Bath has a large number of attractions for the visitor. Splendid Georgian architecture is set in fine countryside and centres on the 18th century Pump Rooms, with its associated Roman Baths, The new and exciting Bath Thermae Spa,The Assembly Rooms, the Royal Crescent, The Circus, Great Pulteney Street and the Pulteney Bridge. Further from the centre is the fine Palladian mansion of Prior Park.
The Museums are extensive and include the Costume Museum, the American Museum, the Museum of Far Eastern Art., No 1, the Crescent, and many others. The Theatre is gem, the pubs a delight and Walcot Street just wonderful. The countryside is protected and excellent walks can be had along the canal, or around the hills on the Skyline Walk, and we can recommend some excellent pubs.
Bath is the ideal centre from which to explore the many areas of interest but especially Wells, Stonehenge, Salisbury and the wonderful Cotswolds. We would be pleased to help you plan your visit by car, tour, or public transport.
Avebury is the most impressive of all remaining pre-historic earthworks in Europe. While Stonehenge was dedicated to the worship of the sun and moon, Avebury seems to have been dedicated to more human themes. The strong sexual symbolism, in evidence in the way the triangular and columnar stones were paired together, in conjunction with the elaborate funeral celebrations, show us that the cycle of birth, life and death was very important in Neolithic times.
The Cotswolds is an area of England about the size of greater Tokyo. Popular with both the English themselves and visitors from all over the world,the Cotswolds are well-known for gentle hillsides (‘wolds’), sleepy villages and for being so ‘typically English’. There are famous cities such as Bath, well-known beautiful towns like Cheltenham and hundreds of delightful villages such as Burford and Castle Combe.
The Roman Baths and Pump Room site at Bath is one of Britain’s best known, most spectacular and most frequently visited ancient monuments. The state of preservation of the ancient monument is exceptional. The Roman Baths and Temple complex entirely surrounds the largest of the three hot springs at Bath. In Roman times these sources of hot water were something for which there was no natural explanation, so they were considered to be the work of the Gods.
Salisbury has been a favourite destination with visitors for the past 800 years or more. With first class visitor attractions, theatres, events, shopping, eating and drinking. There is an abundance of historical buildings peppered throughout the city to explore – including the majestic sight that is Salisbury Cathedral’s spire’, Britain’s tallest, standing at a breathtaking 123 metres.
The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world. It is probably the most important prehistoric monument in the whole of Britain and has attracted visitors from earliest times. It stands as a timeless monument to the people who built it. The stonehenge that we see today is the final stage that was completed about 3500 years ago.
Nestling at the foot of the Mendip Hills is England's smallest city. Close to the Somerset Levels, Wells is a real treasure. The west front of Wells Calthedral holds over 200 pieces of medieval sculptures, and the three towers make this a spectacular building which dates from the 13th century. The famous 14th century clock still has the joisting horsemen who emerge every quarter of an hour. Just a few minutes walk from the Cathedral is The Bishop’s Palace, a majestic building set within fortified walls and a moat. The Palace is surrounded by 14 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds.
