Hilary’s guidebook
Sightseeing
I recommend this place for its interesting exhibits and it is set within Sydney gardens. It is within walking distance from Caroline Place.
190 locals recommend
The Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney StreetI recommend this place for its interesting exhibits and it is set within Sydney gardens. It is within walking distance from Caroline Place.
Bath Abbey
A beautiful abbey in a beautiful setting in Georgian Bath
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardGood for Roman history of Bath
Victoria Art Gallery
Bridge StreetGreat local exhibitions
Fashion Museum Bath
Bennett StreetIf you have an interest in fashion
Lovely park and if you are an early riser great for watching the balloons set off, weather permitting.
Excellent park for children.
216 locals recommend
Royal Victoria Park
Marlborough LaneLovely park and if you are an early riser great for watching the balloons set off, weather permitting.
Excellent park for children.
The Royal Crescent
A must see when in Bath
For good theatre check out the schedule or ask me for advice on upcoming events
113 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw CloseFor good theatre check out the schedule or ask me for advice on upcoming events
A perfect little private cinema which is a favourite amongst the locals in Bath
93 locals recommend
The Little Theatre
A perfect little private cinema which is a favourite amongst the locals in Bath
Beautiful garden landscape, national trust fees, highly recommended for a nice walk.
133 locals recommend
Prior Park Landscape Gardens (NT)
Ralph Allen DriveBeautiful garden landscape, national trust fees, highly recommended for a nice walk.
Lovely walks among the River Avon or canal walks. Recommended particularly the Widcombe locks.
10 locals recommend
River Avon
Lovely walks among the River Avon or canal walks. Recommended particularly the Widcombe locks.
For a nice walk or pitch and putt this golfcourse has the perfect location behind the Royal Crescent.
8 locals recommend
Bath Approach Golf Course
Weston RoadFor a nice walk or pitch and putt this golfcourse has the perfect location behind the Royal Crescent.
A great space with regular exhibitions, a beautiful garden designed by Piet Oudhof and a fantastic restaurant. Bookings for the restaurant advised. Exhibits are free.
272 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneA great space with regular exhibitions, a beautiful garden designed by Piet Oudhof and a fantastic restaurant. Bookings for the restaurant advised. Exhibits are free.
A new garden with several restaurants. Highly recommended, however the entrance is £15,00 per person. The garden is about a 2-3 hours experience.
158 locals recommend
The Pilgrims Restaurant
A new garden with several restaurants. Highly recommended, however the entrance is £15,00 per person. The garden is about a 2-3 hours experience.
A beautiful landscape and house. National trust fees, a short distance from Bath by car. Recommended if the weather is good. You can have lunch or coffee in their cafe.
133 locals recommend
Dyrham Park
A beautiful landscape and house. National trust fees, a short distance from Bath by car. Recommended if the weather is good. You can have lunch or coffee in their cafe.
A beautiful village close to the home of Prince Charles, full of independent shops and cafes and restaurants. A great place to visit. Approximately 30 minute drive from Bath.
204 locals recommend
Tetbury
A beautiful village close to the home of Prince Charles, full of independent shops and cafes and restaurants. A great place to visit. Approximately 30 minute drive from Bath.
Highly recommended day out in a beautiful cathedral and surroundings.
289 locals recommend
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenHighly recommended day out in a beautiful cathedral and surroundings.
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetFor a unique spa experience. Upfront booking recommended.
On Saturday morning there is nothing more fun than walking around Bath farmers market, where you can find fresh bread, vegetables, cheese etc. I advise to go as early as possible before it is too busy!
14 locals recommend
Bath Farmers' Market
On Saturday morning there is nothing more fun than walking around Bath farmers market, where you can find fresh bread, vegetables, cheese etc. I advise to go as early as possible before it is too busy!
Komedia Bath
22-23 Westgate StFor a nice evening out
Bath Canoe Club
Cleveland CottsFor a trip in a canoe over the river. Enjoy!
Topping & Company Booksellers
York StreetA must visit for book lovers!
Pulteney Cruisers Bath
Pulteney weirFor a trip over the river by boat.
To get to know more about the beautiful Georgian Architecture of Bath
20 locals recommend
Museum of Bath Architecture
The ParagonTo get to know more about the beautiful Georgian Architecture of Bath
Mr B's Book Emporium
14-15 John StAnother must visit if you love books
Food scene
This is a bib recommended restaurant by the Michelin guide not far from Bath, approximately 15 minutes driving, with a very good kitchen. It has the look of a pub but the taste of a Michelin star restaurant. Please book in advance.
22 locals recommend
The Longs Arms
This is a bib recommended restaurant by the Michelin guide not far from Bath, approximately 15 minutes driving, with a very good kitchen. It has the look of a pub but the taste of a Michelin star restaurant. Please book in advance.
