No. 1 Royal Crescent

This tour of the WORLD HERITAGE SITE BATH for English and German speaking visitors is suitable for singles, couples, groups and private groups alike and starts on Pulteney Bridge, then leading to the classical unique historical sites such as the Roman Bath, Pumproom, Thermae Bath Spa, Cross Bath, Bath Abbey and Tower, Canal Locks, River Avon Radial Gate, Jane Austen Centre, Queen Square, Royal Crescent, Fashion Museum/Assembly Rooms, Art Galleries and Antique Galleries and antique shops. Plus: Visiting the Pavilion Concert Hall with gallery where The Beatles performed on June 10th, 1963 as part of their UK tour with Roy Orbison , The Irish Pub for a stopover drink where the 1963 released 'Please Please Me' Album will be played for the tour members. Attraction by choice: St. John RC Church to pay tribute to John Lennon while your host plays 'Imagine' on a recorder or on the church organ.

10 minutes

The Jane Austen Centre

The Jane Austen Centre is a focal point of this tour to connect with period dressed staff and to enjoiy amenities including the book and souvenir shop, photo displays from TV series and more. Tickets for the internal official tour of the centre can be bought there . After visiting the centre we continue through Victoria Park to visit the Royal Crescent, Circus and Upper Assembly Rooms,

15 minutes

The Roman Baths

A description of this ancient Roman site is given and illustrations displayed. The spiritual and holistic significance of the temple and pools are detailed as well as the healing properties of the hot mineral water springs.

15 minutes

Bath Abbey

The history of the Bath Abbey and its phases of construction by several Bishops is explained in detail and its significance of 2000 years of Christian worship

15 minutes

Queen Square (Pass By)

The first major architectural landmark created by John Wood the elder and younger in the 18th century

The Circus

Next to the Royal Crescent it was created as the 3rd landmark of Architects John Wood the elder and younger and inspired by the Roman Colliseum and the Stonehenge circle. History and special architectural features explained.

20 minutes

Assembly Rooms

The splendour of the Assembly Rooms and its Ballrooms are visited as well as the fashion museum upstairs. Here the regency fashionable peple of the Georgian period descended to dance and serenaded by famous orchestras

15 minutes

Thermae Bath Spa

The UK's only thermal Spa. Amenities and health benefits of the Spa and penthouse open air warm Mineral Water pool are explained as well as surrounding historic sites.

15 minutes