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For over 2,000 years visitors have been enjoying this golden city. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Bath has some of the finest architectural and historic treasures in Europe, including the Roman Baths and the Pump Room, 15th-century Abbey and stunning Royal Crescent. Bath's status as a world-class city has also been further enhanced this year by the opening of Thermae Bath Spa. Britain's only natural thermal spa offering visitors the chance to bathe in the naturally warm waters as the Romans and Celts did over 2000 years ago.Set in the rolling Somerset countryside, less than 2 hours from London, Bath is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit. The city has a lively, year-round calendar of festivals, theatre, musical and sporting events. You can easily explore the compact city on foot and discover the diverse range of restaurants and traditional pubs interspersed among some of the best quality independent shops in Britain.

Roman Bath

Visit the heart of the World Heritage Site. Around Britain's only hot spring, the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still flows with natural hot water. See the water's source and walk where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements. The extensive ruins and treasures from the spring are beautifully preserved and presented using the best of modern interpretation.

Bath Abbey

This splendid abbey was supposedly designed by divine agency, According to legend God dictated the form of the church to Bishop Oliver King in a dream. The magnificent abbey stands at the heart of the old city in the Abbey Church Yard, a paved courtyard enlivened by buskers.

No.1 Royal Crescent

Royal Crescent has been hail as one of the most majestic street in Britain, this graceful arc of 30 houses (1767-1974) is the masterpiece of John Wood the Younger. No.1 Royal Crescent is a museum that lets you inside the first house of this beautiful Georgian crescent, giving a glimpse of what life was like for 18th century aristocrats, such as the Duke of York, who probably lived here.  

The Jane Austin Center
Celebrating Bath's most famous resident, The Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen's life and writing. 'Live' Guides, costume, film, superb gift shop and an authentic period atmosphere await you at this premier attraction.

Bath Aqua Glass
Enjoy the ancient skills of the glassblowers and stained glass artists, in this unique working museum, in the heart of the artisan quarter of Bath. Bath Aqua Glass is coloured by adding Copper Oxide to molten glass, creating beautiful aquamarine colour, reminiscent of the Spa waters, which contain Copper that taint the waters a green hue.

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