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Bath is one of Britain's most appealing cities. Exquisite Roman and Georgian architecture, hipster hang-outs and swish spas make it hard to resist.

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Best Things to Do

Bath has been attracting visitors for 2000 years with a lovely mix of quaint British charm, arts, culture and Roman baths.

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Best Time to Visit

Our guide to the best time to visit Bath details the best weather months, the top Bath festivals, how cold it gets and whether it snows.

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Our guide to the best free things to do in Bath sees you wild swimming, loving live music and discovering the real city behind all those Bridgerton facades

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