Bath is a picturesque city in Somerset named
after the Roman Baths. I recently spent a couple of days here and have put together
a post of things to do whilst in Bath. The picture of a magnolia tree above is available as a spring greetings card in my Etsy shop.
Probably the main tourist attraction in Bath, and
with history dating back to Roman times, the Roman Baths are a brilliant
place to start your trip.
Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery founded in the 7th
century. It was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries,
with major restorations also carried out in the 1860s. The abbey is grade I
listed and is built of Bath stone which is used for most buildings in the
centre of Bath.
Pulteney Bridge
The iconic Pulteney Bridge crosses the River
Avon in Bath, connecting the city with what was the land of the Pulteney
family. Work was completed in 1774 and is now also a grade I listed
building. It is one of only four bridges in the world to have shops across its
full span on both sides.
Royal Crescent
The Royal Crescent is a row of 30 terraced
houses built from Bath stone. The crescent is 150m long and one of the most
recognisable streets in Bath.
Botanical Gardens
We paid a visit to the Botanical Gardens, just a 10-minute walk from the Royal Crescent. Free to look round, the gardens, which were created in 1887, cover 9 acres and include beautiful magnolia trees, a
rock garden, and a replica of a Roman Temple.
A 6-mile circular trail managed by the National
Trust, the walk provides amazing views of the city of Bath. We also got to see
hot air balloons floating in the distance.
