Bath Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Somerset, England, United Kingdom
About Bath
Bath is among the oldest of England’s principal tourist destinations and has been welcoming visitors for centuries. The three hot springs within the city were sacred to the Celtic goddess Sulis, whom the Romans later identified with the goddess Minerva. Bath first achieved its status as a sacred spa site with the growth of the Roman settlementAquae Sulisaround the thermal springs. The Roman period saw a vast complex of baths constructed - the remains of these were re-discovered in the 18th century and helped fuel Bath's modern revival as a luxury resort. Bath was a prosperous city in the Medieval period, the site of an Abbey and Cathedral (under the Bishop of Bath and Wells). The Reformation under Henry VIII created uncertainty for Bath's, although during the reign of Elizabeth I, the town
Top Attractions in Bath
Explore the best things to see and do in Bath:
- ★American Museum and Gardens
- ★Bath Abbey
- ★Bath City Football Club
- ★Bath Cricket Club
- ★Bath Film festival
- ★Bath Golf Club
- ★Bath Rugby Club
- ★Bath's other crescents
Where to Eat in Bath
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ben's Cookies
- 🍴Boston Tea Party
- 🍴Browns
- 🍴Fudge Kitchen
- 🍴Hudson Bar & Grill
- 🍴La Baguette
Where to Stay in Bath
- 🏨Apsley House
- 🏨Bailbrook Lodge
- 🏨Bath Backpackers
- 🏨Bath YMCA
- 🏨DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
- 🏨Express by Holiday Inn
Bath Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: