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1 3 2 4 5 Let Us Guide You Through the Superb Roman Remains, Wealth Of Bath Let us guide you through the superb Roman remains, wealth of fi ne Georgian architecture and impeccable historic credentials. This world-famous city has originated and developed around its hot spring waters discovered by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. A thriving and vibrant city, Bath combines its fascinating history with a diversity of museums, galleries, gardens and tourist attractions, making it a beautiful, exciting and unique city to visit. Carlisle NewcastleGateshead Durham York Blackpool Leeds Manchester Liverpool Nottingham King’s Lynn Leicester Birmingham Cambridge Oxford Bristol London Brighton Exeter 1 2 3 4 5 1 Roman Baths & Pump Room • Roman Baths: Around Britain’s only hot spring, the Romans built a magnifi cent temple and bathing complex that still fl ows with natural hot water. Walk on ancient stone pavements and go back in time to 5 discover this sophisticated place of worship and bathing. 4 • Pump Room: Regarded as the social heart of Bath for more than two centuries, the Pump Room is the picture of Georgian elegance. Bath 1 The restaurant continues to offer a range of luxurious afternoon teas and refreshments. 2 3 www.romanbaths.co.uk 2 Thermae Bath Spa England’s original and most remarkable spa is the only place in the UK where you can bathe in natural hot waters. Thermae Bath Spa is a combination of the best of the historic spa with a state of the art building offering facilities including a full range of spa treatments and therapies. Map data ©OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SA www.thermaebathspa.com 3 Bath Abbey food & drink where to stay Bath Abbey began in 1499 and stands on the foundations of two ★★★★★ previous churches. In 973 King Edgar was crowned King of all England The Olive Tree The Royal Crescent Hotel in the Anglo-Saxon Abbey Church, setting the precedent for future 4-7 Russel St, Bath, BA1 2QF 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, coronations. The Tower offers spectacular views over the city. www.olivetreebath.co.uk Somerset, BA1 2LS www.bathabbey.org http://no1royalcrescent.org.uk 4 Royal Crescent, Circus & Pulteney Bridge Menu Gordon Jones ★★★★ • Royal Crescent: The Royal Crescent is one of the world’s best known 2 Wellsway, Bath, BA2 3AQ Queensberry Hotel landmarks. Built between 1767 and 1775 and designed by John Wood the www.menugordonjones.co.uk/ 4-7 Russel Street,Somerset, BA1 2QF younger, the crescent contains some 30 houses, one of which is now the www.thequeensberry.co.uk Royal Crescent Hotel, another is No.1 – a museum open to the public. Bath Priory Restaurant ★★★★ Priory Lodge, Weston Rd, Brooks Guesthouse • The Circus: The Circus was the masterpiece of John Wood the Elder. Bath, BA1 2XT 1 Crescent Gardens, Upper Bristol The striking architecture has spawned numerous theories to explain its www.thebathpriory.co.uk Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2NA originality; viewed from the air it forms the shape of a key, perhaps a www.brooksguesthouse.com Masonic symbol? • Pulteney Bridge: Pulteney Bridge, is one of just four examples of bridges other things to see and do... with shops on. Built for William Pulteney by Robert Adams, the bridge was an attempt to connect central Bath to land on the other bank of the River • No. 1 Royal Crescent Avon. Best viewed from Parade Gardens by the crescent weir the bridge is Museum focussed on Georgian life above and below stairs! a stunning example of Palladian architecture. www.visitbath.co.uk http://no1royalcrescent.org.uk/ 5 • Holburne Museum Jane Austen Centre Art gallery with royal collections & contemporary installations Celebrating Bath’s most famous resident, The Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in this www.holburne.org/ magnifi cent city affected Jane Austen’s life and writing. The Regency tea • Fashion Museum rooms also offer delicious teas and cakes. www.fashionmuseum.co.uk www.janeausten.co.uk.
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