Katrina's Guidebook
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Unesco World Heritage City. A wealth of sights and museums to explore. Tourist Information can be found online. Small enough to walk round and take in the Georgian architecture in a couple of hours. Alternatively, take an open top bus tour. Tap on the blank picture to bring up a host of images.
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Bath
Unesco World Heritage City. A wealth of sights and museums to explore. Tourist Information can be found online. Small enough to walk round and take in the Georgian architecture in a couple of hours. Alternatively, take an open top bus tour. Tap on the blank picture to bring up a host of images.
Las Termas Romanas
Abbey ChurchyardOne of the top tourist attractions in Bath.
A full Spa experience including a rooftop natural hot spring swimming pool in the heart of Bath. Tap on the blank photo to bring up a host of images.
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Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetA full Spa experience including a rooftop natural hot spring swimming pool in the heart of Bath. Tap on the blank photo to bring up a host of images.
The Circus
The CircusAssembly Rooms
Bennett StreetNational Trust Property.
Take in the history of the building over afternoon tea.
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The Pump Room Restaurant
Stall StreetTake in the history of the building over afternoon tea.
National Trust gardens on southern slopes of Bath. No parking on the site.
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Prior Park Landscape Gardens (NT)
Ralph Allen DriveNational Trust gardens on southern slopes of Bath. No parking on the site.
This Museum takes you on a journey through the history of America with its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts.
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American Museum & Gardens
This Museum takes you on a journey through the history of America with its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts.
Quaint small town on river and canal with lots of history and some nice cafes and restaurants. Check out the 14th century Tithe Barn and the even older Saxon Church.
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Bradford-on-Avon
Quaint small town on river and canal with lots of history and some nice cafes and restaurants. Check out the 14th century Tithe Barn and the even older Saxon Church.
Bristol
18 miles away, Bristol has many tourist attractions.
One of the top tourist attractions in Bristol. The world’s first iron-hulled passenger ship built in 1843. Tap on the blank photo to bring up a host of images.
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Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadOne of the top tourist attractions in Bristol. The world’s first iron-hulled passenger ship built in 1843. Tap on the blank photo to bring up a host of images.
From the bridge you can take a short climb up Observatory Hill to the former Clifton Observatory. This historic building now houses a restaurant with spectacular views as well as the Camera Obscura attraction. Giant’s Cave is also located nearby and is worth a visit too.
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Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadFrom the bridge you can take a short climb up Observatory Hill to the former Clifton Observatory. This historic building now houses a restaurant with spectacular views as well as the Camera Obscura attraction. Giant’s Cave is also located nearby and is worth a visit too.
This is where you’ll find numerous museums, galleries, entertainment and dining opportunities.
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Floating Harbour
Anchor RoadThis is where you’ll find numerous museums, galleries, entertainment and dining opportunities.
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Bristol Cathedral
College GreenTap on the blank photo to bring up a host of images.
Wells
Famous Cathedral and market town. Check out market days.
Check out the 14C George Inn (has a restaurant) only 300m from your door, and relax with a drink in the beer garden, taking in the views over the Village Green and the 14C church. Maybe also the Fleur de Lys - even closer (old and with character but no beer garden). Tap on the blank photo to bring up a host of images.
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The George Inn
High StreetCheck out the 14C George Inn (has a restaurant) only 300m from your door, and relax with a drink in the beer garden, taking in the views over the Village Green and the 14C church. Maybe also the Fleur de Lys - even closer (old and with character but no beer garden). Tap on the blank photo to bring up a host of images.
A 5 minute drive from the Apartment takes you to a tiny pub of unique character with an associated legend linked to its name. It specialises in cider but not exclusively. Often does a nepalese curry and fish and chips on a Friday evening but check it out. Tap on the blank photo to bring up a host of images.
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Tuckers Grave Inn & Campsite
A 5 minute drive from the Apartment takes you to a tiny pub of unique character with an associated legend linked to its name. It specialises in cider but not exclusively. Often does a nepalese curry and fish and chips on a Friday evening but check it out. Tap on the blank photo to bring up a host of images.
Sightseeing
Stonehenge
World famous Stonehenge.
