OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE 2019 BATH

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WELCOME TO BATH

Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. The waters are still a big draw, both at the ancient

Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermae Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot Bath Spa springs in Britain you can bathe in.

Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly novel – highlights include the cosy country cottages and chic centre is overflowing with iconic Royal Crescent and the central apartments. For great places to eat and drink, plus majestic Circus. There’s plenty value, we recommend staying some of the finest independent to see beyond the city too, with midweek. shops in Britain, making it the stunning Somerset countryside Whether you’re looking to ideal city break. Lose yourself to explore, as well as attractions celebrate a special occasion, in Bath’s remarkable collection including Stonehenge, Avebury immerse yourself in culture, of museums and galleries, and and Longleat Safari Park. relax and unwind with a spa enjoy year-round festivals, With so many sides of the city day, embark on an outdoor theatre, music and sports. to discover, it’s worth treating adventure or treat your taste Bath’s stunning honey-coloured yourself to an overnight stay – buds to a foodie feast, a visit to Georgian architecture is choose from luxury hotels and Bath can be anything you want straight from a Jane Austen grand Georgian guesthouses, or it to be.

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Fall in love with Bath, a unique, feel-good city, combining vibrant, contemporary culture with a rich history and heritage. visitbath.co.uk FEEL-GOOD BATH

My favourite spot in Bath Whether it’s treating Rest and Relaxation Spa, which all offer a restful has got to be Prior Park Landscape Garden – it’s my yourself to a spot retreat and five-star facilities. Bath is the centre of wellness Alternatively, book yourself secret retreat. You feel like of retail therapy, and wellbeing in the UK, and a hot stone massage or you’re in the countryside, indulging in a relaxing thanks to natural thermal aromatherapy treatment at The but you’re only five minutes springs beneath the city that Gainsborough Bath Spa, the from the city centre. spa day, enriching your produce 1,170,000 litres of UK’s only hotel with a naturally- Danny Byrd, DJ mind in one of Bath’s steaming spring water every heated spa. many museums or single day, it’s been a leading spa destination since the Bath’s Skyline getting some fresh Romans constructed their Expand the Mind air in the surrounding baths here in 70 A.D. Book Take time to relax in Bath and a spa break in Bath and countryside, there are learn new skills with a variety on mind, body and soul, return relaxed, refreshed and Feel-Good Events of classes and fun courses events include a Wellness plenty of ways to feel rejuvenated. to suit all ages and interests. Bath will be celebrating Retreat at The Gainsborough good in Bath. Take a dip in the rooftop pool Cocktail enthusiasts can shake wellness and wellbeing with Bath Spa, rooftop Aquasana at Thermae Bath Spa to enjoy up a storm at Sub 13 and distil events taking place across at Thermae Bath Spa, and a MIDWE sensational MIDWE 360-degree views their own gin with The Bath Gin the city in January and refreshing winter walk with Y E Y E A K A K The Gainsborough T T Company. Foodies can improve February 2019. With a focus of the city, or combine your Newton Farm Shop.

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HotelT & Spa, The Bath Priory, Demuths Cookery School. If or Lucknam Park Hotel & The Great Outdoors you’re feeling crafty, blow your own baubles at Bath Aqua It’s no secret that an active Glass, make your own clothes lifestyle makes us feel better, at The Makery or choose from a and in Bath, there are plenty variety of creative workshops at of ways to achieve that. Bath Julia Davey Ceramics. is surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside, providing the perfect outdoor escape. Stroll through Prior Park Landscape Garden as the Georgians did, or get on your bike and cycle along the scenic waterside path of the Kennet and Avon Canal. For an invigorating six-mile walk, follow the Bath Skyline past The Cross Bath at Thermae Bath Spa an ancient hill fort, through enchanting forests and along hidden trails with spectacular Pulteney Weir views over the city. Demuths Cookery School Find out more about Feel-Good Bath at visitbath.co.uk/feel-good

2 3 Bathe in the warm, mineral-rich waters of Bath’s natural thermal Spa, relax in the Wellness Suite and enjoy a choice of over 40 spa treatments & packages.

Open daily from 09.00 – 21. 3 0 (pools & Wellness Suite close at 21.00) 01225 33 1234 www.ThermaeBathSpa.com

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Victoria Art Gallery One of the most visited museums in Bath, this central gallery is known equally for its exciting and varied programme of exhibitions and for its stunning permanent collection, including works by Turner, Gainsborough and the Moderns.

The Jane Austen Centre Bath is, without a doubt, remarkable. With an Devoted to Bath’s most impressive Roman legacy and majestic Georgian Fashion Museum and Herschel Museum of Astronomy Assembly Rooms famous resident, this premier architecture, it’s no wonder the entire city is a World attraction is designed to give Heritage Site. However, delve further into Bath’s Designed by John Wood you a unique insight into Jane the Younger in 1769, the American Museum & famous history and you’ll find little-known stories Austen’s experience of living in The Roman Baths Assembly Rooms was the Bath and the effect it had on Gardens waiting to be told. With so many tales to uncover social epicentre of Georgian her writing. Explore Europe’s best- Born out of a transatlantic about the city’s extraordinary past and present, plan Bath. Located below the preserved Roman temple alliance, this intriguing Assembly Rooms, the and bathing complex and to stay for more than a day so you can explore Bath’s Museum of East Asian museum is the only one outside Fashion Museum houses learn about the origin of the USA to showcase the museums and galleries to their fullest. a world-class collection of Art Bath’s thermal springs. decorative arts of America. contemporary and historical Showcasing artefacts from dress. 150 dressed figures China, Japan, Korea and South Herschel Museum of present the changing styles East Asia, this museum is and fashionable trends considered to host the finest Astronomy from the sixteenth century collection of East Asian Bath was home to pioneering to the present day. Visitors treasures outside of London. eighteenth-century astronomer can even try on historical siblings William and Caroline garments – truly a fashion- Herschel. Visit their home lover’s paradise! where, on 13th March 1781, William discovered the planet Uranus.

Museum of Bath at Work The Roman Baths An intriguing journey through 2,000 years of Bath’s working The Holburne Museum heritage, from Roman tourism Museum of Bath to modern technology, Architecture this museum features a Beckford’s Tower The Holburne Museum Charting the architectural reconstructed Bath stone This unusual 120-foot neo- With a grand historic façade, influences and the people mine, a nineteenth-century Assembly Rooms Classical tower was designed stunning rear glass elevation Bath’s Georgian behind Bath’s transformation soft drinks factory, engineering as a study retreat and to house and lawned gardens, this architecture, history, natural from provincial town to works, and an eighteenth- century real tennis court. William Beckford’s precious handsome building, which sits No.1 Royal Crescent landscape and rich culture world-famous Georgian spa, rare art and book collection. majestically at the end of Great make the city remarkably this remarkable collection Climb the spiral staircase of Pulteney Street, contains a Discover how the Georgians unique. illustrates the influence of Find out more about the nineteenth-century folly fascinating art collection, from lived in this beautifully- classical designs and features Samantha Murray, Remarkable Bath at for panoramic views of the Gainsborough masterpieces to preserved townhouse, at the a fully detailed model of the Olympic Modern Pentathlete visitbath.co.uk/remarkable surrounding countryside. contemporary installations. city’s most iconic address. historic city centre.

6 7 NO.1 ROYAL CRESCENT MUSEUM OF BATH TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award – eight years of five stars ARCHITECTURE TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award - five years of five stars

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No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR +44 (0)1225 428126 [email protected] The Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, The Vineyards, no1royalcrescent.org.uk Paragon, Bath, BA1 5NA +44 (0)1225 333895 | [email protected] Step into the past at one of England’s finest Georgian museumofbatharchitecture.org.uk townhouses. Imagine the lives of the masters and their Discover how Bath’s elegant Georgian architecture servants as you wander around No.1 Royal Crescent’s was designed and built. See maps and models, tools ten display rooms. Enjoy dressing up, kids’ explorer and designs, films of craftspeople in action and items packs and family trails. Disabled access is available. to build and develop the city. Young children can dress Check the website for the busy events programme. up and use construction toys. Check the website for the busy events programme. Exhibition: Capturing the Image, through portraits and caricatures. Exhibition: Architectural Photography. Open: 16th February 2019–1st January 2020. Open: 16th February–24th November. Monday–Friday, Daily, 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm). Closed 1pm–5pm. Saturday, Sunday and Bank 25th and 26th December. Holiday Mondays, 10am–5pm.

HERSCHEL MUSEUM OF BECKFORD’S TOWER ASTRONOMY & MUSEUM TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award - five years of five stars

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At the heart of Bath stands the remains of one Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH 19 New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BL +44 (0)1225 460705 | [email protected] +44 (0)1225 446865 | [email protected] beckfordstower.org.uk of the finest spas of the ancient world. herschelmuseum.org.uk Beckford’s Tower was built as a retreat for the brilliant See the ruins of the temple of Sulis Minerva, Home to the astronomer and musician William and eccentric William Beckford in 1827. A pink spiral Herschel and his sister Caroline. William Herschel staircase leads up to the gold-topped belvedere with visit the bath house where Romans bathed discovered the planet Uranus from the garden in 1781. breathtaking views over Bath. Born to great wealth See his workshop of telescopes, globes and the music and talents, Beckford created magnificent buildings in and walk on 2,000-year-old Roman pavements. room with period instruments. Check the website for which to store his extraordinary art, furniture and book the busy events programme. collections. Check the website for the busy events Book online at romanbaths.co.uk Exhibition: Herschel, infrared and space photography. programme. Open: 16th February–1st January 2020. Monday–Friday, 1pm– Exhibition: Tower Photography looks at 01225 477785 / 24-hour information 01225 477867 5pm. Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am–5pm. photography of and from towers. July and August, daily, 11am–5pm. Closed Open: 2nd March–27th October. Weekends 25th and 26th December. and Bank Holidays, 10:30am–5pm.

