Bath Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Bath

The only English city designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bath is a gorgeous city packed with history. Artifacts have been found from the Bronze and Iron Age in the surrounding hills. The Romans were the first to build around the remarkable hot mineral springs at the beginning of the first century. They constructed a temple and baths here, and since then, people have flocked to Bath for its healing waters. The Roman Baths are still one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region, drawing thousands each year.

Bath Abbey, the last great Gothic medieval church built in England, has a notable history and architectural appeal. King Edgar the Peaceful was crowned here in 973. The city underwent a significant transformation during Georgian times, and much of its iconic architecture, like The Circus and The Royal Crescent, are from that era. Pulteney Bridge, another of the town's most prominent landmarks, is one of the few shopping bridges in the world.

You'll also enjoy green spaces, like Victoria Park, Parade Gardens, and Sydney Gardens. If you feel hungry, stop at Sally Lunn's Bunns for an iconic, local, and unique teatime treat.

Jane Austen, the famous 18th-century writer, lived in Bath and set two of her novels in the city. You can learn more about Austen and her character's lives, which provide an incredible historical insight into life in Bath during the Regency period, at the Jane Austen Centre. You can also visit one of Austen's houses and see some sites used in her novels. Fans will love imagining themselves dancing with Mr. Tilney in the Upper Assembly Rooms or shopping along Milsom Street in the footsteps of Anne Elliot.

Just walking the cobblestone streets is a great way to soak up Bath's impressive history. Explore the most notable sights of Bath by taking this self-guided walking tour.