The city of Bath is situated around 13 miles from Bristol and 99 miles from England's capital London. The town has held a Royal Charter since 1590 which was granted by Queen Elizabeth I. However it wasn't actually given its administrative independence until 1889 and was made in to a county borough. Although it is now in the County of Somerset between 1974 and 1996 it was in the County of Avon, but which has now been abolished.
Because of Bath's history, Bath is a major tourist attraction in the UK's West Country. Here are just a few of the things you can do when you stay in Bath.
1. The Roman Baths – Of course no visit to Bath is complete without spending time at this particular attraction. These baths can trace their history back to the days of the Romans and are the last surviving hot spring baths in the country. You can trace the water back to the spring and you are able to walk along the same stone pavements as the ancient Romans. Plus at the end if you feel ready you can sample some of the water as well in the Tea Rooms.
2. The Jane Austen Centre – Named after Bath's most famous inhabitant. The centre looks at Jane Austen's life and you can also learn about what life was like during Regency times. Everything in relation to Jane Austen is brought vividly to life through live guides, films and costumes. Not to mention the tea rooms to relax in. Plus as it is located at the top of the centre you will find it offers you the chance to view the city from above over its rooftops.
3. The Fashion Museum – Here you can wander around and view a wide collection of both contemporary and historical clothes. The collection covers how clothing has changed from the sixteenth century to current times. The museum's collection of over 30,000 items of clothing are displayed on around 150 mannequins.
4. Stanton Drew Circles – This particular attraction has been drawing visitors to it for many centuries now. This will fire up your imagination as you explore and and wonder what it has seen over the years. The designer John Wood is thought to have been inspired by these stone circles when he designed the local Royal Crescent and Circus. Just make sure the weather is on your side when you visit.
There are lots of places to stay in when you visit Bath.
Choose your Bath hotel from this list.
