Places to Visit in Bath

The Roman Baths is a well-maintained theme that was used for bathing by the Romans until the end of Roman rule in England. It is one of the historic Bath places to visit as these Baths were once the great religious spas of the ancient world along with Roman pavements and the remains Temple of Sulis Minerva. Roman Baths also arranges events and social gatherings for people of all ages.

One of the iconic places to see in Bath, Royal Crescent is an epitome of Georgian architecture found in the United Kingdom. It is a row of 30 terraced houses designed in the shape of a crescent with great views of the opposite parkland. The houses have been inhabited by notable personalities like Henry Sandford, Isaac Pitman and Christopher Anstey.

Bath Abbey, a late medieval Anglican Parish Church, is a place of worship for the Christian community that welcomes about 400,000 people every year. It boasts of striking Gothic architecture, impressive interiors and wonderful choir music. The church hosts prayer services, choir shows and recital events for the public to participate. Be amazed at the ceiling architecture that displays the fan vaulting structure.

The architectural marvel, Pulteney Bridge is a historic structure built over River Avon to connect the city of Bath with the new town Bathwick. Renowned for its Palladian style structural design, the Pulteney Bridge is one of the four bridges in the world to have shops across its full length on both sides. The bridge, along with its horseshoe-shaped weir is now a World Heritage Site.

The Cross Bath is a small, historic and a beautiful gem set in a spacious Georgian style building over its own spring source. It is an intimate open-air thermal pool with changing facilities and a specially built poolside fountain. The pool water is from natural thermal springs that are believed to have healing and curative properties.

Bath’s first public art gallery, the Holburne Museum is the home to a wide range of decorative arts put together around the collection of Sir William Holburne. The museum features 4,000 different objects like Italian and Dutch paintings, sculpture, porcelain decor and silver. It also hosts interactive events about art for adults and art workshops for kids.

Fashion Museum Bath has one of the world’s largest collections of historical and contemporary attires from leading designers. It has over 100,000 objects of clothing, footwear and other fashion accessories from the 1600s to present day. The museum shop sells a meticulously chosen collection of jewelleries, stationeries, accessories and gifts.

Built for commemorating the achievements of the twin astronomers, William and Caroline Herschel, Herschel Museum of Astronomy is a small house that has astronomical artefacts of the Herschels’. It also has musical objects of the siblings since they were accomplished musicians. The museum organises fun activities for kids like a planetarium tour, story time and science projects.

Jane Austen Centre is a small museum documenting the life and times of the famous writer Jane Austen. It is a permanent exhibition with a life-size wax figurine of Jane, artefacts and objects portraying her life, Regency Tearoom and a gift shop. The centre also hosts the world’s largest Jane Austen Festival with events that run for ten days.

Mary Shelly’s House of Frankenstein is a unique attraction in Bath that tells the story of the author Mary Shelly and her world’s first science fiction novel Frankenstein. This historic house features vintage artefacts and an interactive environment exhibiting the characters and scenes from the novel. It also has the only 8-foot large model of the monster mentioned in the novel.

Dedicated to the arts and cultures of East and SouthEast Asia, the Museum of East Asian Art (MEAA) houses 2,000 different artefacts from Japan, China and Korea. It also hosts special exhibitions and events to enlighten the visitors about the Asian traditions, cuisines and art. There is a special gift shop also featuring articles inspired from the items in the museum.

Victoria Art Gallery is a public art museum in Bath where you can find a diverse collection of artworks and paintings. The museum features about 1500 different artefacts like the 17th century British oil paintings, sculptures, glassware and decorative items. The gallery was opened in 1900 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee.

America Museum and Gardens is a splendid museum displaying a huge collection of American folk objects, ancient artefacts and decorative arts. Set in a gorgeous location, the museum is surrounded by stunning gardens overlooking the beautiful Limpley Stoke valley of River Avon. The attraction also has dedicated spaces to host events, celebrations and conferences.

Prior Park Landscape Garden is a charming 18th century landscape garden located in a valley above Bath. It houses the famous Palladian Bridge on a scenic river from where you can witness stunning views of the city. The park is a vast space blooming with vibrant flowers and butterflies and hence is an ideal hang out spot for families.

Sion Hill is an affluent neighbourhood in the Lansdown area of Bath in Somerset that is known for its lively atmosphere and friendly people. It is one of the perfect Bath places to visit for a lovely stroll and to catch a glimpse of the ancient stone buildings of Bath. The Georgian style houses in Sion Hill Place have been occupied by some famous people during the mid-19th century.