We take a look at why Bath is such an interesting city to visit.

1. Destination Guide
Bath
England

2. Location and History
Bath is a city steeped in a history and Fast facts on Bath
culture. There is so much to discover and
learn as a tourist. • The population of the city is 83,992
The city is located in the county of Somerset • It was granted city status by Royal
in the south west of England. Charter by Queen Elizabeth I in 1590
• The city was first established as a spa
with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis ("the
waters of Sulis") by the Romans in AD 43
• It became popular as a spa town during
the Georgian era, which led to a major
expansion that left a heritage of
exemplary Georgian architecture crafted
Bath
from Bath Stone.
• The City of Bath was inscribed as a
World Heritage Site in 1987
• Over one million staying visitors and
3.8 million day visitors to the city each
year
Image via Google Maps.

3. Tourist Attractions
You cannot visit Bath without seeing the And there are plenty of activities to keep you
Roman Baths. This is Britain's only natural entertained in Bath at night time as well. You
hot spring. You can visit this temple and will find a wide variety of live music in many
bathing complex and walk in the footsteps of pubs, as well as various comedy nights.
the Romans!
Or even try a ghost walk of Bath . . . if you
The Jane Austen Centre is a great attraction don’t scare easily!
to visit if you are a book worm! You can
learn what it would like to live during
Regency times.
Bath is also famous for it’s love of the arts.
Whilst you are in town check out the
extensive selection of performances showing
at some of the most exquisite theatres.
For the complete history of Bath visit the
Building of Bath Collection which is an entire
museum dedicated to telling the story of
Bath.

4. Accommodation and Travel
Traveling to Bath Staying in Bath
• Train: You should exit the train at Bath Spa To make good use of your time in Bath stay in
train station which is in the city centre and the city centre so you are close to all the main
close to the local shops and attractions. attractions.
Bath is about a 90 minute train journey To make your stay extra special check in to one
from London. of the hotels in Bath which have their own
spa!
• Air: Bristol Airport is just 20 miles from
Bath. Alternatively you could fly into
Heathrow or Gatwick Airport and then
catch the train to Bath.
• Road: Bath is located just 10 miles from
junction 18 of the M4 motorway which
runs direct from London and Heathrow
Airport. There are also excellent
motorway links from the North and Devon
and Cornwall via the M5 motorway.