Travel through the British Regency era: a day trip to the filming locations of the Padgetton family
Bath is a historic town in southwest England, famous for its hot springs and ancient Roman ruins. It is a world cultural heritage and attracts tourists from all over the world. Bath is home to elegant Georgian buildings, green parks and culturally rich museums for history and architecture buffs.
🏷️For a day trip, it is recommended to arrive in Bath before 10:00.
If you are planning a multi-day tour, you can fly to London and depart directly from the airport, which saves time and money.
🚍I took the National Express bus from Heathrow Airport to Bath. It takes approximately 2h30 to 3h to reach Bath.
🚞If you are departing from the city, you can take a train from Paddington Railway Station directly to Bath, and the total journey time is about 1.5-2 hours. You need to buy train tickets online first.
❤️❤️❤️Warm reminder: Oyster cards cannot be used for trains leaving London, and you will be fined, so remember to buy train tickets first.
📍The first must-see attraction: The Roman Baths
This is one of the most famous attractions in Bath and is a well-preserved ancient Roman bath site. The building showcases Bath's history as an important spa city in Roman times, and visitors can visit the ancient baths, temples and museums. Remember to take the tour guide machine, which is available in multiple languages and is very convenient.
I bought the ticket on the website first. The adult ticket price is about £27-30 and the child ticket price is about £20. The specific price varies depending on the off-season and peak season. It is recommended to buy tickets online in advance to save queuing time! And there are not many people visiting early, so you can visit first.
📍The second attraction is Pulteney Bridge
This bridge is one of the few bridges in the world with shops on both sides, similar to the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. It straddles the River Avon and is a great spot for photographs and walks. Pulteney Bridge is also known for its elegant Georgian architecture.
There is an indoor Bath Guildhall Market nearby where you can go shopping if you have time. (It is expected to be completed within 40 minutes).
Heading towards the bridge, you will pass City Parade Gardens, which is a private garden that requires an admission fee, but the entire garden can be seen from along the road, so you can see it without paying an admission fee.
📍The third attraction is The Circus.
You will pass by many unique hipster shops along the way, each of which is very attractive. You can set aside 1 hour to shop around.
The circus is a group of circular townhouses built between 1754 and 1768 to designs by the famous architect John Wood the Elder. Its unique circular design and classical architectural details attract many architecture enthusiasts. The Circus is adjacent to the famous Royal Crescent, both of which are landmarks of Bath. This row of villas fully reflects the atmosphere of former noble families.
If you are a fan of the Padgettons, a visit to Bath is a must. Bath's main tourist website introduces the filming locations of The Family Brontë and you can also follow the routes shared on the website to visit Bath.
Bath is not only suitable for a day trip, but also a good place for in-depth exploration. Both its historical sites and natural scenery are fascinating. ☺️
Have a nice trip!
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