City Breaks with Kids: Bath

City Breaks with Kids: Bath, Bath, England (B)

Bath is, quite simply, one of the loveliest cities in England. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it’s the only city in the UK to be classed as a World Heritage Site. It’s not hard to see why when you first glimpse the gorgeous honey-coloured stone of the Georgian buildings and visit the spectacular Roman Baths. There are delights on every corner, from the numerous museums and parks to the wonderful independent shops and restaurants.

It’s a fantastic city to visit as a family. It’s small enough to explore on foot and there’s more than enough to entertain children and adults alike. What’s more, it makes an ideal base to see more of the local area – the cities of Bristol andWells, Stonehenge, Longleat and the Cotswolds are all nearby.

A visit to the Roman Baths is an absolute must – it’s one of the finest spas of the ancient world. Naturally hot water has been rising up from the spring here for thousands of years. In the 1st century AD, the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex where they came to bathe in the sacred waters, pray and seek healing. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: City Breaks with Kids: Bath
Guide Location: England » Bath
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Clare Thomson
Read it on Author's Website: https://suitcasesandsandcastles.com/2016/06/28/city-breaks-with-kids-bath/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Roman Baths
  • Sally Lunn’s
  • Fashion Museum
  • Assembly Rooms
  • Bea’s Vintage Tea Room
  • Bath Boating Station
  • Royal Crescent
  • Royal Victoria Park