DESTINATIONS SOMERSET UK & IRELAND The best of Bath


STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING IN THE CITY Strolling through the city centre is all well and good, but for sightseeing with a difference, try stand-up paddleboarding with activity operator Original Wild. Private tours along the River Avon offer an alternative view of the city and landmark Pulteney Bridge, with a few local stories along the way. Private tours from £35 per person. originalwild.com


COOK UP A VEGAN FEAST Demuths Cookery School offers fun vegan cooking classes in a host of international cuisines, from its fully-equipped kitchen in the centre of Bath. A full-day Gourmet Vegan Cookery class on March 16 costs £180. demuths.co.uk


CHOW DOWN AT THE CHEQUERS It’s just a short walk from the Royal Crescent, but you’d never know that inside this unassuming Georgian building, set on a residential backstreet, lies one of Bath’s best gastropubs. The Chequers has the atmosphere of an old-fashioned pub, top service and exquisite food to boot. thechequers bath.com


SAY CHEERS


Step inside a veritable gin palace at The Canary Gin Bar, which stocks 230 types of gin – some from its on-site distillery – on its ‘Gin Austen’ menu. For wine lovers, suggest Le


Vignoble, in the centre of Bath’s shopping quarter. thebathgincompany.co.uk


PICK UP A SOUVENIR


Bring home your very own bauble with a glass-blowing demo from Bath Aqua Glass, where you can chat to expert glassblowers and have a go at mastering the art yourself. Classes are daily, from £15.50 per adult. Booking in advance is advised. bathaquaglass.com


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PICTURES: VISITBRITAIN/SIMON WINNALL; STEPHEN SPRAGGON; ROB WICKS/EAT PICTURES


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