Bath is a small charming town 1.5 hours from London and well worth a visit. The identical stone houses in the Georgian style (which we like to call simply - English) at the same time decorate and endow the city with the spirit of antiquity. The atmosphere is so dense and tangible that you can touch it with your hands.

Since ancient times, Bath has been famous for its healing balneological springs (the very name of the city is translated from English as "bathhouse"). The most famous attraction is the Roman baths over 2000 years old. There are still hot mineral springs that are not found anywhere else in the world, and the water from them is served in a restaurant at the museum.

We will tell you how to live an interesting day in this wonderful city.
We definitely recommend the route on foot - the road from the station to the city center will take no more than ten minutes.

Surprisingly, there is no storage room in the station building. If you are passing through Bath, we recommend that you do not leave your luggage at the Storage Luggage Center, which is advised in the information center. The place is a nice home-made cafe where you can have an inexpensive breakfast with fresh pastries and ask the owners about the latest news from the city. Leaving the bag for one day will cost you £ 3.

3GBP - 1 bag \ suitcase \ daypack

Now the real name is the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, but in the city and in all guidebooks it is called the Abbey of Bath, which is embarrassing - after all, there is no abbey here now.
The secret is simple: there was once an abbey here, and not anyhow, but one of the oldest in the country. After all, for many years Bath was a royal resort and the summer center of British social life. Many historical names and events are associated with the abbey, but during the Reformation it was closed, the land was sold, and the buildings were abandoned. Later, the monastery church was turned into a parish church, and other buildings have not survived.
The church has many ancient burials and a magnificent organ. The basement is occupied by a small museum that displays items dedicated to the history and relics of the cathedral. Be sure to pay attention to the wonderful stained glass windows that cover 80% of the walls - the cathedral glows from the inside like a fabulous flashlight.

The famous element of the exterior decoration of the church is the “Ladders of Angels”: two Jacob's stairs, carved from stone, along which angels ascend to heaven, are located on the western wall.

The obverse of the western part of the church bears the so-called "founder's signature" in the form of elaborate stone carvings in the form of olive trees, over which crowns rise. So wittily at one time the stone carver played on the name and surname of the bishop of the founder of the church (translated, the name Oliver means "giving olives", and the surname King - "king").

The unsurpassed beauty of the bridge has become famous throughout Britain. Pulteney Bridge is named after the wife of a local aristocrat who owned the isolated land across from the main city.

Two Italian bridges were taken as a sample at once - the Old Bridge in Florence and the Rialto Bridge in Venice. On both sides of the bridge there was a number of premises used mainly for shops.

What is uniqueness:

While walking across the bridge, stop by the shops and have milk tea at one of the stalls on the north side of the bridge.

Circus Square is a three-storey crescent-shaped building, built into an architectural complex in the image and likeness of the Roman Colosseum in 1768.

Walk around this architectural crescent, take a closer look at the facades - they are decorated with colonnades - and on the friezes you can see carved and decorative elements, including those with Masonic symbols.

The square is located in the very center of Bath, from which the city streets radiate out like rays.

In every city, you need to open a place like Sam's Kitchen. This restaurant serves as a permanent meeting place for lovers of local products and rural delicacies. It is homely cozy here, and the dishes are not even worth mentioning - "you will lick your fingers."

On weekdays, Sam’s Kitchen only opens for lunch, and on Friday nights it offers live music and Spanish snacks. There are no separate tables - instead of them one long family table, which gives this place incredible warmth and family coziness. Tucking up lunch by both cheeks, one gets the feeling that you have come to visit your uncle. When everything cooked is eaten, the restaurant closes.

In a large family, do not snap your beak!

The pedestrian zone in the square in front of the abbey consists of two squares passing into each other. This is a point of strength to take a break after lunch and gain strength for a trip to the Roman baths, or maybe take a break after and admire the cathedral again in a cafe or on a bench, listening to street musicians and watching locals and tourists.

The most curious landmark that gave the city its name and life.

The first baths were built here by the Celts. They noticed the healing properties of a hot spring gushing from the ground, and considered the place miraculous, so they built a sanctuary here. The Romans who came to Britain also considered the place sacred and dedicated it to the goddess Athena. The Romans built baths here. Construction began in 60 BC. and lasted 300 years.

The original Roman building collapsed over time, but new baths were constantly being built around the spring gushing out of the ground. Bath's main heyday was in the 18th and 19th centuries, with the advent of water treatment. Baths then became the central point of the secular life of the city. All bohemians came to the city in their chariots to take healing baths. Roman Baths are part of the United Kingdom's National Heritage List.

The structures are still filled with hot spring water, but you cannot drink or swim in it here, but it is better not to touch the water with your hands. It flows into the tanks through ancient lead Roman pipes. It turned out to be technically impossible to change pipes and purify the water without destroying the building.

The museum is interesting and makes you wonder how inventive the Romans were. Together with the ticket, you are given an audio guide, with which you can slowly walk 1-2 (or even more) hours. By presenting your ticket at the shop, at the exit from the museum, you will receive a bottle of purified medicinal water.

Let the one who entered here leave fatigue

The peace and tranquility that you will experience by visiting this spa is beyond description. Just imagine, after a long day on foot (or even not a day, but a week), dip your tired legs into the warm healing waters of Bath.

Included in the Bath Spa: a herbal steam room, four thermal jacuzzis and a rooftop pool with breathtaking views of the English countryside and Bath Abbey. The audience is appropriate - entirely high society.
Slippers, towels and bathrobes are given with the ticket, but do not forget to bring a swimsuit, masks and creams from your luggage. Come in handy!

Every music connoisseur cannot but dream of visiting this club one day. Although Moles looks a little shabby and tiny, so many talented people performed on the stage of the club that the energy is off scale there: The Cure, The Residents, The Smiths, Radiohead, Oasis, Blur, Pulp and this is not a complete list.

Moles opened in 1978, housed a vegetarian cafe during the day, and performed by young bands and DJs as the sun went down. British music fans and Britpop fans will love it here.

Now the club also has a recording studio, where young musicians record their first tracks. The ranks of the natives include Elbow and Cocteau Twins. And the famous group King Crimson in 1981 recorded a live album "Live at Moles Club, Bath" at the Moles club.

Admission: free during the day to the concert 3-10 GBP

One of the most famous cities in Great Britain, Bath(Bath) lies on the Avon River in the southwestern part of England, just 16 kilometers southeast of Bristol. The main town of Somerset County and seat of the bishop, it is small in size, but deservedly considered one of the most interesting cities in the country. In these places, the bend of Avon bends around the southern edge of the protected the Cotswolds hills(Cotswolds) and Lansdowne plateau(Lansdown, 238 m), forming a picturesque floodplain. Once it was all cut by river channels and swamps, but after irrigation and drainage of water into the canal, the city got rid of the once regular floods, and the freed up land was given over to urban development and numerous parks.

But it was not at all the beautiful landscapes that brought Batu fame - the town is the only place in the UK where thermal mineral waters come to the surface, which makes it the main balneological resort in the country. Known in this role since antiquity (the Romans called this place Aquae Sulis, Aquae Calidae, or Bathonia), it even acquired its name thanks to this natural phenomenon ( Bath in English still means "bath", "bath"). The hot springs to which the city owes its existence are formed by groundwater rising through limestone rocks from a depth of 2700-4300 meters and having an outlet temperature of + 46 ° C to + 96 ° C. Interestingly, geologists estimate their age at about 10 thousand years - thus, today, guests of the resort bathe in the water that fell in the form of rain on the hills to the south of the Mendip during the Cro-Magnon times.

