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BATH & NORTH EAST
SOMERSET COUNCIL
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The Guildhall,
High Street,
Bath, BA1 5AW
 www.bathnes.gov.uk
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Tel: 01225 477000
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SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
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County Hall, Taunton,
TA1 4DY Wessex
www.somerset.gov.uk
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Telephone : 01823 355455
Fax : 01823 355 156
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BATH TOURISM
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Bath Visitor Information Centre
Abbey Chambers
Abbey Churchyard
Bath
BA1 1LY
E-mail: tourism@bathtourism.co.uk
BATH TOURISM CLICK
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Telephone:
UK callers: 0906 711 2000 (50p/min)
Overseas callers: +44 (0)844 847 5257
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WESSEX POLITICS
THE WESSEX SOCIETY
is dedicated to preserving and developing the
cultural and linguistic heritage of Wessex. For more
information please contact : WESSEX SOCIETY, 121
Worthing Road, Patchway, BRISTOL
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THE WESSEX REGIONALIST PARTY/WESTSEAXE
LANDRICESTAEFA
is dedicated to the setting up of self government
for WESSEX. For membership information or general
enquiries please contact :
James Gunter, Secretary-General, WESSEX
REGIONALISTS, 5 Rickyard Cottages, Broad Hinton,
Swindon,
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THE WESSEX CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
is an all party group that is forwarding the
exciting plans of all the people of WESSEX to have
their own parliament, with powers equal to those of
Scotland. For more information please contact :
WESSEX CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, 1/2 Atlantic Road
South
Until borders are agreed with all the various
regionalist groups in England WESSEX for our
purposes consists of the counties of Somerset,
Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Hampshire, Berkshire,
Oxfordshire
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SOMERSET HERITAGE CENTRE
 Somerset Heritage Centre
Brunel Way, Langford Mead, Norton Fitzwarren
Taunton, TA2 6SF
Telephone 01823 278805
(enquiries)
01823 337600 (appointments)
Please make an appointment if you need a guaranteed
place in the searchroom.
Fax 01823 347459
Email
archives@somerset.gov.uk
http://www1.somerset.gov.uk/archives/
We exist to find, preserve and make available
written records of Somerset's people and
communities.
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The Somerset Archives and Local Studies Service
offers:
Free access for you to do your own research, using archives such as parish, family, school and
business records
Accepting documents
relating to Somerset.
An archives online catalogue.
An
Education and Learning Service, taking history to schools, colleges and the wider
community.
A
Research Service
if you can't visit in person.
Talks and exhibitions
A consultation and advice service in North Somerset
libraries.
Advice on
document repair, handling and storage.
Please note that our searchroom is currently very
busy, and so on some days we cannot accommodate
microfiche or document users who have not made an
appointment. To avoid disappointment, please
book a place by
contacting us
a few days before you would like to come in.
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The Somerset Archives and Local Studies Service
is provided by
Somerset County Council
and holds many millions of original documents,
ranging in date from the eighth century AD to the
present day. It forms part of the Somerset Heritage Service, with Historic Environment, Museums
and the
Victoria County History, all of which are housed at the Somerset
Heritage Centre.
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Great British Heritage Pass
- Visit Britain with the Great British Heritage Pass - the
best of British sightseeing and historic Britain for UK
visitors. Get free entry to almost 600 British heritage
tourist attractions around England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland.
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ATTRACTION
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BATH
Bath is a world-class destination, rich in Roman and
Georgian heritage. Nestling in a sheltered valley,
surrounded like Rome by seven wooded hills and nourished
by Britain's only natural hot springs, Bath has been
luring visitors with its obvious charms for well over
2000 years.
For full
list of Theatres in Bath
CLICK THEATRES
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Abbey Chambers,
Abbey Churchyard,
Bath, BA1 1LY.
Fax: 01225 477787
Email:
tourism@bathnes.gov.uk
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Tel: 01225 477101
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ASCENT BALLOON COMPANY
Think of anything to do with hot air balloons and we can
provide it. We will arrange passenger flights to
fulfil your dreams or those of your family or
friends. We can supply balloons for tethered rides at company
events, and if you are considering your own company balloon we
can advise you on costs and marketing opportunities. If you
aspire to
being a hot-air balloon pilot yourself we
offer trial flights and full training. We can even arrange
your hotel for your visit to Bath , if you would like us
to.
Smaller Balloons For Greater Pleasure
We fly daily, weather permitting, from Victoria Park in the
very heart of Bath. On lift off you will immediately be
presented with an aerial view of the Royal Crescent - one of
Bath's most impressive landmarks. If the wind is favourable
you will look down into the steaming Roman Baths, fly over
Bath Abbey and Weir. About one hour later we'll land in the
gentle countryside where our retrieve crew will pack the
balloon away and bring us all back to Victoria Park. Allow
three hours for the full experience.
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Ascent Balloon Co.
25 Carlingcott
Bath
BA2 8AN
ASCENT BALLOON
COMPANY CLICK
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Tel :
01761 432327
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BAILEY'S HOT AIR BALLOONING
Bailey Balloons, champagne hot air balloon rides, launch from
the beautiful and unforgettable Georgian city that is Bath
Spa. Set within the rolling Somerset countryside and bursting
with world famous attractions, which include the 2000 year old
Roman Baths, Pump Rooms and the spectacular Bath Abbey.
Your first flight in Bath will be a magical
ballooning experience and will begin in Royal Victoria Park,
just outside the heart of Britain�s finest Georgian city and
next to the impressive Royal Crescent with the famous crescent
of houses and the fabulous Royal Crescent Hotel. The 57acre
park was formally opened in 1830 and was named after the young
Princess who was visiting Bath at the time. The
park plays host to some hugely popular outdoor events such as
the Bath Flower Show, Bath International Music Festival, the
Children�s Festival, Bath Literature Festival and the Bath
Film Festival. A launch from this specially selected
site may see you drifting over the wonderfully beautiful
Somerset countryside, offering views of many lovely typical
English villages such as Lacock, Castle Coombe and the market
town of Bradford-on-Avon.
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Bailey Balloons,
44 Ham Green,
Bristol,
BS20 0HA
BAILEY'S HOT AIR BALLOONING
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TEL: 01275 375 300
FAX: 01275 375 660
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BATH VISITOR DISCOUNT CARD
The new Bath Visitor Card offers discounts at a wide range
of places to eat, shops, attractions and tours &
entertainment in and around Bath. Over 45 businesses are
participating in the scheme, including: Attractions -
Farleigh Hungerford Castle, The Museum of East Asian Art,
The American Museum in Britain, Bath Boating Station, Bath
Postal Museum, Fashion Museum, Avon Valley Railway, Sally
Lunn�s Refreshment House Museum, Prior Park Landscape
Garden, Museum of Bath at Work, Herschel Museum of Astronomy
and Bath Abbey Tower Tours. Restaurants - Binks Restaurant,
Strada, Jaflong, Rajpoot, Jane Austen Centre Regency Tea
Room, Mezzaluna Ristorante, Clarkes Restaurant, Caf� du
Globe, Il Tocco d�Italia Restaurant, The Royal Hotel, Green
Park Brasserie and Ben & Jerry�s. Shops - Bath Aqua
Glass, Pulteney Bridge Gifts, The Glass House, Neal�s Yard
Remedies, Uttam London, Abbey Green Craft Gallery, No.1
Royal Crescent Gift Shop, The Roman Baths Gift Shop, Pump
Room Crafts, Bath Abbey Shop, Jody Cory Goldsmiths and Duo.
Tours & Entertainment - Pulteney Princess, Jubilee
Narrowboat, The Little Theatre Cinema, Thermae Bath Spa
Visitor Centre, Pulteney Cruisers, Drive-Tech Limited and
Bath Balloons. Visitor cards are valid for three weeks from
the date of validation offering visitors plenty of time to
take advantage of the range of offers. Get it on-line for
Just �3.
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BATH VISITORS DISCOUNT CARD CLICK
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ABBEY CHURCH HOUSE
Bath�s sole surviving Elizabethan mansion has a fascinating
history. For centuries the Master of St John�s Hospital had a
house here. It was rebuilt along grander lines by Dr Robert
Baker around 1590. His great chamber is still there, with its
Elizabethan panelling and elaborate chimney-piece. Leading
members of the Elizabethan court enjoyed his fine lodgings
including a private spa water bath. Sadly the house was so
badly hit in the Blitz that the whole west front is a post-war
restoration.
