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Bath Itinerary – How to plan the perfect Bath day trip (includes map)

By: Author Tracy Collins

Posted on Last updated: April 19, 2024

Are you looking for the best one-day itinerary for the English city of Bath? In this article, you will find the perfect Bath day trip itinerary with all the information you need to plan your visit.

If you’re looking for day trip ideas from London, consider travelling to Bath. It’s only 100 miles to the west of London and is a charming city that can be easily experienced in a single day.

In 1987, Bath was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it the only UK city with that prestigious distinction. The honour was not surprising, given Bath’s richly unique history and culture.

Visiting Bath – an overview

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For the last 2,000 years, its natural thermal springs, which give the city its name, have attracted people looking to take advantage of the water’s medicinal properties. The Romans and Celts might have been the first to make the pilgrimage to Bath but they certainly weren’t the last.

Consequently, Bath is home to various historical attractions like the Roman Baths. It is also home to some of the most impressive Georgian architectural triumphs in the entire UK.

Lucky for visitors, Bath is a walking city, meaning its main attractions are all relatively close to one another and is therefore small enough to explore on foot.

What follows is a quintessential Bath day trip itinerary for a leisurely self-guided walking tour that will allow you to see all of the most popular sights.

Follow along, and we can help you make the most of your time in this fascinating and remarkable city. At the end of the article, there is also a handy map of this Bath itinerary.

Tip – If you prefer to take a tour we recommend this 2-hour tour which covers the Roman Baths, the best of Bath’s Georgian architecture, and its ancient heritage & vibrant modern culture. Or this hop on hop off sightseeing tour where you will learn all about Bath from the audio commentary aboard.

Bath itinerary – how to see the best of Bath in one day

The best place to begin your tour of Bath is in the city centre, where you will find perhaps its most famous attraction: the Roman Baths.

Dating all the way back to 70AD, the Roman Baths were a multi-building complex built on top of the region’s thermal springs. They were a popular place to gather not only for bathing but for socialising as well. Back in the day, if there was gossip to be discussed, it would likely be overheard within the walls of the Roman Baths.

Though today some of the Roman baths complex is in ruins, other sections are amazingly well preserved and can provide insight into how people lived and socialised. Walk along the 2,000-year-old pavements as you explore the changing rooms and plunge pools from days gone by.

There is also an interactive museum on-site appropriate for all ages which details the Baths’ fascinating history. There will even be a chance for you to sample the springs’ mineral-rich water if you are so inclined.

As it’s your first stop on the tour, it is crucial that you arrive at the Baths right as it opens, as it tends to get very busy as the day goes on.

On weekdays, they open at 10:00 a.m. but on weekends they open an hour earlier at 9:00 a.m.

Check online , as their hours will change on and around any holidays.

Just an easy, one-minute walk from the Roman Baths, is the 7th-century Bath Abbey, the parish Church of England. For at least 1,000 years, it has been a sight of Christian worship, having been ruined, rebuilt, reimagined and expanded many times in its history.

Today, it is a breathtaking structure with multi-story stained glass windows and soaring architecture that is truly a sight to behold. Though it is a working church, visitors can venture inside and admire its inspiring high ceilings and wide-open spaces. There are information placards throughout that explain the surroundings and detail the history.

If you’re up for it, climb the 200 plus steps up to the tower to see stunning views of the city and countryside beyond. Don’t forget to take plenty of pictures!

Though visiting the Abbey is free, a £5 per person donation is suggested upon entry.

If your legs are tired from that climb up and down the Bath Abbey tower, perhaps you’re ready for a little respite. Just a two-minute walk from Bath Abbey is Sally Lunn’s — a must-visit for any Bath one-day itinerary.

Relax for a while over some tea, cakes or maybe even one of their world-famous Bath buns — the light and airy local delicacy born right at this very teahouse.

