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Parade Gardens
Grand Parade
BATH
BA2 4DF
Telephone: 01225 482624
Opening Times:
Every day from 10.00. Admission freeOctober - March
- open 10-16.00. Admission charged to non Bath &
North East Somerset residents from April 1st-3oth
September - open 10.00-19.00
The gardens are Bath's most centrally situated pleasure
grounds. Overlooking the River Avon they give fine
views of Pulteney Bridge and the weir. The bedding
displays are amongst the finest in the country.
There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy the
scenery. The cafe is open during the main season
(May - Sept).
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Royal Crescent
Royal Crescent
Bath
John Wood the Younger's magnificent crescent was
completed in 1774 after seven years' construction.
It is made up of 30 grand houses, ornamented with
114 Ionic columns. The elegant sweep of lawn in
front of the crescent is separated from the park
below by a ha-ha, a cleverly constructed wall, invisible
from the street above, built to prevent sheep and
cows from straying onto the crescent.
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Sydney Gardens
Sydney Road
BATH
BA2 6NT
Steped in history, this is the oldest park in the
city, planned and laid out by architect Harcourt
Masters in 1795. Very popular in the 18th &
19th century, breakfasts promenades and concerts
were held here - visited by members of the Royal
Family and Jane Austen. The park contains fine trees,
shrubberies, lawns and flower beds, tennis courts
and a childrens play area.
Opening Times:
Open all year round, daily.
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Museum of East Asian Art
12 Bennett Street
BATH
BA1 2QJ
Tel: 01225 464640
Fax: 01225 461718
Based in a restored Georgian building, the Museum
houses a fine collection of Oriental treasures from
China, Japan and beyond. Displays include jade,
ceramics, lacquer and metalware dating from c5000BC
to the 20th Century and reveal the finest achievements
in East Asian craftmanship.
Open Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00, Sunday 12.00 -17.00 Also
Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00 - 17.00
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Pump Room
Stall Street
BATH
BA1 1LZ
Tel: 01225 477785
Fax: 01225 477743
The Grand Pump Room, overlooking the spring is the
social heart of Bath. The elegant interior of 1795
is something every visitor to Bath should see. You
can enjoy a glass of spa water drawn from the fountain,
perhaps as an appetiser to a traditional Pump Room
tea. Musical accompaniment is provided by The Pump
Room Trio.
Opening Times:
Daily (closed 25th & 26th DEC) JAN - FEB &
NOV - DEC open 9.30am to 4.30pm (last entry, exit
5.30pm) MARCH - JUNE & SEPT - OCT open 9.00am
to 5.00pm (last entry, exit 6.00pm) JULY - AUG open
9.00am to 9.00pm (last entry, exit 10.00pm)
Admission Free: Yes
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Bath Balloon Flights
8 Lambridge
London Road
BATH
BA1 6BJ
Telephone: 01225 466888
Companies or private groups may charter one or more
of the company's balloons and at preferential rates.
Flights may either be arranged from one of our established
launch sites or from other UK or overseas locations.
Blocks of vouchers may be purchased at discounted
rates for promotions, incentives and loyalty schemes.
Office Hours 9.00 - 17.30 Monday to Friday for Bookings.
Please contact Tracy King for bookings. Flights
are available throughout the year, but may be weather-dependent.
Insurance cover may also be purchased from £10
per person.
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Bath Boating Station
Forester Rd
Bathwick
BATH
BA2 5QE
Telephone: 01225 466407
A unique surviving public boating station where
traditional wooden skiffs, punts and canoes may
be hired by the hour or day, to enjoy a days fun
on the water. Lunch, or evening dinner is available
at the Bathwick Boatman Restaurant
Opening Times:
Open April to September 10.00 to 18.00
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Building of Bath Museum
The Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel
The Vineyards
BATH
BA1 5NA
Tel: 01225 333895
Fax: 01225 445473
The only museum in Bath about Bath. Housed in a
beautiful gothic chapel, the museum shows how Georgian
Bath was developed, built, decorated and lived in.
A hands on experience of an amazing triumph of architecture
Opening Times:
Open Tuesday-Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30-17.00
between February 12th and November 30th.
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Beckford's Tower & Museum
Lansdown Road
BATH
BA1 9BH
Tel: 01225 422212/01225 460705
Fax: 01225 481850
The 130 foot neo-classical Tower was built for wealthy
eccentric William Beckford in 1827 as a study retreat
which housed part of his art collection & library.
Today it contains a museum collection on the first
floor illustrating his life & interests. Visitors
can climb up the newly restored Tower into the Belvedere
for panoramic views over Bath & countryside.
Opening Times:
Easter to the end of October, Tower is open Saturday/Sunday/Bank
Holiday Monday 10.30 - 17.00. Last admission 16.30.
Group visits may be arranged during the week and
during the winter season. Please telephone for details
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The Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay Street
Queen Square
BATH
BA1 2NT
Telephone: 01225 443000
Fax: 01225 443018
At last, somewhere in Bath for all Jane Austen fans.