The city itself appeared along with the development of these places by the Romans, although there is evidence that Celtic tribes also used the healing properties of thermal waters. Already in the early Middle Ages, Bath became a point of attraction for both secular and spiritual power - in 973 an abbey was erected here, in which Edgar, the first king of united England, was crowned, at the beginning of the 11th century the residence of the Bishop of Wales was built, by the middle of the 15th century he was already becomes a recognized resort center, where almost all the British nobility gathers in the summer, and in the 18th-19th centuries, the town was actively built up with mansions and villas, turning into the unofficial capital of England and a recognized center of social life. As a result, Bath acquires its unique appearance, which can be easily seen even now. Numerous monuments of history and architecture, a mild climate, a unique resort area, beautiful landscapes and a peculiar culture of these places annually attract about 5 million tourists here. In 1987, Bath was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Bath landmarks

The city's trademark is undoubtedly the famous (The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Bath), which lies in the center of a vast peninsula formed by the great bend of Avon. Founded in the second half of the 7th century as a women's Benedictine monastery, in the 10th century under Edgar the Peaceful it was reorganized with the addition of a Norman church 101 meters long - a colossal building for those times, and then rebuilt more than once (the last reconstruction took place in the 1860s under the leadership of Sir George Gilbert Scott), becoming a major center of the country's spiritual life. The modern building of the main church was built on the site of a Norman cathedral in 1495-1611 and today it is one of the largest (height 52 m, capacity - about 1200 parishioners) and the most famous Gothic buildings in southern England. Its unusual interior with low nave galleries and very high vaults by Robert and William Werthu (the authors of a similar architectural solution used in the chapel of Henry VII of Westminster Abbey) is decorated with 52 windows, occupying about 80% of the wall space, which gives the whole structure an impression of particular lightness. And all the walls outside are richly decorated with bas-reliefs and sculptural compositions. At the end of the 20th century, a thorough cleaning of the external surfaces of the temple was carried out, which returned it to its original yellow color of a real "Bath stone" (yellowish limestone used as building material for churches and public buildings throughout England - there are still many quarries around the city). hidden under a centuries-old layer of soot. Interestingly, the replacement of old gas chandeliers with modern electric lighting took place here only in 1979.

The temple is still operational, every year hundreds of thousands of believers visit it, in addition, all kinds of secular ceremonies, musical events are regularly held here (including performances by the famous local choir and organ concerts - there was a place in the temple for two organs and 10 bells at once) , exhibitions and lectures. Within the abbey, you can also see the Memorial, or Gethsemane chapel(Memorial Chapel, Gethsemane Chapel, XVI-XX centuries), 617 wall and 847 memorial plates dedicated to the most famous political figures of the country and various events of military history, Bishop's palace(Bishop "s Palace at Wells, XVI-XVIII centuries), as well as an interesting historical Museum(Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults Museum, currently closed for renovation), dedicated to both the temple itself and its impact on the country's history. As part of a special excursion Tower Tours(about 45 minutes) you can visit the interior of the abbey, including the belfry and upper galleries, as well as see the whole city and the surrounding countryside from the height of the bell tower, which is climbed by two spiral staircases.

Just 50 meters southwest of the abbey is the city's second most important attraction point - (Roman Baths), built around 70 AD. They were discovered in 1775 at a depth of more than 5 meters below the current level of the city surface and are now considered one of the best-preserved objects of this kind in Europe. An extensive complex of ruins surrounded by galleries Large pool(Great Bath) with numerous sculptural compositions and bas-reliefs looks very unusual "in the shadow" of the bulk of the Catholic church, but this gives it an additional charm. You can also visit the drinking room (Pump Room, 1789-1799) located in the north-western corner of the complex with the restaurant of the same name and Ionian-style colonnades, several auxiliary rooms and two chapels.

And just 300 meters northeast of the abbey, the Avon River is crossed by another landmark of the city - (Pulteney Bridge). This three-arch complex was built in 1770-1774 according to the project of Robert Adam under the explicit influence of the style of the Rialto bridges (Ponte di Rialto) in Venice and Ponte Vecchio (Ponte Vecchio) in Florence, with the same shopping galleries on the sides - in the world there are only 4 constructions of this kind. The surrounding Georgian buildings give the entire area a very picturesque view, while the Victoria Art Gallery at the western end of the bridge and the shopping complex Bath guildhall market, as well as a small three-stage dam on the river, with its eastern end to the green labyrinth Beazer Maze and the park of the same name on the opposite bank, made this the most photographed place in the entire city. And the western bypass of the bridgehead is closed by a beautiful complex city ​​hall(Guildhall, 1780), whose spacious rooms house part of the collection of the Museum of Roman Antiquities. East of the abbey along the coast to the very North Parade Bridge stretches surrounded by beautiful mansions of the 18th century small (Parade Gardens) with a tiny green rotunda Terrace Walk.

Another well-known attraction in Bath - the "" (The Circus) complex lies in the north of the city, at the convergence of Brock Street, Gay Street and Bennett Street. This unique architectural object in the form of a ring torn into three parts was built in the Georgian style according to the project of John Wood in 1754-1768 and was supposed to symbolize the Roman Colosseum, from which a number of architectural solutions were borrowed with a characteristic decoration of each of the three floors in its own style - Doric , Corinthian and Romanesque. It is believed that together with the adjacent Queen Square and adjacent Gay Street " Circus"forms a Masonic key, similar to those that adorn many of Wood's works - although it is not entirely clear why the forum was designed in this sign, but it was never built. The round central square during construction was conceived as a pool from which water would come in houses, but now it is just a picturesque square, planted with old plane trees.Today the complex is used as an office and residential building, which houses prestigious townhouses, and is one of the five most unusual buildings in the UK.

Three blocks west on Brock Street is another unusual architectural element - "" (Royal Crescent). Built between 1767 and 1774 according to the design of the same John Wood as a residential complex on the northern edge of a vast green area Queen Victoria Park(Royal Victoria Park), it has a very unusual design. According to the architect's idea, each owner bought only a separate section out of 30 planned and, according to his own understanding, completed the building behind the facade. As a result, behind the front part of the building, made in the same Wood style, there is a semicircle of buildings of sometimes very heterogeneous architecture, which makes the complex a completely unique phenomenon. In addition, the contours of the building are repeated by the terrace enveloping it at some distance, which gives the complex some resemblance either to the ancient Greek theater, or to the Roman Colosseum. By the way, similar terracing and semicircular facades are often found in Bath - similar complexes Lansdown crescent and Somerset place can be found a kilometer to the north. At the moment, the Royal Crescent Hotel and the museum of the house itself operate in the "Royal Crescent", while other buildings are given over to offices and multi-apartment living quarters. And the park in front of the complex is traditionally a starting field for launching balloons - usually this happens early in the morning and late in the evening during the warm season.

In terms of the number of museums, a small, in general, city may well compete with much larger settlements - only within its historical core can be found 17 collections. Here you can visit Postal Museum(Bath Postal Museum; 27 Northgate Street) near Pulteney Bridge, Fashion Museum(Fashion Museum) a block east of the "Circus", Glass museum(Bath Aqua Theater of Glass, Walcot Street, 105-107) with glass workshops, cozy Jane Austen Center(Jane Austen Center) near Queen Square - here you can not only learn about the most famous native of Bath, but also easily taste "the most real English tea with the most real English pie."

