Visit Bath

The world famous Georgian city of Bath is only a 15 minute drive or train ride away. Or, you could enjoy a flat 9 mile bike ride along the canal.

 
Roman Baths and Pump Room

The Roman Baths are one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe. There is a lot to see, so please allow at least two hours to get the most from your visit

 
Bath Thermae Spa

Britain's original and only natural hot water thermal spa.

 
Jane Austen Centre

Situated in an original Georgian townhouse, it tells the story of Jane?s time in Bath, including the effect that living here had on her and her writing.

 
Georgian Architecture

Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to it being dominated by beautiful Georgian crescents and houses all built by locally quarried Bath stone.

Bath Abbey

The last of the great medieval churches of England, where the first King of England was crowned. Called "The Lantern of the West" thanks to its beautiful stained glass windows.

Museums and Galleries

An exceptional choice of museums and galleries which covers many aspects of the city's wonderful history, including the American Museum in Britain, The Building of Bath Museum, The Victoria Art Gallery and the Holborne Museum.

 
Bath Assembly Rooms

Elegant public rooms at the heart of fashionable Georgian society with a magnificent interior which consists of a splendid Ball Room, Tea Room and Card Room, connected by two fine octagonal rooms.

Bradford On Avon

The Hotel is an easy walk or cycle along the canal to visit many historic sights, browse the independent shops and eat or drink in the many cafes and restaurants.

 
Architecture

The town has many fine examples of architecture from the Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Georgian and Industrial Revolution periods. Also, to the north of the town, there was an Iron Age Fort and, recently discovered, a very important Roman villa.

 
Saxon church

The Saxon Church of St. Laurence dates from the early 11th century and is one of the most complete examples of a chapel of that period. It is an unforgettable experience to stand in the tall, narrow stone built nave and admire the two flying angels set high on the wall above.

 
Tithe Barn

The stunning Tithe Barn was built in the mid 14th century and inspires the same sort of awe that one feels on entering a great cathedral. Used as a setting for several TV dramas (most recently Wolf Hall), it is 168 feet long with a massive timbered roof spanning 33 feet beneath stone tiles weighing 100 tons. It retains its old threshing floors and other features from its agricultural past.

 
Barton Grange farm

Set in the beautiful Barton Farm Country Park, with its ancient packhorse bridge and bordered by the River Avon and Kennet and Avon Canal, is a range of medieval buildings. This was the grange of the nuns of Shaftesbury Abbey who had been granted the manor of Bradford by King Ethelred in AD 1001...

 
Town Bridge

The name of the town originates from the 'broad ford' across the River Avon and the bridge is a natural focus for the town. Although widened in the 17th century, it still retains two of the original 13th century arches. A notable feature is the 'Blind House' built in the 18th century to serve as the town lock-up.

Kennet and Avon canal

Originally opened in 1810 the canal runs from Reading to Bristol. One of the deepest locks on the canal is in Bradford on Avon. Boat hire and boat trips are available from the working wharf and a particularly attractive mile and a half stretch to Avoncliffe is a popular walk.

 
Avoncliff

Built of stone from local quarries, the magnificent Avoncliff Aqueduct carries the canal over the River Avon and the railway line to Bath. A nearby picturesque old pub with its riverside gardens is a popular refreshment stop.

 
The Town Centre

The Shambles, the meat market in medieval times, is now a bustling pedestrian walkway lined with a range of small, independent shops. Among the many attractive shops and eating places in the town centre, is the Victorian Tea Shop which has been named by the prestigious UK Tea Guild as the ‘UK's Top Tea Place'.

 
Museum

Browse around the museum which is home to a diverse and fascinating collection illustrating the history of the town. Of particular interest is the Christopher Pharmacy, an exact reconstruction of the Victorian chemist's shop which used to serve the town.