What to See & Do
From iconic landmarks like Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, The Circus and the Roman Baths to hidden gems tucked away from the main tourist trail, Bath is full of places waiting to be discovered. We've brought together some of our favourite sights and experiences to help you explore the city like a local.
Local Sights & Walks
Margaret’s Buildings - the sweetest shopping street, home to art galleries, cafes and interior shops
Pulteney Bridge - a historic Georgian bridge overlooking Pulteney Weir. One of only four bridges in the world to have shops span across both sides
Alexandra Park - worth the hike for the most fabulous panoramic view across the city
Prior Park Landscape Garden - a beautiful landscape garden on the edge of Bath, as seen in Netflix’s Bridgerton and other TV series
Walcot Street Steps - picturesque centuries-old steps leading down to Bath’s artisan quarter - Walcot Street
Skyline Walk - a short stroll out of the city centre, this 6-mile loop of the Bath hills covers meadowland, forest and secluded valleys, offering stunning views
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - the best way to see all of the city and learn interesting facts about the many landmarks
Museums & Galleries
Roman Baths - site of the extensive ruins and an interactive museum transporting you back to Roman times
No1 Royal Crescent - a magnificently restored town-house showing how life was in Georgian Bath
Holburne Museum - home to fine and decorative arts built around the collection of Sir William Holburne
Museum of Bath at Work - enter the world of working Bath through a series of authentically reconstructed workplaces
Museum of East Asian Art - the only UK museum solely dedicated to the arts and cultures of East and South East Asia
Victoria Art Gallery - home to a richly diverse collection of paintings, sculptures and decorative arts
Jane Austen Centre - chronicling the life and times of the famous writer
American Museum & Gardens - estate and museum on Bath’s Skyline walk, taking you on a journey through the history of America
Herschel Museum of Astronomy - once home to William Herschel and where he discovered the planet Uranus
Walking Tours
Mayor of Bath’s Free Walking Tours - running every day from outside Bath Abbey
Bath Ghost Tours - walking tour taking you to the most haunted locations in the city
Bizarre Bath - comedy walking tour of the city, running April to September
Bridgerton Walking Tour - visit the filming locations from the hit Netflix series with the City of Bath Guides
Entertainment & The Arts
Theatre Royal - Georgian theatre with a year-round programme of top-quality stage productions
Little Theatre Cinema - Bath’s oldest cinema showcasing arthouse & mainstream films
Everyman Bath - swanky cinema with plush seating and in-theatre dining
Komedia - club venue with live comedy and music gigs
The Rondo Theatre - slightly further out of the city in Larkhall village, staging more local, fringe and indie productions
Health & Wellbeing
Thermae Bath Spa - bathe in Bath’s naturally warm mineral-rich waters like the Romans did over 2000 years ago
The Francis Hotel Spa - a haven of wellbeing and tranquility on Queens Square
The Soul Spa - dedicated to the relaxation of the mind, body and soul - featuring sound baths
Creative Fun
Wax & Wonder - pop-up candle making workshops at Sonder coffee shop, Green Street
Love Makers Craft Cafe - pop-up craft sessions featuring a variety of different creative activities
Paint by Wine - enjoy a fun paint ‘n’ sip session
Pottymouth - pop-up hand-building pottery courses and workshops for hands-on ceramic fun
Pasta Laboratory - bespoke fresh pasta making experiences
Further Afield
Frome - this small market town is full of indie shops and creative people. Check out the Frome Independent - one of the largest curated markets in the South West, on the first Sunday of every month
Bruton - the much-hyped Somerset town boasts a handful foodie spots like At The Chapel, Osip and Hauser & Wirth gallery and gardens
Bradford on Avon - a quintessential Cotswold town. If you’re feeling fit, take the 8-mile (flat) walk there along the Kennet & Avon canal from Bath
Castle Combe - a postcard-perfect Cotswold village that has been the backdrop to many films and TV series
Iford - the most idyllic little hamlet with a beautiful manor house, Edwardian garden and garden cafe and restaurant
Lacock - a Wiltshire village owned entirely by the National Trust, notable for its picturesque streets and historic cottages, untouched by modern alterations
Bristol - known for its maritime heritage, colourful street art, and lively cultural scene, Bristol is one of the UK’s most dynamic cities to visit
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