Some of the best art collections in Bath include Victoria Art Gallery(Victoria Art Gallery) at Pulteney Bridge, Museum of East Asian Art block north of the "Circus" complex (Bennett Street, 12), semi-surrounded by a picturesque excellent Holburn Art Museum(Holburne Museum) on Great Pulteney Street, as well as numerous commercial art galleries and antique shops, many of which are also centuries old.

Also interesting are the richest Herschel Museum of Astronomy(Herschel Museum of Astronomy) in the northwestern part of the historic core of the city, Theater Museum(Original Theater Royal and Masonic Museum - Bath is the first site outside London to have its own theater) in a former chapel on Old Orchard Street, original Working museum(Museum of Bath at Work) on Julian Road, City Museum(Building of Bath Collection) in the former Huttington chapel built in 1765 on Paragon Street, Beckford Museum(Beckford's Tower & Museum) in a 40-meter tower built in 1827 on Lansdown Road, one of the most unusual collections in the city - Bath Bun Museum(Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House & Museum) in one of the oldest (1483) mansions at 4 North Parade Passage, and of course collection of Roman antiquities in the town hall and Therme museum.

In the huge (120 acres) green area of ​​the estate Cleverton, located just east of the University of Bath, is a complex American Museum(American Museum in Britain), considered the richest collection of US history outside the New World. And 40 kilometers south of Bath, near the town Sparkford(Sparkford), is one of the most famous automobile museums on the planet and certainly the largest in the UK - Haynes International Motor Museum... It contains about 400 cars, motorcycles and bicycles from all over the world, with the earliest examples dating back to 1885!

As a recognized center of social life in England, in the 18th and 19th centuries, Bath acquired a huge number of cultural centers, and its Old Orchard Street has long been considered the focus of theatrical activity throughout the UK. Five city theaters - Royal(Bath Theater Royal), " Ustinov Studio"(Ustinov Studio)," Rondo"(Rondo Theater)," Mission"(Mission Theater) and children's theater" Egg"(The Egg) - not only continue these traditions, but annually attract many world-famous troupes to perform at their venues. Also, since 1936, a children's theater has been operating here. Little theater with a cinema specializing in copyright films.

Bath has an equally long musical tradition - except abbeys with its organ, which is the largest concert venue in the city, the Art Deco complex " Forum"(Forum) with 1,700 seats and a concert hall located in the park area in the very west Michael Tippett Center... You can also listen to performances by jazz bands in Green park brasserie or visit a cabaret in Chapel Arts Center.

Gardens and parks in Bath

Bath is a very green city. From the air, many of its quarters are practically lost among the crowns of trees, and the abundance of beautiful park areas provides many opportunities for a relaxing holiday. The most interesting is the open as a tree nursery in 1830 by the then 11-year-old Princess Victoria (area 23 hectares) - the first in the country to receive her name. Here you will find an aviary, surf park, tennis courts, bowling green, golf lawn and a 12 and 18 hole golf course, Fish Pond, an outdoor concert area and a children's play area. A colorful fair is held here every year at Easter. Victoria Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award, a national standard for green spaces in England and Wales, and is registered as a Site of National Historic Importance by the English Heritage Foundation.

Bath Botanical Gardens The area of ​​84 hectares was created in 1887 and now contains one of the largest collections of plants in the western part of the country. In 1987, the complex was expanded to include the abandoned Great Dell quarries, where a coniferous zone was located.

Also picturesque, opened in 1902 on the Beechen Cliff hill above the city, Parade gardens near the abbey in the center of Bath, the oldest park in the city - founded in 1795 Sydney Gardens behind the Holburne Museum at the end of Great Pulteney Street, Henrietta Park(opened in 1897) with a rose garden operating on its territory Sensory garden, Georgian Garden in the center of the "Circus" complex, Hedgemead Park near Camden Crescent (it was destroyed in 1889 on the site of buildings demolished by a landslide), literally inscribed in the city blocks Alice park, landscape Prior Park on Ralph Allen Drive, and regional park near the old Somerset-Dorset United Railroad line, adjacent to the Avon River.

Entertainment, bars and restaurants in Bath

Bath annually hosts an international music festival, classical " Mozartfest"(Mozartfest), literature festival(Bath Literature Festival) with separate performances for children, Film Festival(Bath Film Festival), Bach festival(Bach Festivals), bard festival(Bard of Bath) colorful festival of new art forms(Bath Fringe Festival), beer festival(Bath Beer Festival) and even pepper festival(Bath Chilli Festival).

And it would be surprising if such a renowned cultural center as Bath were left without first-class restaurants and bars. The most famous establishments include Green park brasserie with live music, famous for its modern cuisine Menu Gordon Jones, Nepalese restaurant Yak yeti yak, italian Sotto Sotto and Carluccio's, French Casanis and Brasserie blanc, Bathwick boatman(the smallest pub and restaurant in the city), bars Canary gin bar, Hall & Woodhouse, Hare & Hounds, Coeur de lion, Sub 13, Circo Bar & Lounge, Belushi's, Porter, Central Bar and Huntsman, clubs Opa, Komedia, Second Bridge, Moles and many others. In addition, the network is very popular gastropubs(gastro pubs) with their home cooking based exclusively on local products - establishments Hare & Hounds, The checkers and The marlborough tavern are among the best in the country. Well, traditional beer Bath ales and Abbey ales can be found in any bar and shop.

Shopping in Bath

Well, for shopping, the city can be called just ideal. Despite the rather high prices, which, however, is typical for the whole UK, you can find a lot of first-class outlets here with quite reasonable prices and an amazing range. However, supermarkets like Debenhams, House of Fraser, Lakeland and Marks & Spencer in West England are no surprise. But cozy family shops, in which sometimes it is enough to simply leave money on the counter or in a special clay mug to pay for the goods, are very popular. Therefore, many visitors to the city are recommended to retail outlets with a brightly expressed individual style and design, for example, a toy and souvenir shop. My small world, store Bloomsbury & Co, haberdashery Liz cox, book Topping and co, shoe DUO, jewelry and watch Mallory jewelers, silver Silver Shop and Jody cory with a large selection of original works, a whole scattering of authentic shops in " artisans quarter"between Walcot Street and London Road, and Kilver Court Designer Village and Mulberry factory shop in Shepton Mallet (25 km south of Bath). Most of the famous shops are concentrated in the city center along Stall Street, Union Street, Milsom Place, George Street and Green Street, The Corridor and the surrounding area, but there are also many in the SouthGate area.

Saturday farmers market operates near Green Park Station in the west of the historic city, and similar fairs can be found in Midsomer Norton (southwestern suburb of Radstock) and Kinsham (Keynsham, 9 km northwest of Bath). In October, the city is overwhelmed by a wave of all kinds of events of the Great Bath Feast culinary festival. And the Christmas markets in the Abbey Churchyard area adjacent to the abbey bring together more than 150 traditional wooden chalets, where you can buy literally everything you need in preparation for the main holiday of the year.

Tourist information

Bath Tourist Office(The Bath Visitor Information Center, www.visitbath.co.uk) is located in the heart of the city, next to the abbey (domestic phone number: 0906 711-20-00). It is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm all year round, Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Here you can get information about the city and the events taking place in it, as well as take a detailed map with a mini-guide, book a hotel, purchase tickets for visiting all kinds of cultural events, bus tours, river walks, passes to and numerous wellness centers, as well as a subscription Hudson's Heritage Explorer Passes, which provides free admission to over 600 area attractions (available to overseas visitors only) and has a good gift shop.

