BATH Economic Travel Guide
Romantic Bath City Sightseeing for a Day..
Bath is located in the valley of the River Avon and was built in 1590 by Queen I.. It is a romantic city given city status by Elizabeth.. The city was founded by the Romans as a hot spring named “Aquae Sulis”, that is, the water of Sulis, in Latin, and then the word “Bath”, which means bath in English, gave the city its name.. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, Bath is located 156 km west of London and 18 km southeast of Bristol.
Perfect for day trips. The most important buildings in the city of Bath; Bath Royal Theatre, Lansdown Crescent, Royal Crescent, The Circus, Bath Abbey, Roman Baths and Pulteney Bridge.
Bath to Portsmouth We made a day trip with the student tour of the college we went to for the English course.. It was a very pleasant and fascinating city.. When we traveled in December, everyone was surrounded by the excitement of Christmas and the Christmas Market was filled with cheerful people.. In order to be affected by a city, to be influenced by the people living in that city and actually be happy, the energy around you must be really good for you.. For this reason, Bath has been engraved in our memory as a place coded with the words “beautiful places” and “joyful people” and where we would like to go again.. We hope you enjoy your trip to Bath, too.
HOW TO GET TO BATH: HOW TO GET TO BATH?
By plane: The nearest airport is Bristol airport. After stopping at a few stations from the airport, you can choose the buses that come to Bath in about 1 hour, or you can get off at Bristol Temple Meads train station with the Bristol Airport Flyer express buses and after visiting the city for a bit, you can continue on your way with the trains that depart frequently to Bath.
By train: Bath train station is located right in the center of the city. You can reach Bath Spa in approximately 90 minutes from London Paddington and London Waterloo stations. Bristol Temple Meads station is just 15 minutes away.. It is also very convenient to reach Bath from the north of England, Cardiff and Scotland by train.
By car: Using the M4 motorway from London and Heathrow Airport; You can reach Bath directly from Devon and Cornwall with the M5 motorway.. A little warning: In November and December, that is, during the Christmas period, the roads will be closed due to the Bath Christmas Market. We recommend that you get detailed information about the route and road condition from the official website before traveling by car.
By bus: If you are from London Victoria bus station, Heathrow Airport or Gatwick Airport You will travel directly to Bath, you can choose the National Express buses. You can also benefit from the early reservation opportunities organized by Megabus in certain periods.
BATH INCITY TRANSPORTATION
Everywhere in the city is within walking distance. We recommend you to explore this city by renting a bicycle or on foot.. Apart from this, if you wish, you can choose the buses that make touristic city tours.. The city bus prices in Bath are quite expensive compared to other cities, so if you are going to take the bus two or more times, we recommend that you buy a collective ticket.
ACCOMMODATION IN BATH: WHERE TO STAY IN BATH
Bath is not only a small city, but it is epic enough to take you back to ancient times. romantic place. If a day tour in this city is not enough for you and you want to spend more time, you have different accommodation alternatives.. Apart from the classic options such as Guest House, Bed & Breakfast, Hostel, Hotel, you can choose a tent, bungalow or even Volkswagen caravan accommodation in alternative campsites by paying a little more, or you can choose farmhouses (farm, inn or farmhouse) located a little outside of the city but within easy reach. also referred to as cottage). For this, we recommend that you mix the visit bath official website apart from booking.com and airbnb.
THAT SHOULD BE DONE IN BATH
Walking: Bath is a small city that can be explored on foot. Immerse yourself in the magic of this city by walking the route we recommend below.. Definitely visit Roman Baths.
Food & Drink: Taste the local spirits (Ale and Gin). Feast yourself on afternoon tea and local cuisine. Attend events held at the Tasting Room and even take advantage of special offers.
City View: Take in panoramic views of the city from Alexandra Park. Located on Beechen Cliff hill, the park is free to enter.. You can reach the park by car and park for free.. To reach the park on foot, you can climb the stairs known as Jacob’s ladder or you can choose the easier way, “Holloway and Shakespeare Avenue.
Enjoy the Thermal Pool: Thermae Bath Spa Enjoy the thermal pool on the terrace of. It can be a salty activity, but if you’re going to stay in Bath for a few days, there won’t be many alternatives to do, so it will be an experience worth the price you pay.
BATH WHAT TO EAT IN? WHAT TO DRINK?
- 5 o’clock tea: If you haven’t experienced the famous British “5 o’ clock tea” ritual, Bath is a very suitable place for it. because there are many retro and modern “tea rooms” that you can easily find in the city and that you will love both in terms of decor and style.. You should experience this tradition with a sandwich or a slice of cake with a delicious cup of English tea.. One of the most popular venues, Sally Lunn’s House (address: 4 North Parade Passage), is located in the oldest building of the city, which was founded in 1482.. You can also stop by Old Time Bea’s Vintage Tea Rooms (address: 6-8 Saville Row), which we love from the tea glasses to the presentation.
- Ale & Gin: There are many “pubs” in Bath.. If you have spent the whole day on foot exploring this city in warm weather, we recommend you take a short break in a local bar and spend a few hours with the locals to absorb this culture more deeply.. “Abbey Ales”, the local brand you should choose for “ale” (a type of beer) special to Bath, and “Bath Ales” headquartered in Bristol. Also, if you like gin, you should try the local brand “Bath Gin” at The Canary Gin Bar on Queen street. If you’ve arrived and haven’t had breakfast yet, you should definitely enjoy a typical English breakfast.. Generally all B&Bs (Bed & Breakfasts) and hotels offer “English Breakfast” for breakfast, but apart from that
- A traditional dinner: If you are going to spend at least one night in Bath, definitely go to a restaurant and have a traditional evening. you should eat. There are elegant and award-winning restaurants in Bath, we recommend you to try the famous “Fish & Chips” or “Sunday Roast” for a pleasant dinner by entering any of them.
- The Bath Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday morning You should stop by the market area established at the Green Park station and taste fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, bread and other patisserie products and many more products.. Especially if you are in Bath during the “Great Bath Feast” in October, the most delicious activity you can do is to visit Bath Farmers’ Market.
SHOPPING IN BATH
If you are visiting this city especially during Christmas time, you should visit the Christmas market held in front of Bath Abbey. You can find accessories, food, drinks, etc. at the colorful stands set up here.
BATH CITY TOUR
Click here for our Bath itinerary, which will take approximately 2 hours, on our walking route
A Sweet Serenity with a Caravan Gökçeada
