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Life in Bath Voted the best city in England, Bath is one of the
most interesting, cosmopolitan and vibrant cities in the UK.
(Guardian & Observer Travel Awards)
As well as being a very safe city (Bath came second in the Complete University Guide’s safest city category), Bath is spectacularly beautiful. It is the only city in the UK to be included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Its striking architecture, the Roman Baths, medieval Abbey, and world-famous Georgian squares and sweeping crescents built of honey-colour stone, all combine to make it one of the most remarkable cities in Europe.
The best-known feature of the city is the natural hot water spring. This was first used by the Celts who believed it to be sacred, but it was subsequently and more famously exploited by the Romans, who built their extensive baths from which the city takes its name and which may still be visited today. The Roman Baths represent one of the most complete ancient sites in the world, much of it unchanged for 2000 years. Now, with the opening of the Thermae Bath Spa, Britain’s original and only natural thermal spa, visitors can enjoy the warm, mineral-rich waters which the Celts and Romans enjoyed
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over 2000 years ago. The open-air, rooftop pool boasts spectacular views across the skyline of Bath and is the perfect place to unwind.
The social scene Bath is a lively city offering some of the best shopping and cultural attractions outside London. As well as many small and independent retailers, the SouthGate shopping centre provides all the top chain stores you would expect from a city. There is also a huge variety of restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, clubs, five theatres, cinemas and a wide range of museums.
Beyond the city London is approximately 90 minutes from Bath by train and there is a frequent service operating every 30 minutes. For those who want to explore a larger city, Bristol is about 15 minutes away. As well as being steeped in history, Bristol is the south-west’s capital, offering a lively restaurant, bar and music scene as well as the recently opened Cabot Circus, a first-class shopping venue boasting over 120 stores. Bristol
International Airport provides fast access to an ever increasing number of destinations.
For those seeking quieter retreats, Bath is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the Cotswolds to the north, the Mendips to the south-west and – just across the Severn Bridge – the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean. The coast at Weston-super-Mare or South Wales is also within easy reach.
Visit
www.visitbath.co.uk to find out more about what makes Bath special.
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