Day Trip to Bath

Bath is a city in the picturesque County of Somerset in the south west part of the country. It is situated about 100 miles west of London and about 13 miles south-east of Bristol.

The city is unique; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries worldwide....

The Royal Crescent, with its understated elegance of golden stone graces 30 houses built between 1767 and 1774, and is part of the World Heritage Site in the south-west of England. The city is the oldest of England's principal tourist destinations and has been on every UK tourists "must see" destination list for more years than I can remember.

With all this in mind, I think you owe it to yourself to put the city of Bath on your London-Day-Trips.com "what to do in England list", and plan a return visit to include what you have missed.

As well as an historic and architectural masterpiece, several institutions have been named after the historic Roman Spa hot springs. Although Bath is a Celtic and a Roman watering place, it's also a true Georgian city. The city was created by the local postmaster Ralph Allen and his architects, John Wood and his son, making the city one of the finest planned landscapes in Britain.

Many of the picturesque streets, colourful window boxes and hanging baskets of flowers, are now pedestrian friendly areas which have transformed the city centre into a traffic free zone.

On the left is the Guildhall. Cross High Street to Northumberland Place and walk through to Union Street. Turn right and cross Upper Borough Walls to go along Old Bond Street into Milsom Street.

On the right is the Octagon. At George Street turn right, cross over and walk
up Bartlett Street and Saville Row to Bennett Street. Turn left and walk to
The Circus, passing the mews where the Carriage Museum is situated.

Leave The Circus along Brock Street which leads to the Royal Crescent and the period house. Return to Margaret's Buildings and turn left to reach Catherine Place. Turn right along Rivers Street, and at the end cross Julian Road to the Camden Works Museum.

Return to Bennett Street via Russel Street. Turn right and cross over to the Assmbly Rooms. On leaving, turn left down the alleyway, then turn right, leading to Miles Buildings.

At George Street, turn right, then left down Gay Street to Queen Street Square. Turn left along Wood Street, right down Queen Street, left into Trim Street, then turn left into Upper Borough Walls and turn right into Union Street for the return to the Abbey.

  This walk is also enroute to the most romantic hotel in   town, The Bath Priory. This country house hotel offers   luxurious rooms and cosy drawing rooms for you to relax   in. You can reward yourself with a cocktail on the   terrace overlooking the landscaped gardens, and then   follow this with dinner at the fine restaurant in The   Bath Priory Hotel. Can it get more romantic than this?


Although the city has plenty to offer, it would be a mistake to ignore the rest of this very picturesque surrounding area.

Bath as you know is a city steeped in history and tradition. Glastonbury, with its famous Tor and Abbey, is close - and, of course, is also the home of the UK's biggest annual music festival. Cheddar Caves and Wookey Hole are popular tourist attractions, and the beautiful coastline of Dorset and Devon are within easy reach for a day out.

Getting there by train:

For a great London day trip to Bath I would suggest taking the Express Train from Paddington Mainline Station in central London. It's fast, comfortable and a very convenient way to travel. Click Here for the direct link for fares and timetables and special deals.

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I have visited Bath many times and have experienced quite a few small quaint coffee shops in Bath. If you're looking for a rustic type of snack, visit Sally Lunn's, it's a fairly cramped tea room in this oldest house in town where giant Bath buns are served.

You can enjoy the atmosphere with a refreshing cup of Earl Grey tea, and then make your way to the top of the cake stand, where you will find small sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and of course a selection of homemade cakes. Delious to say the least.

If you've enjoyed your London day trip to Bath, please share some of your experiences and ideas on where to stay and where to eat in this ancient City of Bath.

Now it's your turn to share your interesting or outrageous stories in and around the Bath area and surrounding countryside.

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