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Bath by train

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Discover Bath

Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman roots. The Royal Crescent and Circus display classic Georgian grandeur, while the Roman Baths take visitors back to Britain’s ancient past. Bath Abbey and the Jane Austen Centre offer cultural insights, and Thermae Bath Spa lets you experience the city’s famed thermal waters. Bath blends historic ambiance and literary connections, making it a serene yet inspiring getaway.

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Roman Bath

Stay in Bath to explore the Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, and Pulteney Bridge, with spa traditions rooted in ancient times.
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The Gainsborough, Bath Spa

A modern take on Bath’s thermal heritage, the Gainsborough spa draws from original hot springs beneath a striking glass atrium.
/ 3 nights
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Week in the West Country

Travel by local bus through the West Country, visiting Cheddar Gorge and Bath, with canal walks or biking to Bristol.
/ 6 nights
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  • Bath Soft Cheese Company Farm

    Take the bus to visit the local Bath Soft Cheese Company farm to enjoy a local, zero-food mile lunch. A stroll through the fields to the river makes a perfect post-lunch walk.

  • Bath's art galleries

    Spend an afternoon taking in the art in one of the city's fantastic galleries, such as the Art Cohort, the Victoria Art Gallery or the Fashion Museum.

  • Bath's Thermae Spa

    Enjoy a few hours of pure relaxation at Thermae Bath Spa, taking in the views from the rooftop pool.

  • Walking in Bath

    Enjoy a ramble in the Somerset countryside. The River Avon Trail and Bath Skyline walk offer flower-filled meadows and ancient woodlands. For something longer, walk a section of the Cotswold Way.

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