At Sally Lunn’s, you’ll be able to soak in a little bit of the local history. The building itself is historic — its fireplaces and chimneys have been dated as far back as 1482 when it may have served as a dormitory for monks.

Eventually, the building became a bakery and in 1680, Sally Lunn herself appeared there looking for work. She was a Huguenot refugee from France and impressed everyone by baking her famous brioche-style buns that were destined to become famous.

When you’re finished enjoying yours, you can actually descend into the building’s basement and see the medieval oven used so long ago. It is part of a tiny kitchen museum that is well worth visiting, especially for those interested in culinary history.

Admission to the museum is free as long as you’ve eaten in the restaurant. Now that you’ve had your fill and are fully recharged, it is time to carry on to the next stop.

From Sally Lunn’s, stroll by the edge of the Parade Gardens and along the River Avon. In less than four minutes, you will have arrived at one of the most photographed bridges in the UK.

Built in 1769, it is a remarkable stone bridge that has built-in shops lining either side, one of the only bridges in the world with that feature. It is named for Frances Pulteney, the wife of an 18th-century landowner, William Johnstone Pulteney, who was at one time the wealthiest man in Great Britain.

Take your time exploring the bridge and poke around in all the quaint shops. When you are feeling like it’s time to get off of your feet, why not jump on a boat?

From the bridge, you can embark on a scenic, one-hour boat ride down the River Avon. The cruise glides along the Avon Valley toward the village of Bathhampton and then travels back again.

On the way you’ll see charming scenery, including local wildlife like kingfishers, herons and swans. These boat trips make quite the impression on most visitors. When you get home, if anyone asks you what to do in Bath, you’ll surely tell them that they should take a cruise!

If you prefer to have a guided tour around Bath it is possible to combine a walking tour with a cruise. Click here for more information.

Now that you’ve arrived back on dry land, it is time to make your way toward the Royal Crescent to see some quintessentially Georgian architecture.

Before you get there, however, and while you’re in an architectural frame of mind, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the Circus. The circus, like with elephants and acrobats? No! It’s a ring of identical Georgian townhouses designed by John Wood the Elder.

He started building them in 1754 but due to his untimely death, the project had to be finished by his son John Wood the Younger several years later.

These magnificent buildings are a monument to man’s ingenuity and are simply marvellous to admire, especially from the shaded park in their middle. While you’re there, consider taking a peek at the Assembly Rooms, which are only steps away.

They were designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769 as a venue for gala civic events like balls or concerts. They’ve been used for a variety of purposes throughout the years, including as a movie house in the 1930s. Today, they have been restored and are open for visitors.

The Assembly Rooms also house the Fashion Museum which contains a collection of historic fashion assembled and donated by Doris Langley Moore in 1963. For those fashion-minded individuals, the museum is well worth visiting.

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After you’ve had your fill of the Circus and the Assembly Rooms, it’s only a five-minute walk to the Royal Crescent.

Originally called “The Crescent,” this Georgian architectural marvel gained its “royal” title in the late 1700s when Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, visited the property and briefly stayed there. It probably also looked like a building fit for royalty, what with its 114 Ionic columns.

Today’s visitors will see 30 identical luxury townhouses that were built for the elite aristocracy of Bath. Over the years, their interiors have been refurbished and repurposed but their Palladian facades have remained unchanged.

They form a gracefully curving 500-foot structure that surrounds a lovely green park, making a dramatically large crescent shape.

For those curious about 18th-century living, why not venture into No. 1 Royal Crescent, a museum dedicated to capturing what it would have been like to live and work in one of these buildings back in the 1700s.

As the first townhouse completed, No. 1 Royal Crescent remains decorated, both upstairs and downstairs, exactly as it would have been back in the day, complete with furnishings and household objects.

Here’s where your “Bath in a day itinerary” gives you a choice. If by this point you are feeling exhausted, then by all means consider catching the sightseeing hop-off hop-on bus while at the Royal Crescent and heading back toward the Royal Baths where your tour began.

