What to do in Bath

Activities, attractions and tours

Parade Gardens featuring a castle, a garden and heritage architecture
Roman Baths featuring heritage architecture
Royal Crescent which includes heritage architecture
Bath Abbey featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Bath showing art and interior views

Places to Visit in Bath

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1. Thermae Bath Spa

Thermae Bath Spa offers indoor and outdoor thermal baths in a modern and chic spa setting. Spend the day receiving massages and treatments, and soaking in the soothing hot pools. These pools are fed by the same mineral-rich water used by the Celts and Romans 2,000 years ago.
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Thermae Bath Spa which includes mist or fog, a pool and heritage architecture

2. Roman Baths

The Roman Baths are one of Britain’s only natural hot springs and among the most well-preserved Roman spas in the world. Explore the excavated bathing pools, check out ancient artifacts that have been gathered from the site and try a sip of the springs’ mineral waters.
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Roman Baths featuring a pool, heritage architecture and heritage elements

3. Royal Crescent

The Royal Crescent is considered to be among the U.K’s most impressive examples of Georgian architecture. Overlooking the greenery of Royal Victoria Park, this landmark is now home to private housing as well as a five-star luxury hotel. It also serves as a popular site for filming period TV shows and movies, such as Persuasion and The Duchess. Be sure to check out the interesting museum housed inside No. 1 Royal Crescent, which features beautiful 18th-century furniture and artwork.
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Royal Crescent which includes a garden, heritage architecture and an administrative building

4. Bath Abbey

The spiritual center of the city, Bath Abbey is a masterpiece of perpendicular Gothic design. Popular among local worshippers as well as tourists, this church has a regular congregation that numbers in the hundreds. Attend a religious ceremony, concert or lecture in this impressive ecclesiastical structure.
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Bath Abbey featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

5. Jane Austen Centre

You’ll know the Jane Austen Centre when you see it, as there’s a mannequin of the author herself standing outside the elaborate stone doorway. See the exhibits on Austen’s life and works and dress up in period clothing for a photograph. Relax with afternoon tea in the Regency Tea Rooms and take one of the walking tours around Bath.
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6. Theatre Royal Bath

Step into the ornate Georgian Theatre Royal Bath and watch a variety of entertaining performances. Enjoy the elaborately decorated Main House or the modern Ustinov Studio. Take your family to the Egg Theatre, which has shows for all ages.
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Bath Theatre Royal featuring signage and theatre scenes

7. The Holburne Museum

Explore the rooms and hallways of the beautiful Holburne Mansion, which showcases artworks built around the collection of Sir William Holburne. Admire works by artists such as Turner, William Hoare and Thomas Gainsborough.
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The Holburne Museum showing heritage architecture and a park

Recommended things to do in Bath

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Self Guided Walking Tour of Bath with Audio Guide: NZ$11
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What to do in Bath

Discover the most popular places to visit in Bath

Thermae Bath Spa showing a day spa and signage

Thermae Bath Spa

5/5(5 reviews)

Bathe in some of Britain’s warmest thermal waters and unwind with relaxing treatments at this appealing spa complex.

Thermae Bath Spa
Roman Baths featuring a pool, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Roman Baths

4.5/5(62 reviews)

The heart of historic Bath, this famous complex has attracted visitors for more than 2,000 years.

Roman Baths
University of Bath

University of Bath

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at University of Bath during your visit to Bath. Visit the shops and spas in this walkable area.

University of Bath
Royal Crescent which includes heritage architecture

Royal Crescent

4.5/5(43 reviews)

This semicircular terrace of townhouses is one of Bath’s most well-known landmarks.

Royal Crescent
Bath Abbey featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

Bath Abbey

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.

Bath Abbey
Jane Austen Centre which includes interior views

Jane Austen Centre

4/5(13 reviews)

Immerse yourself in the world of Jane Austen at this museum or relax in the tea room as her famous characters often did.

Jane Austen Centre
Bath Theatre Royal featuring street scenes, a city and café scenes

Theatre Royal Bath

4.5/5(10 reviews)

One of the oldest working theaters in Britain hosts dramas, comedies, operas and even a few ghosts in a stunning Georgian building .

Theatre Royal Bath
The Holburne Museum featuring music, interior views and art

The Holburne Museum

4/5(1 review)

Housed in a lavish 18th-century hotel is an expansive collection of fine and decorative art based around the collection of a wealthy former resident of Bath.

The Holburne Museum
Pulteney Bridge featuring a river or creek and a small town or village

Pulteney Bridge

4.5/5(3 reviews)

One of only a handful of shop-lined bridges in the world, this architectural marvel has quirky stores and great views.

Pulteney Bridge

Explore areas of Bath

Bath Abbey which includes a park, a city and a church or cathedral

Bath City Centre

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

The lively bars and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Bath City Centre. A stop by Thermae Bath Spa or Roman Baths might round out your trip.

Bath City Centre
A nice walk along the Canal

Bathwick

If you're spending some time in Bathwick, The Holburne Museum and The Recreation Ground are top sights worth seeing.

Bathwick
View over the City of Bath from Alexandra Park

Bear Flat

While there might not be top attractions in Bear Flat, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thermae Bath Spa and Roman Baths.

Bear Flat
Bath Assembly Rooms which includes heritage architecture

Upper Town

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Upper Town is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to No. 1 Royal Crescent or The Circus.

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Oldfield Park

Though Oldfield Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Theatre Royal Bath and Queens Square.

Oldfield Park
Ornamental Garden

Combe Down

While Combe Down isn't home to many top sights, Prior Park Landscape Garden and American Museum in Britain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Combe Down

 

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bath worth visiting?
One of the most popular things to do in Bath is explore No. 1 Royal Crescent. Tick this leading attraction off your itinerary, then discover more of the area's watersports and walking trails.
How do I spend a day in Bath?
Start your day with a visit to No. 1 Royal Crescent and Alexandra Park. Then, tour other parts of Bath for a bite to eat and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Bath?
No. 1 Royal Crescent is one of the top tourist attractions in Bath and should feature high on every must-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Bath?
You can easily tick off top sights like No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath's Old Orchard Street Theatre and Bath's Original Theatre Royal and Masonic Museum with a three-day escape to Bath. On average, most travellers book two days here. There's plenty to see and do nearby too, so stay a while longer and venture to Bristol.
Is Bath a walkable city?
Some leading sights in Bath, including No. 1 Royal Crescent and Bath's Old Orchard Street Theatre, are within walking distance. You can also experience several of the city's popular neighbourhoods on foot. Only 0.16 kilometres from the city centre of Bath is Bath City Centre and Upper Town is 0.64 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Bath with kids?
If you are after activities and attractions for all of your group, check out these terrific ideas for what to do in Bath with kids.

What to do in Bath for adults?
Sally Lunn's and Great Pulteney Street are just a few of the things to do in Bath. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Bath?
In Bath, Alexandra Park is an unmissable spot for anyone wishing to enjoy the city without taking their wallet out. Also, check out the local neighbourhoods and parks, and ask a local tour guide for ideas. It's a simple way to discover the best free things to do in Bath.

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