The Jane Austen Centre, a permanent exhibition with
knowledgeable guides; displays of her life and family;
Georgian Bath; contemporary maps and unique photographic
enlargements; elegant costumes; a specially made
video, well-stocked Giftshop and much more. Out
of hours and exclusive visits and tours available
for groups.
Opening Times:
Open all year 10.00 - 17.30 Monday - Saturday, 10.30
- 17.30 Sundays
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Victoria Art Gallery
Bridge Street
BATH
BA2 4AT
Tel: 01225 477233
Fax: 01225 477231
Bath & North East Somerset's Art Gallery houses
the area's permanent collection of British and European
Art from the 15th century to the present day. The
Gallery has one of the best temporary exhibition
programmes in the region, ranging from prints to
sculpture, including national touring exhibitions
and major retrospectives.
Opening Times:
Open 10.00-17.30 Tuesday - Friday, 10.00-17.00 Saturday,
14.00-17.00 Sunday Closed on Bank Holidays Closed
1st Jan, 25th, 26th, December
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Bath Postal Museum
8 Broad Street
BATH
BA1 5LJ
Tel: 01225 460333
Fax: 01225 460333
To discover the truly fascinating story of 4000
years of written communication, visit the Bath Postal
Museum in the very building from which the first
stamp in the world, the Penny Black, was posted.
Opening Times:
Open Monday - Saturday 11.00 - 17.00, Closed Sundays,
25th, 26th December and 1st January.
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William Herschel Museum
19 New King Street
BATH
BA1 2BL
Tel: 01225 311342
Fax: 01225 446865
Delightful Georgian townhouse, home to astronomer
and musician William Herschel and his sister Caroline
during last quarter of 18th C. Later occupied by
the sister of Fanny Burney the novelist. Visit the
astronomer's workshop where Herschel made his telescopes,
and the original kitchen and music room. New Star
Vault astronomy auditorium. Georgian garden landscaped
in style of Herschel's day.
Opening Times:
Open daily 10th February-30th November 14.00-17.00
(closed Wednesdays from 2003) Weekends 11.00-17.00
December- February weekends only
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Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults Museum
Bath Abbey
BATH
BA1 1LT
Tel: 01225 422462
Fax: 01225 429990
Bath Abbey Heritage Vaults Museum keeps alive the
story of the Abbey's past.Carefully restored 18thC
cellars provide an intriguing setting for an exhibition
of objects, some of which have survived from Saxon
times.Set alongside them is a comprehensive presentation
celebrating 1600 years of Abbey history in sights
and sounds.
Opening Times:
Mon - Sat 10.00 - 16.00 all year round (last admission
15.30) Closed Sundays,christmas eve, Christmas Day,
Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.
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Roman Baths
Pump Room
Stall Street
BATH
BA1 1LZ
Tel: 01225 477785
Fax: 01225 477743
The first stop for any visitor to Bath is the Roman
Baths surrounding the hot spring at the heart of
the City. The Great Roman Temple and bathing complex
built almost 2000 years ago is one of the country's
finest ancient monuments, still flowing with natural
hot water.
Opening Times:
Daily (closed 25th & 26th Dec) JAN - FEB &
NOV - DEC open 9.30am to 4.30pm (last entry, exit
5.30pm) MARCH - JUNE & SEPT - OCT open 9.00am
to 5.00pm (last entry, exit 6.00pm) JULY - AUG open
9.00am to 9.00pm (last entry, exit 10.00pm)
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American Museum in Britain
Claverton Manor
Bath.
BA2 7BD
Tel: 01225 460503
Fax: 01225 469160
The museum shows, largely by way of period rooms, how Americans lived from the early New England Settlers to the eve of the Civil War. Other attractions include an 18th Century Massachusetts Tavern. There is also a wonderful collection of American quilts. There are extensive gardens and an arboretum of North American trees and shrubs. New for 2007 is the American Heritage Exhibition in the former basement. With touch screens, video clips and computer actives this lively kid friendly area introduces the visitor to why immigrants went to America. It also features the Wild West, the Native Americans, and the American Civil War. A fun and informative area.
The museum also has installed a lift for disabled visitors to reach all the floors.
The 2007 exhibition is Dollar Princesses: American Heiress to Peeress in late Victorian & Edwardian England. The story of American heiresses like Winston Churchill’s mother, Jenny Jerome and their journeys to England to marry into the English aristocracy. A beautiful exhibition to interest all visitors.
Opening times for 2007
17 March – 28 October. Tuesday – Sunday (We are closed on Mondays except for Bank Holiday Mondays and during August when we are open every day)
The museum, grounds, café and exhibition all open 12.00 noon – 5.00 pm
24 November – 16 December. Christmas at Claverton. Noon – 4.30 pm Closed Mondays
Saturday 15 December – Christmas by Candlelight.
All details of our activities can be found on our website: : http://www.americanmuseum.org/
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Bath Abbey
The Abbey Church Yard
BATH
BA1 1LT
Tel: 01225 422462
Fax: 01225 429990
Bath Abbey is one of Baths parish churches on the
site on which Christian worship has taken place
for over one thousand years. However, first and
foremost it is home to a thriving family of believers,
a mixture of beautiful buildings and modern activity.
Coach drop off at Orange Grove
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