On the other hand, if you are up for even more sightseeing, then on your walk back you could squeeze in two more stops. The following two stops are for those who just can’t get enough.

A mere seven-minute walk from the Royal Crescent is the Jane Austen Centre, a Georgian townhouse dedicated to Bath’s most famous one-time resident.

The English novelist called Bath home from 1801 through 1806 when her father moved their family there. Apparently, she wasn’t all that happy about it initially, having felt on previous visits that Bath was a frivolous place overly concerned with socializing. Her feelings changed over time, of course, but it is easy to understand why the city gave her that first impression.

When she lived there, Bath was in its heyday of being a prestigious spa resort and social centre — offering countless balls and assemblies for those who could afford it.

Her time in Bath proved influential enough on the author that she set two of her novels there, Persuasion and Northanger Abbey .

At the Jane Austen Centre, visitors can learn about everything from the food, the fashion and the society during Jane Austen’s time. There are a variety of exhibitions about her writing and what Bath was like over 200 years ago.

You can wander the museum at your own pace but there are plenty of well-informed staff members who would be delighted to answer any questions.

Click here for tickets to the Jane Austen centre

You’ve now indulged in almost every aspect of your “One day in Bath itinerary” but haven’t had an opportunity for a little luxury. That must be remedied at once. The eighth and final stop on your tour is only a six-minute walk away at the Pump Rooms, very near the Roman Baths where your tour began.

The Pump Rooms have the distinction of being one of the most elegant venues in the city. Built in the 17th century for those elites who flocked to the area to enjoy the soothing mineral waters, today the Pump Room Restaurant is proud to offer the most delightful late afternoon tea in Bath.

Tickets to their Festive Afternoon Tea with Fizz are £34.50 per person, but haven’t you earned it after such a long walk?

Begin by toasting yourself with a glass of champagne and then take a good long look at the sumptuous spread offered by Searcy’s, renowned British caterers.

Shall it be the salmon tart, cucumber and mint finger sandwiches or maybe something sweet like the homemade buttermilk scones with jam and clotted cream? Maybe after the champagne, you’d prefer a bit of coffee or tea to wake you up after your long journey.

Regardless, a relaxing afternoon tea is a perfect end to a charming day spent enjoying everything that Bath has to offer.

Spending two days in Bath, a long weekend in Bath or looking for more ideas for your Bath itinerary? Find out even more of what Bath has to offer in my complete guide to places to visit in Bath!

Practical information to help plan your Bath day trip

The fastest and easiest way from London to Bath is by train. Leaving from the London Paddington Station, the shortest route will take a mere 1 hour 35 minutes to Bath Spa Station.

Other routes may require a change at Swindon or Westbury and thus may take a bit longer.

Prices begin at £12.60 but will be more expensive if you travel during off-peak times. Click here for train times and tickets to Bath.

Click here for my complete guide to travelling the UK by train

T ravel by Car

Driving your own car may take a little bit longer but it does offer you a great deal more flexibility when you visit Bath.

The trip from London will take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes depending on traffic. If you travel during rush hour, it could take significantly longer.

The fastest route is via Windsor but if you’re a pre-history buff, you could also travel via Stonehenge and spend a few hours exploring the mysteries of that ancient and popular site.

Be ready for a few tolls along the way. Also, keep in mind, parking within the city of Bath can be expensive.

The most economical way to get to Bath from London is by bus. Prices start at £5 one-way and it will usually take around 3 hours to get there.

All you need to do is go to Victoria Coach Station in central London and board the National Express which will arrive at the Bath Spa Bus Station.

Taking a Tour

If you prefer a more structured approach to your sightseeing, you could always book a tour. A tour may be more limited than the self-guided approach but that may be exactly what you are looking for.

Below is my selection of the best day tours to Bath from London (and one 2 day tour!)

