Travel Timehop #38: Bath, Somerset 2010
Welcome to the latest edition of my Travel Timehop series. Each week during 2015 I am flicking through the pages of the Tin Box photo albums and picking out a memory from our travels.
This week’s timehop was prompted by Holly at Four Around the World who recently wrote about her own visit to this city. I’ve never been to the Roman Baths – mad considering I have family living close by – but I really enjoyed her review.
When are we time-hopping to?
It was August 2010 and we were celebrating our second wedding anniversary with a trip to the West Country.
Where in the world?
We were staying in Bristol and had hopped on a train to Bath in Somerset for a day out.
Bath was built on natural hot springs and has been a popular spa destination since Roman times. In 1987 it was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is home to some of the best preserved Roman remains in the world and some stunning 18th Century architecture.
I’ve visited Bath since I was a kid thanks to my family connections there. However, I can remember going to a lot of playgrounds and running around in my cousins’ garden more than seeing the sights.
Returning to the area as an adult gave us the perfect opportunity to explore what the city had to offer.
Timehop moment
Have you been to Bath? Did you see the Roman Baths or get to relax at the Thermae Bath Spa?
I have never been to Bath this on on my wishlist, I would like a romantic shopping break with cocktails there rather than a hectic family trip x
You know I don't think I've ever been to Bath. I've visited the thermal spas at Harrogate but never Made it down to Bath! Karen of Mini Travellers #mycapturedmoment
Yes I've been to Bath. Twice now actually, but once was a hen weekend so it wasn't really of the sight seeing variety. I have visited the baths and the cathedral and just loved all the cobbled streets and stalls. Having read your post though I am so upset we didn't visit the bridge. It looks quite amazing!! Next time eh!! Steph xxx #mycapturedmoment
Glad to inspire your flashback. We never got to the Thermal baths either. Bath is so beautiful.
It is lovely. I also love Harrogate. And Betty's! I suppose cake and spas are counterproductive though 🙂
Ooh yes! That would be lovely right about now 🙂 x
There's so much to see. During another visit I did the city bus tour, which taught me a lot more about Bath. Recommended if you go back again x
It is a lovely example of a British city. Thanks again for the inspiration 🙂
I have been to Bath a couple of times – it's lovely, although I didn't make the most of being nearby when I lived in Bristol. Still… only a few hours by train.
Ah I love Bath, it's one of my favourite cities in the UK. I had my hen weekend there this time six years ago, we had such a great time! Thank you so much for linking up to #MyCapturedMoment.
The routes to Bath are pretty good from where we are too. We should go more often!
Ohh fantastic. I hadn't thought of it as a hen weekend destination but with the spa and lots of lovely places to eat it all makes sense x
I live near one of the stations on the main train line to Bath so it's easy for me to pop into the city. The Roman Baths are good but my favourite reason for visiting is to attend one of the cooking classes at the Vegetarian Cookery School. #Mndayescapes
And a quick second reply to say thanks for linking up to #citytripping!
Bath is on my to do list when I next visit Mum as it is not too far away from her and if there is cake to be had that should keep the boys happy! #citytripping
My husband and I went to Bath a few years ago (pre kids). It's a fantastic city. We didn't make it to the thermal baths either but loved wandering around the quaint city. Thanks for linking to #citytripping
I think I need another visit as it's been a few years now. Such a beautiful place.
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