Planning a vacation to Bath – Somerset is like taking a step back in time. When seeing Bath from the air, a person can clearly see the Roman grid pattern of the streets and the Georgian architecture that makes the city so popular. There are many things to do and sites to see in Bath that are unreplicated anywhere else in Britain.

This historic city has both Roman architecture and Georgian architecture on every street. You will see the last of the medieval churches still in use that was built in–99. There are also the Roman baths. These are the only natural hot springs in Britain. The cobblestone street leading to the hot springs are resplendent with buildings, shops, and boutiques. From the front, you would not know that the magnificent temple and hot spring bath lie behind the Georgian doors. The displays and exhibits within the temple provide artifacts and information that create an unrivaled experience for visitors.

The healing properties made Bath a very popular resort city from the late Georgian period. Much of the architecture reflects the influence of the Romans, Georgians, and more modern Victorian periods. Many visitors to Bath still enjoy taking advantage of the hot springs and there are several vacation packages that include day trips to the modern Thermaspa.

Finding the sites and points of interest that you want to start with on your vacation will be easier if you take a guided tour on an open top bus. The tours provided by the buses take visitors to different sections of the city and to those area that you will want to include on your list of places to see before your vacation ends.

Most of the sites that you visit in Bath have living museums with residents who can discuss the life and times of the periods they represent. At the Jane Austen Centre you will find a collection of items and objects that affected many of her writings. The guides are well versed in the life and times of the era and have many stories of how Bath was in Victorian times.

Visiting the Sally Lunn Bun will take you on a tour of the oldest house in Bath. The house, built in–83 has been a place where bakery goods have been made for over 300 years. You will be able to see the original kitchen of the home and how breads were made at that time. Then, when the tour has been completed, you will be able to purchase the sweet buns that are made in the same tradition as they were over 300 years ago.

Bath has always been a fashion centre. When visiting the Fashion Museum, the displays of textiles and fashion spanning four hundred years provides you with a clear vision of the influence that Bath has had on the fashion world for several centuries.

There are a variety of accommodations available when you are vacationing in Bath. You may want to stay in a local bed and breakfast and enjoy the homey and warm hospitality of the residents of the city. Or, you might want to stay in one of the hotels that were build in the 1700s’ with their grandeur and elegance still in place for your enjoyment and comfort.

There are events and festivals throughout the year. Most notably is the yearly Mozart festival that attracts visitors and participants from around the world. If you want to participate in sports, you will find that there is a world class golf course in Bath – Somerset. You will also find many other activities available including cycling, riding, rowing, and much more.

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