Travel in Bath
Attractions
The City of Bath is one of most popular tourist attractions with historical
influences from both Roman and Georgian eras and nowadays offers a selction
of beautiful buildings including work from the architect John Wood famous
for his honey coloured stone crescents. The Royal Crescent is an example
of a beautifully restored Georgian house with all the elaborate furnishings.
Bath is a tourist’s paradise with lots to see in a small area. The Georgian Theatre Royal has been stunningly restored and has a selection of plays, musicals and opera. At Bath there is an array of museums, galleries, exhibitions Stately homes and Gardens to visit with interests for both adults and children.
Shopping
Shopping in Bath ideal for art collectors with a wide selection of specialist
shops and galleries to choose from. There is also a wide variety of
well known branches such as Waterstones, Russel & Bromley, Bally
and House of Fraser.
Places to Visit
Museum of Costume, Bath - Costume dramas are becoming more popular in films and on television. Come and visit some of the works that have been custom-made for the screen including the novels by Jane Austen.
Opening times: 10.00 to 16.30
Cost of Tickets: between £3-£6
Telephone: (01225) 477789
Email: costume_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk
Web:
http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk
Theatre Royal, Bath - Come and visit compeeling drama being acted out at the Theatre Royal. Currently showing William Shakesperes Othello. Please check for contact the Theatre Royal Bath for up to date, accurate information.
Show time: 8pm
Cost of tickets: Between £8 -£16
Telephone: (01225) 448844
Web: http://www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Barrington Court Garden - Barringron Court Garden is
a stunning garden influenced by Gertrude Jekyll with a number of individual
gardens including a Rose and Iris Garden, a White Garden, a Lily Garden.
The Working Kitchen Garden has plum and apple trees’ growing up
beautiful stonewalls.
For more information contact (01460) 241938 or visit ttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Four Seasons Gallery - The Four Seasons' Gallery has a selection of ceramics, paintings and sculptures of talented modern artists. The Gallery shows a assortment of diverse and unaccompanied exhibitions all year and attracts a wealth of gifted artists.
24 West BoroughWimborneBH21 1NF
Tel: (01202) 882204
e-mail: art@fourseasonsgallery.co.uk
Opening season: Open all year
Location: In Wimborne Minster town centre.
John Wesley's Chapel - John Wesley's Chapel, built
by John Wesley in 1739 is the oldest Methodist building in the world
and can be viewed today just as it was in the 18th century.
You can visit the Chapel at:
36 The Horsefair
Bristol
BS1 3JE
Telephone: (01179) 264740
Web: http://wesley.fen.bris.ac.uk/newroom
Roman Baths & Museum - Built 2000 years ago, the Roman Baths are one of Britain's most impressive ancient monuments.
You can visit:
The Pump Room
Stall Street
Bath
BA1 1LZ
Telephone: (01225) 477785
Open all year round.:
Adults £8.50
Children aged 6-16 inclusive £4.80
Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) £22.00
GOLF
Approach Golf Course 01225 331162
Royal Victoria Park
Bath, Somerset BA1 2NR
Bath Golf Club 01225 466953
Secretary/Golf Course Rd
Bath, Somerset BA2 6JG
Entry Hill Golf Course 01225 834248
Entry Hill
Bath, Somerset BA2 5NA
Lansdown Golf Club 01225 422138
Lansdown, Bath, Somerset BA1 9BT
