Just a few miles away from Lucknam Park, the city of Bath dates back to Roman times and was founded in 1 AD.

Modern Bath is an important centre for the arts and culture, with many museums, exhibitions, concerts and performances scheduled throughout the year. Of course, Bath is also known for tourism and shopping, of which there is abundance.

Find out all about Bath and upcoming events at www.visitbath.co.uk.

 

Museums & Galleries:

Roman Baths

Britain's only hot spring, the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still flows with natural hot water. See the water's source and walk where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements around the steaming pool.
www.romanbaths.co.uk

 

Building of Bath Collection

The only museum in Bath about Bath, housed in a beautiful gothic chapel, the museum shows how Georgian Bath was developed, built, decorated and lived in.

 

Victoria Art Gallery

The Gallery’s collections range from the 15th century to the present day and were formed mainly by gift and bequest since the building first opened in 1900.

 

Fashion Museum

The Fashion Museum is the finest museum of fashionable garments in the world. There are more than 150 dressed figures on display covering 400 years of fashion from 1600 to the present day.
www.fashionmuseum.co.uk

 

Attractions:

 

Jane Austen Centre

‘Celebrating Baths most famous resident’ discover life in regency Bath for Jane Austen and the effect on her and her writing.
www.janeausten.co.uk

 

Bath Abbey

Bath Abbey is an active Christian church situated at the heart of the city. Founded in 1499, it stands on the site of an earlier Norman Cathedral and the original Abbey Church built in the 8th century.
www.bathabbey.org 

 

Theatre Royal

 
The Theatre Royal Bath is one of the country’s most beautiful and best loved theatres open all year round and presenting top quality entertainment.
 www.theatreroyal.org.uk

 

Shopping in Bath

Offers a memorable experience with a fabulous selection of small independent shops and stylish boutiques alongside the familiar big name stores. The city centre is compact and easily walkable with grand Georgian streets and small picturesque passageways to explore. Don't miss Milsom Street in Bath voted 'Britain's Best Fashion Street' in the Google Street View Awards 2010.

 

Historic Sites:

Assembly Rooms

The Assembly Rooms were at the heart of fashionable Georgian society, the perfect venue for entertainment.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Pump Rooms

Regarded as the social heart of Bath for more than two centuries, the Pump Room is a striking neo-classical salon where hot Spa water is drawn for drinking.
www.romanbaths.co.uk

Number one Royal Crescent

No.1 Royal Crescent is a magnificently restored Georgian town house that creates a wonderfully vital picture of life in Georgian Bath.
www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk