enjoyable. Prices are fair, but don’t come expecting a bargain. Though deals can be reached on some pieces but be ready to haggle your heart out.
ที่ตั้ง: 8 Bartlett Street, Bath BA1 2QZ, UK
เปิด: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm (closed on Sundays)
Bartlett Street Antiques Center
6. Queen’s Square
Gorgeous architecture and a beautiful park
จุดเด่น: ถ่ายรูป, คู่รัก, ครอบครัว
Head to the charming Queen’s Square to see some fine examples of the honey-colored Georgian buildings Bath is famous for. All of the buildings which make up this stately square are Grade I listed. Stroll along the Queen’s Square as you admire the restrained yet handsome architectural style.
In the center of the square there’s a small park with mature plane and ash trees, a perfect spot to rest your feet. The park’s central feature is a tall obelisk dedicated to Queen Caroline, wife of George II, for whom the square is named.
ที่ตั้ง: 273 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HQ, UK
Queen’s Square
7. The Jane Austen Centre
Where you can dress up as a Regency lady or gentleman
จุดเด่น: คู่รัก, ประวัติศาสตร์, ถ่ายรูป
The Jane Austen Centre offers an interesting look at the life of one of Britain’s literary greats. This small museum is dedicated to the life of one of the county’s wittiest and most successful writers, Jane Austin. She wrote 6 novels, some of them in Bath, which focused on the upper classes of 18th century England. She wrote with cutting irony and a sharp eye for the foibles of her time.
At this fun museum, you’ll learn about the customs, fashions, and food common in Jane Austin’s Bath, and you can even dress up in period costumes if you fancy. The museum is just off Queen’s Square.
ที่ตั้ง: 40 Gay St, Bath BA1 2NT, UK
เปิด: Summer: daily from 9.45 am to 6 pm. Winter: Sunday–Friday from 10 am to 4.30 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5.30 pm
The Jane Austen Centre
8. Prior Park Landscape Garden
Quaint gardens offering stunning views of the city skyline
จุดเด่น: คู่รัก, ประวัติศาสตร์, ถ่ายรูป
Prior Park Landscape Garden provides couples with a romantic escape from the hustle and bustle of Bath, just a short distance to the city center. Designed by famous poet Alexander Pope and legendary landscape architect Capability Brown, these 18th-century gardens are set in a sweeping valley above Bath city.
You can relish the stunning views, with sunset a particularly romantic time to visit. This is especially true during the warmest days of summer, when the gardens teem with all manner of plants and animals.
ที่ตั้ง: Ralph Allen Dr, Bath BA2 5AH, UK
เปิด: Hours vary by season
โทร: +44 (0)1225 833977
Prior Park Landscape Garden
9. Theatre Royal Bath
Classics and new plays on three stages
จุดเด่น: คู่รัก, ครอบครัว, ไนท์ไลฟ์
The Theatre Royal Bath combines theatrical classics with new plays that struggle to get shown at bigger theatres. Depending on the night, you might be able to choose from Shakespeare or an off-Broadway visiting performance; that’s the great thing about having 3 stages.
At this plush red and gold Georgian playhouse you can take a backstage tour to get a peek behind the curtains. Popular shows at the Theatre Royal have included musicals like Blood brothers to classics like the theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic, Great Expectations.
ที่ตั้ง: Saw Cl, Bath BA1 1ET, UK
โทร: +44 (0)1225 448844
Theatre Royal Bath
10. Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum
Afternoon tea in the oldest house in Bath
จุดเด่น: คู่รัก, ประวัติศาสตร์, อาหาร
Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum welcomes you to take in the slow pace of life in the genteel city of Bath. Enjoying some cakes and tea served in bone China cups is the perfect way to spend a couple of hours here. Sally Lunn’s teahouse is one of many tearooms in Bath, but we prefer this spot down a narrow alleyway close to Bath Abbey.
Not only is it reported to be the oldest house in Bath (built in 1482), but this is where the famous fluffy buns known as Sally Lunn buns were first baked. This sweet, brioche-style bread goes great with a cup of tea.
ที่ตั้ง: 4 N Parade Passage, Bath BA1 1NX, UK
เปิด: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm
โทร: +44 (0)1225 461634
Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum
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