Katie & Dan's Bristol & Bath locals guide
Neighbourhoods
Somerdale is a modern development right next to Keynsham Railway Station. It is famous for being the home to the Fry's Chocolate factory until 2009 when the factory shut and the development appeared, nestled in the bend in the river with loads os open space, country walks, nike rides and paddle board options.
There are some lovely local pubs in the river and the canal, plenty of great coffee shops, cocktail bars and restaurants on the High Street which is a 5 minute walk from the development.
On the development there is a Spa with boutique pool, gym, jacuzzi & sauna. There's also a coffee shop / pizzeria, hair salon, nail bar, sports pavilion and access to many many sporting facilities.
Somerdale Road
Somerdale RoadSomerdale is a modern development right next to Keynsham Railway Station. It is famous for being the home to the Fry's Chocolate factory until 2009 when the factory shut and the development appeared, nestled in the bend in the river with loads os open space, country walks, nike rides and paddle board options.
There are some lovely local pubs in the river and the canal, plenty of great coffee shops, cocktail bars and restaurants on the High Street which is a 5 minute walk from the development.
On the development there is a Spa with boutique pool, gym, jacuzzi & sauna. There's also a coffee shop / pizzeria, hair salon, nail bar, sports pavilion and access to many many sporting facilities.
This is the trendy, up and coming area of Bath, with chic restaurants and cool pubs.
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Walcot Street
Walcot StreetThis is the trendy, up and coming area of Bath, with chic restaurants and cool pubs.
Sightseeing
This is one of the famous UNESCO sites in Bath, it requires about 90 minutes in order to do it justice on a first visit.
You can book online if you wish to visit at a busy time, or just take your chances earlier in the week.
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Las Termas Romanas
Abbey ChurchyardThis is one of the famous UNESCO sites in Bath, it requires about 90 minutes in order to do it justice on a first visit.
You can book online if you wish to visit at a busy time, or just take your chances earlier in the week.
Beautiful, majestic, historic Bath Abbey.
Sit outside in the square and listen to the buskers in the sunshine, go inside and have a guided, or self guided tour, or walk to the top of the tower on a sunny day to take in the wonderful views
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Bath Abbey
Beautiful, majestic, historic Bath Abbey.
Sit outside in the square and listen to the buskers in the sunshine, go inside and have a guided, or self guided tour, or walk to the top of the tower on a sunny day to take in the wonderful views
This place is run and staffed by people who are well educated in Bath's history and have a wide local knowledge. It's Free, and just one large room really, but will give you a good foundation with which to start to get to know the city of Bath and you can ask any questions. you want.
Bath World Heritage Centre
10 York StreetThis place is run and staffed by people who are well educated in Bath's history and have a wide local knowledge. It's Free, and just one large room really, but will give you a good foundation with which to start to get to know the city of Bath and you can ask any questions. you want.
Well, you can't miss this sight can you - you've come all this way.
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The Royal Crescent
Well, you can't miss this sight can you - you've come all this way.
A one off, John Wood designed famous site, innately part of Bath and a site not to miss
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The Circus
The CircusA one off, John Wood designed famous site, innately part of Bath and a site not to miss
Museums and Exhibitions
This place is one not to miss - beautiful exhibitions, a must see garden (with fantastic new Children's playground), and a lovely cafe.
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Museo Holburne
Great Pulteney StreetThis place is one not to miss - beautiful exhibitions, a must see garden (with fantastic new Children's playground), and a lovely cafe.
This is a big draw for all the Jane Austen fans who make their literary pilgrimage to Bath
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The Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay StThis is a big draw for all the Jane Austen fans who make their literary pilgrimage to Bath
Next door to The Jane Austen Centre, this place comes highly recommended.
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Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein
37 Gay StNext door to The Jane Austen Centre, this place comes highly recommended.
Food scene
This is a real treat of a place to have high tea, or dinner in a very " Jane Austen" type way
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The Pump Room Restaurant
Stall StreetThis is a real treat of a place to have high tea, or dinner in a very " Jane Austen" type way
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Don't drive a car into Bath or Bristol
Here in the West Country we try to be very environmentally friendly, and this os one of the reasons that the city centres are not really set up for cars. Luckily we have an excellent Park and Ride bus service for both cities, we have scooters for hire with the app "Voi" (set it up before you arrive, it requires your driving license), trains are super quick from Keynsham ( less then 10 minutes to either city) and buses are also pretty good too. Just ask if you need any more detailed advice about discounts on trains, timetables, or bus numbers
No te pierdas
Farmers Market on a Saturday
Bath has a beautiful old train station called Green Park Station, which has a Farmer's Market on a Saturday morning - well worth a visit and whilst it's an easy walk from the city centre (5 -10 mins) you will miss it unless you know about it. Just ask for Sainsburys and you'll get there!
Formas de ahorrar
The Mayoral Walking Tour is Free and excellent
10.30 & 2pm , meet outside the Pump Rooms and you'll be treated to a fantastic, entertaining, and informative 2 hour walk - completely free, they won't even accept a tip.
Sunday to Friday at last time of looking but just ask us for up to date info.