8 9 VICTORIA ART GALLERY AMERICAN MUSEUM & GARDENS Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD +44 (0)1225 477233 | [email protected] +44 (0)1225 460503 | [email protected] victoriagal.org.uk americanmuseum.org Victoria Art Gallery is home to Bath & North East The American Museum takes you on a journey through the Somerset Council’s outstanding art collection. The Grade history of America – from its early settlers to the twentieth II-listed building houses over 1,500 decorative arts and century – with its remarkable collection of folk and treasures. In its care are an original Tudor portrait of decorative arts. The museum’s collection is displayed in Henry VIII and works by Thomas Gainsborough, Thomas original period rooms from the US, set within a fine Georgian Barker, Walter Sickert, Paul Klee and Grayson Perry. The manor house with outstanding views, on the edge of Bath. gallery’s permanent collection is free to visit, and is complemented by a changing exhibition programme on New for 2019 the ground floor. The New American Garden Designed by Washington DC-based landscape architecture 1st December 2018–17th February 2019 On Paper, from the Arts Council Collection firm Oehme, van Sweden, the New American Garden is its first Nick Cudworth: Bath Night Paintings 2003–2018 European commission. With new landscaping and planting, the 23rd February–7th May 2019 garden provides an exciting horticultural insight into the flora of Sharmanka Travelling Circus and Val Hunt: Endangered and Extinct the United States. Louise Bourgeois Prints Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in America 18th May–29th June 2019 The American Museum welcomes 20 brand new quilts designed by Bath Society of Artists 114th Annual Exhibition good friend of the museum and the master of colour, pattern and 6th July–15th September 2019 texture, Kaffe Fassett. These stunning new artworks have been Approaching Thunder (from Hepworth Wakefield) inspired by the museum’s world-renowned collection of antique Bernard Ollis: a Tale of Two Cities American quilts. The exhibition at the American Museum will 21st September–24th November 2019 provide a unique opportunity to see the old and the new alongside James Tower Centenary Celebration one another. Richard Twose: Circus Paintings 30th November 2019–9th February 2020 Open: 16th March–3rd November. Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm Peter Brown: Bath and Beyond (last admission 4pm). Main collection, 11am–5pm (last admission Sally Muir: The Dog Show 4pm). Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. Gardens Only: 5th Large exhibition £4.50/£4 concession. Children 16 and under free. November–24th November, Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–3pm (last Saver Ticket available with the Roman Baths and Fashion Museum. admission 2pm). 28th November–15th Open: Daily, 10:30am–5pm (last entry 4:40pm). Closed 25th, 26th December, Tuesday–Sunday, 11am–4pm December, and 1st January. (last admission 3pm).

FASHION MUSEUM BATH HOLBURNE MUSEUM Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QH Great Pulteney Street, BA2 4DB +44 (0)1225 477789 +44 (0)1225 388569 | [email protected] [email protected] holburne.org fashionmuseum.co.uk The Holburne is one of Bath’s great Georgian buildings, The Fashion Museum Bath is one of the world’s greatest just ten minutes’ walk from the city centre. The museum museum collections of historical and contemporary is set within five acres of grounds, which were once dress, showcasing fashions from the 1600s to the enjoyed by Jane Austen, and now include a stunning present day. modern extension. Experience critically-acclaimed The museum’s headline exhibition, A History of Fashion exhibitions of historical and contemporary art, lectures, in 100 Objects, shows how fashions have changed concerts, workshops and events against a backdrop throughout the ages, whilst the annual Dress of the Year of renowned eighteenth-century portraits, portrait selection shines a spotlight on contemporary fashion. miniatures, Renaissance bronzes, ceramics, silver and embroidery. The Garden Café serves fresh seasonal The museum’s exhibits are brought to life through its lunches and delicious cakes. unique dressing-up collection. Visitors of all ages can try on replica dress from the Georgian, Regency and 2019 Highlights: Victorian periods, based on some of the outfits on George Shaw, Jean-Édouard Vuillard, Lauren Child, display. Corsets, bonnets and top hats are also on hand Rembrandt and Matisse. to complete your own historic look. A vibrant events programme offers creative workshops, after-hours talks and family activities all year round. A Saver Ticket is available with the Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery.

Open: January–February, 10:30am–5pm (last entry 4pm). March–October, 10:30am–6pm (last entry 5pm). November– December, 10:30am–5pm (last entry 4pm). Closed 25th and 26th Open: Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Sunday and Bank Holidays, December. 11am–5pm. Closed 24th–26th December and 1st January.

10 11 COMPETITION OLD THEATRE ROYAL AND MUSEUM OF EAST ASIAN ART MASONIC MUSEUM 12 Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QJ WIN A BREAK IN BATH! +44 (0)1225 464640 Bath Masonic Hall, Old [email protected] Orchard Street, Bath, BA1 2QJ meaa.org.uk +44 (0)1225 462233 [email protected] The only UK museum solely oldtheatreroyal.com dedicated to the arts and From £2-£5 cultures of East and South Discover a hidden gem and per person, experience living history at East Asia, with collections Bath’s original Theatre Royal Children free representing more than 7,000 and Masonic Museum. years of artistry. Tours: Tuesday–Thursday, 11am and Open: Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Sunday, 12pm–5pm (last 2:30pm. Saturday, 2:30pm. Tours entry 4:30pm). Closed Monday, Bank Holiday Mondays and from last approximately 90 minutes. Christmas to New Year.

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Bath is a city of celebration. Whether it’s a milestone Baths, a delicious three-course birthday, a well-earned retirement or a romantic lunch or Champagne afternoon tea at the Pump Room, and a occasion, celebrate it in Bath. From a luxurious day two-hour session at Thermae Bath Abbey Tower Tour of pampering at one of Bath’s many spas to a hot air Bath Spa where you can take in balloon ride over the city’s iconic landmarks, there the spectacular views from the open-air rooftop pool. are plenty of ways to mark a momentous occasion Hop Aboard a Boat and make memories. Purchase the Spas Ancient Take to the Skies and Modern Package at Take to the waters and visitbath.co.uk/shop For a truly memorable discover a new side of Bath experience, treat a loved one on a romantic boat trip. Enjoy Roman residents of Aquae Follow in Roman to a hot air balloon ride. With a unique perspective of Bath Sulis. Make the most of Bath’s Footsteps an exhilarating bird’s eye view and beyond on a boat trip with natural thermal waters with of Bath, you will glide over Pulteney Cruisers, leaving from Discover Bath’s ancient history a Spas Ancient and Modern remarkable sights such as the the iconic Pulteney Bridge. If with a trip to the Roman Baths. Package, a unique experience Royal Crescent, the Circus, Tread the ancient pavements you’d prefer to take the helm, that spans over 2,000 years. and lush landscapes just around the magnificent To me, Bath is home; it’s hire a row boat or punt from The ideal way to celebrate a beyond the city’s boundaries, steaming Great Bath and where my heart is. There’s Bath Boating Station and special occasion, the package providing a photogenic learn what life was like for the just this sense of peace charter your own course on the includes entry to the Roman backdrop for capturing the when you’re walking around Kennet and Avon Canal. moment. You can take to admiring the beautiful Thermae Bath the skies with either Bath architecture. I’m in love Spa Balloons or Bailey Balloons, with Bath. both offering flights across the city and countryside for Amy Williams, large groups of up to fifteen, Olympic Skeleton Racer as well as romantic balloon rides for two. Tower over Bath Bath Balloons Enjoy a stunning view of the city from the top of Bath Abbey with a Tower Tour. Go behind the scenes and climb the 212 steps On the Canal to Bath Abbey’s roof, with stops at the ringing chamber and bell chamber to discover their fascinating history. Bath Abbey offer Romantic Tower Tours for two so if you’re planning a Find out more about Love proposal, it’s the perfect spot Bath at visitbath.co.uk/love The Roman Baths to get down on one knee!

14 15 BATH ABBEY Green Tourism Award Abbey Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LY Feeling +44 (0)1225 422462 [email protected] bathabbey.org There is nowhere else quite like the Abbey. Magnificent stained glass windows, columns of honey-gold stone and some of the finest fan-vaulting in the world create a wonderful experience of light and space. But there Giggly & Gorgeous is more to it than that - Bath Abbey is a church where people have prayed for centuries and continue to worship today, with five services to join in on Sundays. Tower Tours offer a behind-the-scenes opportunity to see the bells, clock and fan vaulting, and to enjoy stunning views of the city from the best vantage point in Bath. Other guided tours are also available. Whether it’s to admire the architecture, to enjoy music in a beautiful setting or to join in prayer, come and experience the Abbey’s rich history and special atmosphere for yourself.

Open: Monday, 9:30am–5:30pm. Tuesday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm. Saturday, 9am–6pm. Sunday, 1pm–2:30pm and 4:30pm–6pm.

