{"id":1787,"date":"2016-10-10T13:13:06","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T13:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/international\/?p=1787"},"modified":"2016-10-10T13:13:06","modified_gmt":"2016-10-10T13:13:06","slug":"enjoy-city-escape-bath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/international\/enjoy-city-escape-bath\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy a City Escape to Bath"},"content":{"rendered":"

Visiting Bath is a little like stepping back in time: in the blink of an eye you\u2019ll be transported back to Georgian times. This historical Roman spa has an incredible history but it\u2019s maintained and preserved so well it\u2019ll be like another time. Here\u2019s a quick guide to Bath in England to help you make the most of your time here.<\/p>\n

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By train, Bath is an hour and forty minute journey from London Paddington to Bath Spa station \u2013 making it not only possible to visit on a day trip from London, but a fairly popular way to visit Bath. There are a number of companies that would arrange day trips, but taking public transport is a far cheaper option and reasonably easy to navigate.<\/p>\n

As with most people you\u2019re probably wondering if one day is gonna be enough time to visit the whole city and the answer is YES. While you could spend extra time and enjoy the slow pace life of this beautiful city, one day is certainly enough time for the main attractions.<\/p>\n

THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

The Royal Crescent<\/strong> | the beautiful postcard picture that you\u2019ve undoubtedly seen before is this stunning row of 30 terraced houses. These houses used to be holiday homes for the Royal and affluent of England and if you step into \u201cNo. 1\u201d you can have a little look into the inside of these Georgian period homes.<\/p>\n

Roman Baths<\/strong> | as Bath\u2019s most popular paid attraction it offers a great insight into the town, so be sure not to miss it, but DO make sure you give yourself plenty of time as the line can be a little long<\/p>\n

\"Bath<\/p>\n

Bath Abbey<\/strong> | located next to the Roman Baths is the gorgeous Abbey and if you\u2019re visiting on a Sunday the Abbey will be open periodically outside of service hours \u2013 so if you want to go inside be flexible with your schedules<\/p>\n

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The Circus<\/strong> | These gorgeous houses are located in a circular motion so take a little spin around for a beautiful view<\/p>\n

Pulteney Bridge<\/strong> | a great free attraction and a great place to sit and have a picnic lunch along the river<\/p>\n

\"Bath<\/p>\n

MY RECOMMENDATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

Take a nice walk, lose the map and wander around the city \u2013 trust me you won\u2019t get lost \u2013 grab some coffee or a lunch to enjoy in the Royal Victoria Park. The gardens are centrally located and beautifully pruned.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t fancy an outdoor lunch, stumble into a pub or coffee shop to rest your feet and try something local. Depending on your travel times, have a look to see if they\u2019re hosting an festivals \u2013 like the Jane Austen Festival and any number of others.<\/p>\n

Read\u00a0this post and other stories on Staci’s personal blog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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