Bath is one of the most beautiful cities in the world — a UNESCO World Heritage Site set in a natural amphitheatre of hills in the Avon Valley, whose Georgian architecture, Roman heritage and extraordinary natural hot springs have made it one of Britain's most celebrated destinations. With a population of 88,859, Bath is compact enough to explore on foot yet rich enough in culture, history and amenity to reward a lifetime of discovery.
The city's defining feature is its Georgian townscape — mile after mile of honey-coloured Bath stone terraces, crescents and squares built in the 18th century when Bath was the most fashionable resort in England. The Royal Crescent, completed in 1774, is the finest example of Georgian architecture in the country — a sweeping arc of 30 terraced houses fronted by a vast lawn. The Circus, designed by John Wood the Elder, is an extraordinary circular arrangement of townhouses modelled on the Colosseum. Pulteney Bridge, built in 1774, is one of only four bridges in the world lined with shops on both sides.
Beneath the Georgian elegance lies a Roman city of remarkable preservation. The Roman Baths, built around the sacred hot spring of Sulis Minerva, are the best-preserved Roman bathing complex in northern Europe — a magnificent complex of chambers, plunge pools and temples that still draws nearly 1.5 million visitors every year. The adjacent Bath Abbey, rebuilt in 1499, is the last great medieval church to be built in England before the Reformation.
Bath Spa station offers direct trains to London Paddington in 85 minutes and to Bristol in just 12 minutes. Bristol Airport is 12 miles away. House prices average £430,000 — premium for the region but justified by the extraordinary quality of life, outstanding schools, beautiful environment and world-class cultural offer.
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VisitBritain- Roman BathsThe best-preserved Roman bathing complex in northern Europe, built around the sacred hot spring of Sulis Minerva. One of the UK's top visitor attractions. The Great Bath is breathtaking by torchlight.
- Royal Crescent & The CircusThe finest Georgian architecture in England — the sweeping Royal Crescent and the circular Circus were built in the 1770s and define Bath's UNESCO World Heritage character.
- Bath AbbeyThe last great medieval church built before the Reformation, completed in 1499. The extraordinary fan-vaulted ceiling, stained glass and tower provide one of the finest interiors in southern England.
- Prior Park Landscape Garden (NT)A magnificent 18th-century landscape garden on a hillside above the city, with one of only four Palladian bridges in the world and sweeping views over Bath's rooftops.
- Theatre Royal BathOne of England's oldest and most beautiful theatres, opened in 1805. The main house seats 900; the Ustinov Studio hosts cutting-edge new work. Many productions transfer to the West End.
- Bath's Shopping — Milsom Street & SouthGateBath has one of the finest retail centres in provincial England — from the independent boutiques of Milsom Street to the modern SouthGate centre, all set within stunning Georgian architecture.
- Thermae Bath SpaBath's modern spa, built around the ancient natural hot springs, with a rooftop pool overlooking the city skyline. The only place in Britain to bathe in natural thermal waters.
- No. 1 Royal CrescentA perfectly restored Georgian townhouse at the end of the Royal Crescent, furnished exactly as it would have appeared in the 1770s. An intimate and fascinating insight into 18th-century Bath life.
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