THE ROMAN BATHS VisitEngland Inclusive Tourism Award 2018, Gold | VisitEngland Inbound Tourism Award 2018, Silver | National Autistic Society Autism Friendly Award 2018 | International Visitor Experience South West Tourism Awards 2017–2018, Gold Abbey Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LZ +44 (0)1225 477785 [email protected] romanbaths.co.uk Located in the heart of Bath, the Roman Baths is one of the finest spas of the ancient world. It was here that Romans came to bathe and worship at the site of the natural thermal springs that still flow today. Visitors can explore the Roman Baths, walk on the original Roman pavements and see the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva. The museum collection, located next to the bathing complex, includes a gilt bronze head of the Goddess Sulis Minerva, and other Roman artefacts. Complimentary audioguides bring the site to life, and are available in 12 languages. Costumed characters around the Great Bath show how Romans would have lived and worked. During the summer, the Roman Baths are open until 10pm. Visitors can experience the captivating beauty of the Great Bath beneath flickering lights. southgatebath.com A Saver Ticket is available with the Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery. Open: January–February, 9:30am–6pm (last entry 5pm). March– 18th April, 9am–6pm (last entry 5pm). 19th–22nd April, 9am–10pm (last entry 9pm). 23rd April–20th June, 9am–6pm (last entry 5pm). 21st June–31st August, 9am–10pm (last entry 9pm). September– October, 9am–6pm (last entry 5pm). November–December, 9:30am–6pm (last entry 5pm). Closed 25th and 26th December.

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Bath Children’s Literature Festival 27th September–6th October Europe’s largest dedicated children’s literature festival is a ten-day celebration of children’s books with the biggest and best authors and illustrators.

FilmBath Festival November (dates TBC) Cinematic heaven: featuring You can immerse yourself in the Book tickets to festivals and events in Bath at bathboxoffice.org.uk previews, special events and world of Bath’s most famous question and answer sessions literary resident at the Jane with filmmakers. Austen Festival, featuring Bath Carnival elegant masked balls, walking Bath Mozartfest tours and talks (many staged 8th–16th November in locations straight out of Mozartfest is an unmissable Bath Bachfest Pub in the Park Austen’s stories). event for fans of the Austrian 21st–23rd­ February 21st–23rd June Treat your ears to classical maestro. His masterpieces, Enjoy a Baroque mini-festival Join Tom Kerridge and friends music when international along with those of his of concerts celebrating the at Royal Victoria Park for chef performers descend on the city contemporaries, are performed glorious music of J.S. Bach and demos, live music, tastings and by some of the biggest names for Mozartfest and Bachfest, his contemporaries – an event shopping. in classical music. indulge your sense of fun that is guaranteed to brighten at Bath Comedy Festival, or the gloomiest winter days. Bath Carnival Bath Christmas Market discover rising cinematic stars 13th July November–December at FilmBath Festival. Bath Comedy Festival A vibrant procession transforms (dates TBC) 27th March–14th April the streets with a colourful Bath is truly magical at 20 days of exciting events mix of carnival culture. Expect Christmas, with the Market that bring Bath to life with an South American drumming, twinkling its way throughout eclectic and vibrant mix of Caribbean steel pans, Mardi the city. With over 160 wooden comedy, including stand-up, Gras-style brass, a range of chalets offering unique gifts, street theatre, film, workshops traditional and contemporary you’ll be sure to find the perfect and more. dance choreography and present for all. colourful costumes! Find out more at The Bath Festival bathchristmasmarket.co.uk 17th–26th May Bath Summer Fair The Bath Festival Finale Weekend Bath’s flagship festival 9th–11th August celebrates music and literature A celebration of small in the city’s most beautiful businesses, talented With 160 events spread out Bath serves as a stage venues. Discover upwards of craftspeople, artisans and over more than two weeks, for a packed calendar 160 events, including Bath’s designers, with shopping, the multi-arts Bath Festival Bath Christmas Market biggest night of free music, workshops, talks and family of events. From comedy is the perfect excuse for a Party in the City. entertainment, taking place in and carnival to food longer stay in the city. The Get into the festive spirit at Royal Victoria Park. our famous Bath Christmas and drink, music and line-up features rock, classical Bath Fringe Market, where you can The Jane Austen and world music from a host 24th May–9th June Jane Austen Festival literature, there are browse twinkling chalets Festival of global performers, and 13th–22nd September exciting events and for bookworms, there’s an packed with one-of-a-kind Featuring theatre, dance, gifts and seasonal surprises, music, visual arts, comedy, Celebrate the life and works of festivals taking place encyclopaedic literature Find out more about and warm up with plenty of a children’s festival, street Bath’s most famous resident throughout the city programme of talks and Bath: A Festival City at comforting winter food. theatre and lots more – expect during the highly anticipated question and answer visitbath.co.uk/festivals in 2019. sessions from top writers. the unexpected! Jane Austen Festival.

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Milsom Street FASHIONABLE Featuring Jolly’s, the UK’s first department store, Milsom Street is a real fashion runway. BATH A host of shops and boutiques offer designer labels, gifts, interiors and more. Explore the elegant shopping and dining hub of Milsom Place to discover an array of boutiques and restaurants.

Once the place to ‘see Walcot Street and and be seen’ in Georgian Artisan Quarter social circles, Bath The London Road and Walcot has fashion running areas have held the informal title of Bath’s Artisan Quarter through its veins. Now, since the 1960s. The essence of Bath’s compact, visitor- alternative life in the city, Bath’s friendly city centre Artisan Quarter brings together a vibrant, eclectic collection George Street offers something for V V Rouleaux of characterful independents everyone. From indie offering everything from vintage to artisan, high-end to clothes to designer homeware Upper City SouthGate high street, Bath is a and quirky artwork to delicious The impressive architecture Located outside Bath Spa food. As well as shops, don’t at the top of Milsom railway station, SouthGate is an shopper’s paradise. miss the popular Saturday flea Street and along George ideal starting point for a Bath market, renowned for offering Street houses a cluster shopping spree. Find all your a unique selection of clothes, of independent retailers. The Corridor favourite high street brands antiques, books, crockery, Unearth exquisite jewellery along with a few surprises, collectables and more. For at Noha’s Art, browse reams and a diverse selection of Bath Farmers’ something different, watch an of colourful fabric at V V City Centre restaurants. SouthGate Market interactive demonstration or Rouleaux, sample authentic The central streets of Bath celebrates the seasons, with try your hand at a new craft at Mediterranean flavours at are lined with a treasure trove a big outdoor screen showing Bath Aqua Glass’ Glassblowing The Italian Food Hall or lose of shops. Stall Street and sports in the summer, whilst Studio, before treating yourself yourself in the bookshelves Union Street provide a lively Christmas shopping comes West Bath to a well-earned glass of wine of Topping & Company. with a sprinkling of magic. route through the length of Once Bath’s main railway Bath Aqua Glass at Corkage. the city with shops offering station, Green Park Station confectionery, jewellery, holds some fantastic covered fashion, accessories, homeware markets. Shop for the pick and more. Adjacent to Bath of the best local and organic Abbey is Bath Aqua Glass, produce at the Saturday home to beautiful hand-blown morning Bath Farmers’ Market, glassware and jewellery. Don’t seek out handmade crafts miss The Corridor, resembling at the regular Bath Artisan a Parisian arcade, or Guildhall Market, and discover vintage Market, Bath’s oldest shopping glamour at the monthly Vintage venue. For something sparkly, and Antiques Market. head to Northumberland Place to find independent jeweller Nicholas Wylde or pop into The Find out more about Silver Shop of Bath along Union Fashionable Bath at Walcot Street Passage. SouthGate Bath visitbath.co.uk/fashionable

