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The Roman Baths – Walk where Caesars once took their ease, at the original baths that still function after 2000 years and are in a remarkably good condition. Following a health scare in 1978, public access was denied but a new purpose-built glass-fronted complex has been designed to allow bathing in the Britain’s only hot springs again.
The Pump Room – Built in 1706 for doctors to visit their well to do patients, the Pump Room still stands today, and the water from the spring is sold by the cupful to be sipped elegantly while listening to the live salon music. It may be very healthy and all that, but it tastes like, well, nothing that you would relish a second time, to be delicate.
Bath Abbey – Built in 1499 by Bishop Oliver King, on the same site where a church had stood for a thousand years, Bath Abbey is where England’s first king was crowned. The carvings of angels climbing up and down a ladder are a representation of a dream the good Bishop had, but as it was impossible to indicate who was climbing and who was coming down, some of the angels are seen to be descending headfirst.
Victoria Park – The Royal Crescent was designed by John Wood the Younger and completed in 1767, for the wealthy folk who came to take the waters of Bath. At the time, the crescent was set in the heart of farmland with grand views of Avon Valley and the rolling hills, but if it were possible for those delicate souls return to the site today, they would be horrified to see the development around their elegant country place.
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The Bathwick Boatman Restaurant - Forester Road, Bathwick, the distinctive Victorian building that houses the Bathwick Boatman Restaurant is located in the historic Bath Boating Station on the banks of the River Avon.
Rajpoot - Rajpoot House, 4 Argyle Street, this restaurant has won international acclaim for its Tandoori and curry dishes, subtly spiced and delicately flavoured, and served with courtesy and attention to detail.
The Moon & Sixpence Restaurant- 6a Broad Street, housed in an old stone warehouse, this restaurant has a central location in the city, and yet tucked away from the maddening crowds at the end of a cobbled alley of Broad Street. With a casual bar and bistro, alfresco dining area, and a dedicated team of chefs, it is a perfect place for a meal, or drink or two.
The Full Moon at Rudge - Near Frome, Somerset, located in the small Somerset hamlet of Rudge, this beautiful 17th century inn serves locals and visitors alike, as it has always done since it was built hundreds of years ago. The surrounding countryside offers great rambles, fishing, and horse trails. |
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Packhorse Inn – Southstoke Bath, Somerset, dating back to 1489, this charming old pub nestles on a hillside near the village of Southstoke is filled with history and tales of monks and stories of the dead being carried though the passageway that leads to the church.
Po Ha Ha - North Parade Road, with different DJ’s every night, this popular venue has established itself firmly as one of the most popular places for a night out.
Moles Club - 14 George Street, over the twenty years Moles has been in business the club has played host to the some of the most famous live bands in the music world, and is the best venue for live music in Bath. |
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| The wealthy Georgian socialites used to come to Bath not only for the mineral waters, but also for the shopping, and it was known for its excellence even then. Today the city still offers the best shopping around the country and crowds still flock to its boutiques and stores knowing they will find what they are looking for in any of the big name stores, or smaller specialist shops in the compact city centre. |
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Link Centre - West Swindon District Centre, Whitehill Way, with a comprehensive range of sport and leisure facilities, the Link Centre offers entertainment and exercise for the whole family, from ice skating to tackling the new Climbing Wall. If you or your children need instruction, there are individual and group lessons available.
Bath Sports & Leisure Centre – North Parade Road, located in the middle of Bath, this centre offers facilities for all age groups, from the 25m-competition swimming pool to Badminton, tennis, and squash courts, and the new Aquaterra gym that opened in Jan 2004.
Culverhay Sports Centre – Rush Hill, catering for all age groups with badminton, basketball & 5-a-side football, fitness room, outdoor tennis courts, and a 20 metre swimming pool, the centre also organises children’s activities, classes, and puts on birthday parties for the small fry. |
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