Bath

By patrick

Edit this page

Roman Baths

Royal Crescent

With ancient thermal spas, a splendid Abbey, and unique city style, Bath is a designated UNESCO world heritage. Founded by the Romans as a thermal spa, Bath became an important centre of the wool industry in the Middle Ages.

The whole city is quite fun to explore, but the primary attraction here are the Roman Baths: an ancient hot spring built by the Romans. See the water's source and walk where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements. The extensive ruins and treasures from the spring are beautifully preserved and presented using the best of modern interpretation.

Nearby the Roman Baths is the Bath Abbey, the last of the great medieval churches of England. The West Front is unique as it depicts the dream that inspired the Abbey's founder, Bishop Oliver King, to pull down the ruined Norman cathedral and raise the present building on its foundations.

A hike up the city will take you to the Royal Crescent, which is a series of historical homes arranged in a circular fashion. It is a well-known landmark.


The Roman Baths cost 11 pounds entry and are open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Bath Spa train station is located in the centre of Bath, just a short walk from Bath's shops and attractions. There are regular train services direct from London Paddington and Waterloo to Bath, with an average journey time of around 90 minutes. Bristol Temple Meads, just 15 minutes away by train, is also a major hub for travel to all other parts of the country. For information on timetables click on National Rail Journey Planner.
http://www.chard.ic24.net/interesta.html




Edit this page