20 21 Antique Textiles and Lighting DuoBoots Harvest Natural Foods Noha’s Art The Makery retail centres A vast collection of fine textiles Elegant store selling specialist Providing ethically-sourced, Family-owned antique jewellery Craft supplies, workshops and and antiques. sized ladies’ boots. vegetarian foods. business. parties. Green Park Station 34 Belvedere, BA1 5HR 33 Milsom St, BA1 1DG 37 Walcot Street, BA1 5BN Bartlett Street Antiques Centre, Milsom Place, Bath, BA1 1BZ Home to flourishing markets, independent shops, restaurants +44 (0)1225 310795 +44 (0)1225 600127 +44 (0)1225 465519 BA1 2QZ +44 (0)1225 581888 and cafés. EP Mallory Jewellers Icarus Jewellery +44 (0)1225 443536 Bath Aqua Glass The San Francisco Fudge Green Park Road, BA1 1JB Designer jewellery and luxury Handmade silver jewellery. Specialists in stained glass, Paxton & Whitfield Factory glass blowing and handmade watches. 27 Broad Street, BA1 5LW Milsom Place Cheesemonger sourcing and Handmade fudge shop. 1–5 Bridge Street, BA2 4AP +44 (0)1225 489088 Fantastic mix of famous names jewellery. maturing exceptional cheeses. +44 (0)1225 788800 6 Church Street, BA1 1NL and breakthrough brands. 14 Cheap Street, BA1 1NA Jody Cory Goldsmiths 1 John St, BA1 2JL +44 (0)1225 425714 Milsom Street and Broad Street, +44 (0)1225 428146 Eurochange Jewellery handmade in the heart +44 (0)1225 466403 BA1 1BZ Bath Guildhall Market Currency exchange service. of Bath. The Silver Shop of Bath Radiance Wellbeing Traditional indoor marketplace. SouthGate, BA1 1AQ 9 Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY Silver gifts and jewellery. SouthGate Bath Exceptional, authentic holistic High Street, BA2 4AW +44 (0)1225 461672 +44 (0)1225 460072 25 Union Passage, BA1 1RD Home to over 58 shops, 15 therapy. +44 (0)1225 460808 Farrow & Ball Jolly’s – a House of Fraser store +44 (0)1225 464781 restaurants and an 860-space 2 New Bond Street Place, Upmarket supplier of own-brand underground car park. Bath Soft Cheese This iconic store is one of the The Thoughtful Bread Co. paint and handcrafted wallpaper. BA1 1BH SouthGate, BA1 1AQ Award-winning organic cheese oldest department stores in Award-winning eco-artisan 124 Walcot St, BA1 5BG +44 (0)1225 975997 made by hand at Park Farm. Europe. bakery. The Corridor +44 (0)1225 466700 13 Milsom St, BA1 1DD Park Farm Cottage, Kelston Robert Welch Designs 19 Barton St, BA1 1HG Indoor shopping arcade, a retail +44 (0)1225 786900 BA1 9AQ Frontlinestyle Cutlery, dining and kitchen +44 (0)1225 471747 destination steeped in history. +44 (0)1225 331601 Boutique salon and spa. Julia Davey ranges. The Corridor, BA1 5AP Topping & Company Booksellers 4–5 Monmouth St, BA1 2AJ Quirky homeware and craft 6 Broad Street, BA1 5LJ Bath Visitor Information Centre +44 (0)1225 478478 workshops. +44 (0)1225 336530 Independent bookseller. Information Centre and Gift Shop Julia Davey, 20 Wellsway, Bear The Paragon, BA1 5LS out of the city with locally-sourced products. Gallery Nine Rossiters of Bath Flat, BA2 2AA + 44 (0)1225 428111 Bookbarn International Bridgwater House, 2 Terrace Affordable, original, Four floors of furniture, +44 (0)1225 738551 Bookstore stocking budget Walk BA1 1LN contemporary art. homewares, gifts and fashion. Verve Living books alongside antiquarian and +44 (0)1225 614420 9B Margaret’s Buildings, BA1 2LP Kitchens Cookshop 38–41 Broad Street, BA1 5LP Vintage and contemporary rare examples. +44 (0) 1225319197 Specialists in everyday +44 (0)1225 462227 interiors. Bertinet Bakery Hallatrow Business Park, Gillards of Bath Ltd kitchenware and cooking 15 Walcot Buildings, London Exceptional artisan breads, Sofa.com White Cross, Wells Road, Bristol, Specialist teas, coffees and utensils. Road, BA1 6AD sourdoughs and pastries. Quality handmade sofas. BS39 6EX accessories. 4–5 Quiet Street, BA1 2JS +44 (0)7785 332536 1 New Bond Street Place, BA1 +44 (0)1761 451333 55–57 Guildhall Market, BA2 4AW +44 (0)1225 330524 Unit 5–6, The Corridor, BA1 5AP 1BH; 2 Brunel Square, BA1 1SX +44 (0)1225 851000 +44 (0)333 006 3262 V V Rouleaux Hartley Farm Shop +44 (0)1225 445531 Mail Boxes Etc Modern haberdashery selling Family-owned farm shop and Gold & Platinum Studio Ltd Packing and delivery worldwide. T2 Tea Beaux Arts ribbons, trimmings, feathers and Fine jewellery studio and 3 Edgar Buildings, George Street, Loose leaf tea and tableware. kitchen. Contemporary art gallery. braids. workshop. BA1 2FJ 7 New Bond Street, BA1 1BE Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 12-13 York Street, BA1 1NG 9 Edgar Buildings, BA1 2EE 19 Northumberland Place, +44 (0)1225 483777 +44 (0)1225 444657 2JB +44 (0) 1225 464850 BA1 5AR +44 (0)1225 618600 +44 (0)1225 864948 Miles Mann Thermae Bath Spa Shop Brora +44 (0)1225 462300 Jewellers offering new, Take the Thermae Bath Spa Waller & Wood Kilver Court Designer Village Scottish chain selling cashmere Somerset’s leading designer Grace & Ted preowned and antique jewellery. experience home with you. Unique clothes, ceramics and clothing, accessories and baby 9 Cheap Street, BA1 1NE outlet. An award-winning designer 2 Hot Bath Street, BA1 1SJ contemporary jewellery. products. +44 (0)1225 330200 Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, resale boutique. +44 (0) 844 888 0844 4 Abbey Green, BA1 1NW 6 Bridge St, BA2 4AS BA4 5NF 10 Kingsmead Square, BA1 2AB Neal’s Yard Remedies +44 (0)7803 033629 +44 (0)1225 331518 +44 (0)1225 461518 The Fine Cheese Co. +44 (0)1749 340410 Natural organic health and Whittard of Chelsea Chanii B beauty, with four therapy rooms. Deli for farmhouse cheeses, Graham & Green High quality tea, coffee and Newton Farm Shop Designer shoes, boots and 11 Northumberland Place, charcuterie, homemade Award-winning, family-owned, Inspiring range of super stylish cocoa. accessories. interiors and gifts. BA1 5AR patisserie and wines. farmshop and café. 10 Stall Street, BA1 1QE 9 Milsom Place, BA1 1BZ 92 Walcot St, BA1 5BG + 44 (0)1225 466 944 29–31 Walcot St, BA1 5BN Newton St Loe, BA2 9BT +44 (0)1225 333693 +44 (0)1225 448748 +44 (0) 1225 464 582 +44 (0)1225 418300 Nicholas Wylde Goldsmith +44 (0)1225 873707 Charlotte Brunswick Great Western Wine Company Leading jewellery designer and The Italian Food Hall Yves Delorme Somerset Lavender Creating extraordinary Handcrafted wines from goldsmith. An independent Italian deli. Family-owned, luxury linen Family-owned lavender farm. chocolates. independent wine makers. 12 Northumberland Place, 8 Edgar Buildings, George Street, company. Horsepond Farm, Radstock, 3 Church Street, BA1 1NL Wells Road, BA2 3AP BA1 5AR BA1 2EE 11 Milsom St, BA1 1BZ BA3 5WA +44 (0)1225 287669 +44 (0)1225 322810 +44 (0)1225 462826 +44 (0)1225 334276 +44(0)1225 484807 +44 (0)1373 834893

22 23 THE SILVER SHOP 25 Union Passage, Bath BA1 1RD +44 (0)1225 464781 [email protected] thesilvershopofbath.co.uk Established in 1952 and entirely independent, The Silver Shop is one of Bath’s favourite shops with locals and visitors alike. They stock Bath’s largest selection of silver jewellery and also have a wonderful range of gift ideas to choose from. The Silver Shop sells silver charms, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, bangles – in fact, almost every type of silver jewellery you can imagine. With silver earrings ranging from £5.95 right up to necklaces at £595, there is something for every taste and budget. The selection of gifts includes clocks, Charlie Bears, silverware, bronzes, candles, frames and much more. The Silver Shop offers a unique and exciting choice of beautiful gifts to treat yourself to, or to take back to loved ones. The shop is family-run and offers a warm welcome and an enjoyable shopping experience. The Silver Shop can be found just north of Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths in Union Passage.

Beautiful silver and gifts Open: Monday–Saturday, 9am–5:30pm. Sunday, 11am–4:30pm.

BATH GUILDHALL MARKET High Street, Bath, BA2 4AW +44 (0)1225 460808 [email protected] bathguildhallmarket.co.uk Bath Guildhall Market is the oldest shopping venue in the city. Today, a colourful group of around 20 stallholders trade in this jewel in the heart of the city, just 80 yards from Bath Abbey and opposite the famous Pulteney Bridge. Offering virtually everything you would need under one roof, plus the service with a smile and personal attention you would expect when shopping at a family-run business. Soak up the atmosphere under the magnificent central domed roof of this gem of a nineteenth-century building adjoining The Guildhall. Discover ‘The Nail’, the famous eighteenth-century pillar on which transactions took place, believed to be the origin of the saying, ‘pay on the nail’.

Open: Monday–Saturday, 8am–5:30pm (individual shops vary). Open Sundays in December.

24 25 ICARUS JEWELLERY 27 Broad Street, Bath, BA1 5LW +44 (0)1225 489088 [email protected] icarusjewellery.com Despite being located in the heart of the city, Icarus Jewellery is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. On entering the shop, there is a true resonance of DISCOVERING ECLECTIC unique craftsmanship, with an impressive variety and abundance of handmade products on offer. Dilek, INTERIORS AND GIFTS the owner of the shop, incorporates a wide array of materials, including abalone shells and semi-precious stones, with sterling silver jewellery. This authentic SINCE 1974 shop houses astonishing designs which encapsulate the nature around us. Icarus’ vast portfolio of products offers something for all budgets, with jewellery from as little as £10 to £600. www.grahamandgreen.co.uk Icarus’ bespoke service allows customers to let their imaginations run wild, creating intricate, tailored and personal jewellery.

Open: Monday–Saturday, 9:30am–5:30pm. ICARUS Sunday, 10am–5pm. SILVER JEWELLERY

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE AND BATH BOX OFFICE Bridgwater House, 2 Terrace Walk, Bath, BA1 1LN +44 (0) 1225 614420 [email protected] visitbath.co.uk Bath Visitor Information Centre’s friendly team of knowledgeable staff can provide information and advice on a wide range of subjects to help make the most of your visit to the city. You can buy City Sightseeing bus tickets, as well as vouchers for Thermae Bath Spa and exclusive package deals, including the ever-popular Spas Ancient and Modern Package. The Visitor Information Centre also takes bookings for tours to visit Stonehenge and the nearby Cotswolds. Half day and full day options are available, all leaving from right outside the Centre. There is a lovely gift shop offering books by local authors, prints by Bath artists and a range of quality souvenirs and maps. The Visitor Information Centre is also home to Bath Box Office, the local ticket agency supporting the arts in Bath and the surrounding area. Visit Bath Box Office to buy tickets and get all the information you need on upcoming events in the city – from international festivals to small one-off events, including music, lectures, theatre and cabaret.

