Bath

BathA World Heritage Site with a magnificent setting; all routes from the Cotswolds descend spectacularly into the broad valley of the River Avon. Bath is home to some of the most impressive architectural sights in the world such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge.

At the heart of the city centre, next to Bath’s imposing Abbey, are the Roman Baths and its museum, which gives a fascinating insight into the original bathing complex and the great Roman temple of Sulis Minerva. Above the museum in the 18th century Pump Room you can taste the waters or enjoy a meal. Bath has a wide variety of museums and galleries, festivals, events and visitors can once again relax in the waters at Thermae Bath Spa, with its open-air rooftop pool.

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Bath Insider ToursTel 07772 038233www.bathinsidertours.co.ukEc

Located in the city of Bath, Bath Insider Tours offers private guided tours for visitors to Bath. All of the tours are run by Daniel who was born and grew up in Bath giving you the chance to meet and talk to someone from the area.

Using his insider knowledge each tour has been specially designed to give you an interesting insight into the area and create wonderful memories from your visit.

Dyrham ParkDyrham SN14 8HYTel 0117 937 2501www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrhamparkEÔc

Ancient parkland with a 17th century house full of Dutch-inspired delights and formal garden situated just 8 miles north of Bath and 16 miles east of Bristol. Run by the National Trust, there is a tearoom and shop as well as daily guided tours of the park, garden and beyond. Please check the website for booking information and latest updates.

Bailey BalloonsBristolTel 01275 774252www.baileyballoons.co.ukE

Our passengers are required to meet at a designated time and place after calling a special pre-flight check-in line. Upon arrival, passengers meet their pilot and crew for the flight and are invited to get involved with setting up the balloon for its flight. Once the balloon has been prepared and safety checks have been done, the pilot will activate the burner and produce big flames which will start to make the balloon rise, the wind is the determining factor of where the balloon will go. Once you’re in the air there is no feeling of movement, total peacefulness. On landing the balloon is packed away and chilled Champagne is served.

The Cotswolds by CarBath BA1 1XBTel 07776 033560www.cityofbathguides.comEÔc

This full nine hour tour will show the Cotswolds at its very best.

This enjoyable route takes in the highlights of the Cotswolds, including Tetbury and its royal connections; Cirencester and its Roman heritage;

Bourton-on-the-Water, known as ‘the Venice of the Cotswolds’; the idyllic village of Lower Slaughter; historic Stow-on-the-Wold; Burford, one of Oxfordshire’s most attractive towns, and the beautiful villages of Bibury and Castle Combe.

For over 20 years I have enjoyed guiding visitors around Bath and the Cotswolds and sharing my knowledge of this stunning area.

Always entertaining, never dull!

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Savouring BathBath BA1 1SUTel 01225 425843www.savouringbath.comEÔc

Discover this top UK culinary destination by using your taste buds, while strolling through its elegant 18th century streets and alleyways.

It’s a truly unique way to experience the UK’s UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath while sampling the best produce from the city’s best artisan culinary outlets. Your local guide will lead you from ancient pubs to artisanal coffees, breweries to bread, and farmers’ markets to falafels, where residents and visitors, alike, will discover the top food hot spots of Bath. All tastings are included, along with plenty of dining, drinking and shopping tips.

The Roman BathsBath BA1 1LZTel 01225 477785www.romanbaths.co.ukEÔc

The Roman Baths is located at the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath. Here, the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex on the site of Britain’s only hot spring, which still flows with naturally hot water.

Walk around the steaming Great Bath where people bathed nearly 2,000 years ago, see the ruins of the temple of Minerva where Roman worshippers gathered, and explore the fascinating Roman Baths museum.

Costumed characters bring to life the stories of past inhabitants. You might meet a Roman lady called Flavia, slave girl Apulia, stonemasons Sulinus and Brucetus, or a travelling merchant named Peregrinus.

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Victoria Art GalleryBath BA2 4ATTel 01225 477233www.victoriagal.org.ukEÔc

Opened in 1900, the Victoria Art Gallery boasts an outstanding collection of paintings, sculptures and decorative arts. The gallery is located in the centre of Bath, near the famous Pulteney Bridge.

There are more than 1,500 artworks on show, spanning the 15th century to the present day, including many by artists who have lived and worked in the Bath area, such as Thomas Gainsborough and Walter Sickert.

Entry to the permanent displays is free.

Thermae Bath SpaBath BA1 1SJTel 01225 33 1234www.thermaebathspa.comEÔc

In the heart of the World Heritage Site of Bath, Thermae Bath Spa is a remarkable combination of ‘old and new’ where you can bathe in the UK’s only naturally warm, mineral-rich waters as the Celts and Romans did over 2,000 years ago.

By day and by night, you can relax in the indoor Minerva Bath and enjoy spectacular views over the city of Bath from the open-air rooftop pool. Additionally, you can choose from a selection of spa packages and treatments.

The Springs Restaurant serves a selection of freshly prepared meals, light bites and interesting drinks throughout the day including the popular Twilight Package.

History will never have felt so good!

Fashion Museum BathBath BA1 2QHTel 01225 477789www.fashionmuseum.co.ukEÔc

A must-see for every fashion lover, the Fashion Museum is home to one of the world’s leading collections of historic and fashionable dress. You’ll see everything from sumptuous Georgian gowns to spectacular outfits by some of today’s top

designers. The Fashion Museum was founded as the Museum of Costume in 1963, when designer, collector and historian Doris Langley Moore gave her private collection of fashionable dress to the City of Bath.

Today, the outstanding collection includes more than 100,000 objects dating from the 16th century to the present day. Changing displays chronicle the story of fashionable dress.

The museum is housed in the Assembly Rooms, Bath’s most magnificent Georgian building.

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