THE ROMAN BATHS
The Roman Baths are one of Bath’s foremost tourist attractions. Located in the centre of the city, this historical Roman bathing complex gives a glimpse into the city’s past and makes a fascinating day out for all the family.
Distance: 11 Miles
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STONEHENGE
Stonehenge is an iconic stone monument and one of the most famous archeological sites in the world. Owned by English Heritage, visitors can listen to a self guided audio tour to discover more about the site’s history.
Distance: 31 Miles
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STOURHEAD
Featuring a majestic Palladian mansion amidst beautiful landscaped gardens, Stourhead House & Gardens are owned by the National Trust. The Temple of Apollo and Palladian Bridge are iconic landmarks & feature on countless postcards.
Distance: 18 Miles
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FARLEIGH CASTLE
The remains of this 14th century castle stand in a picturesque valley in Farleigh Hungerford, south of Bath. English Heritage offer a comprehensive audio tour for a small entrance fee, giving some fascinating insight into the history of the castle.
Distance: 4.5 Miles
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THERMAE BATH SPA
Thermae Bath Spa is a relatively new addition to the city. Taking advantage of the areas famous hot springs, the spa offers treatment rooms and a rooftop pool. As Britains only natural thermal spa, this is a treat not to be missed.
Distance: 11 Miles
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LONGLEAT SAFARI PARK
Longleat House is owned by the eccentric Lord Bath and is also the home of the renowned Longleat Safari Park. Housing a wide variety of wildlife including lions, tigers, giraffes and monkeys, the attraction is a hit with children and adults alike.
Distance: 11 Miles
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WOOKEY HOLE CAVES
Kids will love Wookey Hole. This series of spectacular underground caves can be explored on a guided tour, discovering the legend of the Witch of Wookey along the way. Various additional attractions make this an exciting day out for all.
Distance: 18 Miles
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RADSTOCK MINING MUSEUM
The Radstock Museum celebrates the history of the local area- in particular the industrial heritage of the Somerset Coalfield mining community- and offers fascinating replicas of a typical miners lifestyle. There is a gift shop and tea room with homemade cakes.
Distance: 4 Miles
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THE ROYAL CRESCENT
Bath is famous for it’s stunning Georgian architecture, and the Royal Crescent is probably the most famous example of that. Looking over Victoria Park, the beautiful Crescent makes for a fantastic photo opportunity.
Distance: 12 Miles
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GLASTONBURY TOR
Nearby Glastonbury is not merely the home of the famous music festival. The city itself is a spiritual mecca, and the ancient Tor stands proud of the otherwise flat Somerset levels with the eye catching St. Michael’s Tower perched on top.
Distance: 23 Miles
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CHEDDAR GORGE
This stunning limestone gorge winds through the Mendip Hills near Cheddar. There are show caves open to the public below the gorge itself which were once home to Britain’s oldest complete human skeleton- the 9000 year old ‘Cheddar Man’.
Distance: 20 Miles
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WELLS CATHEDRAL
The market town of Wells is home to the impressive Wells Cathedral. Dating back around 8 centuries, the Cathedral has survived with all its surrounding buildings in tact, including the Cloisters, Bishops’ Palace and Vicars’ Close. Wells still hosts a market every Wednesday & Saturday.
Distance: 17 Miles
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The many attractions in the Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire areas are far too numerous to mention here! A little bit of research into the wonderful history and culture of this area will ensure a most rewarding stay based in this beautiful location.