Bathwick is a delightful town on the banks of the River Avon connected by two bridges to the historical City of Bath. Jane Austen lived here and the ‘Jane Austen Centre’ is a permanent exhibition detailing the life and story of her family. Follow her footsteps to the ‘Sydney Pleasure Gardens’ which opened in 1795 and still has enjoyable tree lined walks. Bathwick has two churches and the monumental ‘Bath Abbey’ is close by, a trip to see the ‘Heritage Vaults’ is rewarding. ‘Sally Lunn’s Museum’ is in the oldest house, dating back to 1492 with Roman and Medieval secrets below, learn of her recipe, or if you would like an insight into American life during the 17th to 19th Century it has to be the ‘American Museum’ with a stunning collection of quilts, the most poignant was made by slaves in Texas. Or the ‘Postal Museum’ offers so much more than 1d Blacks. The wonders of ‘The Roman Baths’ showcases the amazing architectural prowess of the Romans, there is an opportunity to taste the spring waters in the ‘18th Century Pump Room’, or why not climb aboard a Punt at the historical ‘Edwardian Boating Station‘. Bathwick’s magic is everlasting.
Activities
Bath Small Green Boat Co(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Bathwick
Pulteney House (0.24 miles)
Bath Spa Hotel (0.26 miles)
The 5 star Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, set in seven acres of landscaped gardens, creates a magnificent first impression with its long sweeping drive up to a classical colonnaded frontage. Once inside, the ambience of ... More | visit website
Ayrlington Hotel (0.28 miles)
The County (0.28 miles)
Situated just a gentle stroll from the city’s stunning attractions, this independent guest house has rooms with splendid views over the cricket ground and Bath Abbey beyond.
The County is equipped with a diversely stocked bar ... More | visit website
Koryu Guest House (0.28 miles)
Koryu has been established for six years and is run by a Japanese landlady and her Japanese staff, who are usually students studying English on a year's course in Bath. It is extremely friendly and ... More | visit websiteBrindleys (0.28 miles)
Edgar Townhouse (0.39 miles)
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Dukes Hotel (0.39 miles)
Windsor Guest House (0.43 miles)
Located in historic Bath, The Windsor occupies a Grade 1 listed building on one of the finest boulevards in Europe. We're just two minutes' walk from the centre, an ideal base ... More
Carfax Hotel (0.43 miles)
Three Georgian Town Houses in Bath's famous Great Pulteney St, with car park, lifts, restaurant and affordable prices. Centrally located, Carfax is an ideal base from which to work or explore one of Europe's oldest ... More | visit website
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