A Visit To Bath – Somerset

When looking at Bath – Somerset from above one is taken by the beautiful layout of the city. The Roman grid is very easy to make out which makes it very easy to navigate through the city. Some parts of Bath are restricted to pedestrians which makes sightseeing very pleasant.

This historic city has both Roman architecture and Georgian architecture on every street. You will see the last of the medieval churches still in use that was built in–99. There are also the Roman baths. These are the only natural hot springs in Britain. The cobblestone street leading to the hot springs are resplendent with buildings, shops, and boutiques. From the front, you would not know that the magnificent temple and hot spring bath lie behind the Georgian doors. The displays and exhibits within the temple provide artifacts and information that create an unrivaled experience for visitors.

The healing properties made Bath a very popular resort city from the late Georgian period. Much of the architecture reflects the influence of the Romans, Georgians, and more modern Victorian periods. Many visitors to Bath still enjoy taking advantage of the hot springs and there are several vacation packages that include day trips to the modern Thermaspa.

There are many methods of finding the starting point for your sightseeing. You may want to tour the city in a open top bus. Several guided tours are provided that trade the path of the Romans through modern times. Or, you might want to see Bath using the services of a walking tour guide. In addition, there are canal boats available that offer tours from the water of many of the Bath points of interest.

There are several museums in Bath that you will want to visit. Most of the museums offer living history and displays that include information about the particular period of time covered in the museums’ offerings. At the Jane Austen Centre you will be met by women in period garb who give tours and discuss the life and times of people living in this era. There are many displays of items that had a direct impact on the writing of Jane Austen.

The oldest house in Bath was build in–83 and stands as both a cafe and museum. You can tour Sally Lunn Bun and see the kitchen that was used over 300 years ago to create the same sweet buns that you can eat from the bakery.

Bath has always been a fashion centre. When visiting the Fashion Museum, the displays of textiles and fashion spanning four hundred years provides you with a clear vision of the influence that Bath has had on the fashion world for several centuries.

There are many types of accommodation available when visiting Bath. You may wish to stay in a luxurious room in the historic Royal Crescent hotel. The hotel built in the 1700s’ offers the beauty and elegance of the era as well as a spa and restaurant. Or, you might want to stay in one of the bed and breakfasts or inns that are in Bath. Many provide the cozy warmth of a home and the friendliness of the residents.

There are events and festivals throughout the year. Most notably is the yearly Mozart festival that attracts visitors and participants from around the world. If you want to participate in sports, you will find that there is a world class golf course in Bath – Somerset. You will also find many other activities available including cycling, riding, rowing, and much more.

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