Open: Monday–Saturday, 9:30am–5:30pm.

26 27 R I V E JU R LI S AN I RO D AD E W A L K No.1 Royal Crescent

the jane austen sally lunn’s historic centre eating house

40 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT 4 North Parade Passage, +44 (0)1225 443000 Bath, BA1 1NX janeausten.co.uk sallylunns.co.uk Celebrating Bath’s most famous Serving the city’s most famous resident. Permanent exhibition delicacy, the Sally Lunn bun, in with traditional tea room. Bath’s oldest house. Open: Every day.

little theatre bath ymca

From £14 per night

St Michaels Place, Bath, BA1 1SG Broad Street Place, Bath, +44 (0) 871 902 5747 BA1 5LH [email protected] +44 (0)1225 325900 picturehouses.com/cinema/ [email protected] The_Little ymcabathgroup.org.uk The Little Theatre Cinema shows Affordable city-centre hostel arthouse and mainstream films, with great facilities and a plus live screenings, with a bar. complimentary breakfast.

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Bridgwater House, 2 Terrace Walk, From suggested itineraries to Bath, BA1 1LN an interactive restaurant +44 (0) 1225 614420 map, the Visit Bath website Visitor Information Park and Ride Point of interest features all the information visitbath.co.uk Centre you need to plan your visit to Make the most of your visit to Train Station Car parking Pedestrians only the city. Bath with a stop at the Visitor Information Centre. Bus Station Taxi rank One-way street visitbath.co.uk Coach pick-up Public toilet point 28 29 UNEXPECTED BATH

Sample Craft Beers Straight from the Taproom Venture into an unassuming industrial estate and you will find Electric Bear, a microbrewery and taproom dreaming up and creating modern craft beers. Every Friday and Saturday the stark, industrial interior is filled with the hum of locals in the know. Peek beneath the surface Enjoy a Night of Take a seat beside the tanks or of Bath’s stunning soak up some sun in the yard Georgian architecture Entertainment whilst sipping summery pale and you’ll find a truly Book tickets to live comedy, ales, hoppy IPAs and moreish music or cabaret at Komedia imperial stouts. modern city, with Bath. On Saturdays, you independent shopping, can watch top comedians unique experiences perform at the sell-out Party at Bath Carnival Krater Comedy Club before Watch as Bath is transformed and a thriving evening hitting the dancefloor for Savouring Bath on Saturday 13th July 2019 Motorcity’s mix of Motown, scene. Whether you’re by Bath Carnival’s vibrant and soul, funk and rock anthems. looking for a budget Explore Bath with your colourful procession, filled with break, a memorable the sounds of South American Taste Buds Komedia Bath trip with friends or drumming, Caribbean steel Taste your way around the pans and Mardi Gras brass. simply to try something city on a Savouring Bath tour To fully immerse yourself new, Bath ticks all the and meet local food and drink Bath Carnival in carnival culture, head to heroes along the way; from boxes. Here are some Sydney Gardens, where there artisanal coffee roasters will be free workshops, sizzling of our suggestions and teahouses serving up Tuck into Authentic street food and drink, and live to get you started on mouth-watering gyoza to Vietnamese Cuisine music, so you can party into the microbreweries, innovative evening. your Unexpected Bath bakeries and street food Bath may have a reputation adventure… champions. for being quintessentially English, but the city’s culinary Discover Bath’s Bizarre scene is far from traditional. Book onto a Supper Club at Side Noya’s Kitchen for an informal Join Bizarre Bath for a unique dining experience bursting evening of entertainment that with authentic, flavoursome pokes a little fun at the city. You and perfectly presented might not learn much about Go on an Outdoor Vietnamese dishes. the city’s Georgian past or Adventure I love performing at its famous Roman Baths but For a thrilling adventure, Noya’s Kitchen Komedia Bath. They always you will certainly experience choose from Original Wild’s have a great schedule of unexplainable mysteries, unforgettable outdoor comedy and live music. unexpected thrills and magical surprises that blend the activities. Experience that Jarred Christmas, Comedian exhilarating feeling as you historical with the hysterical. try stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, climbing or Find out more about Unexpected Bath at visitbath.co.uk/unexpected Original Wild abseiling.

30 31 CENTURY CASINO Saw Close, Bath, BA1 1EY +44 (0)1225 308990 [email protected] cnty.com/bath The newly-opened Century Casino is an extra addition to the city’s entertainment options. Set across three floors, the casino features a luxurious cocktail lounge with its own balcony overlooking the newly developed Saw Close and Theatre Royal Bath. The casino is within walking distance of some of the best hotels and restaurants the city has to offer, so why not combine your stay with a trip to the casino? Enjoy a unique occasion with friends: drink cocktails late into the night and sample the best tables, slot machines and gaming terminals in the West Country. In addition to the main gaming areas, the Beau Nash Suite on the top floor offers an elegant and private space with its own balcony, perfect for events and private gaming. Whether you’re looking for gaming or just an exclusive location to enjoy with friends, let Century Casino welcome you.

Open: Daily, 12pm–6am.

32 33 FEAST IN BATH

Flavours from around the World Allow your taste buds to be transported across the globe by restaurants offering international cuisines. Immerse yourself in French flavours at Bistrot Pierre and Chez Dominique, savour delicate Asian spices at Yum Yum Thai and Thai Balcony, or enjoy a classic curry in an opulent Bath’s exceptional food and drink scene has gained Georgian dining room at The the city a reputation as a delicious destination for a Eastern Eye. foodie break. Take your pick from pioneering Michelin star or AA Rosette-winning restaurants, welcoming gastropubs, cosy cafés, chilled out bars, thriving local producers and passionate artisans. Feast in Bath and you will discover a wealth of culinary talent serving up tantalising gastronomic delights.

Afternoon Tea My favourite spot in Bath Afternoon tea has long been a is the Hare & Hounds. With Sally Lunn’s popular pastime in Bath and great food and drink and a Picture caption the tradition is still very much lovely view of the city, it’s a alive in the city today. The great place to spend time A Tale of Two Buns Cocktail O’Clock stylish No.15 Great Pulteney with friends. Take your taste buds back in Bath has a vibrant nightlife offers afternoon tea in an Jonathan Joseph, time and learn about Bath’s with many hidden gems to eclectic setting, or experience Bath Rugby Player culinary history by trying some seek out after hours. From bars the ultimate in Georgian Acorn Vegetarian Kitchen local specialities. Rich, round and breweries to pubs and refinement in the famous Pump and brioche in style, the Sally distilleries, the mix of chains Afternoon Tea at Room. The Royal Crescent Hotel The Royal Crescent Lunn bun was introduced to and independents means and The Bath Priory Hotel are Hotel Comfort Food Plant-Based Bath in the 1600s. Toasting is there’s something for everyone. wonderful five-star options, or Those seeking a hearty feast With several Bath said to ‘wake the flavour’ and Sample the finest real ales step back in time at the Jane will not be disappointed with restaurants specialising in Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating and local ciders at The Crystal Austen Regency Tea Rooms. the likes of the Garrick’s Head flavoursome and inventive House is the only place where Palace, The Salamander or and the King William, where plant-based food, there you can try the famous bun, Graze, or go all out with classy modern British menus are in are plenty of options for served with a variety of sweet cocktails at Sub 13 or Vino Vino. plentiful supply. Steak lovers vegetarians and vegans too. or savoury toppings. The Bath For those who are after the can indulge at The Firehouse For meat-free menus, book Bun, invented in the eighteenth ultimate cocktail experience, Rotisserie, Hudson Steakhouse, a table at Acorn Vegetarian century by Dr William Oliver, choose between a cocktail and Miller & Carter, or head to Kitchen to sample Richard is available in differing masterclass or delicious The Scallop Shell for tasty fish Buckley’s adventurous interpretations around the city. Gin High Tea at Circo Bar & and chips. For those who love a plant-based plates or have The Bath Bun is smaller and Lounge, or enjoy a Gin Making mouth-watering Sunday roast, a relaxed lunch at Cascara, denser than the Sally Lunn Experience at Canary Gin Bar. there are plenty of options where they serve hearty bun, and often contains fruit in Bath. Head to the Hare & salad plates, delicious dips and a sugar lump, topped with Hounds, The Chequers, The with sourdough bread and a currants and sugar crystals. Find out more about Feast in Huntsman or Bath Brew House selection of freshly-baked Time to put history to the taste Bath at visitbath.co.uk/feast The Scallop Shell for a hearty Sunday feast. cakes. test!

