Last updated: 25 June 2023
Bath is a pretty very old English city which I conquered along with Stonehenge in a day trip.
Plenty of photo opportunities and many quaint cafes to spend your afternoon watching the world go by. There is an aura about Bath where you remember the days of Jane Austin and imagine ladies in full skirts getting about the city via carriages.
Roman Baths
The Roman Baths are easily one of the greatest examples of spas of ancient times. Take your time to explore and see the ruins of the Temple of Minerva.
Bath Abbey
The impressive Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, commonly known as Bath Abbey sits proudly in the middle of town since the 7th Century.
Guided tours of the Abbey Tower are available and take roughly 45 minutes. Times vary by season. Tickets for tours can be bought onsite.
Explore Bath on foot
When it’s not raining, Bath is the perfect place to meander through the ancient streets as if one were a character from The Pickwick Papers. Don’t pass up an opportunity to explore around Pulteney Bridge, the views are well worth a visit.
I think you could easily visit Bath for a weekend but the day trip was long enough to see most of the sites. Make the time to have an English afternoon tea at one of many cafes along the waterfront to take in the sights and sounds.
The Essentials
London to Bath
Distance: 183 km (114 mi)
Driving time: 2.5-3 hours – heavily dependent on traffic out of London
Costs
Roman Baths: – £14/£9 (adult/child)
Bath Abbey – While no admission is charged, a donation of £2.50/adult is heavily encouraged.
Insider tips: Finding parking can be particularly challenging in the myriad of narrow one way streets.