This is a local favourite for breakfast or lunch. Good coffee, friendly staff and beautiful setting, sandwiched between the Royal Crescent and the Circus.
31 locals recommend
The Green Bird Cafe
11 Margaret's BuildingsThis is a local favourite for breakfast or lunch. Good coffee, friendly staff and beautiful setting, sandwiched between the Royal Crescent and the Circus.
A lovely restaurant in a beautiful 5* hotel, located in the centre of Bath. Perfect for afternoon tea or a special lunch or dinner.
Dan Moon at The Gainsborough Restaurant
Beau StreetA lovely restaurant in a beautiful 5* hotel, located in the centre of Bath. Perfect for afternoon tea or a special lunch or dinner.
The Ivy Bath Brasserie
39 Milsom StGood food, great atmosphere, booking advised.
Raphael Restaurant
Upper Borough WallsA nice restaurant in the centre of town, booking advised.
A lovely wine bar within walking distance of Caroline Place. Serves small dishes.
42 locals recommend
The Beckford Bottle Shop
5-8 Saville RowA lovely wine bar within walking distance of Caroline Place. Serves small dishes.
A nice champagne bar in the cellar with food and a great host called Stephane.
Champagne+Fromage - Bath
5 George StA nice champagne bar in the cellar with food and a great host called Stephane.
Nice restaurant with honest food and great ambiance. Booking advised.
63 locals recommend
Clayton's Kitchen
15A George StreetNice restaurant with honest food and great ambiance. Booking advised.
Great for lunch or dinner, terrace weather permitted but try to get a table on ground level when booking. Booking advised.
209 locals recommend
The Circus
The CircusGreat for lunch or dinner, terrace weather permitted but try to get a table on ground level when booking. Booking advised.
Lovely restaurant for an intimate lunch or dinner and great afternoon tea. Booking advised.
23 locals recommend
The Bath Priory
Weston RoadLovely restaurant for an intimate lunch or dinner and great afternoon tea. Booking advised.
The Mint Room
Lower Bristol RoadA famous Indian restaurant with gourmet food. Booking advised.
Rewarded with a Michelin star in the guide 2019. Good food in an unassuming surrounding. Booking recommended.
27 locals recommend
Bulrush
21 Cotham Rd SRewarded with a Michelin star in the guide 2019. Good food in an unassuming surrounding. Booking recommended.
The Provenist
Walcot StreetGreat atmosphere, good coffee and good breakfast or lunch in the centre of Bath.
Fantastic French Bakery in the heart of Bath. Croissants, sourdough, brownies, cakes etc. A must for food lovers.
31 locals recommend
The Bertinet Bakery
1 New Bond St PlFantastic French Bakery in the heart of Bath. Croissants, sourdough, brownies, cakes etc. A must for food lovers.
Gastro pub food walking distance from Caroline Place. Booking advised.
51 locals recommend
The Chequers
50 Rivers StGastro pub food walking distance from Caroline Place. Booking advised.
Michelin star just outside Bath in a pub setting. Booking recommended.
43 locals recommend
Pony & Trap
Michelin star just outside Bath in a pub setting. Booking recommended.
Country house hotel with a nice garden for lunch or supper. Winter with cosy fires. Popular with the locals.
88 locals recommend
The Pig - near Bath
Country house hotel with a nice garden for lunch or supper. Winter with cosy fires. Popular with the locals.
Michelin star restaurant just outside Bath in a beautiful surrounding. Booking advised.
Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park
Michelin star restaurant just outside Bath in a beautiful surrounding. Booking advised.
A nice place to have food or coffee, just a short walk from Caroline Place.
69 locals recommend
Walcot House
90B Walcot StA nice place to have food or coffee, just a short walk from Caroline Place.
Colonna & Small's
6 Chapel RowJust off Queen Square a lovely coffee bar.
Landrace Bakery
61A Walcot StLovely coffee and homemade bread. They only accept card payments.
In this era of vegan food, this restaurant is a must go to if you are a big fan of plant based eating.
16 locals recommend
Nourish Plantbased Eating
London RoadIn this era of vegan food, this restaurant is a must go to if you are a big fan of plant based eating.
TIVOLI Cinemas
6-8 Dorchester StA nice boutique cinema where they serve food.
Neighborhoods
Margaret's Buildings is a little street sandwiched between the Circus and the Royal Crescent with unique galleries and cafes. It is within easy walking distance from Caroline Place.
Margaret's Buildings
Margaret's BuildingsMargaret's Buildings is a little street sandwiched between the Circus and the Royal Crescent with unique galleries and cafes. It is within easy walking distance from Caroline Place.