Bath City Guide

Country England

National Capital London

Language English

Currency Pound sterling

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Located in the Southwest of England spanning the river Avon, Bath is one of the oldest cities in the United Kingdom. Beautifully preserved to this day it was originally founded by the Romans based around a series of natural spring baths; the only ones in the country to this day. By the 18th century Bath was a spa town at the height of fashion and the grand Georgian terraces built at the time are still here to be admired today. Surrounded by the rolling English countryside Bath manages to combine its architectural and historical heritage with a modern and lively city centre, perhaps in part due to the fact that it is also home to many young students who attend the two local universities. There are countless pavement cafes, many traditional pubs, some of England’s finest restaurants, various yearly festivals including the International Music Festival and one of the countries’ leading provincial theatres the Theatre Royal. Only a two-hour drive from London (or a mere 90 minutes by train), Bath is a popular destination for day trips from all over he UK but there is plenty to do and see for longer stays.

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