The Circus, Bath

Name: The Circus
Address: 4 The Circus, Bath, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1225 466020

#37 among attractions in Bath

Georgian architecture, Street, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Circus is a historic ring of large townhouses in the city of Bath, Somerset, England, forming a circle with three entrances. Designed by architect John Wood, the Elder, it was built between 1754 and 1768, and is regarded as a pre-eminent example of Georgian architecture. The name comes from the Latin circus, meaning a ring, oval or circle. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. ()

Alternative names: Length: 700 ftCoordinates: 51°23'10"N, 2°21'50"W

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4 The CircusBath United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1225 466020

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Day trips

The Circus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Crescent, No. 1 Royal Crescent, Jane Austen Centre, Komedia.

~1050 ftW
Georgian architecture, Park, Architecture
Royal Crescent, Bath
6 min walk • The Royal Crescent is a stunning example of Georgian architecture and a must-visit attraction in the historic city of Bath, United Kingdom. This sweeping crescent of 30 terraced houses, laid out in a perfect arc, was designed by the architect John Wood the Younger...
~730 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath
4 min walk • No. 1 Royal Crescent is a quintessential emblem of Georgian architecture nestled in the historic city of Bath, England. This prestigious address marks the start of the Royal Crescent — a sweeping arc of 30 terraced houses designed by the renowned architect John Wood...
~720 ftS
Museum of Jane Austen's life and tearooms
Jane Austen Centre, Bath
4 min walk • The Jane Austen Centre at 40 Gay Street in Bath, Somerset, England, is a permanent exhibition which tells the story of Jane Austen's Bath experience, and the effect that visiting and living in the city had on her and her writing.
~1650 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Komedia, Bath
8 min walk • Komedia is an arts and entertainment company which operates venues in the United Kingdom at Brighton and Bath, and a management and production company Komedia Entertainment. Beyond hosting live comedy, the venues also host music, cabaret, theatre and shows for children, featuring local, national and international performers.
~1440 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Bath
7 min walk • The Theatre Royal in Bath, England, was built in 1805. A Grade II* listed building, it has been described by the Theatres Trust as "One of the most important surviving examples of Georgian theatre architecture".
~1440 ftSW
Displays on the astronomer's life and work
Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath
7 min walk • The Herschel Museum of Astronomy at 19 New King Street, Bath, England, is a museum that was inaugurated in 1981. It is located in a town house that was formerly the home of William Herschel and his sister Caroline.
~330 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Fashion Museum, Bath
2 min walk • The Fashion Museum is housed in the Assembly Rooms in Bath, Somerset, England. The collection was started by Doris Langley Moore, who gave her collection of costumes to the city of Bath in 1963.
~840 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Bath at Work, Bath
5 min walk • The Museum of Bath at Work is a local history museum in Bath, Somerset, England. The museum was established in 1978 as the Bath Industrial Heritage Trust.
~340 ftE
Museum, Restaurant
Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath
2 min walk • The Bath Assembly Rooms, designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769, are a set of assembly rooms located in the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath in England which are now open to the public as a visitor attraction.
~1130 ftSE
Church
Octagon Chapel, Bath
6 min walk • The Octagon Chapel in Milsom Street, Bath, Somerset, England was built in 1767 and has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
~980 ftSE
Shopping, Bookshop
Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, Bath
5 min walk • Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights is an independent bookshop in Bath, Somerset. It was founded by former lawyer and derivatives trader Nic Bottomley. In 2009, it was the official bookseller of the Bath Literary Festival. In 2011, it won the Bookseller's Award for Independent Bookshop of the Year, which it had won previously in 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Circus?

Nearby attractions include Museum of East Asian Art, Bath (2 min walk), Fashion Museum, Bath (2 min walk), Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath (2 min walk), Gay Street, Bath (3 min walk).

How to get to The Circus by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Circus:

Bus

Lansdown Road Aa • Lines: 31 (3 min walk)
Milsom Street Sg • Lines: 31 (5 min walk)

Train

Bath Spa (17 min walk)
Oldfield Park (22 min walk)