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Westgate Buildings,
Bath
BA1
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ABBEY GREEN
The green is secretly Stuart. 17th-century houses built on the
former courtyard of Bath Priory were later given a Georgian
facelift. Here the greenery has taken over. 200 years ago it
seemed a good idea to soften Georgian symmetry with a hint of
foliage. Plane trees were dotted around the city. Now
architectural purists talk longingly about chainsaws, but
artists reach for their palettes and tourists for their
cameras. A quiet square not far from the Abbey. The house on the
left is a 17th century town house and two other houses in
the Green are also pre-Georgian from the Stuart area
although the telling architecture has been mostly covered up
with other decoration over the years. The plane tree in the
centre was planted at the end of the 18th century.
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Bath
BA1
ABBEY GREEN CLICK
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ALFRED HOUSE
The fancy Georgian ironwork of this house has survived intact.
Now it even holds aloft a replica of a Georgian oil lamp.
Notice the torch extinguishers. At night a gentleman could
have his way through the streets lit by a link-boy carrying a
flaming torch, which was snuffed out when he reached home.
Kitchen provisions were once winched down into the area on the
crane. The bust of Alfred the Great over the door is perhaps
in honour of his rejuvenation of Bath. It is now a School of
Journalism
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14 Alfred Street,
Bath
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ASSEMBLY ROOMS
In Jane Austen�s time these were known as the Upper Rooms,
since there were other assembly rooms in the city centre. The
wide-eyed heroine of Northanger Abbey was astonished by the
crowd at her first ball there. Chandeliers glittered upon a
gaudy company. At a public assembly a country squire might
hope to rub shoulders with a duke, or a handsome officer to
win an heiress. Men and women alike were arrayed like
peacocks. What an appropriate home for the Museum of Costume.
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Bennett Street,
Bath,
BA1 2QH
ASSEMBLY ROOMS CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 477785 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
477743
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This popular attraction is located in the wooded
valley near the River Avon and the restored Kennet
& Avon Canal. A haven for wildlife, it also
offers the opportunity of combining several short
and longer country walks. Barton Farm was a
medieval farm and its magnificenthuge grade II* tithe barn in Bradford on Avon is one of
the largest in England. It is 180 feet long
and 30 feet wide, which was constructed in the
14th century and is now part of Barton Farm
Country Park The barn would have been used
for collecting taxes, in the form of goods, to
fund the church. The tithe barn is open daily,
free of charge. The granary and old cow byres of
the farm have been restored as craft shops,
galleries and tea rooms.
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Barton Farm is a short walk from the centre of the
historic town of Bradford on Avon, on the southern edge of
the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. Barton Farm Country Park is well sign posted
and is located off the B3109 on the edge of the historic
town of Bradford on Avon.
Grid reference:ST 823 603 (entrance)
BARTON FARM COUNTRY PARK CLICK
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Tel:
01225 713489
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BATH ABBEY
Begun in 1499, Bath Abbey is the last of the great
medieval churches of England. The West Front is unique
as it depicts the dream that inspired the Abbey's
founder, Bishop Oliver King, to pull down the ruined
Norman cathedral and raise the present building on its
foundations.Over the past twelve and a half centuries,
three different churches have occupied the site of
today�s Abbey:An Anglo-Saxon Abbey Church dating from 757, pulled
down by the Norman conquerors of England soon after
1066.
A massive Norman cathedral begun about 1090. It was
larger than the monastery could afford to maintain and
by the end of the 15th century was in ruins.The present
Abbey church founded in 1499, ruined after the
dissolution of the monasteries in 1539 by order of Henry
VIII.Worship has taken place on the site of today's
Abbey for over one thousand years and continues to this
day with services taking place throughout the entire
week.
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Abbey Churchyard
Bath BA1 1LY
Opening Times:01 April - 31 October
09:00 - 18:00 (Monday to Saturday)
13:00 - 14:30 and 16:30 - 17:30 (Sunday)
01 November - 31 March
09:00 - 16:30 (Monday to Saturday)
13:00 - 14:30 and 16:30 to 17:30 (Sunday)
BATH ABBEY CLICK
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Tel:01225 422462
Fax: +44 (0) 1225
429990
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BATH ABBEY HERITAGE VAULTS
Hidden away beneath the abbey, these vaults make up one of the
most interesting collections in the city. There are great
deals of artefacts and interesting documents, decorative and
applied arts on display that have been part of the abbey for
hundreds of years. It gives visitors the chance to learn more
about the history of the building and the part it has played
in the development of the city.
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Bath Abbey,
Bath,
Somerset
BA1 1LT
BATH ABBEY CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 422462 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
429990
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BATH - THE AMERICAN MUSEUM
The American Museum in Britain shows, largely in a
series of Period Rooms, the development of American
Decorative arts from its European roots to purely
American styles such as Shaker or Pennsylvania German.
There are also galleries devoted to Native American art,
and to Folk Art. The museum is housed in Claverton Manor
(built 1820) and set in extensive grounds, including an
arboretum of North American trees and shrubs. Light
lunches and teas are available.
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Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD
The museum is well signposted from Bath Centre and the
A26 Warminster Road. From city centre bus station take
No 18 and alight at the The Avenue. Museum ten minutes
walk
AMERICAN MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel : 01225 460503
Fax: 01225 469160
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BATH AQUA THEATRE OF
GLASS
Enjoy the ancient skills of the
glassblowers and stained glass
artists, in this unique working
museum, in the heart of the artisan
quarter of Bath. Bath Aqua Glass is
coloured by adding Copper Oxide to
molten glass, creating beautiful
aquamarine colour, reminiscent of
the Spa waters, which contain Copper
that taint the waters a green
hue.
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105-107 Walcot Street
BATH BA1 5BW
Fax: +44
(0)1225 428146
BATH AQUA THEATRE OF GLASS CLICK
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Tel: 01225 428146
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BATH BALOONS
We schedule launches in our fabulous Bath Balloon nearly
every day, 7 days per week, during our flying season* so why
not launch from Royal Victoria Park and see the great
Georgian City from a different angle and fly with Bath
Balloons!
Why not treat your partner, family or a friend (or yourself!)
to a brilliant champagne balloon flight and give a superb gift
experience that will be eagerly awaited and remembered for
years to come. Lots of our passengers come back to fly with us
again so be careful, you might get addicted!
*We fly mainly between
March and October but we do have vouchers available
to
purchase if you would like to fly during the winter
months.
Just click the �Exclusive Flights� button
above (as this balloon flies all year round) or give us a call
if you need any further information.
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Suite 170,
3 Edgar Buildings,
George Street,
Bath
BA1 2FJ
BATH BALOONS CLICK
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BATH - THE CIRCUS
The Circus was the masterpiece of John Wood the Elder.
The striking architecture has spawned numerous theories
to explain its stark originality. Viewed from the air it
forms the shape of a key, perhaps a Masonic symbol? John
Wood is also thought to have taken inspiration from the
ancient standing stones of nearby Stanton Drew and from
Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. Either way, the Circus is
a stupendous creative accomplishment and one of the key
reasons Bath was awarded the title of World Heritage
Site by UNESCO.
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Bath,
BA1 2LN
THE CIRCUS CLICK
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BATH MUSEUM OF EASTERN ART
Based in a restored Georgian building,
the Museum houses a fine collection of
artefacts from China, Japan and South East
Asia. Displays include jade, ceramics,
lacquer and metalware dating from c5000BC
to the 20th Century and reveal the finest
achievements in East Asian craftsmanship.
Opening times: Tuesdays - Saturdays
10am-5pm Sundays - 12noon-5pm Closed on
Mondays apart from Bank Holidays. Closed
between Christmas and New Year.
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Tel: 01225 464640
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BATH - THE JANE AUSTEN CENTRE
At last, there is somewhere in Bath for all Jane
Austen fans. The Jane Austen Centre is a permanent
exhibition with knowledgeable guides featuring
displays of her life and family: Georgian Bath;
contemporary maps and unique photographic
enlargements; elegant costumes; a specially made
video; well-stocked gift shop and much more. Walking
tours of Jane Austen�s Bath are available everyday
throughout the summer. A period costume photography
service is available.
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40 Gay Street,
Bath BA1 2NT
Follow the tourist signposts or hop on any of the
sightseeing bus tours and get off at the Jane Austen
Centre
JANE AUSTEN CENTRE CLICK
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Tel: 01225 443000
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BATH MUSEUM THE BUILDING OF
An innovative hands-on exploration of the development of the
Georgian city of Bath. The museum, which is housed in the
historic Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, interprets the
architectural heritage of Bath, tracing the personalities
and work of the architects and craftsmen responsible for
transforming the mediecval core of the city into the elegant
Georgian city we can see today. See how classical designs of
the Greeks and Romans influenced the style of Georgian Bath,
and get an idea of how a house was constructed from bottom
to top.
