our guide to bath

coming up in bath

• Bath MozartfestClassical music festival in venues across the city. 13–21 Nov
• Bath on IceOutdoor ice rink in Royal Victoria Park. 20 Nov – 3 Jan
• Bath Christmas MarketChalets around the Abbey, Bath Street, Milsom Street and New Bond Street. Open daily from 10am. 26 Nov – 13 Dec
• ReBalance BathWellbeing festival. 28 Jan – 13 Feb
• Bath BachfestBach concerts in historic venues. 25–27 Feb
• Bath Half MarathonRoad closures around the city centre on the day. Sun 14 Mar
• Bath CarnivalParade and street party. Sat 10 Jul
• Jane Austen FestivalTalks, balls and the famous Regency costumed promenade. 10–19 Sept

bath rugby

Home games are at the Recreation Ground (the Rec), 5 min walk from here. Kick-off times can change for TV.

• Bath v Sale SharksPremiership · Home, at the Rec Sat 31 Oct15:05
• Exeter Chiefs v BathPremiership Cup · Away Sat 7 Nov15:00
• Bath v GloucesterPremiership Cup · Home, at the Rec Sat 14 Nov14:00
• Bristol Bears v BathPremiership Cup · Away Fri 20 Nov19:45
• Bath v Bristol BearsPremiership · Home, at the Rec Fri 4 Dec19:45
• Cardiff v BathChampions Cup · Away Sat 12 Dec20:00
• Newcastle Red Bulls v BathPremiership · Away Fri 18 Dec19:45
• Bath v Leicester TigersPremiership · Home, at the Rec Sun 27 Dec17:30
• Gloucester v BathPremiership · Away Fri 1 Jan19:45
• Saracens v BathPremiership · Away Sat 2 Jan15:05

shows and gigs

• Theatre Royal BathDrama, comedy, opera and the family pantomime. 4 min walkWhat’s on
• The ForumConcerts and comedy in an Art Deco hall. 5 min walkWhat’s on
• KomediaComedy, music and club nights. 3 min walkWhat’s on
• Little Theatre CinemaIndependent cinema. 2 min walkWhat’s on
• Bath AbbeyConcerts, tower tours and services. 1 min walkWhat’s on

free walking tour

See the city with the Mayor of Bath’s Honorary Guides.

famous landmarks

• The Roman BathsBath's 2,000-year-old Roman bathing complex, fed by the hot springs.1 min walk
• The Pump RoomGeorgian tearoom beside the Roman Baths, famous from Jane Austen's novels.1 min walk
• Bath AbbeyThe heart of the city. Climb the tower for the best view in Bath.1 min walk
• Thermae Bath SpaBathe in the natural hot springs. The rooftop pool has views across the city.2 min walk
• Parade GardensRiverside gardens with views of the bridge and weir.3 min walk
• Pulteney Bridge and WeirOne of the few bridges in the world lined with shops on both sides.4 min walk
• Jane Austen CentreJane Austen's life in Bath, with Regency tea rooms upstairs.7 min walk
• The Assembly RoomsWhere Georgian society came to dance, play cards and gossip.10 min walk
• The CircusA perfect circle of Georgian townhouses by John Wood the Elder.10 min walk
• Great Pulteney StreetThe grandest Georgian street in Bath, from the bridge to the Holburne.10 min walk
• The Holburne MuseumArt museum at the end of Great Pulteney Street, by Sydney Gardens.13 min walk
• The Royal CrescentThirty Georgian houses in a sweeping crescent overlooking Royal Victoria Park.14 min walk
• Prior Park Landscape GardenNational Trust garden with a Palladian bridge and city views.1.5 miles

georgian bath classic

The headline sights in one easy walk, finishing at the Royal Crescent.

1. Bath AbbeyThe heart of the city. Climb the tower for the best view in Bath.
2. The Roman BathsBath's 2,000-year-old Roman bathing complex, fed by the hot springs.
3. The Pump RoomGeorgian tearoom beside the Roman Baths, famous from Jane Austen's novels.
4. Parade GardensRiverside gardens with views of the bridge and weir.
5. Pulteney Bridge and WeirOne of the few bridges in the world lined with shops on both sides.
6. The Assembly RoomsWhere Georgian society came to dance, play cards and gossip.
7. The CircusA perfect circle of Georgian townhouses by John Wood the Elder.
8. The Royal CrescentThirty Georgian houses in a sweeping crescent overlooking Royal Victoria Park.

over the river to the holburne

Across Pulteney Bridge and up the grandest street in Bath, with a coffee at the Holburne.

1. Bath AbbeyThe heart of the city. Climb the tower for the best view in Bath.
2. Parade GardensRiverside gardens with views of the bridge and weir.
3. Pulteney Bridge and WeirOne of the few bridges in the world lined with shops on both sides.
4. Great Pulteney StreetThe grandest Georgian street in Bath, from the bridge to the Holburne.
5. The Holburne MuseumArt museum at the end of Great Pulteney Street, by Sydney Gardens.

bridgerton and bath on screen

Bath has starred in Bridgerton, Persuasion, Les Misérables and more. Here’s where to find the locations.

1. Abbey GreenBridgerton: the Abbey Deli became the modiste dress shop in the first two series. Also Seven Dials and The Trial of Christine Keeler.1 min walk
2. No. 1 Royal CrescentBridgerton: the Featheringtons' house. Also The Pursuit of Love.13 min walk
3. The Royal CrescentBridgerton, Queen Charlotte, Persuasion (2022) and The Duchess.14 min walk
4. The Holburne MuseumBridgerton: Lady Danbury's house. Also Queen Charlotte.13 min walk
5. The Assembly RoomsBridgerton ball scenes. Also The Duchess and Belgravia.10 min walk
6. The GuildhallBridgerton ball scenes in the Banqueting Room. The Old Bailey in The Trial of Christine Keeler.2 min walk
7. Bath StreetBridgerton street scenes.1 min walk
8. Trim StreetBridgerton street scenes.3 min walk
9. Beauford SquareBridgerton street scenes.4 min walk
10. Edward StreetBridgerton series three, with carriages outside Dukes Hotel.10 min walk
11. Pulteney Bridge and WeirLes Misérables (2012), standing in for Paris.4 min walk
12. Great Pulteney StreetSeven Dials, as 1920s London.10 min walk
13. Queen StreetSherlock (2015 special), as Victorian London.4 min walk
14. Little Theatre CinemaFantastic Mr. Fox (2009).2 min walk

getting around

• Bath Spa stationTrains to London, Bristol and beyond.7 min walk
• Oldfield Park stationLocal trains to Bristol.0.9 miles
• Bath Bus StationLocal buses, National Express and the airport bus.6 min walk
• Dott e-bikes and e-scootersHire one with the Dott app. You’ll find them parked all over the city. Get the app
• On footBath is compact, so most places are quickest on foot.

grocery shops

• Tesco Express2 min walk
• Tesco Express3 min walk
• Sainsbury's Local3 min walk