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 Visiting Bath - Things To Do

If  you are visiting the city of  Bath in the future or during the 2012 Olympics there are some fascinating places to visit and relax, Bath is a vibrant city to visit. Bath is unique and boasts Britain's only natural hot springs, where you can relax bathing in the natural thermal waters at Thermae Bath Spa. Bath is a popular spa destination for weekend breaks, as a holiday destination and is very popular for pre wedding celebrations, with a remarkable choice of  luxury day spa breaks and luxurious Bath spa hotels to relax in and look after your health. 

Bath has a wonderful mix of small independent boutiques in Bath town centre alongside the familiar high street stores. If shopping retail therapy is your way of relaxing during your visit to Bath, why not take a shopping trip to milsom place a newly developed complex in the centre of Bath, where you may choose to stop of at Jamie’s Italian restaurant for some mouth watering flavours. You may choose to visit one of the many Museums and Galleries in Bath, where you can take in a guided walking tour around the city and a visit to the historic Roman Bath’s and Pump rooms for an essentially English afternoon tea, taking in the amazing Georgian architecture, and learning about the historic city of Bath which has world heritage status since 1987. 

Bath's most famous resident Jane Austen lived in Bath and you can visit her past at the Jane Austen Centre, or visit Number One Royal Crescent Museum, a wonderfully restored Georgian town house in the centre of Bath.

You can see and do in Bath and the surrounding countryside, with Bristol, Cheltenham and the Cotswold nearby. For events in Bath take a look at our Community events sections, Bath hosts many Festivals throughout the year, so check if there’s a Festival in Bath during your visit in Activ Bath’s 

Bath Christmas Market Thursday 24 November - Sunday 11 December 2011

Bath Christmas Market

Bath Christmas Market  is one of the main events in the city, it is  set in the heart of Bath beside  the the stunning Bath Abbey and close to the Roman Baths, The market houses approximately 130 individual wooden chalet style stalls, each one offering quality products and Christmas gifts for all the family. Products range from locally produced food and drink, handmade crafts, individually made jewellery pieces and decorations, combined with festive entertainment, regular carol services at Bath Abbey and late night shopping in the centre of Bath, set against the festive backdrop and lights of Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths.

If you are looking for Accommodation during your visit, why not book online via our online Hotel bookings section or visit the Bed and Breakfast and Guest House section.

Whether you are looking for a luxury spa hotel, cheap hotel or a friendly and homely B&B or guest house or a serviced apartment, Bath and the surrounding area has a wide range of accommodation on offer. You  are advised to book early for accommodation or Hotels in Bath  during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as Bath is very popular tourist destination during the summer months. The University of Bath has been selected as a training base for British team for the the paralympic Games.

We hope you enjoy your visit to the historic city of Bath

For further advice about visiting Bath during the 2012 Games please contact the Bath Tourist Information Centre situated close to Bath Abbey on:

UK callers - 0906 711 2000 (50p / min)
Overseas callers - +44 844 847 5257

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