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The Countess of Huntingdon�s Chapel,
The Vineyards,
Bath
BA1 5NA
BATH MUSEUM BUILDING CLICK
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tel: 01225 333895
fax: 01225 445473
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BATH MUSEUM OF COSTUME
The story of fashion over the last 400 years is
brought alive at the Museum of Costume, the finest
museum of fashionable garments in the world. The
displays include 200 dressed figures to illustrate the
changing styles in fashionable clothes from the late
16th century to the present day, chosen from the
museum's collection of 30,000 original items. The
Museum is undergoing a major re-display in Spring
2007, visit the website
www.museumofcostume.co.uk/redisplay for the latest
details of what is on show.
Current Exhibitions:
'The Nureyev Style' until 15th April 2007
'Fashion and Bath' until 2nd January 2008
'Pockets of History' until 2 September 2007
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Assembly Rooms
Bennett Street
BATH BA1 2QH
Fax: +44 01225
477743
Opening Times: Mar-Oct 11am-5pm Nov-Feb 11am-4pm
BATH MUSEUM OF COSTUME CLICK
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Tel: 01225
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BATH NARROWBOATS CANAL EXPERIENCE CENTRE
The Bath Narrowboats Canal Experience Centre is a long
established boat hire business on the Kennet and Avon Canal
situated at the heart of the beautiful heritage city of Bath.
Here at the Canal Experience Centre based at Sydney wharf,
Bathwick Hill, we specialise in memorable day trips cruising
the Kennet & Avon Canal from Bath to Bradford-on-Avon
either on The John Rennie, Bath's most luxurious floating
restaurant, our exclusive mini narrow day boats, our fleet of
Anglowelsh holiday narrowboats, exploring the area with our
mountain bike hire or just watching the canal life go by on
the wharf from our soon to be opened cafe . We can show
you a different way to enjoy life along the canal.
At the Bath Narrowboats Canal Experience Centre, we have a
commitment to excellence and are proud of our reputation for
quality, reliability and value for money. Our aim is to give
you, the best quality canal experience out of Bath.?We want
you to experience the magic of the Kennet & Avon canal and
for your day out to be your best memory of Bath.
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Sydney Wharf
Bathwick Hill
Bath
BA2 4EL
BATH NARROWBOATS CANAL EXPERIENCE CENTRE CLICK
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BATH PAVILION
The Bath Pavilion is a complete multi-use venue situated in
the centre of Bath. It is the ideal venue to hire for trade
exhibitions, conferences, weddings, fairs, concerts and stage
shows.
The Pavilion can accommodate 450 for dinner dances and has
space for up to 1200 for music events. Facilities include: the
main hall, stage, caf� and kitchen, a bar, toilets and
cloakroom and a box office.
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Bath Pavillion
North Parade Rd,
Bath.
BA2 4ET
BATH PAVILION CLICK
SEE OUR THEATRES WEBSITE
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Telephone: 01225 312121
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BATH POSTAL MUSEUM
At Bath Postal Museum we have
something for everyone. We provide
colourful, frequently changing
exhibitions, interactive games and
quizzes, models and collectables and
feature historic 'talking heads' video
characters. There is also plenty to do
for young visitors, who can play the
mail computer challenge, try on
costumes and play our stunning
'potholes and pitfalls' boardgame. All
visitors are also able to perforate
their own sheet of stamps and the
museum shop offers a large range of
postcards and gifts. Groups and
schools can be catered for.
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27 Northgate Street
BATH BA1 1AJ
Fax: +44 01225 460333
BATH POSTAL MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: 01225 460333
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BATH - PULTENEY BRIDGE
Pulteney Bridge, together with the Ponte Vecchio in
Florence, is one of the world's most beautiful
bridges. Like the Ponte Vecchio it is one of a handful
of historic bridges in the world with shops built into
it. Built for William Pulteney by Robert Adams, the
bridge was an attempt to connect central Bath to land
on the other bank of the River Avon and make
Pulteney's fortune. In spite of its practical origins
it is surely the most romantic bridge in the world,
best viewed from Parade Gardens park by the crescent
weir.
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Pulteney Bridge
BATH
BA2 4AY
PULTENEY BRIDGE CLICK
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BATH - THE PUMP ROOM RESTAURANT
Contemporary English food served in elegant
surroundings with linen tablecloths, table service,
fresh flowers. Fresh food prepared on the premises,
cooked to order using local produce. Great ambience.
Live music by the Pump Room Trio or a solo pianist.
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Bath And North East Somerset
Council Heritage Services
Pump Room, Stall Street
BATH Avon BA1 1LZ
Open 7 days a week: Winter (Oct 1st - March 31st) 09.30
- 16.30 Summer (April 1st - September 30th) 09.30 -
17.30 Times may vary
THE PUMP ROOM RESTAURANT CLICK
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Tel:01225 444477
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BATH RACECOURSE
A warm welcome to Bath Racecourse � the home of thrilling
racing and premier hospitality!
Ideally situated on Lansdown Hill overlooking the
picturesque Roman City of Bath, Bath Racecourse is the
highest racecourse in Britain and is known for being
intimate, relaxed and friendly, as well as putting on
spectacular events!
During 2012, Bath will be home to 19 exciting and unique racedays. With a variety of weekday, weekend and evening fixtures
which take place between April and October a trip to
Bath�s historic racecourse is an experience to be enjoyed
by all.
A day at the races is as casual or as formal as you want
to make it. For some it�s a get together with friends, for
others it�s an excuse to dress up, especially on Ladies
Day, many ladies get dressed up and wear hats � not
obligatory, but great fun! Families are always welcome
with accompanied Children under 16 entering for free and a
small playground to keep them entertained.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bath Racecourse in
2012 and be assured we will do everything we can to make
your day special.
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Lansdown
BATH BA1 9BU
Fax: +44 (0)1225 444415
BATH RACECOURSE CLICK
SEE OUR HORSE RACING WEBSITE
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Tel: 01225 424609
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BATH RECORDS OFFICE
The Record Office is an institution in the city and provides a
massive collection of historical records that relate to the
history and the development of the city. The earliest records
of the settlement are from the 12th Century, and are both
fascinating and beautiful to look at. No matter what you are
looking to find out about the area, you will find it here
amongst this massive collection.
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Guildhall,
High Street,
Bath
BA1 5AW
BATH RECORDS OFFICE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 477421 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
477439
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BATH ROMAN BATHS
Visit the heart of the World Heritage
Site. Around Britain's only hot spring,
the Romans built a magnificent temple and
bathing complex that still flows with
natural hot water. See the water's source
and walk where Romans walked on the
ancient stone pavements. The extensive
ruins and treasures from the spring are
beautifully preserved and presented using
the best of modern interpretation.
'Meet the Romans' children's audiogiude
and 'Bryson at the Bath's audioguide tours
included in admission price.The Roman
Baths opening hours are: Jan - Feb 9.30 -
16.30, exit 17.30; Mar - June 9.00 -
17.00, exit 18.00, July - Aug 9.00 -
20.00, exit 21.00, Sept - Oct 9.00 -
17.00, exit 18.00, Nov - Dec 9.30 - 16.30,
exit 17.30
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Roman Baths
Abbey Church Yard
BATH BA1 1LZ
Fax: +44 01225 477743
ROMAN BATHS CLICK
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Tel: 01225 477785
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BATH - THE ROYAL CRESCENT
The Royal Crescent is one of the world's best known
landmarks. Built between 1767 and 1775 and designed by
John Wood the younger, the crescent contains some 30
houses, one of which is now the Royal Crescent Hotel,
another is Number 1 and open to the public.
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Royal Crescent
BATH
BA1 2LS
ROYAL CRESCENT CLICK
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BATH ROYAL LITERARY & SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION
Although the BRSLI did not move to Queen Square until
1932, the institution was founded over a century earlier.
Its collection reflects the Victorian spirit of discovery.
David Livingstone, intrepid explorer of Africa, was among
those who lectured to this worthy body. Bath by Victoria�s
day had abandoned dissipation in favour of moral and
intellectual improvement. The collections include geology,
natural history, antiquities and examples of the art and
culture of many lands. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific
Institution is an educational charity based in Queen
Square, Bath. We have two main activities; a programme of
talks, discussions and exhibitions on science, the arts
and current affairs, and the maintenance and exhibition of
our extensive collection of books, fossils and artifacts.
