Ju and Sam’s guide to Bath
Sightseeing
With beautiful views stretching across the city of Bath, you can take in the breathtaking expanse of this little city and see all the comings and goings. While away an hour or two but take a picnic with you as there are no facilities.
33 locals recommend
Green Park Station Market
Green Park RoadWith beautiful views stretching across the city of Bath, you can take in the breathtaking expanse of this little city and see all the comings and goings. While away an hour or two but take a picnic with you as there are no facilities.
Possibly the most beautiful landmark to see whilst to visit Bath. You can do a tour and go up to the top and take in the views. But the architecture alone within the building is worth seeing.
165 locals recommend
Bath Abbey
Possibly the most beautiful landmark to see whilst to visit Bath. You can do a tour and go up to the top and take in the views. But the architecture alone within the building is worth seeing.
A picturesque little park in the centre of town great for resting your weary legs after a walk around. Located close to the river with weir views.
47 locals recommend
Parade Gardens
Grand Parade A picturesque little park in the centre of town great for resting your weary legs after a walk around. Located close to the river with weir views.
One of only a few bridges in the world with shops on them. A sight to see.
93 locals recommend
Pulteney Bridge
Bridge Street One of only a few bridges in the world with shops on them. A sight to see.
If you pay a visit to Great Pulteney Street you are bound to recognise some of the scenes from TV shows you may have seen.
24 locals recommend
Great Pulteney Street
If you pay a visit to Great Pulteney Street you are bound to recognise some of the scenes from TV shows you may have seen.
The Roman Baths
Abbey Churchyard This is a paid entry activity but it is interesting to visit.
A must! Book your tickets in advance so as not to be disappointed. Beautiful little theatre. With a pub next door and lots of food places nearby.
113 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw CloseA must! Book your tickets in advance so as not to be disappointed. Beautiful little theatre. With a pub next door and lots of food places nearby.
another piece of history but maybe not so old, Baths former train station, occasionally there is a market you can visit there are record shops and food places here also. And a big Sainsbury’s supermarket should you need provisions.
36 locals recommend
Green Park Station
Green Park Roadanother piece of history but maybe not so old, Baths former train station, occasionally there is a market you can visit there are record shops and food places here also. And a big Sainsbury’s supermarket should you need provisions.
You will probably pass it on your travels as it is mainly a road around the square, but it leads straight to Gay Street from the theatre where you will find the Jane Austen Centre.
11 locals recommend
Queens Square
You will probably pass it on your travels as it is mainly a road around the square, but it leads straight to Gay Street from the theatre where you will find the Jane Austen Centre.
From the Royal Circus along Brock Street to the Royal Crescent and Marlborough buildings is well worth a stroll, this is where you will find the main architecture that you expect to find in this Heritage city.
209 locals recommend
The Circus
The CircusFrom the Royal Circus along Brock Street to the Royal Crescent and Marlborough buildings is well worth a stroll, this is where you will find the main architecture that you expect to find in this Heritage city.
Another beautiful park in our city which has a café and also plenty of places for picnicking.
216 locals recommend
Royal Victoria Park
Marlborough Lane Another beautiful park in our city which has a café and also plenty of places for picnicking.
This is a National Trust property which can be reached by bus from the city or by foot if you are feeling energetic.
133 locals recommend
Prior Park Landscape Gardens (NT)
Ralph Allen DriveThis is a National Trust property which can be reached by bus from the city or by foot if you are feeling energetic.
Another National Trust property but you’ll have to drive out this one some 15 or 20 minutes north of the city.
133 locals recommend
Dyrham Park
Another National Trust property but you’ll have to drive out this one some 15 or 20 minutes north of the city.
You’ll pass through this quaint little place as you head towards the Royal Crescent from the circus, some interesting little independent shops and cafes.
Margaret's Buildings
Margaret's Buildings You’ll pass through this quaint little place as you head towards the Royal Crescent from the circus, some interesting little independent shops and cafes.
