Kate’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Stand on the mound in the middle of this beautiful circle of historic Bath terraces and clap your hands really loudly. You'll hear what sounds like a clap of thunder echoing back at you.
209 locals recommend
The Circus
The CircusStand on the mound in the middle of this beautiful circle of historic Bath terraces and clap your hands really loudly. You'll hear what sounds like a clap of thunder echoing back at you.
From the gardens at the back of The Holburne Museum, drop down onto the Kennet and Avon Canal and walk all the way back round to Green Park, past locks and the backs of houses and riverside gardens.
43 locals recommend
Sydney Gardens
Sydney PlaceFrom the gardens at the back of The Holburne Museum, drop down onto the Kennet and Avon Canal and walk all the way back round to Green Park, past locks and the backs of houses and riverside gardens.
Museum, art gallery
Whether for the exhibitions, a cup of coffee/ light lunch in the excellent cafe, or a stroll around the gardens, a walk along stately Great Pulteney Street to The Holburne Museum is a must for those wanting to savour a flavour of regency Bath; for the 2004 Vanity Fair film starring Reese Witherspoon, Great Pulteney Street was transformed into 1820s London.
190 locals recommend
The Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney StreetWhether for the exhibitions, a cup of coffee/ light lunch in the excellent cafe, or a stroll around the gardens, a walk along stately Great Pulteney Street to The Holburne Museum is a must for those wanting to savour a flavour of regency Bath; for the 2004 Vanity Fair film starring Reese Witherspoon, Great Pulteney Street was transformed into 1820s London.
Very good permanent exhibition, plus the visiting exhibitions are always worth checking out.
59 locals recommend
Victoria Art Gallery
Bridge StreetVery good permanent exhibition, plus the visiting exhibitions are always worth checking out.
A museum which has been decorated and furnished just as it might have been during the period 1776-1796.
157 locals recommend
No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal CresA museum which has been decorated and furnished just as it might have been during the period 1776-1796.
Market
Two minutes walk from our place, independent shops, stalls, market, open daily, Bath's Farmers Market every Saturday morning 9am-1.30pm.
36 locals recommend
Green Park Station
Green Park RoadTwo minutes walk from our place, independent shops, stalls, market, open daily, Bath's Farmers Market every Saturday morning 9am-1.30pm.
Food scene
Raphael Restaurant
Upper Borough WallsCosy romantic space, excellent food, close by the theatre.
Bustling colourful place, excellent service, one of our favourites for an evening meal.
124 locals recommend
The Ivy Bath Brasserie
39 Milsom StBustling colourful place, excellent service, one of our favourites for an evening meal.
Relaxed café and kitchen by day, lively restaurant and bar by night. Live jazz, funk and swing music 4 nights a week.
38 locals recommend
Green Park Brasserie
6 Green Park RdRelaxed café and kitchen by day, lively restaurant and bar by night. Live jazz, funk and swing music 4 nights a week.
Independent family run restaurant, British food with a continental twist. Highly recommended.
209 locals recommend
The Circus
The CircusIndependent family run restaurant, British food with a continental twist. Highly recommended.
Independent cafe, freshly prepared, locally-sourced food, traditional dishes with a European twist. Mon-Sat - 8am to 6pm,
Sun - 9am to 5pm. Perfect spot for people watching across Kingsmead Square, plus you may be rubbing shoulders with Bath rugby players for whom this is a favourite.
14 locals recommend
The Kingsmead Kitchen
1 Kingsmead StIndependent cafe, freshly prepared, locally-sourced food, traditional dishes with a European twist. Mon-Sat - 8am to 6pm,
Sun - 9am to 5pm. Perfect spot for people watching across Kingsmead Square, plus you may be rubbing shoulders with Bath rugby players for whom this is a favourite.
Genteel tea/dining on linen table cloths in this historic setting accompanied by a tinkling piano or string quartet. Plus the opportunity to take the waters - a must-do Bath experience.
58 locals recommend
The Pump Room Restaurant
Stall StreetGenteel tea/dining on linen table cloths in this historic setting accompanied by a tinkling piano or string quartet. Plus the opportunity to take the waters - a must-do Bath experience.
Great for cocktails
Spectacular setting in a former chapel, live music, buzzing, fun cocktails, good food.
44 locals recommend
The Botanist Bath
46a Milsom StSpectacular setting in a former chapel, live music, buzzing, fun cocktails, good food.
Supermarket
On our doorstep, through Green Park Station, convenient for all essentials plus a cash machine.
72 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
Green Park RoadOn our doorstep, through Green Park Station, convenient for all essentials plus a cash machine.
Bookshop
Lose yourself in this wonderful bookshop.. A real pleasure to visit. The staff are really friendly and helpful.
19 locals recommend
Mr B's Book Emporium
14-15 John StLose yourself in this wonderful bookshop.. A real pleasure to visit. The staff are really friendly and helpful.