"Bath, ancient Roman outpost" Bath by rwlittle

Bath Travel Guide: 1,006 reviews and 1,901 photos

marketplace in Bath, next to the river Avon

Bath straddles the river Avon, and atop a hot springs that was used as a spa by the Romans, and later again by those in the Victorian era. This is a must-see in England; the Georgian architecture is magnificent.

If you're young, you should be able to trek to all the Bath must-see sites on foot without difficulty.

Georgian achitecture

the Circus, Bath

Bath has exquisite examples of Georgian architecture, such as found on the Circus (shown here) and the Royal Crescent.

Last visit to Bath: May 2002
Intro Updated Mar 16, 2004
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Reviews (7)

A great bed and breakfast Hotels (1)

We stayed the night here. The room was sumptious, we felt it very decadent. Michelle was able to enjoy a real bath,... more travel advice

If I had a million dollars... Things to Do (6)

...I'd live here, in the Royal Crescent. This is an architectural masterpiece, where the rich folks live and enjoy the... more travel advice

nice park surrounded by Georgian... Things to Do (6)

The Circus is like a big roundabout, with a nice neighbourhood park at its center. All the surrounding buildings are the... more travel advice

Britain's only natural hot springs Things to Do (6)

The Romans came to Britain, and founded a settlement here in Bath at around 43 AD. Today, there's a museum detailing... more travel advice

Comments (7)

LoriPori Mar 15, 2005 at 4:32 AM Report Abuse

Hello Richard, thanks for stopping by. Looks like you've been busy & I like the updates on your home page. Bath looks like a charming place especially the Bath Abbey,
Wild_Orchid Feb 12, 2005 at 7:06 PM Report Abuse

a million might not be enough-pounds are expensive! :-)
ATXtraveler Aug 17, 2004 at 8:48 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful photographs... you must be a professional!
Rhondaj May 5, 2004 at 3:20 PM Report Abuse

Luv your opening pic!
skye820 Apr 23, 2004 at 7:15 PM Report Abuse

The B&B alone is enough incentive for me to visit Bath!
sue_stone Apr 4, 2004 at 1:56 PM Report Abuse

Great photos and B&B tip. Hope to get there soon. : o)
londonlover Mar 28, 2004 at 3:34 PM Report Abuse

Nice page in Bath--your B&B looks great! I've booked the Paradise House Hotel for my May visit--hope it lives up to its name! :)