34 35 PLAN YOUR FEAST IN AQUA THE GARRICK’S HEAD PUB AND DINING ROOM BATH 88 Walcot Street, Bath 6-7 St John’s Place, Bath, BA1 1ET +44 (0)1225 318368 Browse all of Bath’s food and BA1 5BD From £15-£25 +44 (0)1225 471371 for a three-course meal [email protected] drink scene with our handy garricksheadpub.com interactive map. You can [email protected] aqua-restaurant.com browse by budget, cuisine The Garrick’s Head Pub and Dining Room was the former and dietary requirements, Open all day for brunch, home of Beau Nash and is a grand building adjacent ensuring you find your lunch, aperitivo and dinner. to the Theatre Royal Bath, where customers often rub perfect place to feast. A true Italian dining shoulders with members of the theatrical cast. Plan your Feast in Bath at experience in one of Bath’s most amazing spaces. Independently owned and the sister pub to the King visitbath.co.uk/feast William, it’s home to “Bath’s best fish and chips”, and Open: Sunday–Thursday, also renowned for serving Bath Chaps, the Georgian 9am–10pm. Friday and Saturday, Giggling Squid 9am–10:30pm. delicacy of cured pig’s cheek. Menus are modern British in style, and feature pub classics prepared with respect, using the best fresh, regional ingredients. CHEZ DOMINIQUE YUM YUM THAI The Garrick’s Head has a reputation for its wide range Good Food Guide 2019 of well-kept ales and ciders and has a comprehensive RESTAURANT wine and spirits list, with over 20 wines by the glass and 15 Argyle Street, Bath, BA2 4BQ CiWF awards for the high welfare standards of meats 50 whiskies. +44 (0)1225 463482 From £15-£25 SRA maximum three-star award for sustainability Outside, the terrace catches the early afternoon and [email protected] per person late evening sun and is the perfect location to sit back chezdominique.co.uk 17 Kingsmead Square, Bath, BA1 2AE and enjoy a bite to eat or a glass of something delicious Family-owned. Modern +44 (0)1225 445253 from the bar. French and European cuisine yumyumthai.com and fine wines served in a Serving wonderful Thai food relaxed and friendly in relaxed and informal atmosphere. Offering prix fixe, surroundings. Takeaway is á la carte and Sunday roasts. also available. Open: Monday–Thursday, 12pm–11pm. Friday and Saturday, 12pm–12am. Dining Times: Monday–Saturday, 12pm–3pm and 5:30pm– Open: Tuesday–Sunday, 12pm– 9:30pm. Sunday, 12pm–3:30pm and 6pm–9pm. 2:30pm and 5:30pm–10:30pm. Sunday 12pm–10:30pm.

THE DOWER HOUSE & AFTERNOON TEA GARDEN THE KING WILLIAM PUB AND DINING ROOMS AA 36 Thomas Street, Bath, BA1 5NN The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, 16 Royal Crescent, From £15-£25 +44 (0)1225 428096 From £37.50 Bath, BA1 2LS for a three-course meal [email protected] per person +44 (0)1225 823333 | [email protected] kingwilliampub.com royalcrescent.co.uk The King William Pub and Dining Rooms is just 15 During your trip to Bath, don’t miss your chance to minutes’ walk from Bath Abbey, and is a destination for experience the ultimate indulgence of afternoon tea at lovers of great food and proper pubs. Independently- The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. owned for over 12 years, it’s a good idea to book as this Enjoy one of four delicious afternoon teas, including a cosy little Georgian eatery is a favourite of locals and dedicated children’s afternoon tea. Tuck into a selection visitors alike. of delicious savouries, sandwiches cut to mouth- The bar is well stocked with locally-brewed cask ales, watering perfection, freshly-baked scones with clotted craft beers, Somerset ciders and an extensive and cream and strawberry preserve, and a range of exquisite excellent wine list. Coffee is freshly ground, and tea is pastries and cakes. served in warmed pots. This most decadent of British traditions is Cooking at the King William is about respect for the complemented by a choice of Ronnefeldt teas from ingredients, and the modern British menus are, and around the world, sourced exclusively for you. Add always have been, fresh, seasonal and local. some sparkle to the occasion with a flute or flight of The first-floor dining room offers a more intimate Taittinger Champagne or experience one of three other setting for private dining, special occasions or as one of exceptional flights including gin, martini and rum. Bath’s most romantic dinner venues. Afternoon tea is served in the award-winning Dower The King William continues to be a showcase for quality House Restaurant, or, when the sun is shining, in the produce from Somerset and the South West. spectacular acre of glorious gardens. Children’s afternoon tea from £19.50. Afternoon tea from £37.50 per person.

Open: Monday–Friday, 12pm–3pm and Open: Daily, 1:30pm–6pm (last sitting 5pm–11pm. Saturday, 12pm–12am. 4:30pm). Sunday, 12pm–10:30pm.

36 37 THE EASTERN EYE THAI BALCONY Les Routiers Restaurant of the Year and Gold Award Bath Good Food Awards 2017 Bath Good Food Award for Best Restaurant 2014 THINK YOU KNOW BATH? Adults from £15-£25 Adults from £12–£20 per person for a two-course meal Children under 12 half price THINK AGAIN

Introducing Bath’s very own blockbuster! Featuring a cast of famous local faces at recognisable landmarks across the city, Visit Bath’s film, Think You Know Bath?, captures everything Bath has to offer. Whether you’re looking to soak up the city’s history or explore its more modern, alternative side, Bath truly has 8a Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JS 1 Sevendials, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1EN +44 (0)1225 422323/466401 +44 (0)1225 444450 something for everyone. [email protected] [email protected] easterneye.com thaibalcony.co.uk The Eastern Eye is a multi-award-winning Indian Thai Balcony opened in 2003 with the aim of bringing Freddie Burns at the three-domed restaurant, offering seating for 160 an authentic taste of Thailand to Bath. guests. The restaurant caters for all occasions, Royal Crescent including weddings and birthdays. Their chefs have many years of professional service experience in some of the very finest hotels in Thailand. The Eastern Eye are proud to have received multiple Restaurant of the Year awards, along with a whole The spacious and welcoming interior is carefully lit for host of other accolades and positive reviews. The a relaxing atmosphere. Guests will appreciate the restaurant is air conditioned and fully licensed. traditional Thai service and world-renowned hospitality.

Open: Daily, 12pm–2:30pm and 6pm–11:30pm. Open: Daily, 12pm–2:30pm and 6pm–10:30pm. the film; sports stars, chefs, musicians, comedians and many others all come together SUB 13 to tell a vibrant story which World’s Best Bars HHHH | Bath Life Awards 2015 brings each aspect of this 4 Edgar Buildings, George Street, Bath, BA1 2EE Semesa Rokoduguni and Jamie Roberts at The Gainsborough Bath Spa multi-faceted city to life. +44 (0)1225 466667 | [email protected] sub13.net Watch the film to see how many Since opening in 2003, Sub 13 has evolved into one of Bath is home to some famous stars and well-known places Bath’s top cocktail bars, serving their delicious cocktails faces, and we are fortunate you can spot, and gather some to locals and visitors alike. to have had the help of inspiration for your next visit Set in the heart of the city, in a series of gorgeous vaulted well-known locals in making to Bath. rooms surrounding the main bar area, handsomely decorated with sweeping leather booths and subdued lighting, it is the perfect place for a quiet drink or a party. Enjoy a cocktail or glass of Champagne on the heated Watch the film at visitbath.co.uk/think-you-know-bath and covered terrace or check out the recently-opened ground floor bars and admire the stunning view over Milsom Street. House cocktails are two-for-one until 10pm, and bubbly cocktails and the gin collection are two-for-one all night.

Kate Grey at Thermae Bath Spa

Bath is a vibrant, energetic city, and we had a lot of fun thinking of ways to represent it on film, resulting in an entertaining video that challenges more Open: Monday–Wednesday, 5pm–12am. Thursday, 5pm–1am. traditional perceptions of the Friday, 5pm–3am. Saturday, 1pm–3am. Sunday, 1pm–11pm. city. Martin Blunos at Bath Recreation Ground

38 39 STAY IN BATH A charming boutique hotel To make the most of your trip to Bath, book a with Bath’s stay and take advantage top attractions of the city’s fantastic accommodation. (quite literally) There are options to on our doorstep. suit all tastes and An oasis of stylish elegance budgets; from cosy bed in the heart of the city with and breakfasts and an exclusive restaurant grand guesthouses brought to you by two of the UK’s most influential chefs; overflowing with Pierre Koffmann and personal touches, to The Royal Crescent Hotel Marco Pierre White. five-star hotels praised for their supreme For family-friendly, flexible comfort and style. stays, take your pick from centrally located self-catering Abbey Hotel Bath, North Parade, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1LF properties and smart serviced abbeyhotelbath.co.uk I 01225 461603 I [email protected] apartments, or combine the best of both worlds – city and rural – by staying close by. You won’t have to travel far TRACY PARK to find enticing out-of-town Halcyon Bath Road, Wick, BS30 5RN accommodation. A short drive Apartments From £130-£220 [email protected] from the city centre, there are per room per night tracypark.co.uk beautiful hotels with scenic Set in the beautiful Somerset countryside and only ten views of the surrounding minutes from Bath awaits an enchanting sixteenth- countryside, welcoming bed century country house hotel with two championship 1 Hot Bath Street golf courses, which provided inspiration to Anna Sewell and breakfasts serving fresh, for the classic novel Black Beauty. local food, and traditional If you want to be in the thick of Tracy Park has stunning cottage-style accommodation guesthouses with roaring open the action, you’ll find a great consisting of 42 beautifully-designed bedrooms, fires. including the Carriages, which date back to 1856, which range of accommodation in have all been carefully renovated to retain much of and around the city centre, their old character and charm. including chic boutique hotels, With the picturesque sight of the Jacobean manor self-catering apartments and Eight in Bath house immersed in the surroundings of the English high-end hotels with their very Cotswolds, Tracy Park is a charming wedding venue, own on-site spas, ideal for able to hold civil ceremonies of up to 130 people. some rest and relaxation after The hotel is also an ideal environment for conferencing Top Tip and events, with an abundance of eating and drinking a busy day of sightseeing or For the very best options available on-site, plus the unique Masons shopping. accommodation rates, Restaurant, which has to be seen to be believed. stay in the city Sunday to MIDWE MIDWE Y E Y E Thursday. A K A K T T

