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The Romans were the first to capitalise on the only natural hot
springs in Britain, but it is believed that they were a local
attraction long before the building of Rome. These ancient baths
were...
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Berkeley (pronounced 'barkly') is a perfectly preserved
840-year-old castle with a keep, dungeon and splendid staterooms
with original tapestries, furniture and silver. It was most
famously the...
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The fascinating story of Georgian Bath is wonderfully presented
by the Building of Bath Museum. The Museum is the natural place to
start any sightseeing expedition of Bath. It is housed in...
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Distinguished astronomer William Herschel used a telescope he
built himself to discover the planet Uranus in 1781, thus securing
his place in history as one of the greatest astronomers of...
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Bath's comprehensive Fashion Museum brings alive the story of
fashion over the last 400 years, from the late-16th century to the
present day. The huge collection is fetchingly displayed...
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Bath's best-known resident, Elizabethan novelist Jane Austen, is
celebrated in this permanent exhibition which showcases her life
and work. Bath was her home between 1801 and 1806, and her love...
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Situated 14 miles (23km) from central Bath, children will love
spending a fun-filled day at the Bristol Zoo and Garden, where over
450 species of animals can be found. Most of the exhibits...
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Located in the beautiful Avon Valley, just 4.5 miles (7km) from
central Bath, Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park is the
perfect day out for families with children. Children can let...
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A popular tourist attraction in the village of Wookey Hole in
Somerset, just 20 miles (32km) from Bath, Wookey Hole Caves is an
intermingling of pagan and Christian legends where a river flows
out...
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Longleat is a bit of a strange tourist destination, catering
simultaneously to two very different markets. On one hand, it is
regarded as the best example of high Elizabethan architecture...
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