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• Stonehenge and Bath Full-Day Tour from London

Skip the long lines at Stonehenge and tour the Georgian city of Bath at leisure on this guided full-day tour from London.

• Full-Day Windsor Castle, Bath, & Stonehenge Tour

During this 11 hour tour, you are able to visit 3 major attractions in southern England including Windsor Castle , Stonehenge and the wonderful city of Bath.

• Stonehenge, Bath, Cotswolds, & Avebury Small Group Tour

Experience the Georgian splendour of Bath and the mystery of Stonehenge, as well as the picturesque village of Lacock (as seen in Pride and Prejudice and the Harry Potter movies ) during this full-day tour.

• Cotswolds, Bath, and Oxford: 2-Day Tour from London

This 2-day excursion takes you through the scenic Cotswolds and includes visits to the ancient stones of Avebury as well as the cities of Bath and Oxford.

If after reading this itinerary you think you would prefer to spend 2 days in Bath to really soak in the city sights and atmosphere you will need to find some accommodation.

There is a myriad of options in Bath to suit all travel styles and budgets including boutique hotels, luxury spa hotels, and B&Bs.

Some recommended hotels are:

• Best luxury spa hotel in Bath – The Gainsborough Bath Spa is a luxury 5* hotel and the only UK hotel to have access to naturally heated thermal waters within its Spa Village.
• Best mid-range hotel in Bath – Eight is a small independent boutique hotel in the centre of Bath
• Best budget option in Bath – Grays is a boutique B&B situated in an imposing semi-detached Victorian villa located 15 minutes from the centre of Bath.

Find more accommodation options in my Bath Accommodation Guide .

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You can find more information to help you plan your visit to Bath in my Bath Travel Guide .

Whether you plan to spend one day in Bath, a weekend in Bath (add the thermae bath spa to your Bath itinerary and enjoy the natural hot springs) or base yourself in the city and explore the surrounding areas you will find everything you need to know to make the most of your trip in my detailed guide to the city.

For more information about what to see and do in the South West of England my guide to the region includes lots of ideas and inspiration.

Find more inspiration for your travels in my England Travel Guide which includes information about what to see, where to stay, how to get around, travel tips, recommended reading and more to make the most of your trip.

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Reasons Everyone Should Visit Bath at Least Once

As one of the UK’s most beautiful cities, Bath is often seen as the jewel of the South West. Breathtaking scenery, elegant Georgian architecture and a buzzing food scene, Bath packs a punch when it comes to reasons to visit . Still not convinced? Here’s why you need to add this stunning city to your must-visit list, now…

It’s a unesco world heritage site.

Bath is the only place in the UK to have the whole city designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site – no mean feat! This gorgeous city was recognised in 1987 for its outstanding universal value and cultural significance, and if that isn’t enough to persuade you to check Bath out for yourself, we don’t know what will!

You can step back in history to Roman times…

Lying in the heart of the city you’ll find the Roman Baths – unbelievably well-preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world and one of the most impressive historic sites in Northern Europe. Learn about the Baths’ history with a guided tour, then try the natural spa water at the end of your visit, for a real taste of Roman life. Literally!

…Then experience it for yourself at the Thermae Day Spa

You may not be able to take a dip in the original Roman Baths, but you can still bathe in the country’s only natural thermal springs, just as the Romans did all those centuries ago. For an unforgettable experience, relax in the mineral-rich waters and take in truly stunning views across the city in the Thermae Day Spa’s rooftop pool.

The Georgian architecture will blow you away

The city is famous around the world for its distinctive golden, Bath stone buildings. The Royal Crescent – an elegant row of 30 terraced houses laid out in a grand sweeping crescent – is one of the most iconic architectural landmarks in the country and perfectly captures the beauty of the Georgian style. Just take a walk around the city and you’ll be dazzled by its architecture at every turn.

