Buildings and architecture of Bath, Bath

Name: Buildings and architecture of Bath
Address: Bath, United Kingdom

#108 among attractions in Bath

Unesco, Georgian architecture

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Buildings and architecture of Bath, Bath

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The buildings and architecture of Bath, a city in Somerset in the south west of England, reveal significant examples of the architecture of England, from the Roman Baths, to the present day. The city became a World Heritage Site in 1987, largely because of its architectural history and the way in which the city landscape draws together public and private buildings and spaces. The many examples of Palladian architecture are purposefully integrated with the urban spaces to provide "picturesque aestheticism". In 2021, the city was added to a second World Heritage Site, a group of historic spa towns across Europe known as the "Great Spas of Europe". Bath is the only entire city in Britain to achieve World Heritage status, and is a popular tourist destination. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1987Coordinates: 51°22'0"N, 2°21'0"W

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Buildings and architecture of Bath – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman Baths, SouthGate, Thermae Bath Spa, The Forum.

1.1 miNW
Museum
Roman Baths, Bath
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Bath, the Roman Baths are a historical treasure and a must-visit attraction for any tourist exploring the United Kingdom. These ancient Thermae, renowned for their remarkable preservation, offer visitors a glimpse into...
1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
SouthGate, Bath
25 min walk • SouthGate is a shopping centre in Bath, Somerset, England, It is home to over fifty shops, ten restaurants, 99 homes and an 860-space underground car park. It replaced a shopping centre which was demolished in 2007.
1.1 miNW
Spa
Thermae Bath Spa, Bath
28 min walk • Thermae Bath Spa is a combination of the historic spa and a contemporary building in the city of Bath, England, and reopened in 2006.
0.9 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
The Forum, Bath
24 min walk • The Forum was built as an art deco cinema in Bath, Somerset, England, in 1934, and was designated as a Grade II* listed building on 28 May 1986. The building closed as a cinema in 1969, and has subsequently been used as a dancing school, a bingo hall and a church. Its main auditorium has 1,600 seats, making it Bath's largest event venue.
~1270 ftE
18th-century park with Palladian bridges
Prior Park, Bath
7 min walk • Prior Park Landscape Garden surrounding the Prior Park estate south of Bath, Somerset, England, was designed in the 18th century by the poet Alexander Pope and the landscape gardener Capability Brown, and is now owned by the National Trust.
~1040 ftE
Georgian architecture
Prior Park, Bath
6 min walk • Prior Park is a Neo-Palladian house that was designed by John Wood, the Elder, and built in the 1730s and 1740s for Ralph Allen on a hill overlooking Bath, Somerset, England. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
0.9 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John's Church, Bath
24 min walk • St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church is located on the South Parade in the south-east section of Bath City Centre – the old Ham District where John Wood the Elder, the Georgian architect, had originally planned his gigantic "Forum".
1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Mission Theatre, Bath
26 min walk • The Mission Theatre is a theatre in Bath, England. In 2004, the Next Stage Theatre Company took possession of a grade II listed building originally built as a Congregational hall in 1797. During World War II the building was used by Air Raid Wardens.
0.8 miW
51°21'45"N • 2°22'5"W
Entry Hill Golf Course, Bath
22 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
Old Orchard Street Theatre, Bath
26 min walk • The Old Orchard Street Theatre in Bath, Somerset, England was built as a provincial theatre before becoming a Roman Catholic Church and since 1865 has been a Masonic Hall. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miN
Church
St Thomas à Becket Church, Bath
13 min walk • St Thomas à Becket Church is a parish church of Widcombe in Bath, Somerset southwest England, and is one of a number of churches named after Thomas Becket. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buildings and architecture of Bath?

Nearby attractions include Prior Park, Bath (6 min walk), Prior Park, Bath (7 min walk), Bath Abbey Cemetery, Bath (7 min walk), St Thomas à Becket Church, Bath (13 min walk).

How to get to Buildings and architecture of Bath by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buildings and architecture of Bath:

Bus

Wellsway • Lines: 171, 172, 173, 174 (19 min walk)
Devonshire Buildings • Lines: 171, 172, 173, 174 (19 min walk)

Train

Bath Spa (21 min walk)