Bath

Approx Journey Time: 2hrs 10 mins

Time at Destination: 5 Hours

There will be a comfort stop on route

Embark on a journey to the charming city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its rich history and natural beauty. Begin your day with a visit to the ancient Roman Baths, where you can marvel at well-preserved Roman architecture and immerse yourself in the history of the city's spa culture. Stroll along the picturesque streets adorned with honey-colored Georgian buildings, explore the stunning Bath Abbey, and visit the elegant Pump Room for a quintessential English tea experience. Don't miss the chance to soak in the healing waters of the modern-day Thermae Bath Spa, offering rooftop pools with breathtaking views of the city. Bath's unique blend of history, architecture, and relaxation promises an unforgettable day trip that captures the essence of British heritage and culture.

History and Heritage

Bath is steeped in history. As well as being a vibrant and thriving twenty-first-century city, Plenty of shopping, Bath is a living museum. History and heritage line the city’s streets, with every footstep revealing compelling cultural attractions and astonishing architecture. It’s why Bath is the only city in the UK designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with its unique second inscription at part of UNESCO's Great Spa Towns of Europe.

World Heritage Bath

In 1987, the city of Bath in its entirety was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city was deemed a cultural site with outstanding universal value and cultural significance thanks to its Roman remains, hot springs, eighteenth-century architecture, eighteenth-century town planning, social setting and landscape setting.

In 2021, Bath received an exceptional second UNESCO inscription, as part of the Great Spa Towns of Europe.

There’s definitely something in the water here in Bath.

Archaeological evidence suggests that there was human activity around the hot springs on which Bath is built as far back as 8000 BC. Much later, in 863 BC, according to legend, Prince Bladud founded the city of Bath around the hot springs.

Today, you can bathe in the same mineral-rich thermal springs that soothed the Romans 2,000 years ago at Thermae Bath Spa.