Travel to Bath

Travel to Bath

Bath is an historic spa resort town and a World Heritage site in the English ceremonial county of Somerset, situated 100 miles west of London and 15 miles southeast of the nearest big city, Bristol. A unique location, Bath is famous for its hot springs, Roman period baths, medieval heritage and stately Georgian architecture. Set among the Somerset countryside, Bath offers a diverse range of attractions for its millions of visitors each year: restaurants, theatres, cinemas, pubs and nightclubs, along with interesting museums and a wide range of guided tours.

Transportation to Bath

Bath does not have an international airport; the nearest airport is Bristol International Airport, which is 20 miles away. Otherwise, the town can be accessed from Londons Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted international airports via the M4 and M5 motorways. Fortunately, Bath is very well served by an extensive rail network that spans the entire country.

What to see

Bath and its attractions have drawn visitors for centuries. The museums in Bath and beyond take you on a trip through time. The world-famous Roman Baths; the Museum of Costume, taking you through 400 years of fashion; Jane Austen Center, a shrine to the citys most famous resident; Number 1 Royal Crescent, an immaculate 18th century townhouse; Bath Museum and Sally Lunn's Refreshment House and Museum, the oldest house in Bath. For lovers of art, theres the Holburne Museum of Art and refurbished Victoria Art Gallery as well as the fascinating Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass.

Daytrips

Take a break beyond Bath and step back to the days of ancient Britons with a walk around the Standing Stones of Stanton Drew, a daytrip to Stonehenge or a stroll around medieval Farleigh Hungerford Castle.

Activities and leisure

Bath is a city of festivals and the arts, with a vibrant, amazingly varied range of events taking place throughout the year. The citys year-long programme of festivals includes everything from celebrations of Shakespeare and Jane Austen to guitar performances and matches of boules. Bath and beyond is packed with a myriad of activities, sports and outdoor adventures. You can watch a cricket match or go walking, cycling or even hot-air ballooning.

Safety issues

Bath is a very tourist-oriented city, so be careful with your belongings as pickpockets are prevalent. Try to remain vigilant at all times. Private and public medical care is available in the event of an emergency. Taking out travel insurance for you and your family is highly recommended.