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City break in Bath. Active leisure ideas for Bath - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Bath Bath is ideal for family holidays, offering a lot of entertainment and leisure centers that could be of great interest to both the smallest tourists and their parents. One of such places is West of England Falconry Nature Reserve inhabited mainly by birds of prey. Visitors can see rare species of owls and falcons and even hold some birds on their hands with the use of special equipment. A lot of positive emotions and spectacular memorable photos are guaranteed to visitors to the nature area.
Excursion over cultural sights of Bath - 'must visit' points of interest
Bath has a lot of symbolic historical sights, the most famous among which is the Roman Baths Museum. The unique thermal complex discovered in Bath in the late 18th century is now one of the … Open
Little Theatre Cinema is perfect for spending an evening with a family. Housed in a very beautiful historic building, it offers visitors a refined atmosphere for having a good rest. Fans of leisurely walks find Pulteney Bridge one of the most attractive destinations. In close proximity, on the banks of the river Avon, there is a very beautiful park area with benches and walkways. These places are equally attractive for shopping fans. The thing is that buildings adjoining the bridge on both sides house quite interesting stores and souvenir shops where you could buy many original exclusive gifts for loved ones.
Bath is famous for its fantastic parks, and one of the most popular and picturesque of them is Queens Square. This place enjoys great popularity both among visitors to the city and local residents. Every day they gather in the park to enjoy outdoor games or take a walk in the shade of age-old trees; great playgrounds are equipped for the youngest visitors in the park. An outstanding local sight is Prior Park Landscape Gardens . The local landscapes are truly fascinating, the park lies on both sides of the river Avon and is characterized by an incredibly harmonious and calm atmosphere. Here you can find several beautiful historic buildings, including a bridge across the river and cozy wooden gazebos. Royal Victoria presenting many rare plants is ideal for vacationing with children. The park has a separate picnic area, and in the warmer months, it is always decorated with wonderful floral arrangements. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Top hotels in Bath for business trip or short vacation
Travelers who decide to visit Bath will have a great opportunity to stay in unique historic hotels, including the most prestigious one - Macdonald Bath. It is housed in a chic palace … Open
A lot of pleasant surprises are prepared for fans of sports and outdoor activities, they will have the opportunity to visit Bath Racecourse horse racing venue. Interesting tours of the picturesque surroundings of Bath are organized here for experienced riders, and beginners will be taught how to confidently stay in the saddle in just a few classes. Fans of "aristocratic sports" are provided with several excellent golf courses, including Entry Hill Golf Course and The Approach Golf Course . In addition to excellent conditions for the game, among the advantages of the above-mentioned golf centers is the location in an incredibly beautiful natural area.
Bath Nightlife fans will not be disappointed as well, as Bath has many attractive bars and clubs. Do not hesitate to visit Circo lounge bar famous for its impressive selection of signature cocktails and stylish furnishings. Travelers who are used to relax in a calm and peaceful atmosphere should not ignore Crystal Palace. The assortment of beers presented here is really excellent, and food portions are very generous. A bar with the original name of Opium is ready to offer its guests a rich menu as well as an original decor. Each and every piece of its interior is a true work of art.
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Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Bath
♥   Park 'Prickly Pear' , 99 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Bath
♥   Amusement park 'Longleat Safari Park' , 22.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Brean Leisure Park' , 47.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Paultons Park' , 73.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Adventure Wonderland' , 76.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Butlins' , 79.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Bath
♥   Water park 'Brean Splash' Brean, Somerset, 47.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Cardiff International Pool' , 58.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Splashdown' Poole, Dorset, 76.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Splashdown Quaywest in Goodrington' Devon, 136.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Bath
♥   Restaurant 'Olive Tree' Bath. Type - Modern cuisine. 1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Circus' Bath. Type - Traditional British. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Chequers' Bath. Type - Traditional cuisine. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Dower House' Bath. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Marlborough Tavern' Bath. Type - Traditional British. 1.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Bath from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Bath Abbey

From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
Check on the map:   Distance from Bath center - 0.8 km.
Huge windows are the main architectural feature of the monument. There are 52 of them on the facade. They occupy about 80% of the area of the walls of the church. The walls that face east are among the most beautiful. Scenes from the life of Jesus are captured on them. Visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate the luxurious interior of the church during a tour of it. The ancient organ is one of the main decorations. It was installed more than 300 years ago. Visitors to the Abbey will also have the opportunity to climb its bell tower. A wonderful panoramic view of the city opens from there. You need to overcome a narrow staircase of 212 steps to do this. A small museum is located in the basement of the church. It is dedicated to its rich history. … Read further

Arnolfini

From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
Check on the map:   Distance from Bath center - 18.8 km.
The unusual domed roof is complemented by modern finishes today. Semi-circular windows have different sizes. The walls of the art center are made of stone. All these features make the architectural monument unlike any other. All the halls are used for various cultural events today. They also retained certain features of the culture of the past years. The historic building is known to many tourists precisely because of its special bookstore. You can buy interesting books about national history and culture, postcards, as well as souvenirs, there. … Read further

Glastonbury Tor

From the series “15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved”
Check on the map:   Distance from Bath center - 35.9 km.
Today Glastonbury Hill is one of the main scarify places for Christians. It is still visited by a great number of pilgrims. Lots of people think that under the hill has placed a complex system of the undergrounds. It is strongly believed that there is hidden the main Christian relic – The Holy Grail. Recently the researchers succeed to deduce that the hill stepped terraces were made artificially about 2 000 years ago. Thanks to the numerous pilgrims’ stories, this place covers with mysteries day by day. One of them claim that when they come from the hill back all serious diseases leave the body. More than that, near the hill were fixed a lot of nature and physical abnormality. … Read further

City break ideas for neighbours of Bath

Bristol
In addition to these trading centers Bristol is full of other shops. Tourists are recommended to more their feet to Park Street, The Triangle and Queens Road. Besides interesting shops these districts of the city feature several attractive restaurants, so a walk here ... Open »
Cardiff
There is a great golf club named Cottrell Park in Cardiff. A holiday in it will be liked by both experienced athletes and beginners. The club has its own golf school, equipment hiring office and a restaurant, so its guests can comfortably stay there all day long. ... Open »
Southampton
Travelers who won’t be enough with beach activities are sure to visit the Splish-Splash water park. Here you can find appropriate entertainment not only for children of all ages, but for adults; you can comfortably relax all day long in this water park. Local zoo - ... Open »
Oxford
Many young people live in Oxford. That is the reason of appearance of ever new attractive night clubs and bars. One of the most visited night entertainments establishments is the Raoul's bar. According to the regular customers this is exactly the place to try the best ... Open »
Portsmouth
Also on its territory a number of roads are represented for walking on foot or by bicycle, there are some excellent cafes and even specialized shop, whose assortment will be appreciated by gardeners. Aquarium Blue Reef introduces guests with habitants of undersea world. ... Open »
Swansea
The most beautiful beach in Swansea is Rhossili, it has long been visited fans of surfing. The water is too cold for swimming, so people prefer to stroll in a relaxed way along the waterfront and enjoy the panorama opening from the coast. Caswell beach is famous among ... Open »
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