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Bath

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Stonehenge

 

 

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About Bath

Visit beautiful Bath, the only city in the UK which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Steeped in history, Bath has many attractions you won’t want to miss. As well as the world-renowned Roman Baths, you can also walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen, marvel at the exquisite Georgian architecture and enjoy riverside dining.

About Stonehenge

 

Also included in this full-day tour is a visit to Stonehenge. Widely regarded as being one of the wonders of the world, the site dates back over 4,000 years and is still a place of inspiration and spirituality, as well as being a masterpiece of engineering and building.

Full Day Tour Itinerary

  • Roman Baths
  • The Pump Room
  • Bath Abbey
  • Royal Crescent
  • The Circus
  • Pulteney Bridge
  • The Jane Austen Centre
  • Stonehenge

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Roman Baths

Be transported back 2,000 years with a visit to the Roman Baths, one of the best-preserved historical sites in Northern Europe.

The thermal spring on the site of the Roman Baths was believed to have been presided over by the Celtic goddess, Sulis. When the Romans built the baths in around 70AD they became a hub for socialising and bathing, and also housed a temple to Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom.

The hot spring water, which reaches 46°C, still fills the baths to this day and visitors can explore the Roman Baths complex with its ancient changing rooms, saunas and plunge pool, as well as the sacred spring itself. There is also a museum on the site which, among its many Roman artefacts, boasts the gilt bronze head of the Goddess Sulis Minerva.

Pump Room

Sample the famous Bath spa water with a visit to the ornate Georgian Pump Room.

On the site of the Roman Baths, you will also find the Pump Room, with its Corinthian columns, glittering chandelier and spa fountain. Georgian high society would flock here in order to take the waters which were known for their healing qualities, with Jane Austen being a frequent visitor.

Today the building houses the Pump Room Restaurant where you can enjoy a meal or perhaps sample the famous, mineral-rich spa water for yourself!

Bath Abbey

The majestic Bath Abbey, with its stunning stained-glass windows and fanned ceiling, welcomes visitors and worshippers alike.

There has been a Christian place of worship on this site for over 1,000 years, although the Abbey has undergone many transformations since that time. With a rich and fascinating history, the Abbey as it was originally known was closed in the early sixteenth century on the orders of King Henry VIII. In 1539, the monks were forced to leave the Abbey and it fell into decay until thirty years later when the ruined church was gifted to the city of Bath and local people raised money to restore it. One of the Abbey’s oldest documents is a book that lists the gifts made to this restoration.

Royal Crescent

This sweeping crescent of Georgian houses is one of Bath’s most iconic landmarks.

Built between 1767 and 1775, the Royal Crescent is one of the greatest examples of Georgian architecture in the UK. Thirty townhouses form the crescent around a beautifully kept lawn overlooking Royal Victoria Park.

Many notable people have either lived or stayed in the Royal Crescent and it is also a popular location for films and period dramas. No. 1 Royal Crescent now houses a museum of Georgian life.

The Circus

A fascinating and beautiful piece of architecture – why not find the spot where anything you say will echo!

The Circus, originally called King’s Circus, was designed by the architect John Wood and built between 1754 and 1768. It consists of three curved segments of townhouses, forming a circle, with three entrances. Wood was known to admire the druids and studied Stonehenge, which resulted in the Circus having exactly the same diameter as the famous stone circle. It is said that the Circus is joined to the Royal Crescent by a ley-line, and that their design represents the sun and the moon.

Pulteney Bridge

Originally opened in 1770, Pulteney Bridge is one of only four bridges in the world with shops across its full span on both sides.

With its classical architecture, Pulteney Bridge is a beautiful landmark and home to many restaurants and independent shops. Regular boat trips also leave from here offering spectacular views of the bridge, the Roman Baths and other landmarks.

The Jane Austen Centre

Celebrating Bath’s most famous resident, the Jane Austen Centre will whisk you back to the Regency period.

With its costumed guides and immersive atmosphere, this is a must-visit site for any fans of Jane Austen while also giving a glimpse of Regency Bath life. After a welcome talk, visitors are free to explore the exhibition at their own pace and, if you really want to get into the spirit of the era, why not dress up in one of the centre’s Regency costumes for that perfect photo opportunity!

Stonehenge

Arguably one of the wonders of the world, Stonehenge is an awe‑inspiring monument not to be missed.

Dating back over 4,000 years, Stonehenge is a magnificent and inspirational site with its roots steeped in spirituality. Although nobody knows why the stone circle was erected, Neolithic and Bronze Age people went to extraordinary lengths to build this amazing structure and align the stones to the sun’s movements.

As well as the stone circle, the Stonehenge site boasts exhibitions, a state-of-the-art visitor centre and much more.

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