Outside organisations also use our premises for
meetings.
All our talks are open to the public, as are most of our
exhibitions. We try to keep entry charges to a minimum -
exhibitions are normally free, and you can hear a
world-class scientist or author talk about their subject for
�4.
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16-18 Queen Square,
Bath
BA1
BATH ROYAL LITERARY & SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 312084 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
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BATH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
 Established in 1865, Bath has been at the forefront of
Rugby Union�s evolution in this country. Bath Rugby (also
known as just Bath) is an English professional rugby union
club that is based in the city of Bath. The club has
experienced major success, having in the past won England's
domestic competition, the Anglo-Welsh Cup (as the John
Player and Pilkington Cup), as well as the Heineken Cup.
Founded in 1865, Bath Football Club is one of the oldest and
most successful clubs in existence. They play at the
Recreation Ground, also known as the Rec, in the City of
Bath. Their CEO is Nick Blofeld (former head of Epsom race
course). Not only have we seen the standard of club rugby
continue to rise in England, but also all Home Union
international sides have benefited from the talent that has
pulled on the Bath shirt and the men who nurtured them.
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Recreation Ground
Spring Gardens
Bath
BA2 6PW
Capacity: 11,700
BATH RFC CLICK
Buy Merchandise
Buy Tickets
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Tel: 01225 325200
Fax: 01225 325201
Ticket Hotline: 0871 721
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BATH TREASURE HUNT
No prior knowledge of Bath is required as all clues are
solved by observation. Both young and old will be
fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of hours seeing
the sites and solving the clues. Children will enjoy beating
adults to solve the clues! We even supply a map just
in case you get lost. The answers are at the back of
the book so you can check any unsolved ones before you
leave.The hunt starts at the Tourist Information Centre ,
York Street, Bath, BA1 1LY. From Bath or just visiting, you
will be surprised at how much you walk past without even
noticing. We so often walk around blinkered without
appreciating the great features which make our towns and
cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things will be
highlighted rather than hidden away. Our Bath treasure hunt
packs contain all the necessary elements for you need
including maps, clues, answer sheet, and tips on how to get
things going.
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Local stockists of single hunts
Tourist Information Centre�Bath,
Abbey Chambers,
Abbey Churchyard,
Bath, BA1 1LY.
Fax: 01225 477787
Email:
tourism@bathnes.gov.uk
Good Buy Books�Bath
W H Smith�Bath
BATH TREASURE HUNT CLICK
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Tel: 01225 477101
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BEAZER GARDEN MAZE
Beazer Gardens is a small grassed area on the east side of
the Bath weir. Access is from steps on Pulteney Bridge. The
maze is a simple unicursal design, but has eight sections
rather than the four sections of Chartres mazes. In the
centre is a magnificent Gorgon's head mosaic. The maze was
designed by Adrian Fisher who says "I designed the pathway
network of the Bath Maze; actually it is both a
unicursal labyrinth, and also a multi-cursal puzzle maze;
and it also invites children to invent and play games
on its pathways (since it is flat)."
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Beazer
Gardens
Bath
BA2 1EE
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BECKWORTS TOWER & MUSEUM
The 120 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.. General
opening times: Saturdays, Sundays
and Bank Holiday Mondays; Easter to
end October 10.30am-5pm.
Beckford's Tower & Museum is
now closed for the winter and will
reopen at Easter 2007. We still do
group visits and special bookings
during the closed period
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Lansdown Road
BATH
BA1 9BH
Fax: +44 01225 481850
BECKWORTH'S TOWER & MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: 01225 422212/460705
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BELLOT'S HOSPITAL
This was the first hospital in Bath with regular medical
staff. It was founded around 1608 for poor sick people coming
to Bath for the waters. On the front is the coat of arms of
the great Elizabethan statesman William Cecil, Lord Burghley.
Burghley had left money for pious uses, which founder Thomas
Bellott spent as his executor. The hospital was rebuilt in the
19th century and is now a nursing home for the elderly, part
of St John�s Hospital. Public access to the interior is rarely
possible.
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Beau Street,
Bath
BA1 1QY
BELLOT'S HOSPITAL CLICK
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SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
Sir Bevil Grenville�s Monument stands on Landsdowne Hill in
Bath and was erected to mark the heroism and courage of this
man and his Cornish pikemen at the Battle of Landsdowne in
1643. The statue is constructed of ashlar and has a slate
plate, erected in 1720 aloft this beautiful hill, offering
fine views of Bath and the rolling hills of the Somerset
countryside. English Heritage maintain the monument and its
grounds.
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Lansdowne Hill,
Bath,
BS30 5RR
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT CLICK
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Tel: 0117 9750 700
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BRADFORD ON AVON
Bradford on Avon (sometimes Bradford-on-Avon) is a town
in west Wiltshire, with a population of about
9,326. The name of the town originates from the
�broad ford� across the River Avon. The town's canal,
historic buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants make it
popular with tourists. The history of the town can
be traced back to Roman origins. It has several
buildings dating to the 17th century, when the town grew
due to the thriving English woollen textile
industry.Bradford on Avon is a bustling market town
which still serves the local farming community as it has
done for centuries.
Nestling in the western corner of
Wiltshire,Bradford is only 8 miles
from the World Heritage City
of Bath. One of the most
compelling features about
Bradford is its unique
position on the edge of the
Cotswolds facing the River
Avon. The ancient bridge in
the centre of the town
remains its natural focus
and still retains two of its
original 13th century
arches. The historical view
from the main bridge
incoporates the hill above
the town which is dotted
with the old weavers'
cottages and the river bank
flanked with the 19th
century former cloth
mills. On the bridge stands a
small building which was
originally a chapel but later
used as a town lockup. The
weather vane on top takes the
form of a gudgeon (an early
Christian symbol), hence the
local saying "under the fish
and over the water".
The river provided the power
for the wool mills that gave
the town its wealth. The town
has 17th century buildings
dating from the most
successful period of the local
textile industry. The best
examples of weaver's cottages
are on Newtown, Middle Rank
and Tory Terraces. Daniel
Defoe visited Bradford in the
early 18th century and
commented : "They told me at
Bradford on Avon that it was
no extra-ordinary thing to
have clothiers in that county
worth �10,000 to �40,000 per
man" (Equivalent to �1.3M to
�5.3M in 2007 .With
improving mechanisation in
Textile manufacture during the
Industrial Revolution the wool
weaving industry moved from
cottages to purpose built
woollen mills adjacent to the
river Avon where they used
water and steam to power the
looms. Around 30 such mills
were built in Bradford on Avon
alone and prospered further
until the English woollen
industry shifted its centre of
power to Yorkshire in the late
19th century. The last local
mill closed in 1905. Many have
since stood empty and some
became derelict.
Several notable buildings in
and around the town centre
have been designated for
renovation and redevelopment
by 2012. In 1998 the Wiltshire
Music Centre was opened in
Bradford on Avon, on the
grounds of St Laurence School.
On 8 October 2003, Bradford on
Avon was granted Fairtrade
Town status.
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BRADFORD-ON-AVON T.I.C.
34 Silver Street, Bradford-on-Avon
BA15 1JX
at the
Open Directory Project
Bradford on Avon Town Council
Historic Bradford-on-Avon photos
at
BBC Wiltshire
Six English Towns: Bradford-on-Avon
- A 35 minute BBC TV programme made in 1981 examining
Bradford-on-Avon's Georgian buildings and architecture
Day Out: Bradford-on-Avon
- A 30 minute BBC TV programme made in 1978 of a day spent
exploring Bradford-on-Avon
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Tel: 01225 865797 (1225 868722)
Fax:01225 868722
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BRADFORD ON AVON MUSEUM
The museum, which displays the natural and human heritage of
the town, is situated on the first floor of the town library.
Its main exhibit is an old pharmacy shop that has been
lovingly rebuilt after 120 years of service.
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Bridge Street,
Bradford on Avon,
BA15 1BY
BRADFORD ON AVON MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel:
01225 865797
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CANAL VISITOR CENTRE
After several years of boat operations, without permanent
premises, European funding was obtained to help construct a
purpose built canal side Visitor Centre. This steel, wood and
glass structure opened in 1988 and is curved to match the bend
of the canal around the hillside. Within this building
all the activities of the boatyard and Visitor Centre are
carried out with the exception of Chris's Boat Services, which
occupies the dry dock and workshop in the tunnel. A number of
small shops occupy the centre providing information about the
canal, books and guides and various boat and canal
memorabilia. The longest part of the building is occupied by
the Angelfish Cafe/restaurant, which caters for boaters and
walkers. The bustle and activity of this eastern end of the
parish is in marked contrast to the peace and tranquillity of
Tucking Mill Lake at its western limit.