Here it is also recommended to purchase a discount card, which is very useful when exploring the city. Bath visitor card, which provides an opportunity for free (or at a reduced price) visits to museums, some shops, restaurants and cafes, various attractions, sports and entertainment events - in total, about 40 institutions participate in the program. The cost of the card is £ 3, you can also book it online on the website

Despite the fact that Bath is located only 12 miles from Bristol, here you feel very different from the "big" neighbor. The city is more harmonious and compact. A friendlier atmosphere reigns here: everything is at your service. The famous writer Jane Austen chose this glorious town as a place of action in one of her novels. Here the famous painter Gainsborough has established himself as an excellent portrait and landscape painter.

Elegant rows of crescent-shaped houses, cozy old streets with elegant Georgian-style houses - all these charming buildings are literally dotted with numerous memorial plaques in honor of their famous countrymen, since the heyday of the city, when it was the most prestigious resort. Bath continues to be one of the top 10 most visited by tourists today, and its famous Roman Baths are still the most visited paid attraction outside of London. The city has managed to preserve that amazing atmosphere associated with great names.

Bath (translated as "bath") owes its name to hot springs - the only one in the whole country, which were a place of special reverence on the part of local Celtic tribes who once lived here, but only with the arrival of the Romans, who owned unique bath technologies, did they manage to turn hot springs into luxurious and grandiose bath facilities. The baths fell into disrepair with the departure of the Romans from Britain. Nevertheless, the city managed to regain its former importance under the Saxons.

In the local abbey in 973, the coronation ceremony of the first king of all English lands, Edgar, was held. The new bath complex was built in the 16th century, the growth of its popularity was facilitated by the visit of Queen Elizabeth I in 1574, the city itself reached its peak of prosperity and glory in the 18th century, at a time when the legendary Nash, nicknamed Dandy, was in charge of the entire social life of the city. It was during this period that beautiful buildings and palaces were erected in the city, built in the ancient Greek and ancient Roman pompous style from the local Bath stone, which continues to be the main building material for the decoration of buildings in the city.

Islets of greenery between the streets lined with old Georgian buildings give the modern city a sense of spaciousness, but this picture is greatly spoiled by the huge mass of vehicles, which literally floods and spreads along the central streets, depriving the city and its visitors of the pleasant feeling of open space. Drivers entering the city by car are advised to use the park-and-ride parking areas and enter the city by public transport. Coming from Bristol, you can take a two-wheeler ride on a dedicated bicycle route along the former railroad line and along the banks of the Avon River.

You can also enjoy the green hillside landscape on short excursions to Claverton. Here in a cozy building of the former estate is the Museum of America, Dyrham Park (Dyrham Park) with its wonderful views of the surrounding area and perfectly preserved objects from the time of its construction. You can also visit the old village of Frome, which has not been touched by time and in which everything has been preserved in its original form.

Arrival and accommodation in Bath city

The train station and bus station are located on Manvers Street near the city center. The tourist office is located just behind the abbey building in the courtyard (May-September Monday-Saturday 9.30-18.00, Sunday 10.00-16.00; October-May Monday-Saturday 9.30-17.00, Sunday 10.00-16.00). Here you will be offered a detailed list of hotels and guesthouses where you can stay.

The choice is very large. Nevertheless, all vacant places fill up quickly, and the hotels themselves are small, so it is highly recommended to advance. You should be aware that in most establishments there is a rule of a minimum stay of two nights, which applies to weekends during the peak tourist season.

• Hotels and Pensions Bed and Breakfast in Bath

1). Hotel Beimont- Huge rooms, although some have their own shower rooms. Housed in a building designed by John Wood, in the immediate vicinity of the so-called Assembly Halls. Credit cards are not accepted. Location: 7 Belmont, Lansdown Road;

2). Hotel Cransleigh- Housed in a Victorian building about a mile west of downtown, some rooms have excellent views. There are rooms in which four-post four-poster beds are installed, you will be offered here 7 breakfast options. You can get there by buses No. 17, No. 319 and No. 332 (No. 632 on Sundays). No smoking. Location: 159 Newbridge Hill;

3). Pension Henry Guest House- An excellent choice for a family budget, just around the corner from the abbey. Large rooms (no adjoining rooms), hospitable hosts, however availability of rooms due to the central location is always limited. Credit cards are not accepted. Location: 6 Henry Street;

4). Pension Hoily Villa- A neat and welcoming guesthouse located near the Kenneth and Avon Canal, with an elegant flower garden in front of the building. There are rooms with combined bathrooms and all conveniences, including a three-room suite. Smoking is not allowed and credit cards are not accepted. Closes for 2 weeks in March and November. Location: 14 Pulteney Gardens;

5). Pension Koryu- In Japanese it means sunshine. This is the native language of the hostess of the establishment, she will offer you brightly colored clean, but small rooms. Shoes must be removed at the entrance. No smoking. Credit cards are not accepted. Location: 7 Pulteney Gardens;

6). Pension Paradise House“The beautiful views from there should make the 10-minute hike to the top of the hill where this lovely Georgian villa is located. The lush and lush garden features a cricket ground. Open fireplace, heated in winter. All these are additional advantages of this institution. No smoking. Location: 88 Holloway

7). Pension Tasburgh House“This Victorian country mansion, a mile east of downtown, is a chic establishment, and the views and location are amazing. The area is spread over 7 acres of land and consists of gardens and meadows with access to the Kenneth and Avon Canal. Here, dishes are prepared that satisfy the most refined gastronomic tastes, and picnics are organized. Location: Warminster Road.

• Hostels and campgrounds in Bath

1). Bath Backpackers Hostel- Owned and operated by Australians in the heart of the city. Admission is free around the clock, without restrictions. There is a kitchen with everything you need, a bar, a billiard room, Internet access. No breakfast. Bed price - £ 12, double rooms are equipped with a bathroom. Location: 13 Pierrepoint Street;

2). Bath YHA Hostel- Italian style stone mansion a mile from the city center with gardens and panoramic views. The price of a bed in a dormitory is £ 11.50 and a double room with evening snacks. Take buses no. 18 or no. 418 at the station. Location: Bathwick Hill;

3). Camping Newton Mill Touring Center- You can get to the campsite by bus number 5 to the Newton Mill stop. There is a laundry room, a restaurant (closed on weekdays in winter) and a shop. The price includes the use of a hot shower. The Bath Cycling Route is nearby. Location: Nearest campsite located 3 miles west of downtown on Newton Street Loe;

4). Hostel White Hart- The most comfortable hostel in Bath. There is a kitchen, café and a sun-drenched courtyard. Bedrooms are mainly designed for 4 people (cost per bed - £ 12.50), there are double rooms and rooms from two adjoining rooms. Location: Widcombe Hill;

5). Hostel YMCA- Central location, spacious facilities and very reasonable prices. An excellent choice: the cost of a bed in a dormitory is £ 10-12, £ 20-24 for a single room, £ 32 for an adjacent two-room suite. Discounts are offered for weekly stays, all prices include breakfast (however there is no kitchen). Location: International House, Broad Street.

Bath landmarks

While you can explore the city on a day trip from Bristol, Bath still deserves at least a two-day stay, especially if you want to explore the surrounding area. There are many museums in Bath, but the greatest pleasure you will get is walking the streets of the city, where you will come across wonderful buildings built from the local golden-pale stone of magnificent architecture and open spaces everywhere. If you do not have time, then you should take a walking tour of the city or take a tourist bus without a roof.

