The city of Bath is situated around 13 miles from Bristol and 99 miles from England's capital London. The town has held a Royal Charter since 1590 which was granted by Queen Elizabeth I. However it wasn't actually given its administrative independence until 1889 and was made in to a county borough. It came back into Somerset's care recently, after a time in the then county of Avon.
Because of Bath's history, Bath is a major tourist attraction in the UK's West Country. Here are just a few of the things you can do when you visit Bath.
1. The Roman Baths – Probably the most famous attraction in Bath. Located in the heart of the city these are now the only surviving hot spring baths that were built by the Romans during their occupation. You can trace the water back to the spring and you can re-trace the Roman's footprints as you walk along the stone pavements. If you prefer a more modern style, there are also tea rooms here.
2. Jane Austen Centre – Here one can learn more about the city's most famous resident. Along with learning more about her life you can also learn about what life was like during Regency times. Everything in relation to Jane Austen is brought vividly to life through live guides, films and costumes. Not to mention the tea rooms to relax in. You can also enjoy some grand views of the city.
3. The Fashion Museum – This features fashion through the ages. The collection covers how clothing has changed from the sixteenth century to current times. The museum's collection of over 30,000 items of clothing are displayed on around 150 models.
4. Stanton Drew Stone Circles – No-one is quite sure how old these stone circles are but it will fire up your imagination as you explore and imagine what kinds of people would have visited it before you. It is also thought the famous designer John Wood used these stones as inspiration when he designed Bath's Royal Crescent and Circus. Just make sure the weather is on your side when you visit.
Because it attracts so many tourists, Bath has a wide range of hotels and other accommodation for you to stay in.
Choose your hotel in Bath from this list.
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