Owned by the National Trust but you can walk around the Standing Stones for free. Entry to the Manor house and gardens attract a charge unless you are NT members.
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Avebury
Owned by the National Trust but you can walk around the Standing Stones for free. Entry to the Manor house and gardens attract a charge unless you are NT members.
Atmospheric experience. Attractive short walk with wonderful views. Free to visit and in roughly the same area as Avebury Manor and Standing Stones.
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West Kennet Long Barrow
Gunsite RoadAtmospheric experience. Attractive short walk with wonderful views. Free to visit and in roughly the same area as Avebury Manor and Standing Stones.
English Heritage Castle under 3 miles from our Apartment.
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Farleigh Hungerford Castle
A366English Heritage Castle under 3 miles from our Apartment.
This castle is free to access - small but in a pretty setting with a good pub very close by.
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Nunney Castle
Castle StreetThis castle is free to access - small but in a pretty setting with a good pub very close by.
National Trust House and gardens which are worth a visit at the right times of year.
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Stourhead
National Trust House and gardens which are worth a visit at the right times of year.
National Trust Property set in a lovely quintessential English village with lovely walks in the grounds of the Abbey. Parts of the Harry Potter films were filmed in the Cloisters of the Abbey.
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Lacock Abbey
National Trust Property set in a lovely quintessential English village with lovely walks in the grounds of the Abbey. Parts of the Harry Potter films were filmed in the Cloisters of the Abbey.
National Trust Property and Gardens nearby. Limited opening days so check it out online in advance.
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The Courts Garden
National Trust Property and Gardens nearby. Limited opening days so check it out online in advance.
Canal walk from Dundas Aqueduct to Bradford on Avon, lunch in a canal side pub and walk back - about 8 miles return.
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Dundas Aqueduct
Canal walk from Dundas Aqueduct to Bradford on Avon, lunch in a canal side pub and walk back - about 8 miles return.
Dyrham Park
National Trust Property about 8 miles north of Bath.
National Trust property close to Bradford On Avon. This property is apparently not free to overseas National Trust Touring Pass Holders.
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Westwood Manor (National Trust)
National Trust property close to Bradford On Avon. This property is apparently not free to overseas National Trust Touring Pass Holders.
Great Chalfield Manor
National Trust Property.
A very quaint small village used in many a film set. It has won the prettiest village in England award on many occasions.
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Castle Combe
A very quaint small village used in many a film set. It has won the prettiest village in England award on many occasions.
Food scene
A kilometre from the Apartment, good breakfasts, Sunday lunch and tea/coffee and cake!
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Farleigh Road Farm Shop
Farleigh RoadA kilometre from the Apartment, good breakfasts, Sunday lunch and tea/coffee and cake!
A couple of miles away, this Farm Shop has a lovely cafe and recommended takeaway (or sit in) fish and chips.
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White Row Farm
A couple of miles away, this Farm Shop has a lovely cafe and recommended takeaway (or sit in) fish and chips.
In the next village to us, Mes Amis is great for coffee and cake!
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Mes Amis Cafe Deli
12 Bath RdIn the next village to us, Mes Amis is great for coffee and cake!
Consejos para la ciudad
Formas de ahorrar
National Trust Overseas Visitors Touring Pass
For overseas visitors, please check out an Overseas Visitors National Trust Touring Pass. A much cheaper way to visit NT properties and gardens if you plan to do more than 1 or 2. A 7 or 14 day Pass is available (£71 for 2 for 1 week and £84 for 2 for 2 weeks). Must be purchased before you visit a NT property through the NT online shop and collected at either Stourhead or Lacock NT properties where it will be stamped with the date of your first visit.
Cómo moverse
Options for getting into Bath
By Car - finding a car parking space may be difficult in high season but otherwise there is reasonable parking in the city. Southgate Car Park is a modern underground car park with pretty good access. Park and Ride- take your car to Odd Down Park and Ride and let the bus take the strain. Closes at 20.30 Monday - Saturday, earlier on Sunday. Check the website. Or bus - check First Bus for timetable (D2 -not D2x) and fares. Cheapest option is Park and Ride if the times suit you.