Bath, England

Bath, Somerset, England was originally dubbed ‘Aquae Sulis’ by the Romans in the first century. Bath was named a World Heritage site in 1987. We spent three nights at a B&B on Newbridge Hill Road.

The Roman Baths of Bath

A temple was constructed on this site in the first century, and the public baths were in use throughout the Roman rule of Britain (to the 5th century). The land around the natural springs has been redeveloped numerous times. Most of the current (street level) structures were built in the 1890s.

Bath Abbey

Bath Abbey was founded in the 7th century, reorganized in the 10th century, rebuilt in the 12th century, rebuilt again in the 16th century, and restored in the 1860s. An excellent example of Perpendicular Gothic architecture. It is renowned for its fan vaulted ceiling.

Pulteney Bridge

Completed in 1774, the Pulteney Bridge is famous for being one of only four bridges in the world to have shops on both sides of the road across its entire span. The bridge still carries vehicle traffic, including trucks and busses.

Parade Gardens

Originally known as St James Park when its was established in 1709. The gardens sit along the River Avon, east of Bath Abbey, and south of the Pulteney Bridge.