Bath's Top Attractions

Magnificent Georgian architecture, historic attractions, modern spa facilities, and a host of cultural festivals… here at a glance is why Bath is one of the few cities to have achieved Unesco World Heritage Site status

Top Attraction 1

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Roman Baths (click here). The city’s most popular tourist attraction, the baths are a vivid reminder of exactly what the Romans did for us.

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Top Attraction 2

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The Royal Crescent and the Circus (click here). The most picturesque terraces in the country, these Georgian gems are 18th-century architecture at its best.

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Thermae Bath Spa (click here). Bath’s thermal springs are its raison d’être, and this modern facility allows you to be pampered in style while you take the waters.

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Bath Abbey (click here). The heart of the city in the Middle Ages, the site of the magnificent Abbey is where Edgar, England’s first king, was crowned.

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Top Attraction 5

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Assembly Rooms (click here). No Jane Austen adaptation is complete without a scene set in these rooms that were at the centre of Georgian society. The building also houses the impressive Fashion Museum.

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Festivals (click here). The city’s annual calendar of festivals offers something for everyone, from comedy to films and literature to jazz.

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Top Attraction 7

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Pulteney Bridge (click here). A beautiful bridge-cum-shopping arcade overlooking the River Avon.

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Top Attraction 8

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Milsom Street (click here). Voted the country’s favourite street for fashion, and just a small part of a city renowned for its diverse range of independent shops.

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