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Brassknocker Basin
Monkton Combe
BATH
BA2 7JD
CANAL VISITOR CENTRE CLICK
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Tel: 01225 722292
Fax: 01225 723922
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COURTYARD CARRIAGES
Relaxing and enjoyable way to take in the sights of the city
including Great Pultney street, Henrietta park Laura fountain
and more. A great way to celebrate that special occasion,
birthday, anniversary, hen party or add a touch of Romance to
a wedding proposal. Fixed tours last approx 25 minutes
costs �10.00 per adult � 5.00 per child. Meet us at
Terrace Walk , outside The Abbey Hotel. Tours can be pre
booked on your specific Time and Date to avoid
disappointment. Card payments availble on pre booked
tours. Exclusive use of carriage availble for tours up
to an hour , ride through Victoria Park see The Royal Crescent
and The Circus.
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The Stables
Radford Farm
Radford
Timsbury
Bath
BA2 0QF
COURTYARD CARRIAGES CLICK
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Tel : 01761 471888
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CROSS BATH
Here bubbles up one of Bath�s smaller hot springs. By about
1700 the Cross Bath was �the bathing place of pleasure�. More
private than the King�s Bath, it was favoured by the beau
monde. Musicians serenaded noted beauties from one of its
galleries, while spectators admired them from the other. That
was in an earlier building. This Georgian gem went up towards
the end of the century. Its luscious curves billow out into
the half-moon end of Bath Street.
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Hot Bath Street
BA1
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DOWNSIDE ABBEY
Downside Abbey Church is one of the finest
examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in England,
which some describe as a jewel among the churches
of Somerset.
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Stratton-on-the-Fosse, nr. Bath
DOWNSIDE ABBEY CLICK
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Tel:
01761 235161
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DRYHAM PARK
Spectacular late 17th-century mansion, garden and deer
park Set in a beautiful Gloucestershire valley and
surrounded by 110 hectares (272 acres) of garden and
rolling parkland, this grand baroque house with
spectacular sweeping views towards Bristol was designed by
Talman for William Blathwayt, Secretary at War during the
reign of William III. Lavish 17th-century collections
reflect the fashion for all things Dutch, including
paintings and furniture. Later 18th-century additions
include furniture by Gillow and Linnell, and the Victorian
domestic quarters provide visitors with an intriguing
insight into life below stairs.
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Dyrham,
Bath,
SN14 8ER
DRYHAM PARK CLICK
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Tel : 0117 937 2501
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FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
Ruined 14th century castle with an intriguing
history. Wall paintings in the chapel.
Audio tour. An English Heritage
site.
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Farleigh Hungerford, nr Bath
Daily. Apr-Sept 10am-6pm; Oct 10am-5pm; Nov-Mar
Wed-Sun 10am-4pm.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD
CASTLE CLICK
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Tel:
01984 631819
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GEORGIAN CITY CENTRE
Even quite late in the 18th century, Stall Street was still
crammed with shops and lodging houses which hid the spa
buildings from passers-by. Sedan chairs carrying noble
visitors had to be jostled down narrow lanes and passages to
reach the baths. So Bath Corporation directed architect Thomas
Baldwin to create a more gracious city centre. On one side of
Stall Street an airy colonnade arose beside a new pump room
and entrance to the main baths. On the other the new Bath
Street cut through to the smaller baths.
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Stall Street and Bath Street,
Bath
BA1
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GRAPES
This house is older than it looks. 14 and 15 Westgate Street
next door were once one house, given a grand face-lift around
1720. But the conversion was only skin-deep. On the upper
floors are features from the early 1600s. The house was let to
a vintner in 1728 and it was known as the Bunch of Grapes by
1776. At that time it was a wine merchants, but had become a
pub by the end of the century.
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14 Westgate Street,
Bath
BA1 1EQ
GRAPES CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 310235
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GRAVEL WALK
The Gravel Walk in Bath is a path that leads from Queens
Square in the centre of Bath directly to the Royal Crescent,
Bath's most famous and grand crescent. Just off this
shaded path is a recreated Georgian Garden which has been
restored to how it would have been around 1760 when it was
designed. The garden offers a peaceful seating area and is
planted with plants & shrubs of the era.
Gravel Walk was the route for sedan chairs between the town
centre and the spreading developments of the two John Woods.
It was a mistake to try and alight without paying the fare.
The chairman could open the top instead of the door and let
the rain onto your finery. As you stroll along the Gravel Walk
you can see the patchwork backside of the Wood uniform.
Balconies and bays blossom out like flowers leaning towards
the sun. It is said to be haunted. A white haired man has appeared several times, only to
suddenly vanish.
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Bath
BA1
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GREEN PARK
Green Park is a former communal garden, created during town
expansion around 1792-96. Bath is blessed with bursts of greenery
almost round every corner. Georgian developments draped
themselves over the green hills and meadows around the old
city centre. Open spaces preserved a sense of connection with
the countryside. The triangle of Green Park was once a
communal garden for the residents of the late Georgian
terraces to east and west. Now only the western terrace
survives. On the south the park dips down to the River Avon,
with access to a riverside walk.
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Bath
BA1 1HZ
GREEN PARK CLICK
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Phone:
01225 394041
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GREEN PARK STATION
This former station was built in 1868-9 as a stop on the
Midland Railway�s Bristol to Birmingham line. The last train
ran in 1966. But the station was restored in the 1980s and
cleverly converted to other uses. Green Park Brasserie
occupies the old booking hall. It offers a bar, caf�, library
and Internet access. The former train shed houses Green Park
Market and specialist shops. The station also has meeting
rooms and bigger events can be staged in the shed.
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Bath
BA1 1JB
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THE GUILD HALL
The Guildhall in Bath, Somerset, England was built between
1775 and 1778 by Thomas Baldwin to designs by Thomas Warr
Attwood. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
The current Bath stone building replaced a Stuart Guildhall,
built in 1625, which itself replaced an earlier Tudor
structure. The facade has 4 Ionic columns and the building is
surmounted by the figure of Justice. The central dome was
added in 1893. It forms a continuous building with the
Victoria Art Gallery and the covered market.
The interior includes a banqueting hall with engaged
Corinthian columns. It contains 18th century chandeliers and
original royal portraits. The room is used on royal visits to
the city including Queen Elizabeth II who had lunch in the
banqueting room in May 2002.
It now houses the Council Chamber and Register office for Bath
and North East Somerset and is used as a wedding venue,
and for filming period dramas. The Guildhall also serves as
one of the venues for the Bath International Music
Festival.
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The Guild Hall
The High Street,
Bath.
BA1 5AW
THE GUILHALL COVERED MARKET CLICK
SEE OUR THEATRES WEBSITE
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Telephone: 01225 477782/86
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HENRIETTA PARK
This pleasant 2.8 hectare (7 acre) park is situated close to
the city centre and was laid out and opened to celebrate the
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria of 1897. It contains
many fine trees, extensive shrubberies, beautiful flower beds
and public toilets.
It also contains the King George V Memorial Garden where
superb bedding displays are arranged around a central pool and
fountain. A place to sit quietly, an oasis of peace,
tranquillity and beauty just minutes away from the bustle of
city life.
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Henrietta Road,
Bath
BA2 1EE
HENRIETTA PARK CLICK
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THE HERSCHEL MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY
The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is dedicated to the many
achievements of the Herschels, who were distinguished
astronomers as well as talented musicians. It was from this
house, using a telescope of his own design that William
discovered the planet Uranus in 1781. His observations helped
to double the known size of the solar system. Following a
tradition of the great astronomers of the Renaissance he
pushed forward the science of building telescopes. He was
rewarded for his work by King George III, and also received
the Copley Medal. Caroline also made a huge contribution to
the field of astronomy. The work of the Herschels clearly had
an impact on modern science and space exploration. Sir Patrick
Moore, the patron of the museum, describes William Herschel as
�the first man to give a reasonably correct picture of the
shape of our star-system or galaxy, the best telescope-maker
of his time, and possibly the greatest observer who ever
lived�. Our photo library offers a range of images of the
Herschels and the museum including portraits, general views
and museum objects. Please enquire about reproduction fees.