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40 41 COMBE GROVE BEST WESTERN PLUS BEST WESTERN LIMPLEY STOKE HOTEL Green Tourism Bronze Award CENTURION HOTEL VE HHH Brassknocker Hill, Bath, BA2 7HU AA HHHH Limpley Stoke, Bath, BA2 7FZ +44 (0) 1225 834644 +44 (0)1225 723333 Charlton Lane, Radstock, From £75-£145 [email protected] per room per night [email protected] combegrove.com BA3 4BD limpleystokehotel.co.uk +44 (0)1761 417711 Relax in Combe Grove’s [email protected] A traditional Georgian country house hotel set within unique Manor and Garden centurionhotel.co.uk three acres of private gardens on the outskirts of Bath, Lodge bedrooms, hidden the Limpley Stoke Hotel occupies a delightful village in acres of woodland with This family-owned hotel is situated between Bath and setting with stunning views across the Avon Valley, in an breathtaking views across area of outstanding natural beauty. the Limpley Stoke Valley. From £95-£165 Wells and is an ideal base, per room per night with a restaurant, bar and With 64 superbly-appointed and individually-designed Quote Visit Bath for a 15% extensive leisure facilities. bedrooms, relaxing lounges and a renowned restaurant discount on bed and breakfast. specialising in traditional English cuisine, together with superb West Country hospitality, the hotel offers guests a truly relaxing and memorable stay. FRANCIS HOTEL BATH - HARINGTON’S HOTEL Convenient for Stonehenge, Salisbury, Wells and HHHH MGALLERY BY SOFITEL AA the Cotswolds, the hotel combines well-appointed 8-10 Queen Street, Bath, accommodation with friendly and efficient service. AA/VE HHHH From £75–£300 BA1 1HE Wedding receptions and civil ceremonies at this superb Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HH per room per night +44 (0)1225 461728 venue create a most memorable day. From £129 +44 (0)1225 424105 [email protected] per room per night [email protected] haringtonshotel.co.uk Complimentary WiFi access is available throughout the francishotel.com hotel, along with on-site car parking. A privately-owned, Set in the heart of Bath, the 13-bedroom boutique hotel, Francis Hotel is a unique located in the historic centre boutique hotel boasting of Bath. Amazing breakfasts indulgent bedrooms and a Brasserie Blanc restaurant, and an outdoor hot tub. making for a remarkable Reserved off-site parking. travel experience.

COUNTRY LIVING BAILBROOK HOUSE HOTEL BEST WESTERN LEIGH PARK HOTEL AND VINEYARD HHH LANSDOWN GROVE HOTEL AA HHHH Cloisters Restaurant VE Leigh Road West, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2RA From £119-£462 From £75-£145 From £89 per room per night +44 (0)1225 864885 per room per night per room per night [email protected] leighparkhotel.co.uk A traditional Georgian country house hotel set in five acres of grounds with its own walled garden and vineyard. The hotel is a relaxing, informal venue, just a short distance from the city of Bath. The superbly- appointed Vine Conservatoire Restaurant overlooks the Wiltshire Downs and offers both traditional English and international cuisine using locally-sourced produce, together with fruit and vegetables from the walled garden. Lansdown Grove, Bath, BA1 5EH Eveleigh Avenue, London Road West, Bath BA1 7JD +44 (0)1225 483888 +44 (0)1225 855100 The hotel has its own vineyard producing a quality white [email protected] [email protected] wine unique to the region and only available in the countrylivinghotels.com handpickedhotels.co.uk restaurant. Bailbrook House Hotel, a Grade II-listed building set With both deluxe and standard bedrooms, Leigh Park The Country Living Hotel, Bath is set in a beautiful is a perfect venue for a special occasion. Wedding Grade II-listed building with a Regency façade, within 20 acres of grounds, is just one-and-a-half miles from Bath city centre with commanding views of receptions and civil marriages are a speciality. The hotel wrought-iron balconies and an elegant interior with has full conference and banqueting facilities. fine original features. Every detail, from the smart the city and surrounding countryside. and relaxing bar to the comfortable bedrooms, has They offer 81 contemporary bedrooms and 13 suites Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the hotel, been carefully considered to create a welcoming in the mansion house, a conservatory bar, elegant along with on-site parking. atmosphere that blends country charm with modern lounges and a two AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, facilities and superb luxury. From the moment you complimentary parking and WiFi throughout the hotel. arrive, their friendly staff will be on hand to look after your every need.

42 43 STAY IN BATH BATH HOLIDAY RENTALS SELF-CATERING VE HHHH/ HHHHH Regency House, 3 Princes Street, Bath, BA1 1HL From £465–£7200 +44 (0)1225 482225 per week [email protected] If you are looking for a From modern penthouse bathholidayrentals.com/vb apartments and converted little more space, the Bath Holiday Rentals are a personable, Bath-based Georgian townhouses to freedom and flexibility company specialising in over sixty luxury four- and contemporary eco-lodges and five-star self-catering properties in and around Bath. to come and go as you rustic cottages, Bath is home Whether you are coming to Bath on business, relocating, please and a home from to many beautiful self-catering or planning a holiday, Bath Holiday Rentals endeavour properties. Some offer a to meet your individual needs and can tailor a package to suit you. home experience, then romantic bolthole for two, others book into one of Bath’s Many of the properties are in exclusive locations around make a brilliant base for families Bath, such as the Royal Crescent, Circus, Great Pulteney Hiplets self-catering properties. to explore from and many can Street and many other renowned addresses. Their accommodate large groups. extensive portfolio has period apartments, stylish and Choose from cosy country contemporary flats, whole Georgian townhouses and country homes with saunas, steam rooms, treatment cottages, ideal for a rural retreat, rooms, hot tubs and games rooms. Please see the or city centre apartments a website for property details and visuals. stone’s throw from Bath’s main Bath Holiday Rentals can comfortably accommodate attractions. one person or a party of 18. Properties are serviced weekly, all are well equipped with self-catering facilities MIDWE MIDWE Y E Y E and come with WiFi, linens, parking and a welcome A K A K T T

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44 45 STAY IN BATH MARLBOROUGH HOUSE GUESTHOUSES AND AA HHHH| VisitEngland Breakfast Award 1 Marlborough Lane, Bath, BA1 2NQ +44 (0)1225 318175 [email protected] BED AND BREAKFASTS marlborough-house.net An enchanting, conveniently-located Victorian townhouse When it comes to finding the right guesthouse or bed – the Royal Crescent, Circus, Assembly Rooms, Guildhall, Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, and Thermae Bath Spa are MIDWE MIDWE and breakfast in Bath, there are plenty of properties Y E Y E all within ten minutes’ walk. A K A K T T

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With so much to discover in the surrounding countryside, Bath provides an ideal base to Haynes International explore the best of the West Country, from striking Motor Museum landscapes to quaint villages, dramatic valleys to grand gardens, historical marvels to to safari adventures. Plan to stay another day and experience Petrolheads can go on a the very best of Bath and beyond. nostalgic trip down memory lane with an exhibition of more than 400 cars and bikes, dating from 1866 to the present day, at Haynes International Motor Museum.

Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Dyrham Park For an outdoor adventure, visit Cheddar Gorge to climb If heritage and conservation the highest inland cliffs in is your passion, take the England and scramble through 15-minute drive to Dyrham Park a subterranean complex of Go for Gold for an energising stroll through caverns. seventeenth-century parkland and views across the Severn Explore the historic market Ewch am Aur Estuary, or step back in time town of Corsham where you’ll at Tyntesfield, a spectacular find independent shops, Have you ever wondered what it’s like to hold a solid gold bar? Now is your opportunity! Book a Victorian Gothic revival house restaurants and cafés, and tour at The Royal Mint Experience and unlock the with a productive kitchen freely roaming peacocks! treasures of The Royal Mint’s 1,100 year history. garden. Book online now Longleat Safari Park Ydych chi erioed wedi meddwl sut mae’n teimlo i For a family day out, take ddal bar aur solet? Nawr yw eich cyfle! Archebwch daith ym Mhrofiad y Royal Mint er mwyn datgloi a walk on the wild side at hanes 1,100 o flynyddoedd y Royal Mint. Longleat Safari Park, ride a steam train along the lovingly Archebwch ar-lein nawr restored Midland Railway or royalmint.com/experience watch coins being made at The 0333 241 2223 Tyntesfield Royal Mint Experience. Corsham

