Bath
A honey-stone Georgian city built around Roman baths and thermal springs. Compact, elegant and endlessly photogenic, with a strong independent food scene.
Best time to visit
April to June and September for mild weather and thinner crowds.
Getting there
90 minutes by rail from London Paddington; 20 minutes from Bristol.
Listed places
10 rated places across five categories
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Best neighbourhoods
City Centre
Abbey, Roman Baths and the Pump Room within a few streets.
Royal Crescent
Georgian grandeur and green lawns above the city.
Widcombe
Canal-side pubs and a quieter, local atmosphere.
A suggested day
- MorningThe Royal Crescent HotelTwo Georgian townhouses at the centre of Bath's most famous curve, with a walled garden and spa.
- AfternoonBath Georgian Mews HouseA whole mews house on a cobbled lane, sleeping six with parking — rare in Bath.
- EveningBath Food & Cider WalkSix tastings across the city with a guide who buys from every stallholder personally.