• Baths and Bath Abbey

The main place to start exploring the city is considered to be the pedestrian zone on the square in front of the abbey, which is actually two squares passing into each other, which are always very crowded: street musicians, tourists, sellers of various souvenirs. There are also two main attractions here: the abbey and the baths (Roman baths). Although the cost of tickets for visiting the Roman Baths is quite high (daily March-June, September and October 9.00-18.00; July-August 9.00-22.00; November-February 9.30-17.30, £ 7.50, a ticket for visiting the baths with a visit to the Costume Museum ( Museum of Costume) It is worth stopping for 2-3 hours to see the well thought out and informative exhibition.

Everywhere there are special handsets, by removing which you will receive detailed information about the inspected object. It also allows visitors to tour the abbey and bath complex at their own pace. The hot water source still gushes out of the ground, and the water temperature remains unchanged at 46.5 degrees. The highlight of the tour of the bath complex is the open (originally indoor) Great Bath - the water that comes in here emits a huge amount of steam, and around the pool are columns, terraces and statues of the famous Romans erected in the 19th century. Next is the Circular Bath with a cold water pool. After taking hot baths, the noble Romans who had a rest here cooled down here.

Next, you should see another attraction, the so-called Norman King’s Bath, and the preserved part of the Temple of Minerva. Among the various coins, jewelry and sculptures on display here, it is worth mentioning the cast in bronze and gilded sculpture in the form of the head of Minerva, especially revered by the Romans, and the statue in the form of a huge head of the Gorgon. The sculpture owes its creation to all kinds of Celtic legends and traditions, which inspired its author. She was at one time in the pediment of the temple. Models of buildings and structures that were part of the Bath complex give the most complete idea of ​​the scale of the complex itself and the degree of that reverential fear that crept into the soul of each of its visitors.

The inscriptions, miraculously survived from those times, mainly swearing or bragging, give you the opportunity to form your own opinion and attitude towards this ancient center of pleasure and entertainment. You can calmly take another look at these baths, being in one of the neighboring pump rooms, which were at one time the center of the social life of the resort society. These premises still breathe that era, and are home to a magnificent tea room and restaurant. Although on the site where the abbey stands today, a church was built in the 7th century (daily 9.00-18.00; in winter until 16.00; donation amount - £ 2.50), the current appearance of Bath Abbey was formed only at the end of the 15th century, when Bishop Oliver King ordered to begin work on the ruins of the former Norman temple, part of which was organically used in the construction of the new church.

It is said that the bishop was inspired to build the temple by a vision of angels who descended and ascended the stairs to heaven. This image was captured in the current facade with its turrets surrounding the central window of the temple on both sides and similar to the steps of that staircase. The obverse of the western part of the church bears the so-called "founder's signature" in the form of elaborate stone carvings in the form of olive trees, over which crowns rise. So wittily at one time the stone carver played with the name and surname of the bishop of the founder of the temple (translated, the name Oliver means "giving olives", and the surname King is translated as "king").

Most of the building has undergone restoration after the destruction that took place under King Henry VIII. His daughter Queen Elizabeth played a crucial role in the restoration of the temple. The interior of the building is made in a restrained perpendicular style; the stunning vaulted ceilings of the temple can serve as a source of pride; work was carried out here until the 19th century. The floors and walls are covered with various tombstones and monuments, and traces of a grandiose building from the era of the Norman conquerors are clearly visible in the Norman chapel.

• Circus Square and Royal Crescent Street in Bath

Nowadays, everyone who comes to the city can wash and steam in a new bath complex called Thermae Bath Spa, which has turned into another city attraction. This modern wellness complex is a true work of art. It is located at the bottom of Bath Street, lined with elegant colonnades. From the courtyard of the abbey church, this street leaves in a westerly direction (daily 7.00-22.00). The complex also runs on thermal waters, which are used in the municipal economy for space heating, and offers a variety of services from massage to a dry steam pool in three different facilities of the complex. The Hot Bath with a pool was designed by John Wood Jr. and houses the treatment rooms. The Cross Bath was built on the site where the Celts worshiped.

There is a cruciform outdoor pool with thermal waters. In the center of the complex is the New Royal Bath, designed by Nicholas Grimshaw, which is a huge futuristic glass cube with a glossy shimmer with thermae and a rooftop swimming pool offering magnificent views of the city. To visit the bath complex, no membership cards are required, you can freely buy tickets for a visit to the Cross-shaped bath with a pool (£ 10 for 1.5 hours) and the New Royal Bath (£ 17 for 2 hours, £ 23 for 4 hours and £ 35 for a full day), and you can also buy tickets for visits to various procedures and use other wellness services. Towels, terry capes and slippers can be rented, you must have a bathing suit with you. The complex also has a Visitor Information Center where you can get various information about the thermal waters and even taste the water from a small fountain.

Above the north end of Hot Bath Street, Westgate Street and Sawclose is the Theater Royal. It was opened to the public in 1805 and continues to be one of the finest of any remaining theater buildings in the country, built during the era of King George. Next to the theater building is the house where Richard Nash spent the last years of his life. At the top of the theater building, just off Barton Street, is Queen Square - the first creation of the architect John Wood, who, together with his son, was involved in the design and construction of all buildings and structures outside the medieval part of the city. built by them in the neoclassical style, based on ancient Greek and Roman monumental architecture, revived in the Renaissance in. Wood himself lived in house number 24. From there he had a wide panorama of the neoclassical facade of the northern terrace.

North of the square at 40 Gay Street is the Jane Austen Center (Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.30, Sunday 10.30-17.30, £ 4.45). Visiting him will help you tie together all the threads of her life and work. Of course, this will also allow you to get a general idea of ​​the place and role of the city in her life. The entire exposition is framed with various excerpts from her publications, various items of her dress, pieces of furniture and household utensils are exhibited. However, it should be noted that many displays and stands have a superficial relation to her life and work, so even fanatical fans of her talent may be somewhat disappointed. As for the writer herself, who was not really in love with the city, she lived a little down the street at number 25. During her visits to the city, she also stayed in other places.

West of Queen Square at 19 New King Street, there is another typical town house in which Sir William Herschel, a musician and astronomer, together with his sister Caroline discovered the planet Uranus in 1781. You can quickly explore the small Herschel Museum, open here (mid-February - November Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 14.00-17.00; Saturday and Sunday 11.00-17.00). It presents a small exhibition that includes household items, musical instruments, an exact replica of the telescope with which the planet was discovered, and much more. On the basement floor, there is a small room with a ceiling in the form of a starry sky, where a short documentary film is shown about the life and brilliant career of a brother and sister.

If you walk up Gay Street from Queen Square, you will come to The Circus, another masterpiece by John Wood, around which there are three three-story crescent-shaped buildings with a frieze carved from stone is called, a curb going around the entire complex. John Wood Sr. died shortly after laying the foundation stone of the facility. The work was completed by his son. The famous artist Thomas Gainsborough lived at 17 from 1760 to 1774. The complex of buildings around Circus Square is connected by Brock Street with the elegant crescent-shaped Royal Crescent, the most beautiful of the city's streets built in this architectural style. Her design was developed by John Wood Jr. in 1767. A majestic arcade of 30 buildings, which is favorably set off by a spacious lawn laid out on the hillside. It offers a stunning panorama of green hills and golden stripes of stone buildings looming in the distance.

