Bath Overview
Bath is one of the most beautiful Georgian cities in the United Kingdom. The city was lucky enough to have had its streets and many of its buildings designed by an architectural genius. Bath was originally a Roman settlement well known for its hot mineral springs and today visitors can still see these well-preserved Roman baths during their time in Bath. But the city and its popularity shut up in the 18th century when Beau Nash showed London's elite the wonders of these springs. Bath became the trendy place for wealthy and powerful. The charm of Bath was well documented by popular authors of the time such as Jane Austen and Dickens. On top of the stunning architecture, the bridge over the Avon, a very beautiful abbey, and countless street performers and artists; it鈥檚 no wonder tourists flock here!
Despite the beauty of Bath, the thousands of tourists which come to the city every year can crowd up the pretty streets and upset the peace that attracts many of them.
The city offers great shopping, including many independent shops and boutiques, and many high street brands being well represented in the city centre. There are also three markets open daily if you are looking for something different. There is also an area of shopping especially for students. All of which are worth a browse. You also won鈥檛 find a shortage of wine-bars, pubs, restaurants and tea-rooms all along Bath's cobbled lined streets. The images of the city will be long remembered well after your visit here.
Things to do in Bath
The Theatre Royal is one of the country's oldest and most' beautiful theatres outside of London. You can catch an opera, ballet, musicals and shows there. Bath also has three cinemas. It is easy to see that Bath is a centre of culture with also many venues playing music ranging from jazz, Indian and Irish music as well as classical music. Each year Bath also has many festivals which attracts leading international musicians and the nearby Glastonbury festival is also very accessible. Night life is also very good with quite a few clubs, lots of good pubs and some with live music. You will find many restaurants with cuisines from around the world and even a famous tea and eating house called Sally Lunns Tea Rooms where you can try the original authentic Bath bun.
Sport in Bath
Sport plays a major role in Bath life with the local rugby team being the most celebrated team in town. The city has a sport and leisure centre for those wanting to do some sport themselves.
Escape Bath
The country around Bath is very beautiful. To the north you have the Cotswolds with their outstanding natural beauty and picturesque villages. Not too far away is also Cheddar Gorge, named as the second greatest natural wonder in Britain. And then there is Glastonbury and the famous Glastonbury Thorn where it is said Joseph of Arimathea visited with the Holy Grail and thrust his staff into Wearyall Hill, which then grew into the original tree
Transport in Bath
Bath is on the main line rail-link between Bristol and London Paddington and has a direct line to Exeter and the West Country, Coach services are also very good offering transportation to most cities in the UK. The city is also well connected to the national motorway system offering fast access north to the M4 and onwards to most parts in the UK and London and the M5 and the rest of the motorway network.
