Guidebook for Bath and North East Somerset

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Guidebook for Bath and North East Somerset

Food Scene

Great little wine bar that also does food. The owners know a lot about wine and are super friendly. The food is tapas-style and delicious.
18 residents recomanen
Corkage Walcot Street
132a Walcot St
18 residents recomanen
Great little wine bar that also does food. The owners know a lot about wine and are super friendly. The food is tapas-style and delicious.
If you're looking for something special and a little bit different you're in for a treat. Michelin trained Chef, Gordon Jones, serves-up a 5 or 6 course surprise menu that is hard to beat. Be sure to book well in advance!
53 residents recomanen
Menu Gordon Jones
2 Wellsway
53 residents recomanen
If you're looking for something special and a little bit different you're in for a treat. Michelin trained Chef, Gordon Jones, serves-up a 5 or 6 course surprise menu that is hard to beat. Be sure to book well in advance!
The best sushi restaurant in town!
11 residents recomanen
Yen Sushi
11 Bartlett St
11 residents recomanen
The best sushi restaurant in town!
Great vegetarian food in a beautiful setting.
44 residents recomanen
Acorn Restaurant
2 N Parade
44 residents recomanen
Great vegetarian food in a beautiful setting.
Coffee for connoisseurs!
64 residents recomanen
Colonna & Small's
6 Chapel Row
64 residents recomanen
Coffee for connoisseurs!
Their sourdough and pastries are to die for!
The Bertinet Kitchen
12 St Andrews Terrace
Their sourdough and pastries are to die for!
Great coffee at a good price and really friendly staff.
11 residents recomanen
Picnic Coffee
9 Saracen St
11 residents recomanen
Great coffee at a good price and really friendly staff.
For people that are mad about bikes and coffee.
51 residents recomanen
Society Café
5 Kingsmead Square
51 residents recomanen
For people that are mad about bikes and coffee.
Super tasty authentic Italian pizza and ice-cream, just around the corner from the Abbey.
14 residents recomanen
The Real Italian Pizza Co
16 York St
14 residents recomanen
Super tasty authentic Italian pizza and ice-cream, just around the corner from the Abbey.
Quintessentially English - afternoon tea accompanied with classical music.
58 residents recomanen
The Pump Room Restaurant
Stall Street
58 residents recomanen
Quintessentially English - afternoon tea accompanied with classical music.
Lovely place to go for a gourmet lunchtime sandwich, a decadent evening meal or slap-up Sunday lunch.
63 residents recomanen
Clayton's Kitchen
15A George Street
63 residents recomanen
Lovely place to go for a gourmet lunchtime sandwich, a decadent evening meal or slap-up Sunday lunch.
Very average interior but amazing vegetarian thalis and great view of the Abbey.
6 residents recomanen
Indian Temptation
9-10 High St
6 residents recomanen
Very average interior but amazing vegetarian thalis and great view of the Abbey.
Enjoy life's simple pleasures - chicken and chips.
24 residents recomanen
Firehouse Rotisserie
2 John St
24 residents recomanen
Enjoy life's simple pleasures - chicken and chips.
Scrumptious posh fish and chips.
73 residents recomanen
The Scallop Shell
22 Monmouth Pl
73 residents recomanen
Scrumptious posh fish and chips.

Drinks & Nightlife

Spit and sawdust-style English pub dating back to 1759.
32 residents recomanen
The Star Inn
23 Vineyards
32 residents recomanen
Spit and sawdust-style English pub dating back to 1759.
Sophisticated hotel bar serving-up delicious cocktails.
13 residents recomanen
No 15 Great Pulteney
15 Great Pulteney St
13 residents recomanen
Sophisticated hotel bar serving-up delicious cocktails.
Beautiful cocktails and great service.
67 residents recomanen
The Dark Horse
7A Kingsmead Square
67 residents recomanen
Beautiful cocktails and great service.
Great range of beers from their own micro-brewery.
30 residents recomanen
The Bath Brew House
14 James St W
30 residents recomanen
Great range of beers from their own micro-brewery.
Four floors of bars and dining rooms, with a roof top terrace to enjoy the views and dine alfresco.
82 residents recomanen
Hall & Woodhouse, Bath
1 Old King St
82 residents recomanen
Four floors of bars and dining rooms, with a roof top terrace to enjoy the views and dine alfresco.

