insideKENT Magazine Issue 26 - May 2014 | Page 114

GETAWAYS visitbath.co.uk / Bath Tourism Plus visitbath.co.uk / Bath Tourism Plus / Colin Hawkins Bath THE GOLDEN CITY by Emma Bates Beautiful Bath has been a World Heritage Site since 1987. Welcoming visitors for over 2,000 years, Bath is recognised as a place of outstanding universal value for its architecture, town planning, landscape, archaeological remains and its role as a setting for social history. It’s home to some of the most impressive architectural sights in the world such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge. Three hot springs can be found beneath the city: the King’s Spring, supplying the Roman Baths; and the Hetling and Cross Springs, which can be bathed in at Thermae Bath Spa. No trip to Bath would be complete without visiting the Roman Baths Museum. Gain fascinating insight into the original baths and the great Roman temple of Sulis Minerva after which the Romans named the settlement. visitbath.co.uk / Bath Tourism Plus / Colin Hawkins The oldest house in the city is home to the famous Sally Lunn bun which is still made to the original secret recipe; part bun, part bread, part cake and not to be confused with the London Bath Bun. A shopper’s paradise since Georgian times, Bath has a reputation for high fashion. Today, visitors can experience independent and more wellknown stores in its compact city centre. 114 Make the most of the city by joining one of the many guided walks. Choose from following in Jane Austen’s footsteps to a Sulis guide to a ghost tour. Perhaps an open-top bus or a balloon flight for a unique view of the city and surrounding countryside is more your style! Bath is a foodie heaven, with plenty of independent restaurants and delis, a local farmer’ s market (the first ever in the UK) and a strong emphasis on locally sourced, homegrown food. The city features some excellent restaurants with something on offer to suit all tastes. In a city that can boast intimate size, a laid-back atmosphere and countryside right on the doorstep, Bath is the perfect destination.