The interior of No.1 on this street, located at the corner with Brock Street, has been completely restored to reflect as closely as possible its original Georgian finish that existed here at the end of the 18th century (mid-February - October Tuesday-Sunday 10.30 -17.00; November Tuesday-Sunday 10.30-16.00; half an hour before closing, entrance stops, £ 4). All Laura Ashley style furnishings, drapery and wallpaper are authentic or replica. The staff of the small museum will tell you a lot about each hall and room. From the bottom of the street, Royal Avenue starts and leads to Royal Victoria Park, the largest green space in the city, which houses aviaries and botanical gardens.

• Assembly Rooms, Paragon and Milsom Street in Bath

The creation of the architect John Wood Jr. - the building of the Noble Assembly with Assembly Rooms and banquets, along with pump rooms, was the center of all social life in Bath. The building itself is located west of Circus Square on Bennett Street. A fire in 1942 completely destroyed it, but now it is completely restored and it houses the Museum of Costume (daily 10.00-17.00, £ 4.20 or £ 9.50 with a visit to the ancient Roman bath complex). It features a variety of garments from the Stuart dynasty to the present, including the latest designs from Japanese designers.

Alfred Street runs from the Noble Assembly building, which will take you to a place known as Paragon. Here, from the raised sidewalk, you can enter the interior of the Georgian-Gothic Chapel of the Countess of Huntingdon. It houses the city museum (mid-February - November Tuesday-Saturday 10.30-17.00, £ 4) with an excellent exhibition detailing construction and architecture, with the main emphasis in both cases on such specific details as the style of making doors, windows, interior decorations and other interior details that you can see with your own eyes during your walks around the city.

Here you will have the opportunity to directly get acquainted with the general plan of the city using a model made on a scale of 1: 500. In the lower part of Paragon, slightly away from George Street, there is Milsom Street - in today is the city's main shopping street, designed by John Wood Sr., as the city's main pedestrian and transport thoroughfare during the era of King George.

• Great Pultney River and Street in Bath

The east end of the abbey, called the Grand Parade, rises above the beautifully planned, symmetrical Parade Gardens and the River Avon. At the top of the Grand Parade is the Victoria Art Gallery (Tuesday-Friday 10.00-17.30, Saturday 10.00-17.00, admission free), with spacious exhibition space on the second floor, where you can view the work of local artists, including the work of the brush Gainsborough. As for the numerous portraits on display, you will be able to see with your own eyes the portrait of the famous Richard Nash - the trendsetter of fashion and etiquette; the rooms on the ground floor are used for all kinds of temporary exhibitions.

The river brings additional charm and charm to the cityscape, at this point it is abruptly interrupted by a graceful V-shaped dam, which is located just below the Pulteney Bridge. Various shops are lined up on the bridge. It was designed in the 18th century by Scottish architect Robert Adam in an Italian style. It was planned to connect the city center with Great Pulteney Street, which was very wide and charming and would be the nucleus of a large residential block on the west bank of the river. However, the construction work ran into financial difficulties, so all the small side streets that branch off from it come to an abrupt end just a few yards away.

It offers an excellent panorama of the towering classic facade of the Holburne Museum, which is located at the end of the street (February - mid-December Tuesday-Saturday 10.00-17.00, Sunday 14.30-17.30). This three-story building houses an impressive collection of various decorative ornaments and fine art: furniture and furnishings, silverware and silverware, porcelain and paintings, including works by the renowned artist Stubbs and the famous portrait of the Byem family by Gainsborough - the largest portrait ever released from -under his brush. Behind the Holburn Museum, Sydney Gardens is a pleasant place to relax and get some fresh air.

At a time when the Holburn Museum was an eternally crowded first-class hotel, the gardens were used for various concerts and fireworks, of which Jane Austen was also a witness. Her family in 1801 lived on Sydney Place at number 4, which is just opposite, so she often came here. In those days, tables were often laid for hotel guests right on the territory of the gardens, breakfast, lunch and dinner were served here, and various entertainments were also arranged here. This is how the famous writer recalls this time in one of her letters: "In the gardens of Sydney, public breakfasts are held every morning, so that we do not face death from hunger." Nowadays, a railway line and the Kenneth and Avon Canal pass through the slopes. From here you can take a relaxing canal stroll and after 1.5 miles you will arrive at the George Pub.

If you have a desire to explore the river, the best way to do this is by renting a skiff, punt or canoe. All of this can be obtained from the Victorian Bath Boat Station, which is located at the end of Forester Road right behind the Holburn Museum building (April-September £ 5 per person per hour). It is very easy to ride pleasure craft, you buy tickets at the ticket offices, which are located on Pulteney Bridge and at the dam. The dam itself is located adjacent to the aforementioned bridge. Canal cruises are organized from Sydney Pier, which is located near the Bathwick Bridge. There is a wonderful walking trail that runs for 2 miles along the canal, while the canal itself goes east and goes to Reading.

Food and drink in Bath

The English city of Bath is famous for its excellent and exquisite cuisine, even despite the fact that many restaurants in the city use absolutely excessively, and sometimes simply overdo it with elements of the old setting in their interior. In the more modest sector of the price scale, there are also several decent and inexpensive establishments where you can eat well and tasty. In the city center, there is a huge variety of different coffee shops, eateries and pubs where you can also dine.

• Bath Restaurants

1). Bathtub Bistro- Located just around the corner of Argyle Street next to Pultney Bridge. From the outside, this cozy place seems small, although in fact there are three halls, located on three levels. The menu is international and includes beef burgers and all sorts of trendy vegetarian options. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Prices are inexpensive or moderate for all meals. Location: 2 Grove Street;

2). Retro Restaurant- This is a calm place not far from the abbey, it is pleasant to sit here and have a cup of delicious cappuccino in the afternoon, and in the evening to taste delicious dishes from the international menu. And all this accompanied by the pleasant sounds of the piano. The restaurant has a takeaway department located next door from the entrance to the restaurant. There you can order and take with you any dish from the menu. Prices are reasonable. Location: 18 York Street;

3). Demuths Restaurant- The most favorite place for vegetarians and supporters of healthy food. Here you will be offered original and very tasty dishes, as well as ecologically pure sorts of beer, wine and coffee, grown without the use of pesticides and other chemicals and produced without the use of artificial food additives. The interior is bright and modern. Smoking in the restaurant is prohibited. Advance reservations are recommended on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Prices are moderate to quite high. Location: 2 North Parade Passage

4). Eastern Eye Restaurant- Located just off Milsom Street in an elegant old building, the design of which was brought to practical perfection by the architect. At one time, a bank was located here. The building's highlight is its magnificent domed ceilings. The food served is also excellent. The service is fast. Prices are reasonable. Location: 8 Quiet Street;

5). Firehouse Rotisserie Restaurant- Delicious meals, large portions. Famous for its pizzas and grilled meats. Always crowded enough. The interior is very attractive - all walls of the establishment are finished with wood paneling in soft colors. The tables are located on two floors. Pre-order is desirable. Closed on Sundays. The prices are very reasonable. Location: 2 John Street;

6). Bistro No 5- The decor is very cozy: candles on the tables, French posters on the walls. The establishment is located next to the Pulteney Bridge. On Mondays and Tuesdays, it is allowed to bring your own alcoholic drinks (according to the laws of Australia and New Zealand, if the catering establishment does not have a license to sell alcohol or the license applies to certain days of the week, then visitors are allowed to bring drinks with them). On Wednesday evenings, the so-called "fish day", only fish dishes are prepared. The desserts are simply amazing here every day. No smoking. The prices are high. Location: 5 Argyle Street;