48 49 AVON VALLEY RAILWAY CORSHAM TYNTESFIELD, NATIONAL TRUST Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1NX National Trust Members free +44 (0)1275 461900 Non-members see website [email protected] nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield Nestled in the Somerset countryside, Tyntesfield is a rare survivor of the Victorian age. A home, garden and working estate created for the Gibbs family to celebrate their achievements, share their passions, and raise their children. Today, you’re welcomed to the Gibbs’ richly decorated and furnished Victorian Gothic house, still home to over 60,000 of the family’s possessions, flower-filled terraces, an abundant kitchen garden, ornate private chapel, and views across the Somerset hills. Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD Town Hall, High Street, Corsham, SN13 0EZ +44 (0)117 932 5538 | [email protected] +44 (0)1249 702130 If you fancy stretching your legs, you can join a free avonvalleyrailway.org [email protected] daily guided walk on Tyntesfield’s history (check times corsham.gov.uk/visit on arrival), and the woodland and parkland of the wider The Avon Valley Railway is returning steam to the estate are perfect for longer walks. former Midland Railway branch line between Bristol Just 20 minutes from Bath is the historic town of There are also three play areas across the estate, and Bath. See the beautifully restored station, take a Corsham. Here you’ll find stately Corsham Court, including a woodland adventure trail and den-building ride in a heritage carriage behind one of the steam and 350-year-old Almshouses, the Pound Arts Centre and village. diesel locomotives, enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the peacocks roaming the streets. station buffet, and pick up a railway-themed souvenir The Cow Barn restaurant and Pavilion café serve a range in the gift shop. You’ll also find great independent shops, award- of dishes inspired by Tyntesfield’s history, made using winning restaurants, and you’ll be able to walk in the ingredients from the estate. Open: Buffet open daily all year. Steam or diesel trains operate footsteps of Ross Poldark, as the BBC One hit drama Saturday and Sunday, April–September (except first Saturday of was filmed here. each month) plus selected Wednesdays from May–September, Sundays in October, and Tuesdays–Thursdays Open: See website of separate venues during summer school and half-term holidays. mentioned for individual opening times. Open: Daily, from 10am. Closed 25th December.

HAYNES INTERNATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM DYRHAM PARK, NATIONAL TRUST VAQAS Accredited Dyrham, near Bath, SN14 8HY Castle Cary Road, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, National Trust Members free +44 (0)117 9372501 BA22 7LH Non-members see website [email protected] +44 (0)1963 440804 nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrhampark [email protected] himm.co.uk Dyrham Park, situated off the A46 near Bath, is nestled in a 270-acre ancient parkland filled with magnificent Founded by John Haynes OBE in 1985 with 30 vehicles, trees and breathtaking views reaching right over to Haynes International Motor Museum was established as Wales. The parkland is home to a herd of around 200 a charity for the good of the nation. The museum is now wild fallow deer. the UK’s largest collection of motorcars from around the Inside the Baroque-style house, visitors can get a world, with over 400 cars and bikes on show. flavour of seventeenth-century life with a fine collection From the dawn of motoring in the late 1800s through of Dutch ceramics and art and there are tours of the From £7-£14.50 nostalgic classics of the 1950s and 1960s, glorious conservation studio midweek. Outside you can see per person Bentleys and Rolls Royces to world-renowned supercars the formality of seventeenth-century-style planting in like the Jaguar XJ220, the museum’s collection is such borders which contrasts with the pool gardens, informal that as well as allowing visitors to explore and discover orchards and rich wildflower meadows. There is a motor vehicles from around the world, the experience natural play area for children. creates lasting memories for young and old alike. Garden and park tours run every day led by specialist Complete your day out in Café 750, serving a variety of volunteer guides, or if you prefer to explore meals, drinks and snacks; visit the gift shop whilst the independently, there are plenty of paths and self-led children play in the outdoor motor-themed play area. trails. There’s a large tearoom and, in warmer weather, try Dyrham’s new tea garden.

Open: 2nd March–28th October, 9:30am–5:30pm. 29th October– Open: Daily, see website for opening times. Closed 1st March, 9:30am-4:30pm. 24th and 25th December.

50 51 TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL LONGLEAT Longleat, The Estate Office, Warminster, REGIONAL MAP Wiltshire, BA12 7NW +44 (0)1985 844400 [email protected] longleat.co.uk 20 Malmesbury 16 Longleat, the star of BBC’s Animal Park, is the UK’s original safari drive-through where you can get up-close and personal with graceful giraffes, mischievous Badminton M5 17 Chippin g B4040 Sodbury monkeys, majestic big cats and more. Discover the Cribbs Bristol A429 Causeway A38 Parkway delights of one of the finest examples of Elizabethan A46 To London 19 17 architecture in Britain with the stunning Longleat 1 M4 18 House and its beautiful ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped M32 18 parkland. Castle Combe Come face-to-face with fascinating animals in A4 C 19 y Cotswold Hills 2 c Dyrham le Animal Discovery, meet the playful meerkats in Jungle Bristol y wa Royal a A420 w y A420 3 le Kingdom, and hand-feed the gorgeous lorikeets for an Infirmary c A420 intimate encounter. Take a trip on the Jungle Cruise Cy Wick Marshfield Biddestone to spot the mighty gorillas and feed the family of sea Cold To Chippenham Ashton Ashton Court ay lions occupying Half Mile Lake. Explore the fun-filled W Colerne Estate River ld o Avon w s adventure zone, lose yourself in the Hedge Maze and t Corsham Long Ashton o Bristol C e A46 join in the mayhem on a Rockin’ Rhino ride. Bitton Th A4 Don’t miss out on Longleat’s unforgettable events Woolley St Catherine A431 Lansdown Box programme with spectacular seasonal events throughout Whitchurch Batheaston Keynsham A4 A4 A37 Kelston the year, including the hot air balloon extravaganza, Sky Kingsdown A365 Saltford Newbridge Bath Royal United Hospital Bathford Safari and the much-loved Festival of Light. B3116 Bathampton Shaw Bristol Corston A36 Monkton Atworth New for Spring 2019: Koala Creek. Airport University Farleigh Compton Dando Bath Spa of Bath University Newton A363 St Loe Bath Melksham Open: Daily, see website for opening times and Chew A39 Magna B3130 Pensford River prices. Chew Broughton Stanton Bradford- Drew Gifford Stanton Monkton on-Avon Holt Wick Combe Winsley Chew A368 Odd Down South Stoke Stoke Farmborough A367 B3114 Priston Limpley Stoke Chew Valley Combe Hay A366 CHEDDAR GORGE & CAVES B3110 Freshford Blagdon Lake Lake Clutton Timsbury B3115 Dunkerton Trowbridge A36 Community Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QF A368 Peto Garden Hospital Temple Cloud Iford Manor Trowle Hinton Common +44 (0 )1934 742343 High Littleton Wellow Charterhouse Cameley Peasedown St John Hallatrow Trowbridge A350 [email protected] West Farleigh Harptree Hungerford Paulton Hinton cheddargorge.co.uk Shoscombe Norton Farleigh Blewett Farrington St Philip Wood B3109 Gurney A367 B3114 Faulkland A366 East Known as one of Britain’s natural wonders, Cheddar Harptree Rode Ston Easton Radstock A361 A363 Gorge & Caves is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Mendip Hills Midsomer Norton Brokerswood with the country’s highest inland limestone cliffs rising Country Park To Cheddar and Railway 450 feet. A362 Gorge & Caves Chewton Mendip A37 B3139 Explore the depths of Gough’s Cave with audio guides B3135 Rudge A367 Westbury Priddy A39 Stratton on telling the fascinating story of its Ice Age creation, Stone the Fosse Age occupation and Victorian exploration. Walk in our Frome Binegar Holcombe Mells Community ancestors’ footsteps with the multimedia experience: Hospital Frome Dreamhunters in Cox’s Cave. Learn more about your A350 A3098 ancestors in the Museum of Prehistory and immerse B3139 yourself in all facets of the gorge with the cinematic A36 journey: Beyond the View. Climb the 274 steps of Jacob’s A37 Warminster Wells Ladder and see a wealth of flora and fauna on the A362 B3092 Clifftop Walk. Longleat House To Stonehenge A371 Shepton and Avebury A361 & Safari Park Cheddar Gorge & Caves is perfect for those seeking Mallet A359 adventure with a range of Rocksport activities for all abilities. Or, if you’d prefer to test your brain power, you could take part in the Cheddar-themed, real-life Escape Rooms; why not see if you can beat the clock? So what are you waiting for? Nature, wildlife, history, Visitor Information Centre Train Station Park and Ride Hospital adventure – experience the wonder of it all on Tourist Information Train Station Park & ride a perfect day out in Somerset.

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Hospital TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL GETTING TO BATH By Train By Coach By Air There are regular, direct National Express provides Just 19 miles from Bath, Bristol train services from London good-value coach travel, Airport offers direct scheduled Paddington to Bath, with an linking all major towns and flights from 122 locations across average journey time of around cities in the UK. Frequent 30 countries, including 17 90 minutes. Bristol Temple services to Bath run from capital cities, with convenient Meads, just 15 minutes away, London Victoria Coach connections from the rest of is also a major hub for travel to Station, London Heathrow and the world to Bristol. Bath Bus other parts of the country. Chippenham. Company operates a service between Bath and the airport For further information visit For further information visit every 30 minutes. gwr.com nationalexpress.com For further information visit By Car By Bus bristolairport.co.uk Bath is located just ten miles There are several bus Park and Ride from Junction 18 of the M4, the operators that provide regular Bath has three Park and Ride motorway that runs directly services in and around Bath. services that operate seven days from London and Heathrow First Bus is the largest, a week. Regular bus services Airport. There are also operating from the main Bath run into the city every ten to excellent motorway links from bus station in Dorchester 15 minutes. Parking is free and Devon, Cornwall and the North Street, adjacent to Bath Spa tickets are purchased on the bus. via the M5, whilst Wales is a railway station. Find more information on fares short drive west on the M4. For further information visit and timetables at firstgroup.com/bath firstgroup.com/bathparkandride

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