Bath and North East Somerset Trip Overview
After 1700 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.
On this self guided audio tour, you can promenade just as visitors did then, and experience the glamour of high society in Georgian-era Bath. 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 hear about:
• Lions playing football
• Four Kings, all called George
• Queen Victoria’s only visit to Bath
• Cafes that stand out and shopping suggestions
• Something which may seem ‘all Greek to you’ explained
• Funny reasons for some of the street names
• Hidden meanings from the past carved in the stone
Additional Info
Duration: 60 to 75 minutes
Starts: Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bath and North East Somerset, England, United Kingdom
After 1700 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.
On this self guided audio tour, you can promenade just as visitors did then, and experience the glamour of high society in Georgian-era Bath. 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 hear about:
• Lions playing football
• Four Kings, all called George
• Queen Victoria’s only visit to Bath
• Cafes that stand out and shopping suggestions
• Something which may seem ‘all Greek to you’ explained
• Funny reasons for some of the street names
• Hidden meanings from the past carved in the stone
Pass By: Terrace Walk, Bath BA1, UK
The tour starts at Terrace Walk.
Pass By: Parade Gardens, Orange Grove, Bath BA1 1EE England
The tour passes by the Parade Gardens.
Pass By: Pulteney Bridge, Bridge St, Bath BA1 1EE England
The tour passes by Pulteney Bridge.
Pass By: Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT England
The tour passes by Victoria Art Gallery.
Pass By: Bath Guildhall Market, Guildhall High Street, Bath BA1 5AW England
The tour passes by Guildhall Market.
Pass By: National Trust – Bath Assembly Rooms, Bennett St, Bath BA1 2QH, UK
The tour stops briefly at Bath Assembly Rooms.
Pass By: No. 1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR England
The tour passes by Royal Crescent.
Pass By: Royal Victoria Park, Bath England
The tour passes through Royal Victoria Park.
Pass By: The Jane Austen Centre, 40 Gay Street, Bath BA1 2NT England
The tour passes by the Jane Austen Museum.
Pass By: Queen Square, Bath England
The tour passes by Queen Square.
Pass By: Royal Mineral Water Hospital, Gascoyne House Upper Borough Walls, Bath BA1 1RN England
The tour passes by the Mineral Water Hospital.
Pass By: The Pump Room Restaurant, Searcys at the Pump Room, Stall St, Bath BA1 1LZ, UK
The tour ends at the Grand Pump Room.