7). Pimpernel's Restaurant- Here you will be offered classic English cuisine, wonderfully prepared using Mediterranean ingredients. Thanks to this, the institution is considered the best restaurant in the city. The interior of the restaurant is simply luxurious. There is an excellent set menu with meat and vegetarian options. No smoking. The prices are very high. Location: Royal Crescent Hotel, 16 Royal Crescent;

8). Popjoy's Restaurant“Although this restaurant is mainly aimed at tourists and visitors, it is considered a luxurious and sophisticated establishment. Located in the very center of the city, next to the Royal Theater and is housed in a house that once belonged to Richard Nash himself (named after his mistress). The cuisine is modern British with elements borrowed from more famous European cuisines and amazing desserts. There is a special pre-theatrical menu for people going to the theater for a performance. Closed on Sundays. Expensive. Location: Sawclose;

9). Pump Room Restaurant- If you don't want to have a huge portion of fried eggs in the monastery style for brunch, you can enjoy a raisin bun for your first breakfast in the morning. For lunch you will be offered an amazing selection of teas made with selected cream, and for lunch you will have a wonderful menu of hot dishes. The meal takes place in a pleasant atmosphere with the accompaniment of a pianist or a classical trio. A wonderful view of the ancient Roman baths opens from here, you can taste the local mineral water. Open during daytime only, and also in the evenings during the Baths Festival, in August and during the Christmas holidays. Prices are reasonable. Location: Abbey Church Yard;

10). Tilley's bistro- The atmosphere in this small French restaurant is informal. Small and inexpensive tasting portions. After removing the "sample" from the dishes, you can order those that suit your taste. Good and inexpensive set menu for lunch, as well as a wonderful separate menu for vegetarians and healthy people. Closed on Sundays. Prices are reasonable. Location: 3 North Parade Passage

11). Walrus and Carpenter Restaurant- A popular place near the Royal Theater. Great steaks and hamburgers, poultry dishes are prepared here. There is also a full vegetarian menu at your service. All this you can taste in small booths. The prices are very reasonable. Location: 28 Barton Street.

• Pubs and cafes in Bata

1). Pub The Bath Tar- This institution is intended for gay people, although the interior is quite traditional, without special emphasis and emphasis from the general mass, as is often customary. It is quite lively here, but not noisy. The situation is not annoying. Among the visitors there are many ordinary couples who come here for night cabarets and club parties that end well after midnight. Location: 19-20 Saint James's Parade .;

2). Pub The Bel- Great pub with a lively and pleasant atmosphere. A garden serving a variety of beers, live music three times a week (Monday and Wednesday evenings, Sunday afternoons). There is a billiards table. Location: 103 Walcot Street

3). Coeur de Lion establishment- This tavern is located in the heart of the city on a shopping street paved with stone slabs. This is the smallest drinking establishment in Bath, in which tourists love to sit. You will have to stand in a decent line to order some very decent dishes that are prepared here for lunch. There are also several tables outside. Location of Northumberland Place, adjacent to High Street :;

4). Doolally's Cafe- Nice and friendly place where you can dine after a cup of coffee or lunch elsewhere. A full lunch, tea with various spices, mocha is the hallmark of this cafe. From Thursday to Saturday evenings there are performances by various musicians and bands, which is why it is very crowded on these days. Location: 51 Walcot Street

5). Pub The George- A popular canal-side pub located 20 minutes walk from the city center. The quality of the food is good. Location: Mill Lane, Bathampton;

6). Na Na Bar and Canteen- Drinks, snacks and full hot and cold meals in this modern establishment with a cozy lounge. You can also ask for a table on the terrace. Superb place serving wonderful breakfasts. Location: Beehive Yard, Walcot Street;

7). Hat and Feather establishment- Eatery type establishment for locals. There is table football and a billiard table. Various musical groups perform here all the time, the rest of the time - DJs. In the evenings it is full of visitors. Quiet and not crowded during the day. Location: 14 London Street, at the end of Walcot Street;

8). Jazz Pub- They offer very hearty breakfasts and other snacks. An excellent selection of first-class dishes during the day and in the evenings. The latest press is always available. There are also tables outside. Open Monday-Saturday from 8.00 to 21.00, Sunday from 10.30 to 16.00. Location: 1 Kingsmead Square;

9). Old Green Tree Pub- Interior - wood panels, low ceilings, like in old establishments. Here you will be offered real ales (a type of light beer), this is a real paradise for beer connoisseurs, a very popular place. It is from here that a tour of all local pubs begins (the event starts at 20.00 Monday-Wednesday and Sunday). Location: Green Street;

10). The Porter Pub- Serves excellent beer and a variety of vegetarian snacks and dishes. The setting is reminiscent of a family bomb shelter at the height of the Cold War. There are also tables on the street. The bar, located in the basement, has a pool table and foosball table with live music in the evenings (Monday-Thursday) and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. Comedy performances are held on Sundays. Location: Miles Buildings, George Street;

11). The Salamander Pub- The ambiance and relaxed atmosphere of an authentic pub serving excellent ales and good cooking. The walls are paneled with wood. Hot and cold dishes are offered at the bar or you can go up to the restaurant on the second floor. You can only eat a good meal from Tuesday to Saturday. The pub has a dedicated non-smoking area. Location: 3 John Street.

Nightlife and entertainment in Bath

The best and most advanced club in the city center is considered to be Moles on George Street - an institution where live music sounds for half a week, and DJs perform with their entertainment and dance programs on the remaining days. Other establishments: Babylon Club on Kingston Road is considered a popular youth club, in its spacious room which gathers crowds of teenagers, mostly young students. Under the Pultney Bridge is the Fez Club in Paragon, styled as a Moroccan establishment. Funky, trance and old school music is played here; Ro Na Na club on North Parade Street, also decorated in Arabic style a la Morocco. Visitors - student youth.

The city's best gay eatery is a bar and nightclub called Bath Tar Bar on St James Parade (open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 2.00). It is located on three floors, including the so-called recreation area. If you want to hear a variety of artists perform live, head to the Moles Club or the Porter adjacent to Moles' wine cellar, or visit the Porter Butt Pub on Road. Roots, punk and ska bands perform here.

Theatergoers and ballet enthusiasts can inquire about what's on at the Royal Theater on Sawclose Street. On the stage of the theater, there are mainly experimental productions of the famous Ustinov studio. If you find yourself in Bath in early summer, be sure to inquire about the date of the Bath International Music Festival. Outstanding performers of classical music, jazz, folk music and blues perform there. Also, as part of the official program of the festival, many other interesting events are held: plus fireworks, literary evenings, various exhibitions and fairs where you can buy works of art and handicrafts.

All information regarding concerts held in the city, tours of famous bands and other events can be gleaned from a local magazine called Venue (£ 1.20). Similar information can be obtained from the brochure titled This Month in Bath, which is distributed free of charge through the Tourist Office.

• Bath festivals

Throughout the year, the city hosts all kinds of conversational festivals, rock and jazz performances, as well as other events that take place against the backdrop of a simply luxurious environment. If you come to the city during one of these events, you will immediately notice that the leisurely and measured rhythm of life in the city will accelerate a little, and the city itself will revive slightly. However, you should take into account the fact that during such periods certain problems arise with accommodation in the city. It is recommended to book hotel rooms in advance.

