Walk the Highlights of Georgian & Victorian Bath
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About the Tour
About the Tour
After 1,700 years of history, all contained within its ancient walls, Bath was reborn to become England's premier place of resort. It attracted many of the country’s aristocracy and gentry, but also the not so well-to-do along with them. Promenade just as visitors did then on this walking tour, and experience the glamour of high society in Georgian-era Bath.
Along the way, you’ll see architecture that has impressed visitors for 300 years – and by the end, in the words of Jane Austen, you too will be saying, “Oh! Who can ever be tired of Bath?”. You'll also hear about:
- Lions playing football
- Four Kings, all named George
- Queen Victoria’s only visit to Bath
- Stand out cafes
- The funny origins of some of the street names
- Hidden meanings from the past carved in the stone
And a lot more, too. It’s best to allow 1 to 1.5 hours for the walk, and much longer if you want to visit a museum or two, including the Fashion Museum, Jane Austen Centre, and Pump Room, which are all en route.
Bath’s recent history will fascinate and this walk will open doors into buildings in streets you may just recognise from television and cinema!
Tour Producer
Tour Producer
Andrew Clark
Hello, I’m Andy Clark, a Blue Badge tourist guide and owner of Avalon Heritage Tours, based in my home city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a career working in the world of technology in Academia and large multi-national companies, I have now found my true calling. I enjoy immensely meeting people from all over the world and showing them this country and especially the city of Bath, the place where I was born and grew up. Let’s go!
Preview Location
Preview Location
Location 5
Victoria Art Gallery & Bridge Street
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Major Landmarks
Major Landmarks
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Pulteney Bridge
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National Trust - Bath Assembly Rooms
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The Circus
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Royal Crescent
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Royal Victoria Park
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Queen Square
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The Pump Room Restaurant
Getting There
Getting There
Route Overview
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Start location1 Terrace Walk, N Parade, Bath BA1 1LJ, UK
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Total distance2km
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Final locationSearcys at the Pump Room, Stall St, Bath BA1 1LZ, UK
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Distance back to start location158.72m
Directions to Starting Point
Starting point: The Huntsman pub, 1 Terrace Walk, N Parade, Bath BA1 1LJ
The walk starts from outside the Huntsman pub, which is in a very public area, officially called Terrace Walk. It is easily reached by walking a few hundred metres from both the railway and bus stations or if you are driving, a local car park called Southgate.
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Tips
Places to stop along the way
The Pump Room (including access to the washrooms if needed, even if you choose not to visit the museum), Parade Gardens, Covered Market, the Victoria Art Gallery, Jolly’s Department Store, the Royal Crescent Museum, the Upper Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum, the Jane Austen Centre and the Pump Room! - While, for great coffee and cake, try Café Lucca well placed at half way along the route or Café Mokoko and for beautiful souvenirs, drop into the Bath Aqua Glass, both at the end of the walk.
Best time of day
Early morning to early evening. Most establishments in Bath are open every day and to ensure access, the best time will be from around 0930 to 1700. However, many are open much longer. Be mindful that last entry into some the museums may be up to an hour before closing.
Precautions
Most of the route is free from motor vehicle traffic, but remember in England, cars etc drive on the left. Also, look out for uneven and old sidewalks and similar. Bath is a relatively safe place and does not normally suffer from pickpockets or similar crime. Sometimes, homeless people can ask for money!
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