Things to do in Bath
Every guide to things to do in Bath, in one place. Start with the city's top-rated attractions, then pick a guide: free days and rainy days, days out with kids and dogs, spa days and afternoon tea, the Christmas market and the events through the year, the independent shops, and where to park and stay.
Top-rated attractions in Bath
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Alexandra Park
Hilltop park on Beechen Cliff, opened in 1902, with a viewing area over the city, a play area, table tennis, boules and a bowls club.
Bath Skyline
Six-mile circular National Trust walk from Bathwick Hill through woods and meadows, past Sham Castle, with views back over the city.
Bath Abbey
Working parish church rebuilt from 1499, with fan vaulting, the Great East Window, 635 wall memorials and a museum of finds.
Botanical Gardens
Free gardens in Royal Victoria Park with a rock garden and pool, scented walk, old shrub roses, a replica Roman temple and the Great Dell.
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Georgian townhouse on New King Street where William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781, with his workshop, music room and garden.
Museum of Bath at Work
Museum of working Bath in a 1777 real tennis court on Julian Road, with Bowler's ironmongery, a Bath Stone mine and a 1914 Horstmann car.
Days out and ideas
Things to Do in Bath: 19 Attractions, Prices and Tips
Things to do in Bath, from The Roman Baths and the Abbey tower tour to free parks and the Skyline walk: all 19 attractions with adult prices, opening days, booking advice and what is free for children.
Free Things to Do in Bath: Parks, Walks and Museums
Free things to do in Bath: Royal Victoria Park, Alexandra Park's view, the Bath Skyline, the Victoria Art Gallery's free collection, Bath City Farm and the free daily guided walks, with times and what is free for children.
Things to Do in Bath with Kids: 12 Family Picks
Things to do in Bath with kids, from the Roman Baths' family trails to free museums, the Royal Victoria Park playground and a café with a kids' menu: child prices, family tickets and October half-term events, checked on each venue's own site.
Rainy Day in Bath: Museums, Spa and Cafés
Eleven plans for a rainy day in Bath, from the Roman Baths and the Holburne to the Cross Bath and a board game café, with prices, opening times, what is free and what suits children, checked on the venues' own sites.
Dog Friendly Bath: Top 12 Pubs, Cafés, Hotels and Walks
Twelve places in Bath whose own websites say dogs are welcome: three pubs, a restaurant, three cafés, four hotels and Beckford's Tower, checked on 21 October 2026.
Spa days and treats
Spa Hotels in Bath: Thermal Baths, Pools and Spa Days
Six spa hotels in Bath, from The Gainsborough Bath Spa's natural thermal baths to The Bath Priory's garden spa, with what each spa has, spa day prices, age limits and who can book.
Afternoon Tea in Bath: Prices, Festive Teas and How to Book
Where to have afternoon tea in Bath, from the Pump Room and the Royal Crescent to walk-in tea rooms and quick cream teas, with prices, serving times, dietary options, booking rules and the festive teas for Christmas 2026.
Tasting Menus in Bath: Fine Dining and Michelin Stars
Where to book a tasting menu in Bath, from the Michelin-starred Olive Tree to a six-seat chef's table and two Indian kitchens, with courses, prices, wine pairings, vegetarian menus and how far ahead to book.
Best Cocktail Bars in Bath: Top 12 Late Bars to Book
Twelve cocktail bars in Bath, from a whisky den with 300 bottles to a magic bar and a late-night rum bar open to 3am, with closing times and booking rules checked on each bar's own website on 21 October 2026.
Christmas and events
Bath Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Parking and Food
Bath Christmas Market 2026 dates and closing times, free entry, Park and Ride and car parks, coach drop-off, trains, food stalls, dogs, children and crowds, plus the best places to eat, drink and stay a few minutes from the chalets.
Bath on Ice 2026 and Christmas in Bath: What's On
Bath on Ice in Royal Victoria Park, 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with session times, ticket prices and tips for small children, plus the rest of Christmas in Bath: the market, the Snowman trail and exhibition, Father Christmas at the Holburne, the Theatre Royal panto and where to eat nearby.
Bonfire Night in Bath 2026: Every Fireworks Display
Every Bonfire Night fireworks display in and around Bath for 2026, from Bath Racecourse to the Rotary Fiesta at the Rec, with dates, gate times, ticket prices, the rules on dogs and sparklers, and where to eat nearby.
New Year's Eve in Bath 2026: Dinners, Parties, Stays
Where to spend New Year's Eve in Bath in 2026: set dinners, the black-tie ball at the Roman Baths, hotel packages with dinner and a DJ, whether there are fireworks, getting home, and what is open on New Year's Day.
Shopping
Shops in Bath: The Independent Shopping Guide
Bath's best independent shops by street, from Walcot Street and Union Passage to Northumberland Place, Margaret's Buildings and Pulteney Bridge, with bookshops, boutiques, vintage, gift and food shops and their opening hours.
Best Christmas Gifts in Bath: Top 12 Independent Shops
Christmas gifts in Bath from 12 independent shops near the Abbey and on Walcot Street, by budget: handmade chocolates, cheese hampers, books, glass baubles, jewellery and gift vouchers, with prices and hours checked on 21 October 2026.
Planning your visit
Where to Stay in Bath: Hotels and Guest Houses by Area
Where to stay in Bath, area by area: ten hotels and guest houses from spa hotels to B&Bs, with parking, dog rules, minimum stays and walking times checked on each hotel's own site.
Parking in Bath: Car Parks, Prices and Park and Ride
Where to park in Bath and what it costs: the council's car parks, SouthGate, the short-stay options for a quick trip, the three Park and Ride sites, and parking for Bath Christmas Market.
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