Guidebook for Bath and North East Somerset
Food Scene
Great little wine bar that also does food. The owners know a lot about wine and are super friendly. The food is tapas-style and delicious.
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Corkage Walcot Street
132a Walcot StGreat little wine bar that also does food. The owners know a lot about wine and are super friendly. The food is tapas-style and delicious.
If you're looking for something special and a little bit different you're in for a treat. Michelin trained Chef, Gordon Jones, serves-up a 5 or 6 course surprise menu that is hard to beat. Be sure to book well in advance!
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Menu Gordon Jones
2 WellswayIf you're looking for something special and a little bit different you're in for a treat. Michelin trained Chef, Gordon Jones, serves-up a 5 or 6 course surprise menu that is hard to beat. Be sure to book well in advance!
Yen Sushi
11 Bartlett StThe best sushi restaurant in town!
Acorn Restaurant
2 N ParadeGreat vegetarian food in a beautiful setting.
Colonna & Small's
6 Chapel RowCoffee for connoisseurs!
The Bertinet Kitchen
12 St Andrews TerraceTheir sourdough and pastries are to die for!
Great coffee at a good price and really friendly staff.
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Picnic Coffee
9 Saracen StGreat coffee at a good price and really friendly staff.
Society Café
5 Kingsmead SquareFor people that are mad about bikes and coffee.
Super tasty authentic Italian pizza and ice-cream, just around the corner from the Abbey.
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The Real Italian Pizza Co
16 York StSuper tasty authentic Italian pizza and ice-cream, just around the corner from the Abbey.
Quintessentially English - afternoon tea accompanied with classical music.
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The Pump Room Restaurant
Stall StreetQuintessentially English - afternoon tea accompanied with classical music.
Lovely place to go for a gourmet lunchtime sandwich, a decadent evening meal or slap-up Sunday lunch.
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Clayton's Kitchen
15A George StreetLovely place to go for a gourmet lunchtime sandwich, a decadent evening meal or slap-up Sunday lunch.
Very average interior but amazing vegetarian thalis and great view of the Abbey.
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Indian Temptation
9-10 High StVery average interior but amazing vegetarian thalis and great view of the Abbey.
Enjoy life's simple pleasures - chicken and chips.
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Firehouse Rotisserie
2 John StEnjoy life's simple pleasures - chicken and chips.
The Scallop Shell
22 Monmouth PlScrumptious posh fish and chips.
Drinks & Nightlife
Spit and sawdust-style English pub dating back to 1759.
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The Star Inn
23 VineyardsSpit and sawdust-style English pub dating back to 1759.
Sophisticated hotel bar serving-up delicious cocktails.
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No 15 Great Pulteney
15 Great Pulteney StSophisticated hotel bar serving-up delicious cocktails.
The Dark Horse
7A Kingsmead SquareBeautiful cocktails and great service.
Great range of beers from their own micro-brewery.
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The Bath Brew House
14 James St WGreat range of beers from their own micro-brewery.
Four floors of bars and dining rooms, with a roof top terrace to enjoy the views and dine alfresco.
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Hall & Woodhouse, Bath
1 Old King StFour floors of bars and dining rooms, with a roof top terrace to enjoy the views and dine alfresco.
Sightseeing
The Roman Baths are a must-see whilst visiting Bath, one of Europe's best historic sites. Interactive museum with audioguides and costumed characters. Arrive early morning to avoid the queues.
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I-Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardThe Roman Baths are a must-see whilst visiting Bath, one of Europe's best historic sites. Interactive museum with audioguides and costumed characters. Arrive early morning to avoid the queues.
No.1 Royal Crescent, beautiful townhouse, which is now a museum, taking you back to the Georgian era and what life was like in Bath.
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No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal CresNo.1 Royal Crescent, beautiful townhouse, which is now a museum, taking you back to the Georgian era and what life was like in Bath.
No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal CresStunning example of Georgian architecture.
Originally known as The King’s Circus, this remarkable street consists of three segments of Georgian townhouses in a circular shape with 5 impressive plain trees in the centre.
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The Circus
The CircusOriginally known as The King’s Circus, this remarkable street consists of three segments of Georgian townhouses in a circular shape with 5 impressive plain trees in the centre.
An architectural beauty. Former cathedral, the only one in Britain completely rebuilt in the Tudor period.
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Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
An architectural beauty. Former cathedral, the only one in Britain completely rebuilt in the Tudor period.
Pulteney Bridge, together with the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, is one of the world's most beautiful bridges. Like the Ponte Vecchio it is one of a handful of historic bridges in the world with shops built into it.
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I-Pulteney Bridge
Bridge StreetPulteney Bridge, together with the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, is one of the world's most beautiful bridges. Like the Ponte Vecchio it is one of a handful of historic bridges in the world with shops built into it.
Lacock village is a firm favourite for film and TV producers, most notably for its picturesque streets and historic cottages, untouched by modern alterations. The village’s most famous appearances include 'Downton Abbey', the BBC’s 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Cranford', and the films 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' and 'Wolfman'.
There is also the Abbey and Fox Talbot Museum to visit.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbot-museum-and-village/features/a-historic-village-with-a-modern-community
Lacock National Trust Car Park
Lacock village is a firm favourite for film and TV producers, most notably for its picturesque streets and historic cottages, untouched by modern alterations. The village’s most famous appearances include 'Downton Abbey', the BBC’s 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Cranford', and the films 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' and 'Wolfman'.
