The combination of Georgian architecture and the mellow
honey-coloured stone has created a streetscape of crescents
and terraces for which Bath is renowned. There are many
stunning examples of Georgian architectural excellence
to experience, including The Royal Crescent, the Roman
Baths and Pump Room, the Circus, and Pulteney Bridge. As
well as these renowned examples, there are innumerable
buildings of significant architectural interest around
every corner and cobbled alleyway.
Old and new do not always live comfortably
beside each other, but the Bath Spa Project, due for
completion in
2003, will reconnect Bath with its origins within a modern
Spa complex to rival the finest in Europe. The naturally
occurring hot spring water on which the City was founded
over 2000 years ago will become the focus of a state-of-the-art
spa facility, offering bathing, water-therapy and specialist
treatments.
Bath has a wealth of interest in addition
to its Georgian architecture. It has museums, art galleries,
the Theatre
Royal and Bath Abbey. There are literally dozens of attractions
to enjoy all year round. It is home to the Bath International
Music Festival, which has been established for over
50 years. The festival is normally held during the
last two weeks of June. Please contact us for details.
There is a vast array of restaurants and cafes to suit
all
culinary
tastes,
and the quality of the shopping is highly regarded by
many visitors to the city.
Bath's attractions are not limited to its own built environment.
It is surrounded by stunning countryside, and is encircled
by the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It
is a perfect base from which to explore the superb landscape,
as well as other historic centres such as Wells and Glastonbury.
Useful Links |
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| The
Bath Preservation Trust Web-Site |
Latest news and events with maps
and directions to most of the local attractions. |
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| The
City of Bath Website |
| Things to do and the latest news in and around
the city of bath |
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| Bath
Spa Project - Finished Summer 2003 |
| Bath's natural thermal waters will once again be
used for bathing and healing in a complex combining
restored historic buildings and a new day Spa. |
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| Bath
International Music Festival |
| BATH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL is over for 2002.
It was an extremely successful year - 22 broadcasts
on BBC Radio 3, 3 standing ovations for World Music
events, musicians from 30 countries and audiences
from almost as many, and that's just scratching the
surface. |
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| Theatre
Royal Bath Online |
| Theatre
Royal Bath is one of the oldest working theatres
in the country, right in the heart of the
Georgian City of Bath. |
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