A weekend in the City of Bath

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Fall in love with the beautiful city of Bath, which combines its vibrant contemporary culture with a rich history and heritage. There is something for all tastes and interests in this diverse city just waiting for you to explore.

Its quintessentially English charm attracts visitors from all around the world and it has so many historic buildings that the entire city has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bath’s stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel and the city is full of places to eat and drink, the finest independent shops, and also has a great collection of museums and galleries, making it the ideal city break.

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Where to stay

Bath is full of so many delightful places to stay that you will be spoilt you won’t know which one to pick. Whether you want to blow the budget and stay in some of the most incredible hotels or want to save the pennies and choose something more budget-friendly, my list below will help you find the perfect place for you.

Blow the budget:

• NO 15 Great Pulteney
• Superior Stays Luxury Apartments Bath City Centre
• The Bath Priory
• The Gainsborough Bath Spa
• The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa

Save the pennies:

• Broadstreet Townhouse
• Eight
• Harington’s Hotel
• Henrietta House
• Hotel Indigo

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Where to eat

Welcome to foodie heaven! Bath has gained a reputation as a delicious destination from Michelin star or AA Rosette-winning restaurants, charming gastropubs, cosy cafés, chilled out bars, and most serving local producers. Feast your eyes on all the memorable dining experiences you can have in Bath below.

Breakfast

• Cascara – Vegan
• Same Same but Different
• The Green Bird Cafe
• The Green Rocket – Vegetarian and Vegan
• Wild Cafe

Lunch/Dinner

• Green Park Brasserie
• Sally Lunns
• Sotto Sotto
• The Circus
• The Scallop Shell

Drinks

• Beckford Bottle Shop
• Circo Cellar Bar & Cocktail Lounge
• Sub 13
• The Canary Gin Bar
• The Hideout

Snacks/treats

• Good Day Cafe
• Sweet Little Things
• The Courtyard Cafe
• The Pump Room – Afternoon tea
• Thoughtful Bakery

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Things to see and do 

From shopping fabulous boutiques or high street favourites, immersing yourself in the location history, or taking it easy on a boat trip, Bath really does have it all

• Bath Abbey
• Bath Boating – Hire a rowing boat and have food at The Bathwick Boatman
• Jane Austen Centre
• Number 1 Royal Crescent Museum
• Pulteney Bridge
• Stroll around Green Street and St Johns Place
• Take a boat trip
• The Roman Baths
• The Royal Crescent and Circus.
• Thermae Bath Spa

For the best parks in Bath and views check out these places:

• Alexandra Park – Go here for a beautiful view of the whole city
• Bath Abbey – Clim to the top to see the city from a birds point of view
• Bathwick Hill – Climb the hill for a breathtaking view of Bath and walk the six-mile circular Bath Skyline route
• Prior Park Landscape Garden
• Royal Victoria Park

For more ideas on where to go for a city break, check out my blog here.