Glorious Bath - Beauty and History.

We woke to a lovely clear morning after a good night’s sleep in the comfortable bed here at Doubletree Bath. We showered and went to breakfast in the restaurant which was fulsome and of good quality. We were pleased to have successfully met all of the challenges of leaving the Sirena , then picking up the rental car, making our way to Bath, checking in and all going well.

In all honesty it is over 30 years since we enjoyed the unmistakable Roman buildings and Architecture from the Baths and the Aquaducts as well as the stunning symmetry of the town’s architecture.

This morning we decided to ride the Hop on Hop off Bus and we thoroughly enjoyed the route and the various historical points.

Yesterday Ken walked though the twom took many photos and thorougfhly enjoyed himself.

Today We passed St John’s Church, also Bath Abbey.We saw the Circus a distinctive historic ring of large townhouses in the Central City of Bath, forming a circle with 3 entrances. Designed and built in 1754 and 1769 and is regarded as a preeminent example of Georgian Architecture.

The Circus is divided into 3 equal sections or segments of equal length with a lawn in front.We enjoyed time in the Parade Gardens. on Pierrepoint Street.

We had afternoon tea at the Empire hotel , Bath. an old world experience which was built in 1901 It is close by the Abbey and Pulteney Bridge

Pulteney Bridge is about 5 minutes away from Doubletree and it is a stunning bridge built over the River Avon in 1774.It is highly unusual because it has shops built across its full span on either side. It has been listed as a Grade 1 listed building.

We walked along Argyle Street and enjoyed the stunning scenery./ enjoyed the Grand Pump room and the Roman Baths then walked to St Michael’s Church which was just over the road from our hotel.

Had a beer along the street at a local pub. Really good.

We took particular time visiting the beautiful Royal Crescent, which is a row of 30 terraced houses laid out in a sweeping crescent, in the city of Bath. Designed by the famed architect, John wood, constructed in 1767 and 1774 it is well recognised as one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in the UK. Listed understandably as a Grade 1 heritage building.

The Roman Baths are a central iconic figure in Bath. are well preserved thermae in Bath City . A temple was constructed on this site in 60-70 AD in the first decades of Roman Britain. It presence led to a small roman settlement known as Aquae Sulis around the site.

These Baths were used for public bathing until the end of roam rule in Britain about 5th Century AD. The Roam Baths were in ruins a century later. Simply inspiring history.

They have now been well restored and a a wonderful piece of history.

In the afternoon we rode a small ferry along the Avon river, very enjoyable and an hour and a half well spent.

A highlight was the visit to the Bathampton Mill and the waterfalls.. After exiting the river we went to Royal Victoria Park a beautiful parkland with superb flowers..

We decided to go back to the Hotel, there was a Rugby match at home ground. We felt that we would like to eat in at Doubletree but found it was booked out until 8.15 pm. so we went outside. There was little open and with tomorrow being a holiday after the Queens’ death.

. We eventually found a new restaurant and eventaully we enjoyed our meal. Walked back to the Doubletree and felt that we had made the most of our time and thoroughly enjoyed brillaint Bath.

Tomorrow we travel to Oxford.