Bath and Stonehenge

Inglaterra · the United Kingdom

Bath and Stonehenge

As Termas Romanas and the pale-stone Georgian town of Bath, with the Royal Crescent and the Pulteney Bridge, and, on the Salisbury plain, Stonehenge, the catedral de Salisbury and the Magna Carta.

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Get to know the place

A region to enjoy
at your own pace.

Bath fica no condado de Somerset, no sudoeste da Inglaterra, a cerca de 185 km de Londres, num vale do rio Avon. As fontes termais que brotam ali, as únicas quentes da Grã-Bretanha, foram aproveitadas pelos romanos, que ergueram no século I um complexo de banhos e um templo à deusa Sulis Minerva. No século XVIII a cidade virou estância da sociedade elegante, e foi reconstruída em estilo georgiano com a pedra local, de cor creme. A cidade inteira é Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO.

O centro se percorre a pé: as Termas Romanas, com o Grande Banho e o museu, ao lado da Abadia de Bath; a Pulteney Bridge, com lojas dos dois lados sobre o rio; e, na parte alta, o Circus e o Royal Crescent, conjuntos de casas georgianas em círculo e em meia-lua. O Thermae Bath Spa permite tomar banho na água termal, num terraço com vista para os telhados. Jane Austen morou em Bath e ambientou nela parte de seus romances.

A cerca de 65 km a sudeste, na planície de Salisbury, fica Stonehenge, o círculo de pedras erguido em etapas entre cerca de 3000 e 1500 a.C., Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO. A cidade de Salisbury, a 15 km das pedras, tem a catedral gótica de agulha mais alta do Reino Unido, que guarda um dos quatro exemplares originais da Magna Carta, de 1215, e, ao norte, as ruínas de Old Sarum, a cidade primitiva.

Stonehenge se visita com o ônibus que parte da estação de Salisbury ou com excursões de Londres e de Bath. Quem aluga carro combina tudo com as vilas dos Cotswolds, lembrando que se dirige pela esquerda.

This destination brings together 2 cities: Bath, Salisbury.

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The cities on this trip

Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.

Where Bath and Stonehenge is
BathSalisbury

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How to get there: Bath and Stonehenge

✈ Bristol Airport (BRS), in Bristol · 30 km to Bath

✈ London Heathrow Airport (LHR), in Londres · 160 km to Bath

Confirm before purchasing. From Londres, the train leaves from Paddington and arrives at Bath Spa in about 1h30; to Salisbury it leaves from Waterloo, in about 1h30. Between Bath and Salisbury the train takes about 1 hour. The nearest airports are Bristol and Londres.

Suggested arrival point: Bath

The local experience

Things to do in Bath and Stonehenge

Roman Baths
Bath · Inglaterra · Archaeological site

Roman Baths

The Roman bathing complex built in the 1st century around the only hot thermal spring in Great Britain, with the Great Bath of greenish water, the temple of Sulis Minerva and the museum. It is part of Bath's World Heritage.

Stonehenge
Salisbury · Inglaterra · Archaeological site

Stonehenge

The prehistoric stone circle on the Salisbury Plain, built in stages between about 3000 and 1500 BC, with large blocks of sandstone and the bluestones brought from the País de Gales. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bath Abbey
Bath · Inglaterra · Church

Bath Abbey

The late Gothic church beside the Termas Romanas, rebuilt from 1499, with the façade of the angels' staircases, the fan-vaulted stone ceiling and the climb up the tower, with views over Bath's roofs.

Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury · Inglaterra · Church

Salisbury Cathedral

The Gothic cathedral built between 1220 and 1258, with the tallest spire in the United Kingdom, the mechanical clock that has been operating since the 14th century and one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta from 1215.

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Old Sarum
Salisbury · Inglaterra · Archaeological site

Old Sarum

The fortified hill 3 km from Salisbury where the early town stood, with the Iron Age earthworks, the ruins of the Norman castle and the foundations of the first cathedral. Managed by English Heritage.

Royal Crescent
Bath · Inglaterra · Architectural complex

Royal Crescent

The crescent of 30 Georgian houses from 1767 to 1775, facing a lawn above Royal Victoria Park, with the house-museum No. 1 Royal Crescent and, nearby, the Circus by John Wood the Elder.

Pulteney Bridge
Bath · Inglaterra · Bridge

Pulteney Bridge

The Georgian bridge by Robert Adam over the River Avon, from 1774, with small shops on both sides, and just below it the horseshoe‑shaped weir of Pulteney Weir.

Thermae Bath Spa
Bath · Inglaterra · Thermal baths

Thermae Bath Spa

The spa opened in 2006 that allows bathing in Bath's natural thermal water, with an indoor pool, steam rooms and a rooftop pool with views over the Abbey and the hills.

Prior Park Landscape Garden
Bath · Inglaterra · Garden

Prior Park Landscape Garden

The 18th-century landscape garden on a hillside south of Bath, created by Ralph Allen with advice from Alexander Pope and Capability Brown, with the Ponte Palladiana over the lakes and a view of the city. From the National Trust.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

From May to September the days are long and the weather is usually more settled for walking the hills of Bath and the plain of Stonehenge, where it is windy and there is no shelter. July and August have more tourists. In winter it is cold, but the baths and the museums keep the itinerary going; Bath usually has a Christmas market between November and December. Bring a waterproof coat at any time of year.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

How many days to stay

A full day for Bath, with the Termas Romanas, the Abadia de Bath, the Pulteney Bridge and the Royal Crescent, and another half day for the Thermae Bath Spa. Half a day for Stonehenge and half for the catedral de Salisbury and Old Sarum. Two or three nights cover the set without hurry.

Which city to stay in

In Bath, the Georgian centre, between the abadía and the Circus, puts everything within walking distance; the streets near the Bath Spa station and Widcombe, on the other side of the river, are also well located. In Salisbury, the centre, near the market square and the cathedral precinct, is the base for Stonehenge and Old Sarum. Those with a car can stay in villages in the Avon valley and in the southern Cotswolds.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Bath and Stonehenge

Can you do Bath and Stonehenge in one day leaving from Londres?

Yes: with a coach tour that goes to the stones in the morning and to Bath in the afternoon. On your own the day is tight; with one night in Bath or in Salisbury the itinerary is more relaxed.

How to go from Salisbury to Stonehenge?

By the tourist bus that departs from the train station and the centre of Salisbury to the Stonehenge visitor centre, about 15 km, or by taxi or car.

Do I need a car?

Not for Bath and Salisbury, which are connected to Londres and to each other by train. A car helps for Stonehenge, Lacock, Castle Combe and the villages. You drive on the left.

Can you bathe in the thermal waters of Bath?

At the Termas Romanas, no: the water is for viewing only. Baths are taken at the Thermae Bath Spa, nearby, with advance booking and a minimum age.

What is the best time to visit Stonehenge?

From May to September the days are long and the weather is generally more settled. The plain is open and very windy: bring a coat in any month.

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