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Bath Vacations: What To See and Do When You Stay in Bath

Bath is close to the city of Bristol and about a hundred miles from London. The town has held a Royal Charter since 1590 which was granted by Queen Elizabeth I. However it wasn’t actually given its administrative independence until 1889 and was made in to a county borough. It came back into Somerset’s care recently, after a time in the then county of Avon.

Many thousands of people each year visit this historic and fascinating town each year and enjoy everything that his has to offer. Here are just a few of the things you can do when you visit Bath.

1. The Roman Baths – Probably the most famous attraction in Bath. These baths can trace their history back to the Roman days and are the last surviving hot spring baths in the country. You can trace the water back to the spring and you are able to walk along the same stone pavements as the ancient Romans. If you prefer a more modern style, there are also tea rooms here.

2. Jane Austen Centre – Named after Bath’s most famous inhabitant. The centre looks at Jane Austen’s life and also how life in Bath would have been during her lifetime. Everything in relation to Jane Austen is brought vividly to life through live guides, films and costumes. Plus after exploring the centre why not spend a while in its Regency themed tea rooms tasting some wonderful homemade cakes. You can also enjoy some grand views of the city.

3. Fashion Museum – Here you can wander around and view a wide collection of both contemporary and historical clothes. The collection covers how clothing has changed from the sixteenth century to current times. The museum’s collection of over 30,000 items of clothing are displayed on around 150 mannequins.

4. Stanton Drew Circle – This particular attraction has been drawing visitors to it for many centuries now. This is a great place to just wander around and and wonder what it has seen over the years. The designer John Wood is thought to have been inspired by these stone circles when he designed the local Royal Crescent and Circus. Certainly on a good day this is a wonderful place to spend a few hours and why not take a picnic with you.

There are lots of places to stay in when you visit Bath.

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