There is also the Abbey and Fox Talbot Museum to visit.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbot-museum-and-village/features/a-historic-village-with-a-modern-community
Set perfectly in the dramatic Avon Valley, it is a rare combination of river, canal and architecture of true character. Stroll through the town and you will walk through time. Wander and wonder. The Romans, Saxons, Normans, Georgians and Victorians have all left their mark - each creating a chapter in Bradford on Avon's remarkable story.
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Bradford-on-Avon
Set perfectly in the dramatic Avon Valley, it is a rare combination of river, canal and architecture of true character. Stroll through the town and you will walk through time. Wander and wonder. The Romans, Saxons, Normans, Georgians and Victorians have all left their mark - each creating a chapter in Bradford on Avon's remarkable story.
As well as the beautiful Manor House you can visit the World-famous pre-historic stone circle, which you can wander around and get up close to the stones themselves.
Avebury Manor
High StreetAs well as the beautiful Manor House you can visit the World-famous pre-historic stone circle, which you can wander around and get up close to the stones themselves.
Shopping
Magical shopper's paradise with over 170 Christmas gifts and food stalls. 23rd November - 10th December 2017.
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Bath Christmas Market
Queen SquareMagical shopper's paradise with over 170 Christmas gifts and food stalls. 23rd November - 10th December 2017.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful expanse of green parkland right in front of the Royal Crescent that dates back to 1829. Something for everyone; children's play park, botanical gardens, 18 hole crazy golf, tennis, hot air balloon rides
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Ipharki yeRoyal Victoria
Marlborough LaneBeautiful expanse of green parkland right in front of the Royal Crescent that dates back to 1829. Something for everyone; children's play park, botanical gardens, 18 hole crazy golf, tennis, hot air balloon rides
Manicured gardens overlooking the wier - perfect spot for a picnic.
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Izityalo ze-Parade
Grand ParadeManicured gardens overlooking the wier - perfect spot for a picnic.
Beautiful 18th-century landscape garden with seasonal events such as Halloween Trail, Christmas wreath making workshops etc.
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Iziko lezithunywa zePrior Park Landscape (NT)
Ralph Allen DriveBeautiful 18th-century landscape garden with seasonal events such as Halloween Trail, Christmas wreath making workshops etc.
Enjoy the Bath Skyline Walk, just outside our door - 6 miles of meadows, ancient woodlands and secluded valleys around the skyline hills above Bath.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline/trails/bath-skyline-walk
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Skyline
SkylineEnjoy the Bath Skyline Walk, just outside our door - 6 miles of meadows, ancient woodlands and secluded valleys around the skyline hills above Bath.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline/trails/bath-skyline-walk
Ancient deer park, 17th-century house and garden - the views are absolutely stunning!
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Dyrham Park
Ancient deer park, 17th-century house and garden - the views are absolutely stunning!
Arts & Culture
Collection of contemporary and historic dress housed in the magnificent Assembly Rooms.
Current exhibitions; A History of Fashion in 100 Objects, Lace in Fashion.
Activities on offer include; Saturday Sketching, monthly knitting sessions, as well as children's craft sessions and dressing up in replica historical dresses, coats, hats and bonnets for adults and children!
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I-Fashion Museum Bath
Bennett StreetCollection of contemporary and historic dress housed in the magnificent Assembly Rooms.
Current exhibitions; A History of Fashion in 100 Objects, Lace in Fashion.
Activities on offer include; Saturday Sketching, monthly knitting sessions, as well as children's craft sessions and dressing up in replica historical dresses, coats, hats and bonnets for adults and children!
Tells the story of Jane’s time in Bath, including the effect that living here had on her and her writing. There's even a waxwork of Jane.
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I-Centre ye-Jane Austen
40 Gay StTells the story of Jane’s time in Bath, including the effect that living here had on her and her writing. There's even a waxwork of Jane.
Amazing collection of quilts, stunning gardens and good cafe.
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Iziko Lomuzi nezihlahla ze-America
Amazing collection of quilts, stunning gardens and good cafe.
Public art museum of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Current exhibition: Here be Dragons, John Eaves: Echoes of Place
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I-Victoria Art Gallery
Bridge StreetPublic art museum of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Current exhibition: Here be Dragons, John Eaves: Echoes of Place
Arts and creativity hub on the University of Bath campus.
Year round programme of exhibitions, performing arts presentations, talks, arts classes, family and community events. Current exhibitions/events; OWEN GRIFFITHS -
HARVEST, PARALLEL (OF LIFE AND) ARCHITECTURE, RIBA ANNUAL LECTURE, FESTIVAL OF THE FUTURE CITY BATH,
DAVID (DANCE & INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
The Edge
Arts and creativity hub on the University of Bath campus.
Year round programme of exhibitions, performing arts presentations, talks, arts classes, family and community events. Current exhibitions/events; OWEN GRIFFITHS -
HARVEST, PARALLEL (OF LIFE AND) ARCHITECTURE, RIBA ANNUAL LECTURE, FESTIVAL OF THE FUTURE CITY BATH,
DAVID (DANCE & INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
Just down the road in Sydney Gardens, this beautiful museum houses an extensive collection of fine and decorative art as well as hosting talks, temporary exhibitions and creative workshops. There is a beautiful cafe at the back overlooking the park. Current exhibition; Tapestry Here and Now
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I-Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney StreetJust down the road in Sydney Gardens, this beautiful museum houses an extensive collection of fine and decorative art as well as hosting talks, temporary exhibitions and creative workshops. There is a beautiful cafe at the back overlooking the park. Current exhibition; Tapestry Here and Now
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Bath
Lower Bristol RoadEuropcar Bath
Brassmill LaneHertz - Bath - Windsor Bridge Road
Station RoadV Cars Bath
South Parade