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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Abbey Green and Crystal Palace
Category: Sightseeing - Bath Attractions & Activities
Address: Bath
Hidden behind the Abbey and the Baths, Abbey Green is very tranquil and has beautiful landscaping. It was at Crystal Palace that a wounded Admiral Lord Nelson recuperated following the Battle of the Nile in 1798.
Category: Sightseeing - Bath Attractions & Activities
Address: Bath
This area was constructed in 1791 to shield bathers between King's Bath and Cross Bath. The famous colonnade linked the primary Pump Room and the Roman Baths.
Category: Sightseeing - Bath Attractions & Activities
Address: Wiltshire
Rightfully named the country's "Prettiest Village," Castle Combe is a charming community that recalls a bygone era. In earlier times, the village's commerce centered primarily around cloth weaving. Residents included the Blanket brothers, who fashioned the bed covering bearing their surname. In later years, Castle Combe garnered notoriety as the...
Category: Sightseeing - Bath Attractions & Activities
Address: Bath
Founded in 1810 to link Reading with Bath and Bristol, the canal is comprised of 29 locks, and enjoyed 141 years of service. The advent of the railway looked to sound the death knell for the canal, but it was reopened in 1990 following a campaign by concerned citizens. The scenic landscape makes this a popular site for strolls and boat excursions.
Category: Sightseeing - Bath Attractions & Activities
Address: 1 Royal Crescent, Bath
Grand town home has enjoyed extensive renovation, with much of its 18th century Georgian motif restored. Erected as a part of John Wood the Younger's renowned architectural masterpiece, this is now a fascinating period museum.
Category: Sightseeing - Bath Attractions & Activities
Address: Bath
Among the city's definitive landmarks, Pulteney Bridge hails from 1774 and is famous for being one of only two bridges in the world to feature shops. Equally noteworthy for its massive arches and the spectacular view it provides of the area. After sustaining considerable damage by two devastating floods, the bridge was considered a candidate for...
Category: Sightseeing - Bath Attractions & Activities
Address: Bath
The majestic Palladian-style quarter was completed in 1739, and is noted for its formidable northern portico, which cloaks several townhouses. Frederick Prince of Wales is the commemorated subject of the obelisk in the center of the square.
Category: Sightseeing - Bath Attractions & Activities
Address: Bath
The crowning architectural project of John Wood the Younger's career, this was originally conceived as lodging for dignitaries and the affluent during their visits to the city. Encompassing 30 mansions, the expansive cornice is supported by 114 Ionic columns, and is presently the site of the Royal Crescent Hotel, a museum, and several homes used...
Category: Sightseeing - Bath Attractions & Activities
Address: 4 N Parade Passage, Bath BA1 1NX
The oldest home in the city was built in 1492, although Roman, Saxon and Medieval underpinnings have since been unearthed. Its most well-known resident, Sally Lunn, arrived from France in 1680, bringing with her a recipe for a now famous brioche style bread. Following her death, the recipe disappeared, although it was later recovered from a secret...
Category: Sightseeing - Bath Attractions & Activities
Address: Bath
The architectural vision of John Wood the Elder, this massive undertaking was completed in 1758. This three-tiered structure reflects Corinthian, Ionic, and Doric influences, and was designed as a housing sector, serving as the residence of notables such as Thomas Gainsborough, William Gladstone, and David Livingstone.
