Guide to Bath, UK

Guide to Bath, UK

For those of you who don’t know, I met my husband Jack at 15 years old after he moved from the UK to America. Eight years later, we got married in the states in June of 2021. Jack has never been back to the UK since he moved, so we are spending spring of 2022 exploring his hometown and beyond!
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Bath, UK:

Bath is known for its gorgeous Georgian architecture, ancient Roman baths built above a hot spring that is still used today, delicious cuisine, green spaces, and an escape into peace and tranquility.

Coffee:

Society Café
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Situated in one of our favorite areas of Bath, this cafe serves tea, specialty coffee, and cakes. There are a few tables that are laptop-free, but other than that his cafe is very laptop-friendly. They also have another location not far from Pultney bridge and you can also find then in Bristol & Oxford.
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Colonna & Small's
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Our favorite coffee shop in bath (so far). If you're an enthusiast, this coffee shop has won several awards and will happily offer their suggestion of what to order. Laptop-friendly and has a cute little courtyard to enjoy during sunny days!
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Picnic Coffee
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A simple, light-filled coffee shop that serves speciality coffee and cakes. Laptop-friendly (but we did have an issue connecting when we were last there).
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Breakfast/Brunch:

The Provenist
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"Supporting lesser-known independents, unearthing some of Britain’s most specialist producers, being mindful of our carbon footprint, and championing consciousness at every step of our food’s journey are principles behind every plate at The Provenist." Their brunch menu is avaialble all day!
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The Green Bird Cafe
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An independently-owned cafe located between the Royal Crescent & the Circus. Enjoy award winning breakfast, lunch, cake or a good cup of coffee.
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Lunch:

The Raven
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Family-run pub serving real ales, and local pies at big wooden tables inside 2 Georgian townhouses. Their award-winning pies served with either chips (fries) or mash (mashed potatoes). We loved it here!
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Afternoon Tea:

The Bath Bun
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Classical sweet & savory teatime accompaniments in a room with patterned wallpaper & eclectic decor. Choose to sit outside or upstairs in a cute parlor. We really enjoyed our tea here!
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The Pump Room Restaurant
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Classical music accompaniment to coffee, lunch and afternoon tea overlooking Roman Baths hot spring.
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Dinner:

The Ivy Bath Brasserie
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Locally sourced seasonal recipes & afternoon tea are served in this sophisticated eatery. We went here for an Easter dinner and everything was delicious!
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The Oven
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A super fun atmosphere serving delicious neopolitan-style pizza.
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Historical Landmarks:

The Royal Crescent
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Massive green grassy lawns with a serene view of historic architecture.
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Pulteney Bridge
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Historic bridge built in 1774 with notable architecture & rows of stores lining each side.
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The Circus
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Historic architectural landmark featuring townhouses curving around a circular grassy area.
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Activities:

Bath Abbey
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Late Medieval church with a Victorian Gothic interior by Sir George Gilbert Scott and tower tours.
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The Roman Baths
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Once the site of one of the great religious spas of the ancient world; the people of Roman Britain came to the site to worship the goddess Sulis Minerva and bathe in the waters of the natural thermal springs, which still flow with hot water today. This is a MUST when in Bath! Adult (19+) £25.50 (weekend) £20.00 (weekday) Student £24.50 (weekend) £19.00(weekday) Senior (65+) £24.50 (weekend) £19.00 (weekday) Child (6-18) £18.00 (weekend) £12.50 (weekday)
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Thermae Bath Spa
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Modern glass and stone spa with thermal waters, Roman origins and an open rooftop swimming pool. You can enjoy the thermal baths for 2 hours for £38 during the week or £43 on the weekend. Must call to book!
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Shopping:

Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath
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Persephone Books
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Broad Street
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Briad street is lined with independent stores and a great selection of restaurants as well.
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Chapter 22 Roots & Records
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A plant shop, record store, and coffee shop!
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Always Sunday
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A gorgeous interior design store – you will want one of everything!
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An American (Liv) 🇺🇸 + A Brit (Jack) 🇬🇧 falling in love with the world. Liv here! At 23, I married my high school sweetheart, Jack. Our adventures have taken us to cities as big as London, England, and towns as remote as Modica, Sicily. We've lived, worked, and traveled all over Europe with a special focus on Italy, France, and the UK. In August of last year, we decided to make Seattle our home base. It’s a city we grew to know and love after 5 years of annual visits. Nowadays, we spend our days exploring Washington and traveling abroad— we’re always looking for our next adventure. We specialize in modern, mindful travel guides, curated recommendations, and custom itineraries and always try to incorporate: - local experiences - cultural mindfulness - LGBTQ+, women, and minority-owned businesses - social enterprises and mission-driven businesses It would be an honor to help make your dream trip come true.
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