Sightseeing

The Roman Baths are a must-see whilst visiting Bath, one of Europe's best historic sites. Interactive museum with audioguides and costumed characters. Arrive early morning to avoid the queues.
544 residents recomanen
Les Termes Romans
Abbey Churchyard
544 residents recomanen
The Roman Baths are a must-see whilst visiting Bath, one of Europe's best historic sites. Interactive museum with audioguides and costumed characters. Arrive early morning to avoid the queues.
No.1 Royal Crescent, beautiful townhouse, which is now a museum, taking you back to the Georgian era and what life was like in Bath.
157 residents recomanen
No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal Cres
157 residents recomanen
No.1 Royal Crescent, beautiful townhouse, which is now a museum, taking you back to the Georgian era and what life was like in Bath.
Stunning example of Georgian architecture.
157 residents recomanen
No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal Cres
157 residents recomanen
Stunning example of Georgian architecture.
Originally known as The King’s Circus, this remarkable street consists of three segments of Georgian townhouses in a circular shape with 5 impressive plain trees in the centre.
209 residents recomanen
The Circus
The Circus
209 residents recomanen
Originally known as The King’s Circus, this remarkable street consists of three segments of Georgian townhouses in a circular shape with 5 impressive plain trees in the centre.
An architectural beauty. Former cathedral, the only one in Britain completely rebuilt in the Tudor period.
94 residents recomanen
Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
94 residents recomanen
An architectural beauty. Former cathedral, the only one in Britain completely rebuilt in the Tudor period.
Pulteney Bridge, together with the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, is one of the world's most beautiful bridges. Like the Ponte Vecchio it is one of a handful of historic bridges in the world with shops built into it.
93 residents recomanen
Pont de Pulteney
Bridge Street
93 residents recomanen
Pulteney Bridge, together with the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, is one of the world's most beautiful bridges. Like the Ponte Vecchio it is one of a handful of historic bridges in the world with shops built into it.
Lacock village is a firm favourite for film and TV producers, most notably for its picturesque streets and historic cottages, untouched by modern alterations. The village’s most famous appearances include 'Downton Abbey', the BBC’s 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Cranford', and the films 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' and 'Wolfman'. There is also the Abbey and Fox Talbot Museum to visit. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbot-museum-and-village/features/a-historic-village-with-a-modern-community
Lacock National Trust Car Park
Lacock village is a firm favourite for film and TV producers, most notably for its picturesque streets and historic cottages, untouched by modern alterations. The village’s most famous appearances include 'Downton Abbey', the BBC’s 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Cranford', and the films 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' and 'Wolfman'. There is also the Abbey and Fox Talbot Museum to visit. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbot-museum-and-village/features/a-historic-village-with-a-modern-community
Set perfectly in the dramatic Avon Valley, it is a rare combination of river, canal and architecture of true character. Stroll through the town and you will walk through time. Wander and wonder. The Romans, Saxons, Normans, Georgians and Victorians have all left their mark - each creating a chapter in Bradford on Avon's remarkable story.
189 residents recomanen
Bradford-on-Avon
189 residents recomanen
Set perfectly in the dramatic Avon Valley, it is a rare combination of river, canal and architecture of true character. Stroll through the town and you will walk through time. Wander and wonder. The Romans, Saxons, Normans, Georgians and Victorians have all left their mark - each creating a chapter in Bradford on Avon's remarkable story.
As well as the beautiful Manor House you can visit the World-famous pre-historic stone circle, which you can wander around and get up close to the stones themselves.
Avebury Manor
High Street
As well as the beautiful Manor House you can visit the World-famous pre-historic stone circle, which you can wander around and get up close to the stones themselves.

