Things to do and see in Bath

The City of Bath was established by the Romans in AD43. The great buildings date back to the renaissance in the 18th century. Jane Austen lived in Bath (on Gay Street) and of course based many of her books on Bath; there is the Jane Austen Centre which is open to visitors and displays the story of her life and times.

The Roman Baths and the Bath Abbey are the most popular and even though all the buildings are easily accessible through the cobbled lanes, it is advisable to take one of the Hop on, Hop off buses to get a true sense off all the architecture and the history of Bath.

There are many restaurants and shops dotted around Bath and there are always street performers around the main tourist attractions.

Sights and things to do which should not be missed include the No1 Royal Crescent, Theatre Royal, shopping in some of the great little shops, stopping off at Sally Lunn Bun – the oldest house in Bath (c.1483), the Fashion Museum which has displays of clothes dating from the 16th century to present, the Jane Austen Centre and of course, sampling some of the restaurants and pubs dotted around Bath.

For more information on Bath, accommodation and things to do; see www.myUKbreak.com