Beautiful Bath

KP1066
KP1066 Forum Participant Posts: 7
edited August 2017 in Your stories #1

Surrounded by open countryside nestles around the flood plain of the Bristol Avon, Bath is World Heritage City. Famed for its Roman Baths and stunning examples of Georgian Architecture Bath is a delightful place to visit and one which we will definitely be returning.

Bath is an ideal location for a short break and during our three nights stay in July 2017 we stayed at Bath Marina Caravan site, located close to the Lansdown Park and Ride. Providing an alternative is a 50 min walk into Bath City centre along the river and Canal towpath with direct access from the site.

Tourist maps are available for a £1 from a machine at the park and ride or you can use google maps if you have a smart phone. A return journey to the city centre costs £5.20 for two with busses running every 15mins even on Sunday.

Bath has a great mix of attractions, shops, markets and places to eat, as to be expected with a world heritage site, crowds of tourists are part and parcel of any visit to the City. This means that for access to most of the main attractions will require you to queue.

Baths main attractions are all within walking distance for most people of average fitness, however if you are less mobile the open deck sightseeing bus provides a step-on and drop-off service to all the main sites and provides an excellent view of the city from the top deck.

During your vast you see the source of the hot springs which has made Bath so famous, discover the remains of the temple and magnificent bath house worshipped by the Romans. Adjacent to the Roman Baths is the Abbey, where pilgrims have been visiting for hundreds of years, free entry (they ask for donations) the magnificent architecture and peaceful oasis is triumph of medieval building techniques.

The Royal Crescent is a site many visitors will migrate towards, passing through the Kings Circus, a circle of three imposing buildings built on the same diameter as Stonehenge by architect John Wood.

if you would like to read more and see additional images visit www.touringviews.co.uk

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  • Bakers2
    Bakers2 Forum Participant Posts: 8,192 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #2

    We stayed at Bath marina site several years ago and had a very enjoyable visit to Bath. Not sure the park and ride was there then, we walked or cycled into the city. May have to revisit 😉

  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,857 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #3

    Thanks for sharing. I agree that Bath Marina is a good place to stay for a visit to the City, we stayed there about 18 months ago. Kevin it would have been nice to have had a few more of your web page photos included in the story.

    David

  • Oneputt
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    edited August 2017 #4

    Thanks for the story KP.  We stay outside the city and used the park and ride.  Even in March there were a fair number of people about. I like the idea of the walk from the Marina

  • brue
    brue Forum Participant Posts: 21,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited August 2017 #5

    Bath is always busy but is a special place with so much to see and enjoy. We sometimes use a different park and ride on the southern side as we don't live too far away, glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. smile

  • KP1066
    KP1066 Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited August 2017 #6

    Additional photos of Bath Marina & Bath

     

  • brue
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    edited August 2017 #7

    That's nice to see some photos, Pulteney Bridge looking it's best! Thanks for your efforts, seeing the pics brings the story alive.smile

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