The best festivals include the following events: Bata International Music Festival, held from mid-May to June. These are mainly performances by jazz bands and performers, classical music, blues and folk music performed by various foreign bands; Bath Festival Fringe - an arts festival: various theater and musical groups perform, literary readings are held; finally, the Batsky Literary Festival itself, held for 10 days in February-March. The city also hosts an international guitar music festival in July-August, the Jane Austen festival at the end of September and, finally, a film festival in October.

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Bath (UK)

Bath is a city in the south-west of Great Britain, the capital of Somerset County. It is famous for its natural thermal waters and unique historical heritage (ancient baths and medieval Gothic abbey). Bath is one of the most beautiful cities in the whole of Great Britain with an ancient history, magnificent antique and medieval sights, and wonderful Georgian architecture. About 500 houses in the historic center are of great historical and architectural importance, and Bath itself is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Geography and climate

Bath is located on the hilly plain of the Avon River Valley in southwestern England. The city is located in the beautiful countryside of Somerset, 168 km from London. Bath has a temperate maritime climate characterized by cool summers and mild winters. In cold weather, south-westerly winds prevail. The greatest amount of precipitation occurs in the period from October to January.

Practical information

1. The population is more than 88 thousand people.
2. Area - 29 km 2.
3. English language.
4. Currency - pound sterling.
5. Time - UTC 0, UTC +1.
6. The UK is not a member of the Schengen Agreement. A visa can be obtained by personally visiting accredited visa centers located in Moscow, Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don and Yekaterinburg.
7. The nearest international airport is located in Bristol and has regular flights from many major European cities, including Amsterdam, Barcelona, ​​Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Paris and Prague. There is a huge Heathrow two hours away.
8. Bath is easily accessible by train from London, Bristol, Cardiff and other major cities.
9. Bath is famous for coffee, pastries and cheese.

History

Bath was founded in 60 BC, when the Romans built thermae (baths) and a temple in this place. Already in the Roman period, the city had the fame of a balneological resort and was called Aquae Sulis. In the 6th century, the settlement was invaded by the West Saxons. In the 7th century, an abbey was founded in Bath, which turned it into an important religious center. In the 12th - 16th centuries, the monastery was significantly rebuilt and expanded.

The glory of Bath as a resort returned in the 16th century. During this period, the settlement received the status of a royal city. The discovery of thermal springs began to attract the aristocracy. Bath began to grow and build rapidly. Wonderful mansions and buildings in the style of Georgian architecture were erected here. In the second half of the 18th century, the ruins of Roman baths were discovered in Bath. By the 19th century, the city had become one of the main British resorts.

sights

The historic center of Bath has classic Georgian architecture. Here you can see several hundred remarkable monumental buildings built of golden stone between the 18th and 19th centuries.

The finest examples of Georgian architecture can be seen in the northwestern part of the city. One of the most interesting buildings in Bath is the Royal Crescent, a monumental semicircular row of residential townhouses that look like a coherent whole.

Roman baths date back to the 1st century BC and were built around the largest of the three hot springs. The Baths are some of the finest examples of Roman architecture preserved in England.

The abbey is one of the oldest Christian religious buildings in England, founded in the 7th century. Its most significant building is the magnificent cathedral from the late Middle Ages, which is a masterpiece of English Gothic.

Pulteney Bridge is a magnificent arched bridge that is one of the symbols of Bath. This structure was built in 1774 and is the starting point for river excursions.

Sally Lann House is a museum and historic restaurant housed in an old medieval house from the late 15th century. The restaurant is famous for its pastries, which are prepared according to a traditional secret recipe. The museum contains a fascinating exhibit depicting medieval Bath.

The Royal Theater is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Bath, built in 1805.

Prior Park is a landscaped garden that is considered one of the most picturesque places in Somerset County. Located 3 km southeast of Bath and contains picturesque bridges, mansions, a Gothic temple and a lake.

Performance for children 6+. Sherlock Holmes. The Black River Theater in London Mr. Sherlock Holmes is the best detective ever. He can unravel any complex case and find the culprit without even leaving his famous room on Baker Street. Do you know what a detective's room looks like? It is filled with many intricate gadgets, magnifying glasses, microscopes and bottles of chemicals. And all this helps him in investigating the incredible incidents taking place in London and its environs ... But now he is already on stage, which means that he has taken up another case and we are waiting for the incredible adventures of the noble Sherlock Holmes and his brave doctor Watson.

Comedy `Angels on the Roof` The production of Angels on the Roof is an eccentric comedy that will present the audience with a story that one should never lose hope in life. The main character could not find a better remedy for her problems than to go to the roof of a skyscraper. But an unexpected meeting does not allow her to make a mistake - on the contrary, it gave her a second chance. And she will overcome life's difficulties not alone, but together with other heroes.

The English Irregular Verb Trainer will help you memorize their spelling and meaning. Fill in empty cells. If you spell it correctly, the word will change color from red to green. Refresh the page or click the Start Over button and you will see a new order of blank cells. Train again!

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Bath city

Bath (Bath)- This an ancient English city located in Somerset. It is known all over the world for its radiant resorts, mineral waters, buildings of the times of classicism and enlightenment, the ruins of Roman baths. The action of famous novels took place in Bath; eminent writers and artists lived here in different eras. The city is listed by UNESCO as a cultural heritage.

A bit of history

Hot thermal springs, for which the city is best known, were found on the territory at the beginning of the 1st century AD. Initially, the local waters attracted the attention of the Romans, then the Angles and Normans. They equipped the village, expanded the abbey, and eventually made it a royal residence at the beginning of the 13th century. The local economy was based on the trade in fabrics and wool.

By the 19th century, the Baths' "Roman thermal baths" became popular not only among the English nobility. London dandies have become regulars at this fashionable, expensive resort. Richard Nash loved to drop in here to relax. In many ways, the mood of such guests influenced the appearance of the city - it becomes the center of the palladian trend, which was fashionable at that time. The graceful Pulteney Bridge was designed and built by Robert Adam.

For celebrities and aristocrats, Bath was not only a place where they could rest physically. Here the intelligentsia drew various ideas for their creativity. For example, the heroes of many of Jane Austen's novels lived, fell in love, and died in Bath. The life of the city is most fully and colorfully described in the plays of Sheridan, and the actions of Dickens's ironic novel "The Death Notes of the Pickvin Club" often took place near the "Roman baths".

Now Bath is, first of all, a tourist city, where there are a large number of comfortable hotels, sanatoriums and guest houses.

Geography and climate

Bath is located on the Avon River, in Somerset. The climate is moderate, the distribution of precipitation is relatively even. Winters are mild and rainy and summers are hot. The average temperature in the warm season is about + 26 ° C, and in the cold season + 2 ° C. Doctors note that the optimal time for a health holiday in Bath is winter and early spring.

Demography

The population of Bath is approximately 90 thousand people. The share of the indigenous British population in Bath is higher than the national average at over 97%.

Sights:

There are many interesting places in Bath. Bath is a tourist city, so there are no problems with the availability of transport and free seats in the excursion group. However, if you decide to create your own sightseeing itinerary, be sure to find out the full history of the places you want to visit. The list should include:

Roman Baths

These hot springs are already two thousand years old. There are four of them in Bath, the average temperature in each is about 46 ° C. Experts say that the healing power of the springs is excellent in the fight against rheumatic and skin diseases. Any tourist can feel like a member of the royal family, and just like the bearers of the crown in their time, enjoy the delights of the thermal Roman baths.