Shopping

Magical shopper's paradise with over 170 Christmas gifts and food stalls. 23rd November - 10th December 2017.
13 residents recomanen
Bath Christmas Market
Queen Square
13 residents recomanen
Magical shopper's paradise with over 170 Christmas gifts and food stalls. 23rd November - 10th December 2017.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful expanse of green parkland right in front of the Royal Crescent that dates back to 1829. Something for everyone; children's play park, botanical gardens, 18 hole crazy golf, tennis, hot air balloon rides
216 residents recomanen
Parc Royal Victoria
Marlborough Lane
216 residents recomanen
Beautiful expanse of green parkland right in front of the Royal Crescent that dates back to 1829. Something for everyone; children's play park, botanical gardens, 18 hole crazy golf, tennis, hot air balloon rides
Manicured gardens overlooking the wier - perfect spot for a picnic.
47 residents recomanen
Jardins Parade
Grand Parade
47 residents recomanen
Manicured gardens overlooking the wier - perfect spot for a picnic.
Beautiful 18th-century landscape garden with seasonal events such as Halloween Trail, Christmas wreath making workshops etc.
133 residents recomanen
Jardins Paisatgístics de Prior Park (NT)
Ralph Allen Drive
133 residents recomanen
Beautiful 18th-century landscape garden with seasonal events such as Halloween Trail, Christmas wreath making workshops etc.
Enjoy the Bath Skyline Walk, just outside our door - 6 miles of meadows, ancient woodlands and secluded valleys around the skyline hills above Bath. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline/trails/bath-skyline-walk
15 residents recomanen
Skyline
Skyline
15 residents recomanen
Enjoy the Bath Skyline Walk, just outside our door - 6 miles of meadows, ancient woodlands and secluded valleys around the skyline hills above Bath. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline/trails/bath-skyline-walk
Ancient deer park, 17th-century house and garden - the views are absolutely stunning!
133 residents recomanen
Dyrham Park
133 residents recomanen
Ancient deer park, 17th-century house and garden - the views are absolutely stunning!

Arts & Culture

Collection of contemporary and historic dress housed in the magnificent Assembly Rooms. Current exhibitions; A History of Fashion in 100 Objects, Lace in Fashion. Activities on offer include; Saturday Sketching, monthly knitting sessions, as well as children's craft sessions and dressing up in replica historical dresses, coats, hats and bonnets for adults and children!
75 residents recomanen
Museu de la Moda de Bath
Bennett Street
75 residents recomanen
Collection of contemporary and historic dress housed in the magnificent Assembly Rooms. Current exhibitions; A History of Fashion in 100 Objects, Lace in Fashion. Activities on offer include; Saturday Sketching, monthly knitting sessions, as well as children's craft sessions and dressing up in replica historical dresses, coats, hats and bonnets for adults and children!
Tells the story of Jane’s time in Bath, including the effect that living here had on her and her writing. There's even a waxwork of Jane.
123 residents recomanen
El Centre Jane Austen
40 Gay St
123 residents recomanen
Tells the story of Jane’s time in Bath, including the effect that living here had on her and her writing. There's even a waxwork of Jane.
Amazing collection of quilts, stunning gardens and good cafe.
64 residents recomanen
Museu i Jardins Americana
64 residents recomanen
Amazing collection of quilts, stunning gardens and good cafe.
Public art museum of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Current exhibition: Here be Dragons, John Eaves: Echoes of Place
59 residents recomanen
Galeria d'Art Victoria
Bridge Street
59 residents recomanen
Public art museum of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Current exhibition: Here be Dragons, John Eaves: Echoes of Place
Arts and creativity hub on the University of Bath campus. Year round programme of exhibitions, performing arts presentations, talks, arts classes, family and community events. Current exhibitions/events; OWEN GRIFFITHS - HARVEST, PARALLEL (OF LIFE AND) ARCHITECTURE, RIBA ANNUAL LECTURE, FESTIVAL OF THE FUTURE CITY BATH, DAVID (DANCE & INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
The Edge
Arts and creativity hub on the University of Bath campus. Year round programme of exhibitions, performing arts presentations, talks, arts classes, family and community events. Current exhibitions/events; OWEN GRIFFITHS - HARVEST, PARALLEL (OF LIFE AND) ARCHITECTURE, RIBA ANNUAL LECTURE, FESTIVAL OF THE FUTURE CITY BATH, DAVID (DANCE & INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
Just down the road in Sydney Gardens, this beautiful museum houses an extensive collection of fine and decorative art as well as hosting talks, temporary exhibitions and creative workshops. There is a beautiful cafe at the back overlooking the park. Current exhibition; Tapestry Here and Now
190 residents recomanen
Museu Holburne
Great Pulteney Street
190 residents recomanen
Just down the road in Sydney Gardens, this beautiful museum houses an extensive collection of fine and decorative art as well as hosting talks, temporary exhibitions and creative workshops. There is a beautiful cafe at the back overlooking the park. Current exhibition; Tapestry Here and Now

Getting Around

8 residents recomanen
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Bath
Lower Bristol Road
8 residents recomanen
Europcar Bath
Brassmill Lane
Hertz - Bath - Windsor Bridge Road
Station Road
7 residents recomanen
V Cars Bath
South Parade
7 residents recomanen