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Unwind in the relaxed elegance of our bar at Dukes, where you can savour crafted cocktails and cheese boards in a cosy setting. Or, if you fancy wandering a little further, head over to The Bird Grill, serving up a menu defined by flame-kissed seasonal produce, perfect char, and extraordinary flavour.

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Bath

WALKING TOUR

Exploring on foot is a great way to experience all the magnificent sights and sounds that Bath has to offer. For those keen to see the sights at their own pace, a self-guided tour is the perfect way to get to know the city.

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Below you will find a downloadable map that takes you around the historical highlights of the city, via many of Bath’s captivating museums. Simply head to each location on the map and select the audio track for more information.

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Bath Abbey Churchyard

Bath Abbey is truly one of a kind. Its magnificent stained-glass windows, honey-gold stone columns, and world-renowned fan vaulting create a breathtaking sense of light and space. But its wonder goes beyond just its beauty.

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Bath Street

Designed by Thomas Baldwin in 1791, many of Bath Street buildings are recognised as Grade I listed structures. Originally known as Cross Bath Street, the name reflected its connection to the historic Cross Bath.

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Thermae Bath Spa & Cross Bath

The Cross Bath is an intimate open-air thermal bath. With its own changing facilities, the Cross Bath is a separate building and provides an alternative to the more extensive spa facilities in the New Royal Bath.

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Queen’s Square

Nestled in the vibrant city centre, Queen Square is surrounded by majestic Grade I listed buildings, offering an elegant backdrop from every angle, all framed by towering planes and ash trees.

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The King’s Circus

The Circus, initially named King’s Circus, was designed by architect John Wood, the Elder. Construction commenced in 1754, but Wood passed away less than three months after the first stone was laid. His son, John Wood, the Younger, completed the design in 1768.

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The Royal Crescent

The Royal Crescent, one of Bath’s most iconic landmarks, was built between 1767 and 1775 and designed by John Wood the Younger. It is without doubt, one of the greatest examples of Georgian architecture anywhere in the UK.

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Bennett Street and The Assembly Rooms

A Grade I listed building designed by John Wood the Younger in the 18th century. Originally known as the New or Upper Rooms, they served as a social hub where visitors gathered for daily entertainment, including balls, concerts, teas, and gambling.

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The Paragon

Each building features uniform doors and windows, with central pediments and flat entablatures flanking the first-floor windows, while the doorways are adorned with Tuscan pilasters and pediments.

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Milsom Street

The elegant thoroughfare quickly became a renowned boutique shopping spot and it remains a favourite stretch for shoppers today, with those original townhouse buildings turned into stylish stores, restaurants and bars.

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Pulteney Bridge

One of the most photographed examples of Georgian architecture in the city and one of only four bridges in the world to have shops across its full span on both sides, Pulteney Bridge was designed in 1769 by Robert Adam.

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Great Pulteney Street

At over 1,000 feet long and 100 feet wide, Great Pulteney Street is the widest, grandest thoroughfare in Bath, flanked on either side by beautiful Georgian properties.

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Grand Parade

Grand and North Parade is a historic terrace built around 1741 by John Wood, the Elder. Several of the houses have been designated as Grade I listed buildings.

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Courtest of Bath Tourism Plus

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