Discover our wide range of luxurious fragrances, skincare products, and home essentials Shop our latest collections and enjoy exclusive offers today! Bath abbey was founded in the 7th century and became a religious centre The building was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries In the 17th century, claims were made for the curative properties of water from the springs, and bath became popular as a spa town in the georgian era. Click for the latest information on attractions, events, accommodation, shopping, and eating out!
Planning a trip to bath Explore the official tourism guide to bath and discover the best events, things to do, places to visit & attractions! Bath lies astride the river avon (lower, or bristol, avon) in a natural arena of steep hills It was built of local limestone and is one of the most elegant and architecturally distinguished of british cities. Bath became a world heritage site in 1987 The city’s theatres, museums and other cultural and sporting venues have helped to make it a major centre for tourism with more than one million accommodation.
Sure, you could attempt to conjure up this elegant city by reading pride and prejudice in your tub, but as bath has a lot more history than your bathroom (we assume, anyway) you'd be missing out.
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