Editing Bath (section)

== Attractions ==

'''[http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/ Roman Baths]'''

:The Roman Baths are probably the single 'must do' attraction in Bath. Consisting of the various original Roman Baths, remains of the Roman temple along with the Georgian Pump Rooms there is a lot to explore. A lot of the Baths are actually under the surrounding streets so there is more to it than you might realise. An audio guide (in a selection of languages) is included and you should allow 2-3 hours to see all of the complex. Although a little expensive, the Baths are generally found to be a worthwhile visit and are very well presented.
:'''Tip!''' For a quick free view of one of the Baths go into the Pump Rooms entrance, you can also sample the hot spa water for 50p.
:Adult £10.50 (£11 in July & August), student £9, child £6.80 (in July 2008)

'''[http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/index.cfm?UUID=8AC46D2A-7E5B-45A9-8359609A424E2697 Pump Rooms]'''

:The Pump Rooms are a lavish venue for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. The Pump Rooms are in the same building as the Roman Baths. Food and drink prices are expensive as you're paying a premium for the location.

'''[http://www.thermaebathspa.com/ Thermae Bath Spa]'''

:The Thermae Bath Spa opened in 2006 and allows you to bathe in the same hot spring water as fills the Roman Baths. Housed in a contemporary "Glass Cube" designed by Nicholas Grimshaw the complex has two thermal baths, a steam room and various treatment rooms. 
:A two hour spa session cost £22 in July 2008.

'''[http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-priorpark/ Prior Park Gardens]'''

:Prior Park Gardens are restored 18th century landscape gardens in a sweeping valley about a mile from the centre of Bath. The gardens feature an Ornamental Palladian bridge, one of only four in the world. The location also gives great views of the city. The gardens are best accessed by bus from the city centre otherwise it's a steep walk. 
:Adult £4.50, child £2.50 (in July 2008)

'''[http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/environmentandplanning/parksandopenspaces/Royal+Victoria+Park.htm Victoria Park]'''

:Victoria Park is a large public park close to the centre of Bath. With a botanic garden, large childrens adventure playground, skateboard park, lakes, tennis, bowling, golf & putting and many beautiful gardens there is something for everyone. The Royal Crescent sits on the edge of the park above a large open area, perfect for impromptu football and picnics. Hot air balloons launch from the north west area of the park in the summer.

'''Adventure Golf'''

:The Victoria Fall Adventure Golf course provides an entertaining way to spend an hour. Located in Victoria Park there are 18 holes around an interesting miniature golf course. <br />[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=51.38507+-2.36605&ie=UTF8&ll=51.385073,-2.366052&spn=0.004513,0.009398&t=h&z=17 Google map]
:Adult £4, student/elderly £3.50, child £3 (in August 2008)

'''View Bath from Alexandra Park'''

:One of the best things to do in Bath is trek up to Alexandra Park, high above the city, to get the best view of Bath. You can always get a bus up to Bear Flat to save your legs a little! There is only a single point where the view isn't obscured by trees. <br />[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=51.3744+-2.358&ie=UTF8&ll=51.374399,-2.358005&spn=0.004132,0.009398&t=h&z=17&iwloc=addr Google map of the exact vantage point]

'''[http://www.bathabbey.org/ Bath Abbey]'''

:Bath Abbey is situated in the centre, next to the Roman Baths and the Pump Rooms. The Abbey was founded in the 7th century. The current building is the third on the site and was completed in 1611. The inside of the Abbey is surprisingly light and is worth a look. 
:There is a Tower Tour which is very interesting, see the [[#Walks / Tours|Walks / Tours]] section for more details.
:Suggested contribution of £2.50 in July 2008.

'''[http://www.waterscape.com/canals-and-rivers/kennet-and-avon-canal Kennet & Avon Canal]'''

:The Kennet & Avon canal joins the river Avon in Bath to the river Kennet in Newbury (which in turn flows into the Thames). It runs east from Bath through glorious countryside to Bradford on Avon, Devizes and beyond. Bradford on Avon is about 10 miles along the canal so is an easy cycle or a reasonably long walk. You can catch a train back from Bradford on Avon (after stopping for refreshment at one of the many pubs!). Devizes is about 20 miles along the Canal and isn't on the rail network so it's a 40 mile round cycle. The canal's towpath from Bath to Devizes forms part of route 4 of the national cycle network and is a good hard surface with only a few puddles when it rains. For an easy walk, it's only a couple of miles out of Bath to the George at Bathampton. This popular pub is right next to the canal and serves food as well as a good range of beer. This is a popular walking destination from Bath on summer weekends.