At the top of the Royal Victoria park is the botanical Gardens which is an enclosed section of beautifully manicured plants and shrubs. Particularly beautiful during autumn.
35 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens
Park Lane At the top of the Royal Victoria park is the botanical Gardens which is an enclosed section of beautifully manicured plants and shrubs. Particularly beautiful during autumn.
Great little community pub, work walking out to as there are independent shops lining the street which lead to it. Music pub too.
88 locals recommend
The Bell Inn
103 Walcot StGreat little community pub, work walking out to as there are independent shops lining the street which lead to it. Music pub too.
If you like a museum he’d along the paragon another piece of interesting architecture which leads you into the city from the east side.
20 locals recommend
Museum of Bath Architecture
The ParagonIf you like a museum he’d along the paragon another piece of interesting architecture which leads you into the city from the east side.
Fab little museum worth a look. If you like all things old.
15 locals recommend
The Museum of Bath at Work
Julian RoadFab little museum worth a look. If you like all things old.
If you fancy hopping on a train you can be in Bristol in 8 to 12 minutes. Or London in 90 minutes.
85 locals recommend
Bath Spa Station
If you fancy hopping on a train you can be in Bristol in 8 to 12 minutes. Or London in 90 minutes.
Regular live shows here which you can attend, check that out and see what is playing. There is also a café.
12 locals recommend
The Forum
1A Forum Buildings Regular live shows here which you can attend, check that out and see what is playing. There is also a café.
Regular live events here, you would need to check their website.
10 locals recommend
Chapel Arts Centre
9 Lower Borough Walls Regular live events here, you would need to check their website.
This is the monument you can see on the hill to the north of the city with the gold tower. You can visit it but the opening times of the tower itself would need to be confirmed on their website. You would probably want to drive to this landmark.
14 locals recommend
Beckford's Tower
Lansdown Road This is the monument you can see on the hill to the north of the city with the gold tower. You can visit it but the opening times of the tower itself would need to be confirmed on their website. You would probably want to drive to this landmark.
Food scene
If you are looking for somewhere local to stop off for a pub lunch then this may be the perfect place. From here you will spot some places you may have seen in Bridgerton.
13 locals recommend
The Crystal Palace
10-11 Abbey Grn If you are looking for somewhere local to stop off for a pub lunch then this may be the perfect place. From here you will spot some places you may have seen in Bridgerton.
If you cross Pulteney Bridge and take a stroll down the prestigious Great Pulteney Street, the wider street in Bath you will come to the Holborn Museum where you can stop for tea and cake .
190 locals recommend
The Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney StreetIf you cross Pulteney Bridge and take a stroll down the prestigious Great Pulteney Street, the wider street in Bath you will come to the Holborn Museum where you can stop for tea and cake .
Get a real feeling of what life may have been like when all there was to do was take tea.
58 locals recommend
The Pump Room Restaurant
Stall Street Get a real feeling of what life may have been like when all there was to do was take tea.
You shouldn’t really visit bath without having a Sally Lunn bun!! There is also a little museum downstairs which is free entry once you have eaten in the tea rooms.
58 locals recommend
Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum
4 N ParadeYou shouldn’t really visit bath without having a Sally Lunn bun!! There is also a little museum downstairs which is free entry once you have eaten in the tea rooms.
The Green Rocket
1 Pierrepont StGreat independent vegetarian cafe.
Baths smallest pub, where you can sit outside in a little narrow street and people watch. Have a local beer whilst you are here.
6 locals recommend
Coeur De Lion
17 Northumberland PlBaths smallest pub, where you can sit outside in a little narrow street and people watch. Have a local beer whilst you are here.
A great little independent pub specialising in pie and mash. You can also get a good pint.
53 locals recommend
The Raven
7 Queen St A great little independent pub specialising in pie and mash. You can also get a good pint.
The Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay St Another place to pop in and take tea!