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19 New King Street
Bath
BA1 2BL
THE HERSCHEL MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY CLICK
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tel: 01225 446865
fax: 01225 446865
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THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM
At the Holburne Museum you will find a beautiful and
fascinating art collection in one of Bath�s great buildings.
Our stunning new extension with its galleries and garden caf�
opens onto the park behind us, serving fresh, seasonal
lunches, delicious cakes and fairly traded coffee and tea.We
believe enjoyment of the arts changes people's lives. Our aim
is to encourage this enjoyment by:
* caring for, understanding, enhancing, displaying and
interpreting our collection, our building and our unrivalled
site
* reaching as wide a public as possible by providing a
welcoming, intimate experience of the arts for people of all
ages and abilities
* staging exhibitions, events and educational activities of
outstanding quality and imagination
* being confident, adventurous and innovative
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Great Pulteney Street
Bathwick
Bath
BA2 4DB
HOLBURNE MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: +44 (0) 1225 388588
Fax: +44 (0) 1225 333121
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HOT BATH
Like the nearby Cross Bath, this is an elegant Georgian
miniature. John Wood the younger, architect of the grand Royal
Crescent, focused here on a smaller scale. The compact,
ingenious design made the best use of the cramped city centre
site. Around an octagonal bath Wood placed changing rooms and
private baths. Now the Hot Bath has been restored as part of
the Bath Spa redevelopment.
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Hot Bath Street
, Bath
BA1
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HOT BATH GALLERY
This gallery has developed a good name over the years and is
somewhere that is worth visiting if you are interested in
seeing some of the best artwork that is on display in the
area. Carrying a relatively eclectic range of pieces, the
gallery has a commitment to educating and inspiring the local
people and visitors into a world of art that they may not have
had the chance to become acquatinted with.
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Hot Bath Street,
Bath,
BA1 1UP
HOT BATH GALLERY CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 328673 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
328673
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LITTLE THEATRE
This cinema was the brain-child of actress Consuelo de Reyes.
Having already created a community arts centre nearby, she
wanted a small theatre which could also be used as a cinema.
She and her husband built the Little Theatre in 1935 and it
still has something of a 1930s look internally. Now a
Picturehouse cinema, it aims to show arthouse, independent and
high quality mainstream films.
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St Michael�s Place,
Bath
BA1
LITTLE THEATRE CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 466822
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 LOCK INN
You'll find the cafe at the Lock Inn a pleasant reminder of
when we were a nation of corner shop keepers. Owned and run by
the same family since it was first opened in 1990 we are proud
that we see many of the customers that first came 10 years
ago. We always do our best to make sure that your visit to our
cafe is an enjoyable experience that you will wish to repeat.
Home of the Boatman's Breakfast. Vast menu served all
day. Canalside gardens, summer houses and marquee, below
Bradford Lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Bike and canoe
hire available from our shop.Average meal price �5-�10.
Opening times: Open 7 days from 8.30am. All day menu served
until 9pm. Open till late.
Closed Sunday and Monday evenings during winter. Open
bank holidays.
Last food orders 9pm. Vegetarian options available, fully
licensed, children welcome, internet access, Walkers are
Welcome.
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48 Frome Road
Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1LE
LOCK INN CLICK
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Tel: 01225 868068
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MOLES CLUB
Moles Club, one of the UK's best live music venues: whether
you're a tourist from London looking for some live
entertainment, a local resident of Bath, Bristol & the
West Country, or a visitor to Bath or England from anywhere in
the world, this could become one of your favorite nightclubs
to build your social life and nightlife around. In a word
Music Music Music is what we're about - a veritable music
lovers and musician's paradise.
Occupying a niche all of its own, this is the place for live
bands, live gigs, dance music, wicked dance nights with top
dance DJs, whacky events, open mic nights, jazz music, battle
of the bands competitions and everything to do with the local
live music, partying & social scene. This is a nightclub
with a difference - but also one of those great intimate
cellar venues! If you like to delve a bit deeper, then there�s
a short potted history of the club, if you click on Moles
Group/History
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14 George Street,
Bath,
MOLES CLUB CLICK
SEE OUR THEATRES WEBSITE
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Tel: 01225 404 445
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MOONRAKER CANALBOATS
Luxury canal boat holidays on the beautiful Kennet and Avon
Canal near the Georgian City of Bath. Cruise in superior style
aboard our five star fleet of canal boats.
Moonboats are traditional widebeam
narrowboats with fabulous accommodation and luxurious
facilities including Jacuzzi whirlpool baths. We're a family
run company offering luxury canalboat holidays. All of our
hire boats have been awarded 5 star Excellence by Quality in
Tourism for Visit Britain. If you're looking for a boating
holiday with a special difference, you've come to the right
place. At Moonraker we are commited to
providing a customer service second to none, we will always go
the extra mile to ensure that your holiday is everything you
hoped it to be and more! Our boats offer more space than a
standard narrowboat, families and groups will really
appreciate the extra room onboard. Our narrow boat fleet,
Moonbeam, Medusa and Moondance are
traditional style widebeam canal boats with fabulous
accommodation - ideal for families or those special occasions
where the extra space makes the whole experience even more
enjoyable. At Moonraker we also like to see
your narrowboat holiday off to a cracking start with flowers,
wine and chocolates on your arrival.
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7 Lower East Hayes
London Road
BA1 6AN
MOONRAKER CANALBOATS CLICK
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Tel:
01672
851550
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MUSEUM OF BATH AT WORK
The centrepiece of the Museum, covering an entire floor, is
the reconstructed engineering and soft drinks factory of
Victorian businessman J B Bowler. Walk through the
workshops and offices and see a complete soft drinks and
bottling plant. Some of the machinery is in working order and
there are regular demonstrations. Audio guides are available
free of charge and guided tours are provided when possible. An
introduction to the city�s development is given in �Bath at
Work: 2000 Years of Earning a Living and an exhibition on
invention and the landscape of working Bath, �Bath in
Particular� is on show in the ground floor Hudson Gallery.On
the other floors there are a reconstructed Bath Stone mine,
complete with dripping water, reconstructed workshops of a
Bath cabinet maker, an unusual 1914 Horstmann car with kick
starting, a Bath Chair exhibited at the Crystal Palace
exhibition of 1851, a copy of The Hound of the Baskervilles
printed in Pitman Shorthand, a singular example of a
six-stroke double acting gas engine made by local inventor
Samuel Griffin and a unique self winding clock of 1866 built
in the city.
The Museum is housed in a former Real Tennis Court, built in
1777. The Museum is close to the Assembly Rooms, Circus and
Royal Crescent.
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Julian Road
Bath
BA1 2RH
MUSEUM OF BATH AT WORK CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 318348
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NO 1 ROYAL CRESCENT
No. 1 Royal Crescent is a grand townhouse of the late 18th
Century with authentic furniture, paintings and carpets. On
the ground floor are the study and dining room, and on the
first floor a lady�s bedroom and drawing room. A kitchen
museum and shop is situated in the basement. Open
Tuesday-Sunday, 10.30am-5.00pm (4.00pm November). Closed
Mondays and Good Fridays. Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Admission
fee.
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1 Royal Crescent,
Bath
BA1 2LR
NO 1 ROYAL CRESCENT CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 338727 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
481850
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NORTH PARADE PASSAGE
Here we glimpse pre-Georgian Bath. A row of timber-framed
houses was built in the 1620s along the edge of the former
priory orchard. You would never guess it. Most have been
completely rebuilt. The exception is Sally Lunn�s, where the
old timber-framing has just been hidden behind a stone
front. Then a charming Regency bow window was patched on.
Sally is hiding her true age.
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Bath
BA1
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PUMP ROOM
The Pump Room was the pulsing centre of the spa in its
Georgian heyday. The glittering social life of the country�s
premier resort revolved around it. Here those who did not
care to bathe could drink the waters, gossip and see who
else was in town. Transport yourself back to Jane Austen�s
days with a glass of spa water served by a costumed
attendant. Or take tea in elegant surroundings while
listening to the Pump Room Trio.
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Abbey Church Yard,
Bath
BA1 1LZ
SEE OUR THEATRES WEBSITE
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 444477
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QUEEN SQUARE OBLISK
Royalty has routinely come to Bath. But Bath has only to
honour one with a monument for him to descend into
obscurity. The Queen Square obelisk records the visit of
Frederick, Prince of Wales. He never lived to be king. The
three men who made the greatest impact on the Georgian city
built this obelisk. It was designed by John Wood and paid
for by Beau Nash. The stone was donated by Ralph Allen,
whose quarries supplied the honey-coloured limestone that
gives the Georgian city its warmth.