'''[http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/media/news/2005/April/ Georgian Garden]'''

:The Georgian Garden is authentically restored and planted with species known to have been used in Georgian town gardens. It is accessed from the Gravel Walk in Victoria Park. Ideal to relax in during a walk around the city.
:Entrance is free
:[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=51.38545+-2.36488&ie=UTF8&ll=51.385452,-2.364882&spn=0.002256,0.004699&t=h&z=18&iwloc=addr Google map]

'''[http://www.bathaquaglass.com/theatre.html Bath Aqua Glass]'''

:You can watch glass being blown in Bath Aqua Glass' workshop in Walcot Street.
:Adult £3.50, child £2 (July 2008)

=== Culture ===

'''[http://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/ Theatre Royal]'''

:Bath's Theatre Royal is over 200 years old and has three auditoriums; the original main theatre, a studio theatre (The Ustinov Studio) and a youth theatre (The Egg). The Theatre holds a number of festivals / seasons each year and always has a full schedule. Behind the scenes tours are also available.

'''[http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema_home_date.aspx?venueId=bath Little Theatre]'''

:The Little Theatre is Bath's more interesting cinema with two screens showing a mix of art-house / independent / foreign language films as well as mainstream cinema

'''[http://www.odeon.co.uk/fanatic/film_times/s65/Bath/ Odeon Cinema]'''

:The Odeon is an 8 screen multiplex featuring mostly mainstream cinema. In the same complex is a Weatherspoons pub, a Nando's chicken restaurant, Feast (an Asian buffet) and a TGI Friday's restaurant as well as a health club in the basement. 

'''[http://www.janeausten.co.uk/ Jane Austen Centre]'''

:The Jane Austen Centre is a permanent exhibition which explores the relationship between Jane Austen and Bath (she visited twice and then lived here for six years). As well as the exhibition there are regency styled tea rooms and an extensive shop.

=== Architecture ===

'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Crescent Royal Crescent]'''

'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Circus_(Bath) The Circus]'''

'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulteney_Bridge Pulteney Bridge]'''

'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pulteney_Street Great Pulteney Street]'''

'''[http://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/?id=9 Beckford's tower]'''

=== Walks / Tours ===

'''[http://visitbath.co.uk/site/things-to-do/tours-and-sightseeing/mayor-of-bath-honorary-guides-p43001 Mayor of Bath Honorary Guides]'''

:Well recommended free guided walking tours of the city led by volunteers. There is at least one tour each day.
:Free!

'''[http://www.city-sightseeing.com/index.phtml?command=search&clear-search=true&destinations=Bath Bus tours]'''

:City Sightseeing offer an open top bus tour of the city and a second tour of the Bath skyline (ticket includes both). Tickets are valid for two days so the bus can be used for getting around the city as well as for the tour.
:Adult £10, student / elderly £8, children £6 (in July 2008)

'''[http://www.bathabbey.org/other_events.htm Bath Abbey Tour Tours]'''
:A fascinating tour of the Abbey's roof and tower. You get to look through the ceiling into the Abbey below, ring the bells, go behind the clock face and get the superb view from the top of the tower.
:Tours run daily (except Sundays) on the hour from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
:Adult £5, child (5-14) £2.50 (in July 2009)

'''[http://www.bizarrebath.co.uk/ Bizarre Bath]'''

:A irreverent 90 minute comedy walking tour. A favourite with visitors, this tour promises to contain no facts about the city but instead features jokes, funny walks, teasing and an escapologist rabbit.
:Adult £8, student £5 (in July 2008)

'''[http://www.ghostwalksofbath.co.uk/ Ghost Walk]'''

:An atmospheric tour of the many haunted areas of the city
:Adult £6, student / child / elderly £5 (in July 2008)

'''Boat trips'''

=== Museums / Galleries ===

'''[http://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/?id=8 Herschel Museum]'''

'''[http://www.bath-at-work.org.uk/ Museum of Bath at Work]'''

'''[http://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/?id=4 Building of Bath Museum]'''

'''[http://www.americanmuseum.org/ American Museum]'''

'''[http://www.meaa.org.uk/ Museum of East Asian]'''

'''[http://www.fashionmuseum.co.uk/ Fashion Museum]'''

'''[http://www.bath.ac.uk/holburne/ Holburne Museum]'''

'''[http://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/?id=3 No.1 Royal Crescent]'''

'''[http://www.victoriagal.org.uk/ Victoria Art Gallery]'''

'''[http://www.bathpostalmuseum.co.uk/ Bath Postal Museum]'''

=== Events ===

'''[http://www.illuminatebath.org/ Illuminate Bath]'''