It’s surrounded by breathtaking countryside

Situated on the edge of The Cotswolds, Bath is the perfect base to explore some of the prettiest countryside England has to offer. From the chocolate box villages of Gloucestershire to the dramatic rural landscape of Somerset, you’re well and truly spoilt for choice.

It inspired Jane Austen

Literary lovers, listen up! One of England’s most cherished writers, Jane Austen , made Bath her home from 1801 to 1806, and was so taken by the city she set both Northanger Abbey and Persuasion in Bath. No one quite captured the city in its Georgian heyday quite like Austen, so head to The Jane Austen Centre to find out more.

It’s small enough to explore in a day

Short of time? Don’t worry! Bath is a perfectly compact city where you can get around most of the main attractions on foot in just one day. Of course, with so many other layers to explore, it’s well worth extending your trip for a few days to really make the most of this wonderful city. But with a bit of forward planning, ‘Bath in a day’ can be done!

You’ll already recognise it from the movies

It’s no surprise that a city as beautiful as Bath has acted as the backdrop for more than its fair share of TV shows and films. Historic blockbusters including The Duchess and Vanity Fair shot on location here, and the city’s famous Pulteney Bridge even featured in the Oscar-winning Les Misérables . You can explore some of the locations yourself, on the walking Film Trail .

The food and drink are so good

With a thriving restaurant scene, Bath has plenty to keep even the most distinguished foodies happy. Making the most of amazing local produce from the surrounding countryside means you’re in for a treat when eating in this cosmopolitan city. Bath also takes its Somerset heritage very seriously and is the place to go to try out some of the best artisan cider and home brewed ales in the West Country. Cheers to that!

It’s bursting with culture

Home to a fascinating mix of museums, including the Fashion Museum, American Museum and Museum of B ath Architecture to name a few, this is the place to go to get your culture fix. There’s also a buzzing art scene with national and independent galleries scattered all across the city, as well as quirky installations like the much-loved Southgate Umbrellas – one of Bath’s most Instagrammed sights during the summer.

You can shop ‘til you drop

Whatever your shopping style, there will be something to get you reaching for your wallet in Bath. Chic designer fashion boutiques sit alongside quirky vintage shops – all within easy walking distance of one another. For a magical festive experience, make sure you check out the Bath Christmas Market , which pops up in November through to December each year.

Bath knows how to party

Don’t be fooled by its sophisticated demeanour, Bath is a city that really knows how to have a good time! The annual Bath Carnival is a one-day party packed with live music, a colourful street procession and a buzzing atmosphere, where the city comes alive. But any night of the week you can check out Bath’s eclectic nightlife , with a frankly gobsmacking choice of cocktail bars, traditional pubs , nightclubs and live music.

For more inspiration, discover our guide on the must-visit attractions in Bath .

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“The hotel is one of the most unique properties in the whole of the UK, “ says Gainsborough Bath Spa ’s general manager, Marc Mac Closkey. The Dublin-born hotel manager is a natural raconteur, but he’s not putting a PR spin on what are the charms of the hotel, carved out of two Grade II listed buildings in the heart of Bath—it is genuinely one-of-a-kind.

The hotel is steeped in Bath's unique heritage.

The only hotel in the city of Bath—if not the UK—to harness the power of the city’s natural, thermal spring waters, Gainsborough Bath Spa has revived the ancient practice of social bathing for modern-day guests. The city’s ancient waters were first utilised by the Romans, who created the original bath houses surrounding the city’s springs, a practice which can now be tapped into at the hotel, with guests following a specially-devised one hour water circuit in its spa.

“Under the hotel, sits an ‘engine room’—our nerve centre—from where we drill down for the natural spring water and then purify it and cool it before pumping it into the spa,” says Marc. These waters are then celebrated across a series of pools found at the hotel’s Spa Village Bath–a modern replica of the Roman bath houses of old.

The Spa Village Bath.

“The water actually comes up from the earth at 120°F,” says Marc. “It’s too hot, so we also have to reduce it to 92°F to be used in the therapeutic pools.”

