Bath, England 5 Day Itinerary

Title: 5-Day Itinerary for Exploring Bath, England

Day 1 - Arrival and City Center Exploration

• Morning: Arrive at Bath Spa Railway Station. Check into your accommodation. (Recommendations: The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Number 15 Great Pulteney Street)
• Afternoon: Visit the Roman Baths, a well-preserved Roman site with remains of temples, bathhouses and the sacred spring. (Tickets)
  • Lunch: Grab a bite at Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum for their famous Bath Buns.
• Evening: Take a stroll along the picturesque Pulteney Bridge and Browse the independent shops on Pulteney Street, known as ‘Bath’s most romantic street’. (Dinner options nearby include The Ivy or Café Lucca)

Day 2 - Day Trip to Stonehenge and Avebury

• Morning: Take a day trip to visit the prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (Tour operator recommendations)
  • Lunch: Pack a picnic or dine at one of the local cafes near the sites.
• Afternoon: Return to Bath and unwind in one of its many thermal spas, such as Thermae Bath Spa or Gainsborough Bath Spa at The Bath Priory Hotel.
• Evening: Dine at a traditional English pub, like The Bell Inn or The Green Rocket, both located just outside of the city center.

Day 3 - Art and Architecture Day

• Morning: Visit Bath Abbey, a stunning example of Perpendicular Gothic architecture. (Guided tours)
  • Breakfast: Grab breakfast at Jamart Coffee Roasters or Society Café
• Afternoon: Explore the Victoria Art Gallery and the Holburne Museum to immerse yourself in Bath’s artistic history. (Victoria Art Gallery | Holburne Museum)
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the Hare & Hound or The Real Greek
• Evening: Take a leisurely walk along the Royal Crescent, Bath’s finest Georgian terrace. (Dinner options nearby include The Olive Tree or The Scallop Shell Restaurant)

Day 4 - Green Spaces and Outdoor Activities

• Morning: Head to Prior Park Landscape Garden, a beautiful 18th-century landscape garden with a picturesque Palladian bridge. (Tickets)
  • Breakfast: Grab breakfast at Café Retreat or Little Bird Bakery
• Afternoon: Spend the afternoon exploring the botanical delights of The Royal Victoria Park, including its bandstand and mini golf course. (Park details)
  • Lunch: Pack a picnic or grab lunch at The Botanist’s Kitchen or Bath Pizza Co. in the park
• Evening: Dine at Caribu for its Brazilian BBQ, or The Cheese Larder for a unique cheese tasting experience.

Day 5 - Farewell Bath

• Morning: Enjoy your final hours in Bath by visiting any spots you may have missed during the week, or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere of this enchanting city. (Breakfast options include The Coffee Cup or Street Eat Food)
• Departure: Depending on your travel arrangements, head back to Bath Spa Railway Station for your departure. (Train times)