:Illuminate Bath brings beautiful and engaging projected artworks to the city centre. Banishing the gloom of January’s long evenings, this ‘festival of light’ will include a number of original installations in public spaces, all of which will be completely free to explore.
:''Occasional event, last took place in 2015''

'''[http://www.bathbachfest.co.uk/ Bath BachFest]'''

:''Thursday 21th - Saturday 23th February 2019''

'''[http://www.clstickets.co.uk/category/cider-festivals Cider Festival]'''

:''Thursday 21th - Saturday 23th February 2019''

'''[http://www.bathcomedy.com/ Comedy Festival]'''

:''Tuesday 26th March - Sunday 14th April 2019''

'''[http://www.bathworldheritage.org.uk/events World Heritage Day]'''

:''Thursday 18th April 2019''

'''[http://bathfestivals.org.uk/literature/ The Bath Festival (Formerly the Literature Festival and International Music Festival)]'''

:''Friday 17th - Sunday 26th May 2019''

'''[http://www.bathandborderscamra.org.uk/34th-camra-bath-beer-festival/ Bath Beer Festival]'''

:''2019 dates to be announced'' 

'''[http://www.bathfringe.co.uk/ Fringe Festival]'''

:''Friday 24th May – Sunday 9th June 2019''

'''[http://www.bikebath.co.uk/ Bike Bath]'''

:''Sunday June 30th 2019''

'''[http://www.widcombe.net/index.php#wr Widcombe Rising]'''

:Street party / festival that takes place in Widcombe Parade. Features music, competitions, street entertainment and general randomness.

:''Possibly back in the future''

'''[https://bathfolkfestival.org/ Bath Folk Festival]'''

:''2019 dates to be announced'' 

'''[http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/whats_on/events/september_heritage_open_days.aspx Heritage Open Days]'''

:''Friday 13th - Sunday 22nd September 2019''

'''[http://www.janeausten.co.uk/festivalhome/ Jane Austen Festival]'''

:''Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd September 2019''

'''[http://bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature/ Childrens' Literature Festival]'''

:''Friday 27th September – Sunday 6th October 2019''

'''[http://www.bathfilmfestival.org/ Film Festival]'''

:''2019 dates to be announced'' 

'''[http://www.bathmozartfest.org.uk/ Mozartfest]'''

:''Friday 8th - Saturday 16th November 2019''

'''[http://www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/ Christmas Market]'''

:An outdoor market held around the Abbey area in the centre of Bath. Over 100 stalls selling a wide selection of quirky and unique gifts as well as hot food and drinks. With a great festive atmosphere this market makes Christmas shopping a lot easier. 
:''2019 dates to be announced'' 

'''[http://www.greatbathfeast.co.uk/ The Great Bath Feast]'''

:This festival doesn't seem to happen any more...

'''[http://www.igf.org.uk/ International Guitar Festival]'''

:This festival doesn't seem to happen any more...

'''[http://www.bathinfashion.co.uk/ Bath in Fashion]'''

:This festival doesn't seem to happen any more...

'''Shakespeare Festival'''

:This festival doesn't seem to happen any more...

'''Puppet Festival'''

:This festival doesn't seem to happen any more...

'''[http://www.bathdancefest.org.uk/ Dance Festival]'''

:This festival doesn't seem to happen any more...

'''[http://www.bathbanjofestival.com/ Banjo festival]'''

:This festival doesn't seem to happen any more...

=== Nearby destinations ===

'''Bristol'''

'''Salisbury'''

'''Cotswolds'''

'''Bradford on Avon'''

'''[http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/stonehenge/ Stonehenge] & [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-avebury Avebury]'''

:Stonehenge is considered one of the must see sights in the UK but people are sometimes disappointed by it. After all, it is a pile of stones which you aren't allowed to touch (except on the summer and winter solstices), it's not cheap and the visitor experience isn't really up to standard. It's best to go with reasonably low expectations and then you are more likely enjoy the experience. 
:Adult £6.90, student/elderly £5.90, child £3.50, English Heritage / National Trust members - free (in July 2010) 

:Two companies run trips to Stonehenge:
::[http://www.scarpertours.com/ Scarper Tours]
::[http://www.madmax.abel.co.uk/ Mad Max Tours]

:You can also travel to Salisbury (see above) by train and get a bus from there: 
::[http://www.thestonehengetour.info/ Salisbury - Stonehenge bus tour]

:Avebury is another set of stone circles and people often enjoy these more. Access is unrestricted so there's no charge and you are free to walk up to the stones and touch them.

::[http://www.madmax.abel.co.uk/ Mad Max Tours] offer tours which combine Stonehenge with Avebury
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