🇬🇧 One-Day Trip: Stonehenge & Bath
🚩 Bath Known for its Georgian architecture blending Roman and Neoclassical elements, Bath dates back to Roman times when it was a renowned spa retreat. ▪️ Roman Baths Preserved ruins of ancient Roman baths, showcasing Roman architecture and culture. ▪️ Bath Abbey A Gothic-style church with stunning stained-glass windows and intricate stone carvings. ▪️ The Circus A circular landmark consisting of three curved Georgian townhouse blocks, featuring uniform classical columns. ▪️ Royal Crescent Built in 1774, this crescent-shaped row of 30 houses is one of Bath’s most iconic landmarks. ▪️ Pulteney Bridge Constructed in 1773, this is one of the few classical-style bridges in the world, lined with shops and spanning the River Avon. ▪️ Alexandra Park Offers a panoramic view of Bath. Accessible by bus from the city center or train station (~10-15 min walk). ▪️ Jane Austen Centre Located between Pulteney Bridge and the Royal Crescent, this museum explores Jane Austen’s life and works. Tickets: £15.95 (adults), £13.75 (students). Visitors can dress in Regency-era costumes for photos. 🚩 Stonehenge Located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, this prehistoric stone circle was built between 3000 and 2000 BCE. Composed of massive stones weighing several tons each, it features post-and-lintel construction and mortise-tenon joints. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🚗 ~1.5-hour drive from London 🎫 £25 (Free to view from afar, but paid entry allows closer access. A shuttle runs from the entrance to the stones; walking takes ~20-30 min.) ⏰ Opening hours: 9:30–19:00 📍 Address: Wiltshire SP4 7DE #CulturalSites #UK #UKTravel