Because London has so many things to do, it generally gets the most UK tourism. But one of England’s biggest tourist drawcards outside of London shouldn’t need a reason to visit.
Considered one of the
best-preserved Roman ruins in the world, the baths were constructed around 70 AD as a grand bathing and social complex utilising the natural hot springs.
Hit the high street for a great mix of high-end and mainstream shopping, or explore the side streets and lanes for the curious, quirky, and just downright cool little shops tucked away in the shadows.
You can take one of the cruises down the river to the other side; it is a one-hour round trip, and while it is not very expensive, we found it very inspiring!
Hire a quaint little timber rowboat, maybe pack a lunch and kick back while you drift down the river Avon, or pull up alongside at the Bathwick Boatman Restaurant.
The Abbey is famous for its unique gothic architecture. It is still an active church, with hundreds of congregation members and hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.