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Roman
Baths and Pump Room
Built approximately 2000
years ago and fed by a warm spring, the Baths are now a museum. Visitors
can explore the collection of items Pious Romans through into the bath
waters, or sample the spa water from the elegant pump fountain. |
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Opening
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Daily, 9am to
5:30pm (until 10pm during summer)
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Pricing:
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Combined ticket to
Roman Baths & Museum of Costume: Adults GB25; Concessions: GBP20; Family Ticket (2 Adults +
4 Children): GBP60
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Contact:
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T: + 44 (0) 1225
477 785; F: +44 (0) 1225 477 743 E-mail: romanbaths_bookings@bathnes.gov.uk |
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Personal guides
are available for special tours of up to 25 people at an
extra charge.The Roman Baths is not wheelchair accessible.
However, wheelchair users are admitted free to the Terrace
overlooking the Great Bath.Free audio tours are available in
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Japanese
and Mandarin. Hourly tours of the Roman Baths are free.
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Getting
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Roman Baths, Pump
Room, Stall Street, BATH, BA1 1LZ.
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The Museum of Costume
Clothing from around the world dating from the 16th century to modern
day is on display in Bath's Museum of Costume. Situated in the basement
of the Assembly Rooms in Bennett Street, the museum specialises in
clothing and accessories from Bath's Georgian era. |
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Bath Abbey
Though the present building was founded in 1499, Bath Abbey is built on
a site of religious importance dating back to the 4th century. Once the
great church of a monastery, the Abbey is known for its magnificent
architecture. |
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Details
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Opening
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1 April - 31
October: Monday - Saturday 09am - 6pm, Sunday 1pm - 2:30pm &
4:30pm - 5:30pm. 1 November - 31 March: Monday - Saturday,
09am - 4:30pm,
Sunday 1am - 2:30pm. the Abbey may be closed to visitors for
services and events
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Pricing:
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Free, but
donations are welcome (average GBP2.50 adults, GBP1
students) |
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Contact:
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T: 01225 422462 ;
F: 01225 429990; E-mail: office@bathabbey.org |
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Photography
permitted except during services or concerts. |
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Getting
Here:
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The Abbey Office,
13 Kingston Buildings, Bath, BA1 1LT.
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Sally Lunn’s Restaurant
One of Bath’s most famous gastronomic attractions is the Sally Lunn
Buns, first created by a young French refugee and now a must-do item on
the city’s tourist route. |
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Beckfords Tower
In 1827, wealthy eccentric William Beckford built the Tower to use as a
banqueting house and library for his collection of rare books and art.
Today, visitors can climb to the tower top to enjoy a panoramic view of
the city. |
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Royal Crescent
The Royal Crescent area is widely considered to epitomise the grandeur
of 18th century Palladian architecture. Visitors can enjoy a glimpse
into the former home of, among others, the Duke of York, son of George
III. |
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Jane Austen Centre
The Jane Austen Centre is a new permanent exhibition, dedicated to the
story of Jane Austen's experiences in Bath and the effect that living in
the city had on her writing. The exhibits showcase some of her finest
works. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Summer: Open every
day 10am to 5.30pm; Winter: 30th of Oct. 2005 to 3rd Mar.
2006 11am to 4.30pm
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Pricing:
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Adults GB5.95; Concessions: GBP4.50; Family Ticket (2 Adults +
4 Children): GBP16
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Contact:
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Telephone 01225
443000; Fax: 01225 443018; email: curator@janeausten.co.uk |
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The Centre has
wheelchair access. |
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Getting
Here:
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40 Gay Street,
Queens Square, Bath, BA1 2NT.
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Stonehenge
Probably the most famous ancient stone monument of the western world,
visitors can make the short journey to the Salisbury Plains to view the
stones, and wonder at the mystery surrounding them.
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Gardens and Parks
There are 14 parks and gardens for the visitor to choose from, each with
unique attractions and delights — for example, Alexander Park is known
for some of the best views of Bath, the Botanical Gardens has a fine
collection of plants on limestone and Beazer’s Garden is beloved by
children for its Maze. |
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Holbourne Museum of Arts
Known as "one of the most perfect small museums of Europe", the museum
showcases former Bath resident Sir Thomas Holburne’s collection of 17th
and 18th century decorative and fine art. |
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Details
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Opening
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Tuesday - Saturday
10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 11.00am - 5.00 pm; Closed Mondays
except for Bank holidays; Bank holidays 11am - 5pm
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Pricing:
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Adults GB5.50; Concessions: GBP4.50;
Children free
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Contact:
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Tel: +44 (0) 1225
466669 · email: holburne@bath.ac.uk |
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Limited
wheelchair access. |
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Getting
Here:
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Great Pulteney
Street, Bath BA2 4DB. No 18 from bus station/town centre to
Great Pulteney Street
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William Herschel Museum
The lives of siblings William and Catherine Herschel in the 18th century
are honoured in this unique Georgian museum. Dedicated to the many
achievements of the Herschels, the museum tells the story of the
telescope maker who first saw Uranus and the woman who discovered no
less than eight comets. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Open 2 February-
12 December 2006. Daily 1-5 pm (closed Wednesdays). Weekends
and Bank Holidays 11 am - 5 pm |
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Pricing:
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Adults GB3.50; Concessions: GBP3;
Children GBP2
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Contact:
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Tel:
+44 (0)1225 446865; Email: admin@herschelbpt.fsnet.co.uk |
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Getting
Here:
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19 New King
Street, BATH BA1 2BL.
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Longleat Safari Park
This safari park gathers together some of the world's most magnificent
animals, including elephants, tigers, wolves, rhinos and lions. The
animals all roaming freely, while people must remain in their cars. |
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Details
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Opening
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Daily, 10am to
4pm |
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Pricing:
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Passport Ticket:
Adults GB19; Children GBP15
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Contact:
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Tel: 01985
844400; Fax: 01985 844885; Email: enquiries@longleat.co.uk |
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Getting
Here:
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Longleat,
Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7NW.
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Castle Combe
Voted the “Prettiest Village in England”, Castle Combe is tucked away in
a lovely valley within easy reach of Bath. The Castle is well known
internationally as it has made appearances in numerous famous films. |
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Details
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Getting
Here:
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Take Junction 17 (Chippenham)
or Junction 18 (Bath) off the M4 and then follow the signs.
Bus runs from Chippenham Bus Station (5 miles away) to
Castle Combe Monday-Friday 10am to 5.10pm
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The American Museum
Just a short distance outside Bath, this museum gives an idea of what
life was like in America prior to the mid-1800s. |
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Details
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Opening
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18 March – 29
October: Tuesday to Sunday, noon until 5.00 pm. Last entry
4pm
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Pricing:
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Museum,
Grounds and Exhibition Gallery – Adult GBP6.50; Concessions
GBP6, children GBP3.50; Family Ticket (2 adults + 2
children) GBP17.50 |
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Contact:
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Tel: 01225 460503;
Fax: 01225 469160; Email: info@americanmuseum.org |
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Getting
Here:
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Claverton
Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD. Take bus 18 from City Centre Bus
Station
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