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Queen Square,
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BA1
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QUEEN SQUARE
Queen Square was the first speculative development by Bath�s
famed architect John Wood the elder. The palatial north
fa�ade was designed to give grandeur to the whole square. In
reality a row of houses, the block was designed like a
Palladian villa, with a central pediment. Giant Corinthian
columns soar up two storeys with an air of lofty nobility.
Wood himself lived in a house on the south side of the
square, where he could gaze upon his handiwork. Now the
leafy central garden blocks the view.
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Bath
BA1
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RADSTOCK MUSEUM
The Radstock, Midsomer Norton and District Museum
Society was founded in 1985 to preserve the social and
industrial heritage of the communities of the Somerset
Coalfield. The first issue of 'Five Arches', the Journal
of the Society, appeared in 1986. The Society's
Collection was first put on permanent display at Barton
Meade, Haydon, in 1989. In 1996 the old Radstock Market Hall was acquired and
three years later, on 10th July 1999, Radstock
Museum opened its doors and became the new home of The
Society's Collection.Run by a team of dedicated volunteers
who have searched history books, archives and memories of
local people, the Museum has been described as the jewel
in the West Country's crown. Radstock Museum celebrates
the lifestyle of the typical Somerset coalminer. The
Museum illustrates not only the home life of the mining
families, but also the vibrant social, commercial and
industrial structure of the past two hundred
years.Dedicated areas demonstrate the coalface and the
miner's hard, dangerous working conditions. Shop at the
Co-op as his wife did over 70 years ago,
relive the trepidation felt by his children in the strict
Victorian Board School, see how the community life centred
round the twin pleasures of the church and the pub.
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Waterloo Road,
Radstock, Bath,
BA3 3ER
RADSTOCK MUSEUM CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1761 437722
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RIVERSIDE WALK
On the Bathwick side of the Avon is this popular walk
beside the river. You can watch the weir waterfall from an
open-air cafe, feed the swans, admire the brightly-painted
canal boats, or take a boat trip up or down river. Children
can have fun in the Beazer Garden Maze. They won�t get lost.
It is not a hedged maze, but a pavement laid out with twist
and turns around a central mosaic.
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Between Pulteney Bridge and North Parade Bridge,
Bath
BA2
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RONDO THEATRE
We launch The Rondo�s 36th year with a very special season
celebrating the best comedy theatre in the country. Every
show is a cracker. You are assured of a really fabulous
night out-whether it?s the truly engaging show you see,
the amazing atmosphere of this unique theatre or the
friendly banter over a refreshing glass of wine or of cool
beer.We hope you like our new-look season programme,
designed to make it easier to find the type of shows you
want to see. You?ll find the performances in categories,
with a diary on the back page showing what?s on each week
at a glance. Our website carries more details and more
pictures of all the shows.
Keep an eye out for some special promotions this season,
offering you a chance to see some truly satisfying,
engaging and entertaining performances.
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RondoTheatre
St Saviours Road, Larkhall, Bath, BAI 6RT
RONDO THEATRE CLICK
SEE OUR THEATRES WEBSITE
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Tel: 01225 448844
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THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Royal Photographic Society was founded in 1853 with the
intention of promoting the art and science of photography.
This mandate is one that it has stuck to right through to
the modern day. The society is responsible for three major
touring photographic exhibitions, and a variety of
international projects every year. The headquarters in Bath
shows a different exhibition of members' work every
month.
The Society's headquarters, Fenton House, has facilities
which are available for hire by either members or non-members.
We have a 48-seater lecture theatre with overhead digital
projection and plasma screen and a conference room that seats
12 people. These rooms can either be combined or used as two
separate areas.
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Fenton House
122 Wells Road
Bath BA2 3AH
ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 325733 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
469880
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ROYAL VICTORIA PARK
Royal Victoria Park was designed as a public pleasure park
by the city architect Edward Davis. It was opened in 1830 by
Princess Victoria. The park was managed privately during the
19th century. Bath City Council took over its running in
1921.
Victoria Park was created out of the old town common when
Victoria was still a princess. . Spread out below the
Royal Crescent, its 57 acres support a rich variety of
attractions. For sports-lovers there is tennis, bowling
and an adventure golf course. For music-lovers there are
open air concerts. Don�t miss the delightful nine-acre
Botanical Garden.
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Marlborough Lane,
Bath,
BA1 2LZ
ROYAL VICTORIA PARK CLICK
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SARACEN'S HEAD
This gabled front conjures up something of pre-Georgian
Bath. According to the credible date carved on it, The
Saracen�s Head was built in 1713 - the last year of the
Stuart age. Inside a Stuart-style ceiling of 1960s vintage
adds to the ambience. It was once a coaching inn, with the
coach entrance on Walcot Street, the main route into Bath
from London. We can imagine the busy scene. Now the old
stable has been knocked into the pub.
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42 Broad Street,
Bath
BA1
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 426518
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SALLY LUNN'S HOUSE
You can't visit Bath without experiencing SALLY
LUNN'S
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One of the oldest houses in Bath
- Home of the original Bath bun
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Award winning inexpensive local cuisine
- Museum
Sally Lunn's is much more than a
world famous tea and eating house in the centre of the
wonderful city of Bath England. Our historic building is one
of the oldest houses in Bath. Our kitchen museum shows the
actual kitchen used by the young Huguenot baker Sally Lunn in
Georgian Bath to create the first Bath bun - an authentic
regional speciality now known the world over.
Sally Lunn's is open for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea,
pre-theatre dinner and dinner. Menus offer historic
refreshment based on the original Sally Lunn bun - still baked
to a secret recipe - and rich in local cuisine and authentic
historic dishes. We are a truly authentic English eating house
serving regional English food - including our trencher
dinner.
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Sally Lunn's House
4 North Parade Passage
BATH
BA1 1NX
SALLY LUNN'S HOUSE CLICK
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Tel: +44 (0) 01225 461634
Fax: +44 (0) 01225 447090
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SHIRE'S YARD
Heavy goods travelled by carrier in the 18th century.
Carriers John and Walter Wiltshire had a wagon-yard here,
now converted into a charming collection of shops and caf�s.
Wiltshire�s Flying Wagons rolled out every Wednesday and
Sunday evening on their two-and-a-half-day journey to
London. Thomas Gainsborough trusted Wiltshire�s to transport
his paintings to clients. His work "The Harvest Wagon" used
a Wiltshire�s horse and wagon as models, and was given to
Walter Wiltshire.
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Connecting Milsom Street and Broad Street,
Bath
BA1
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THE SLUG & LETTUCE
This pub is housed in a former Georgian coaching inn, York
House, later the Royal York Hotel. Victoria stayed there as
a princess. The notice of its opening assured the nobility
and gentry (with their sensitive noses) that the stables
were a proper distance from the house. The entrance to the
inn yard was on Broad Street. The archway is still there,
but now cars park where once stage coaches bowled in and
out.
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York Buildings,
George Street,
Bath
BA1 2EH
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 337666 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
337999
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ST.CATHERINE'S HOSPITAL
St. Catherine was the patron saint of Bath in the days when
it was a clothmaking town. She was seen as a protectress of
spinners. This almshouse was founded in the 15th century by
wealthy clothmaker William Phillips, mayor and MP of Bath.
Originally it stood on the other side of the lane, but was
rebuilt on its present site in 1829. It is now amalgamated
with the older institution of St John�s Hospital. Public
access to the interior is rarely possible.
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Bilbury Lane,
Bath
BA1 1QZ
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ST.JOHN'S HOSPITAL
St. John�s has been caring for the city�s needy since the
12th century. Bishop Reginald Fitzjocelyn founded the
hospital for the poor of Bath, which in practice seemed to
mean the elderly and infirm, who could not work. Today St
John�s provides pleasant apartments for the elderly around a
charming courtyard. Some of the present buildings were
designed by famed Bath architect John Wood in the Palladian
style.
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Chapel Court,
Bath
BA1 1SQ
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 486400 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
463439
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ST.MICHAEL'S CHURCH
The Church of St. Michael is unique. The site has been a
challenge to generations of architects. It is crammed
between two streets. There is no space for the standard
church with the altar at the east and tower at the west.
Novel solutions had to be found. The medieval church had a
tower on the north side. The present church defies
convention altogether. The normal plan was skewed round so
that the altar is at the north.
