Before you go

Your trip to Bath.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Bath – Inglaterra Destination Bath and Stonehenge about 185 km from Londres

How to get there

Bristol Airport (BRS) Bristol · 30 km
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Londres · 160 km
Bath Spa railway station 1 km
Bath Bus Station 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before purchasing. From Londres, the train leaves from Paddington and arrives at Bath Spa in about 1h30. From Heathrow there are direct buses. Bristol airport is about 30 km away, with buses to Bath. The station is a 5-minute walk from the centre.

How many days

A full day for the Termas Romanas, the abadía, the Pulteney Bridge, the Circus and the Royal Crescent. With two nights, there is time for the Thermae Bath Spa, Prior Park and a day trip to Stonehenge or to Lacock and Castle Combe.

When to go

From May to September, with long days for walking the hills; July and August are the busiest months. Between November and December the town usually has a Christmas market. In winter it is cold, but the hot water of the spa is a good option.

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

Do you need a car?

Not for the town, which is compact and walked on foot; traffic in the centre is slow and parking is expensive and scarce. Use the park and ride car parks on the outskirts. A car helps for Stonehenge, Lacock and Castle Combe; you drive on the left.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Bath

Morning
Termas Romanas
Start at the Termas Romanas at opening and then go to the Abadia de Bath in the same square.
Afternoon
Centro georgiano
Cross the Pulteney Bridge, see the weir at the Parade Gardens and walk up Gay Street to the Circus.
Late afternoon
Royal Crescent
Arrive at the Royal Crescent with the west sun on the façade and walk through the Royal Victoria Park.
Evening
Thermae Bath Spa
Evening session in the terrace pool at the Thermae Bath Spa, with booking.

2 days in Bath

Day 1

Morning
Termas e abadia
Termas Romanas at opening and climb the tower of the Abadia de Bath.
Afternoon
Pulteney and museums
Pulteney Bridge, boat trip on the Avon and No. 1 Royal Crescent.
Late afternoon
Circus and Crescent
Circus and Royal Crescent in low light.
Evening
Dinner in the center
Dinner in the centre or on the streets around the abbey.

Day 2

Morning
Stonehenge
Tour or drive to Stonehenge, about 65 km, arriving early at the visitor centre.
Afternoon
Lacock or Salisbury
On the way back, lunch and a visit to Lacock and the abbey, or Salisbury Cathedral with the Magna Carta.
Late afternoon
Prior Park
Back in Bath, the Palladian Bridge at Prior Park, if it's still open, or Great Pulteney Street.
Evening
Spa
Finish at the Thermae Bath Spa, if you didn't go on the first night.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Bath a good day trip from London?

Yes, by train from Paddington in about 1 hour 30 minutes. With one night, however, you can see the city at a gentler pace and go to the spa.

Where to bathe in thermal waters in Bath?

At the Thermae Bath Spa, near the Termas Romanas, by reservation. At the Termas Romanas the water is for viewing only.

Does Bath have anything to do with Jane Austen?

Yes, she lived in the city between 1801 and 1806 and used it as a setting in her novels. The Jane Austen Centre, on Gay Street, tells that story.

Is Bath very hilly?

The centre, near the abbey, is flat, but the climb up to the Circus and the Royal Crescent is steep. Comfortable shoes help.

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