The city of Bath is situated around 13 miles from Bristol and 99 miles from England's capital London. The town has held a Royal Charter since 1590 which was granted by Queen Elizabeth I. It was separated from Somerset's administration in 1889. Although it is now in the County of Somerset between 1974 and 1996 it was in the County of Avon, but which has now been abolished.
Many thousands of people each year visit this historic and fascinating town each year and enjoy everything that his has to offer. Here are just a few of the things you can do when you visit Bath.
1. Roman Baths – Of course no visit to Bath is complete without spending time at this particular attraction. These baths can trace their history back to the days of the Romans and are the last surviving hot spring baths in the country. Along with seeing where the water for the baths comes from you are able to walk along the same stone pavements as the ancient Romans. Plus at the end if you feel ready you can sample some of the water as well in the Tea Rooms.
2. The Jane Austen Centre – Here one can learn more about the city's most famous resident. Along with learning more about her life you can also learn about what life was like during Regency times. There are exhibitions, films and tours to help bring everything to life. Plus after exploring the centre why not spend a while in its Regency themed tea rooms tasting some wonderful homemade cakes. Plus as it is located at the top of the centre you will find it offers you the chance to view the city from above over its rooftops.
3. The Fashion Museum – Here you can wander around and view a wide collection of both contemporary and historical clothes. The collection covers how clothing has changed from the 16th century to current times. Although there are only 150 display models the museum has more than 30,000 fashion items to select from.
4. Stanton Drew Stone Circles – No-one is quite sure how old these stone circles are but it will fire up your imagination as you explore and and wonder what it has witnessed over the years. The designer John Wood is thought to have been inspired by these stone circles when he designed the local Royal Crescent and Circus. Just make sure the weather is on your side when you visit.
Because it attracts so many tourists, Bath has a wide range of hotels and other accommodation for you to stay in.
Choose your hotel in Bath from this list.
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