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Why?  It is one of Britain's most unique and ancient cities, therefore a holiday in Bath is not to be missed by anyone touring England. Within easy reach of London, Bath contains some remarkably intact and fascinating Roman ruins; it is also a "period piece", its architecture and culture clearly demonstrating the life of the aristocracy in the 19th Century when to travel to Bath was part of the culture. Apart from being a highlight of the British "tourist track", visitors also travel to Bath for its modern spa, which utilises the same mineral water that the Romans did when they developed the city in AD43.

When?  Spring is the most delightful time of year to travel to Bath, which prides itself in its parks and gardens, in colourful bloom during the months of May and June. Summer is a good time for a Bath holiday, too, although the weather can be changeable and showers are common.

Who for?  Anyone determined to tour the highlights of England cannot afford to miss out on a Bath holiday, it being one of the most important historic sites in the country. Those fascinated by ancient Roman history will be awed if they travel to Bath, and modern visitors who need some 'R and R' will enjoy the newly opened Spa resort.

More Info : Before you travel to Bath plan the trip with the help of our comprehensive Bath travel guide, which is updated daily and gives details of events, attractions, restaurants and a host of other useful information.

Overview

The Romans established the City of Bath in AD 43 and this city, awash with architecture, history and culture, has been welcoming visitors ever since. Many of Bath's great buildings date back from its renaissance in the 18th century when it again became a fashionable spa town and played host to royalty and the cream of aristocracy, who visited the city to 'take the waters'. Today visitors can walk around the old Roman Baths, enjoy the splendour of Bath Abbey or simply take in the breathtaking Georgian architecture of this beautiful city, which somehow managed to escape the ravages of industry and the Luftwaffe. Jane Austen lived and based many of her books on Bath, and on Gay Street, near where she once lived, visitors can find the Jane Austen Centre, which displays her life and times. For an authentic feel of life gone by, period decorations and furniture have been reinstated in No1 Royal Crescent, so that the house appears as it might have been as a fine 18th-century townhouse. Though architecturally Bath is something of a period piece, it is also a very modern city; its restaurants and pavement cafés packed full of local businessmen and artisans. The International Music Festival marks the beginning of summer and adds to the city's lively, festive atmosphere and its Theatre Royal is one of the country's leading provincial theatres, attracting big names and pre-West End runs.