A mere 90 minutes out of London by train, and away from the busy capital. Bath offers a fresh perspective and a stepping stone to many other places outside of London. The best thing is that you can visit Bath in all seasons in any weather.
Bath in Spring
As the flowers start blooming and winter tails away, this is a great time of year to avoid the crowds.
Although this probably applies to most places throughout the UK, Bath in particular, benefits from the springtime lighting. It’s great to wander around whatever the weather and just admire all the architecture.
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| Beautiful architecture |
The walking tours run by the Mayor of Bath Honorary Guides should definitely be on your to do list. Extremely informative and covering all the key sites best seen on foot. The guides really know their stuff and they don’t charge a fee or accept tips. So this is a great budget friendly thing to include on your itinerary.
Bath in Summer
Surrounded by a beautiful water way, summertime is of course best for exploring Bath by boat.
Take a canal boat holiday for a day or two, or head out on a romantic picnic at your leisure. There are also river cruise options available, or how about a restaurant boat?
There are many annual events and plenty to do when visiting in summer – check out the events here.
Bath in Autumn
September is a great time to visit Bath if you’re a Jane Austen fan and just want to indulge in the annual Austen-themed events at the Jane Austen festival. There are parades, walking tours and a number of other things to experience.
Of course, many of the other things to do in the city can be enjoyed during the Autumn months as well.
If you are planning on staying overnight at this time of year, you will need to book in advance, so plan ahead.
Bath in Winter
As well as all the sights, shopping and architecture to experience, in December, the Bath Christmas market also lures visitors into the city, as it’s one of the best in the country.
A visit to the famous Roman Baths is another year round must do, but during winter, being under cover and avoiding any potentially bad weather is a good idea.
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| Roman Baths |
Afternoon Tea and similar things to do
I highly recommend enjoying afternoon tea in one of the many tea rooms around the city. whatever the time of year. I really enjoyed the Pump Rooms which are conveniently located as you exit the Roman Baths.
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| Recommended: afternoon tea stop |
At Sally Lunn’s, close to the Abbey, sample the famous bun from which the tearooms take their name. These are made to the same recipe dating back to the 1680’s, and can be served with sweet or savoury accompaniments.
Or if you’re more of an ‘eat on the move’ type of person, stop by “The Bath Bun” and try a Bath Bun, famously created by William Oliver around the 18th Century.
There are also plenty of things to experience indoors if you need warming up, with a number of museums and of course the Abbey.
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| Bath Abbey |
For more things to do in Bath, check out the visit Bath website.
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Updated, previous post from March 2015
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