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Broad Street,
Bath
BA1 5LJ
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 447103 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
447103
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SOMERSET JEWISH SOCIAL & CULTURAL GROUP
We are a growing group. We've been together for about one
year and there are approximately 30 people in the group
-of all ages, singles, couples, and some with partners of
other faiths. We vary in our levels of observance, but we
all 'click' very well, and we love to welcome new members
-I guarantee you'll have a great time! Our aim appears to
be socialising, nosh and talks from group members.
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Contact : Jane Warner,
email
janecarolewarner@hotmail.com
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Tel No 01823 289085
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STANTON DREW STONE CIRCLE
& COVE
The Stanton Drew Stone Circle, or to be more
precise, the three stone circles, date from around 3,000BC and
enjoy a relatively isolated location that is well off the
beaten track.
The stones themselves stand sullen and silent - brooding
guardians of long ago mysteries around which all manner of
legends and ghostly tales have been woven.
TWICE THE SIZE OF STONEHENGE AND AVEBURY
Although twice the size of its more famous cousins,
Stonehenge and Avebury, the Stanton Drew Stone Circle is a lot
less well known and, therefore, has managed to retain a
distinctive aura of detachment and solitude .Although archaeological excavation at the site has been
minimal, evidence has been uncovered which suggests that a
huge structure once stood inside the Great Circle - which
consists of 27 stones - most of which lie recumbent - and
which measures 112m across. This suggests that these
megalithic remains were once part of a much more complex and
important site. English Heritage manages the area and is responsible for
the upkeep of the surroundings.
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Stanton Drew,
Bath,
BS39 4DX
STANTON DREW CLICK
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STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
The Stoney Littleton Long Barrow is located just outside of
Bath in the Somerset countryside. It
is considered to be one of the best
Neolithicchambered long barrows
in this part of the country. Oriented southeast to
northwest, it consists of a wedge shaped mound over 30
metres long, 15 metres at its widest point and rising nearly
3 metres above the horn shaped forecourt. This south-eastern
forecourt features a fossilised ammonite impression in the
left-hand door jamb, this stone obviously being specially
selected for this reason, and the whole entrance is crowned
by a huge lintel.
For many years recently it was not possible to enter the
tomb, despite having been restored by the Victorians it
being considered unsafe. Work to shore up the chambers now
ensures that the visitor can examine the interior of the
mound, albeit sometimes at a stoop as parts of the 16 metre
passage are only just over a metre in height.
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Stoney Littleton,
Bath,
BA2 8QN
STONEY LITTLETON CLICK
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Tel : 0117 9750 700
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SYDNEY GARDENS
Sydney Gardens were designed by Charles Harcourt Masters, a
Bath architect, and opened in 1795. During the first quarter
of the 19th century various new attractions were introduced in
Sydney Gardens. In about 1839 work started on the section of
the Great Western Railway that runs through the Gardens,
effectively cutting the Gardens in half. Various garden
features and buildings were destroyed. In 1908 Bath City
Council purchased Sydney Gardens, which opened to the public
in 1913.
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Bathwick,
Bath,
BA2 1EE
SYDNEY GARDENS CLICK
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THEATRE ROYAL
The Theatre Royal Bath is one of the oldest working theatres
in the country, right in the heart of the Georgian City of
Bath.
Now more than 200 years old, the beautiful Georgian
Theatre Royal offers a year-round programme of
top-quality drama, opera, comedy, dance and frequent
Sunday concerts. The Theatre Royal also houses the Egg
Theatre for children, young people and their families
and the Egg Cafe (open throughout the day); the Ustinov
Studio for middle-scale theatre comedy and music; the
Vaults Restaurant (for pre-show dining); and the
historic Garricks Head Pub.
The Theatre Royal's many festivals include the Bath
Shakespeare Festival ; Bath International Puppet
Festival ; the Peter Hall Company Season and
a Festival of Theatre for Children (October Half
Term).
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Theatre Royal
Sawclose,
Bath.
BA1 1ET
THEATRE ROYAL CLICK
SEE OUR THEATRES WEBSITE
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Tel : 01225 448844
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USTINOV STUDIO
Located behind the Theatre Royal, the Ustinov specialises
in progressive work from local, student, and touring
companies. Opened in the late nineties, the studio is a
very modern and flexible space, and while the seats are
comfortable, seats too far back can have you looking down
on the performers' heads.
The performance schedule has something for everyone,
hosting children's workshops and puppet shows, chamber
orchestras, and devised entertainment using every
imaginable performance medium available. You are as likely
to see new work as completely revamped adaptations of
classic scripts and stories. The dress code is
informal.
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Ustinov Studio
Monmouth Street
Bath
BA1 1EY
USTINOV STUDIO CLICK
SEE OUR THEATRES WEBSITE
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Tel: +44 1225 448844
Fax: +44 1225 444080
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VICTORIA ART GALLERY
Victoria had little love of Bath and never visited it as
queen. Still her long reign was celebrated here. The art
gallery named after her was begun in her Diamond Jubilee
year of 1897. The Baroque dome is topped by a crown, and an
imposing statue of Victoria stands in a niche on the fa�ade.
The ground floor galleries host local and travelling
exhibitions, while the first floor displays the permanent
collection of British and European fine art.
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Bridge Street,
Bath
BA1 4AT
VICTORIA ART GALLERY CLICK
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Phone: +44 (0)1225 477233 - Fax: +44 (0)1225
477231
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VIRGIN HOT AIR BALOONING
"Bath is the finest place on earth, for you may enjoy its
society and its walks without effort or fatigue." So
said the 18th century traveler James Boswell upon his visit to
this glorious Georgian city with its well-preserved Roman
remains and famous baths. He was absolutely right of course.
Bath is one of the easiest cities to explore, with a compact
centre of broad main streets, linked by narrow, traffic-free
lanes. Lined with beautiful, historic buildings and pretty
shops, everything you could want to see is within walking
distance, making Bath truly a 'people's city' and without a
skyscraper in sight! One of our local Virgin Hot Air Balloon
launch sites had to be located in Bath, given the fact that
this is a city brimming with heritage and beauty and set in
some quite spectacular countryside. Within minutes you might
find yourself looking down on the atmospheric village of
Lacock, virtually untouched since the 18th century. It will
come as no surprise, when viewed from the basket, that this
village often features in television and cinema perhaps most
famously in the recent 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's
Stone' feature film. Nearby is the ancient, mysterious
and evocative Stonehenge, a circle of enormous rocks built on
the edge of the strangely eerie Salisbury Plain, perhaps one
of the greatest attractions in England. Its elder neighbour,
Woodhenge, lies a few miles to the East and with its
inexplicable alignment with the midsummer sunrise is equally
intriguing.A flight in any direction from this great city will
lead you over some wonderful ancient landmarks and adorable
villages
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Bath City Centre
Royal Victoria Park
Somerset
BA1 2LZ
Please meet the balloon crew in the top north east corner of
Royal
Victoria Park.
VIRGIN BALOONING CLICK
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Phone
01952 212750
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WESTWOOD MANOR
15th-century This beautiful small manor house, built
over three centuries, has late Gothic and Jacobean windows,
decorative plasterwork and two important keyboard
instruments. There is some fine period furniture, 17th- and
18th-century tapestries and a modern topiary garden
with attractive views over the Frome Valley.
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Bradford-on-Avon,
BA15 2AF
1�ml SW of Bradford-on-Avon, in Westwood village, beside
the church; village signposted off Bradford-on-Avon to
Rode road (B3109)
WESTWOOD MANOR CLICK
A National Trust Property
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Tel
01225
863374
Fax:
01225 867316
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WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE
The Wiltshire Music Centre's public concert programme offers a
variety of high quality events in a first class 300 seat
auditorium with superb acoustics and sight-lines. An exciting
range of music is on offer, with a feast of jazz, folk and
world music jostling with world-class choirs, operatic groups,
chamber music and orchestras. The Centre is available for hire
and offers excellent facilities for meetings, seminars,
conferences, training days, recording sessions and a host of
other activities. The Centre also runs a wide range of
education and outreach projects in schools and communities
across Wiltshire.
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Ashley Road,
Bradford On Avon,
Wiltshire,
BA15 1DZ
email:keith.nimmo@
wiltshiremusic.org.uk
WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE CLICK
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Tel:
01225 860100
Fax:
01225 860111
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During the English Civil War, the city was garrisoned for King
Charles the 1st and seven thousand pounds spent on
fortifications. 
The early 18th century saw Bath acquire its first purpose-built
theatre, the Old Orchard Street Theatre, which was rebuilt as
the Theatre Royal, the along with the Grand Pump Room attached
to the Roman Baths and assembly rooms. Master of Ceremonies
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