How Many Days To Spend In Bath?

Hi Guys!

I've got a quick question for you! I'll be traveling around the UK for about month, with a week thats going to be spent in London. However, after London I'd really like to visit Bath. So I'm just wondering how many days I should spend in Bath all together?

Thanks!

Bath is a one or two day kind of thing unless you want to use it for wider visiting. It is a good base for going to Glastonbury, Stonehenge, Avebury and Bristol (for example).

If you are just doing Bath aim for two nights and 48 hours. The Thermae Bath spa is fun and the other attractions in the city are okay but that all depends on your interests.

Hi, markfawkner! Ok, that's kind of what I was thinking for as far as days, because my main interest is the Roman baths. I would like to see Stonehenge also though. Thanks for the input!

Ditto mark - two days should be fine (but you can spend a day just shopping!) As well as the obvious attractions, there are lovely walks on the outskirts of the city too. If you want to use the thermal baths, be sure to book in advance as in peak season they get full very quickly. There are excellent art galleries too, if you're son inclined!

Enjoy!

I agree that Bath is a good place tobase oneself but public transport aint great around here and it would be wise to find a daytrip to cover Stonehenge, Avebury Glastonbury or Winchester. If you find decent accommodation then use it as base for Exeter and Bristol depending on your onward itinerary.

If you're looking for things to do, the ancient village of Lacock is nearby. Well worth a visit.

bellart1: Thank you for the tips! I didn't know about the art galleries there, I might have to check those out!

Grahamapoole: If I do decide to take a day tour, do you have any suggestions on a company to go through? I've looked at some of the day trips before, I just wasn't sure which to take. There are half day tours to Stonehenge & Lacock. Or there are full day tours to Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, and Castle Combe.

tunguruhua: It does look like a fun town to check out! Hopefully I get a chance to swing through there!

If you feel like splashing out on afternoon tea after your thermal bath experience, try tea at the Royal Crescent Hotel - a superb example of a Georgian Crescent with fab views over the city. It won't be cheap, but everything is home made and delicious from the huge sanfwiches to delicate biscuits - best tea I've ever had.

Sorry Jasmyn. I cannot be more specific, but normally the daytour is the mucn better option to the halfday,
Ther'll be a ton of info at the information centre and you wont need to book too far in advance for just one person.

Good luck and enjoy the West Country.

Graham

I think I'm right in saying you can get to Lacock by bus in around 30 minutes.

I stand corrected - here's some info.

http://visitbath.co.uk/explore-the-area/lacock-p462913

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g186370-i379-k5255431-Bath_to_Lacock_by_public_transportation-Bath_Somerset_England.html

http://www.madmaxtours.co.uk/

Edited by: tungurahua

Ballart1, Grahamapoole, & tungurahua: Thanks so much for all the tips and info! It's greatly appreciated!! :)

Oops, I got bellart1's name wrong! Sorry, lol!

stay at least for 1 night in bath! They have a nightly comedy walk, costs 8 pounds, and believe me, that was the best 8 pounds i ve ever spent! This is sooo funny! just find the purple flyers. they do jokes, magic and it takes about 2 hours of pure entertainment! i think it starts around 8 if I m not mistaken! one of the best things i ve ever done

oh and I forgot! There is a Jimmy Spices Restaurant in Bath! Amazing all you can eat buffet, for very cheap. they have several different cusines, like indian, thai, mexican, a salad buffet and a dessert buffet with chocolate fountain! Best price for best food! i ve been there several times and had to be rolled outside again.. but that was so worth it!