It’s a seductive place and easy to lose hours in the facilities, which feature two small balneo pools to relax in, and a main floating pool, found under a Victorian-style glass atrium, as well as traditional and infrared saunas, a steam room and ice chamber to while away the time.

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Omorovicza treatments.

New for this year, the hotel has collaborated with cult Hungarian skincare brand, Omorovicza , with five new mineral cure rituals added to its treatment menu.

“It’s the perfect fit,” says Marc. “Omorovicza uses the healing minerals of Budapest’s thermal waters within its products and therapies, and it is a nice link to our own thermal springs found in the city.”

The Omorovicza treatments on offer include a Hungarian Mud Detox, a Mineral Mud Scrub and special facials and body treatments that use the properties of gold to reduce inflammation. All therapies also lock in the healing properties of thermal water, which helps with detoxifying the body and hydrataing the skin. A highlight is the Bespoke Mineral Revitalising Facial, which includes a mask made of Moor Mud, to decongest and refine the skin’s surface, and Omorovicza’s signature facial massage to leave skin firmer and lifted

The lobby is modern and sleek.

The hotel, which opened its doors to great acclaim in 2015, is the first in the UK by YTL Hotels, the Malaysian hotel brand, renowned for its hotels, boutique experiences and spa villages found across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan. Paying homage to these roots, the hotel has also introduced another update with a newly launched ‘Far East Meets West’ menu in the hotel’s main restaurant, the Gainsborough Brasserie.

Including dishes from the brand's sister restaurants in Malaysia and Japan, the fusion menu aims to showcase the best of Bath’s local produce while giving a nod to the cuisine of the East. Starters include the signature Dancing Prawns, coated in a citrusy aioli emulsion, and chargrilled Satay Skewers , cooked fresh over a coal fire and coated in a spicy chunky peanut sauce. For mains, there is Roti Cani with Lentil Curry , a fluffy, grilled flatbread served with a spiced lentil curry or the Free-range Chicken Rendang , a fragrant turmeric and chilli coconut dish.

The central staircase links the past and present interior design.

Named after the artist, Sir Thomas Gainsborough, the hotel dates back to the 1820s, and actually started life as a hospital. It was later reimagined as part of Bath’s art college. History oozes from its walls—from the honey-hued façade to the display of Roman coins in the lobby, part of the ‘Beau Street Hoard’—a cache of 17.500 Roman coins that were found in 2007 in the foundations of the hotel (the full collection is on display at the city’s Roman Baths).

YTL’s signature design style is slick and modern and this aesthetic works well against the Georgian elegance that is the skeleton of the hotel. New York based interior designers, Champalimaud Design, have given the interiors a vibrant sheen of gloss with polished floors offset against Georgian colours, think: china-blue, chocolate brown and golden yellow. Rooms have thoughtful touches, such as padded headboards covered in joie de toile fabric (the pastoral scenes are a nod to Gainsborough), modern four-posters in the suites and opulent drapes. There are complimentary minibars, Roberts radios and views over the rooftops of Bath, or across to the grand Thermae Bath Spa , which sits opposite the hotel.

Nods to the Georgian roots of the building can be seen in the suites.

Located in the centre of the city, the hotel puts guests within walking distance of Bath’s many exceptional sights and architectural wonders. Like the hotel, the city is multilayered in history, and has long attracted visitors due to its thermal waters and standout Georgian and Roman architecture. From the Royal Crescent, a semi-circular terrace of 30 houses overlooking Royal Victoria Park, to the Roman Baths (now a museum), wandering around the streets of Bath is like being in a living museum. In fact, it is the only complete city in the UK designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site , along with its unique second inscription as part of UNESCO's Great Spa Towns of Europe.

Soon hitting our screens is the third series of Bridgerton , which famously and accurately portrayed the city as a much-loved resort town and the summer destination of choice for the well-to-do London set. It’s clear that not much has changed.

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