free things to see and do in London
Getting to Bath by Train
Trains depart from London Paddington to Bath Spa
every half hour (on the hour and half past).
Journey time is around one and a half hours.
Related things to see in London
Roman Wall
To protect themselves, the Romans built a wall around London in 200 AD. You can still see parts of it throughout the city.
Regent Street
The lower section
of Regent Street between Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street is known as
the Quadrant.
It was designed by John Nash around 1810
You may be visiting London to see its many tourist attractions but if you have a spare day while here, why not do some sightseeing in England.
From the seaside to the countryside, lots of England is easy to visit on a day tour from London.
This section includes some free self-guided sightseeing tours of England that can be easily done in a day from London. All you need is your train fare.
Things to See in Bath
Bath is probably best known for two main attractions: its Roman Baths and its Georgian architecture.
However, its not only a place for sightseeing. Its a great town to relax in for free : watching open air bands playing beside the River Avon, especially in spring and summer months, or browsing the shops that line the charming Pulteney Bridge.
Famous residents have included Jane Austen.
The Romans built a bath house in Bath between the first and fifth centuries
AD to enjoy the healing properties of Britain's only hot springs.
During Georgian times, two more baths were built. In the 1970's, the baths
were closed, but have now been renovated. The baths are now a World Heritage Site and are open for visits.
(Admission fee.)
place map and aerial view
Together, one of the most beautiful examples of Georgian architecture in
Britain. The Circus comprises over 30 houses set around a circular green,
and a short road joins it to the Royal Crescent.
Number 1 Royal Crescent has been designated a World Heritage building and has
been fully restored to appear as it did when built back in 1786.
place map and aerial view
The current abbey dates back to the fifteenth century, but a building
has been on this site since the eight century.
Built out of Bath stone
and recently cleaned, the abbey is worth a short visit.
place map and aerial view