Bath and North East Somerset Trip Overview
This self-guided audio walking tour of Bath will open your eyes to a hidden world of yesteryear. Following the line of the ancient city wall, you’ll hear about people who have walked this route before you. They include the Celtic Britons and French Normans, along with the Saxons, Vikings and yes, everyone’s favourites, the Romans. Why not ‘lend me your ears’ for a walk and talk covering 1700 years?
You’ll hear about:
• How the Romans joined two Goddesses together
• When one river becomes two
• A funny story of a French girl and her secret recipe
• Bath’s hidden cathedral
• Burial sites beneath Bath Abbey
• What remains of the ancient wall and what was thrown from it
• The only true hot water springs in Britain
• A famous Bath delicacy or two and some ideas of great gifts
And so much more!! – so allow 1 -1.5 hours for the walk and more if you visit the Abbey and the Roman Baths.
Additional Info
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
Starts: Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bath and North East Somerset, England, United Kingdom
This self-guided audio walking tour of Bath will open your eyes to a hidden world of yesteryear. Following the line of the ancient city wall, you’ll hear about people who have walked this route before you. They include the Celtic Britons and French Normans, along with the Saxons, Vikings and yes, everyone’s favourites, the Romans. Why not ‘lend me your ears’ for a walk and talk covering 1700 years?
You’ll hear about:
• How the Romans joined two Goddesses together
• When one river becomes two
• A funny story of a French girl and her secret recipe
• Bath’s hidden cathedral
• Burial sites beneath Bath Abbey
• What remains of the ancient wall and what was thrown from it
• The only true hot water springs in Britain
• A famous Bath delicacy or two and some ideas of great gifts
And so much more!! – so allow 1 -1.5 hours for the walk and more if you visit the Abbey and the Roman Baths.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Sally Lunn’s Museum, 4 North Parade Passage, Bath BA1 1NX England
The tour makes a brief stop outside Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House.
Pass By: Bath Abbey, Bath BA1 1LT England
The tour ventures inside the Bath Abbey.
Pass By: The Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard, Bath BA1 1LZ England
The tour passes The Roman Baths.
Pass By: River Avon, United Kingdom
The tour passes the River Avon.
Pass By: Parade Gardens, Orange Grove, Bath BA1 1EE England
The tour talks you alongside the Parade Gardens.
