🇬🇧 What’s in Bath? A Curated Guide to England’s Roman Jewel

1️⃣ The Roman Baths ♨️ One of antiquity’s great religious spas Built by Romans who worshipped goddess Sulis Minerva (giver of life). Still flows with natural hot springs—walk original Roman pavements, explore ruins, and marvel at artifacts. Bill Bryson’s audio tour brings history alive! 🎟️ *£17.50-28* (seasonal). 2️⃣ Royal Victoria Park 🌳 Bath’s largest park (1830), opened by an 11-year-old Princess Victoria. 60 acres of botanical gardens + iconic Royal Crescent views. 📸 Perfect for picnics and photos! 3️⃣ Bath Abbey ⛪ Medieval Gothic masterpiece (1499) with fan-vaulted ceilings. Site of King Edgar’s 973 coronation 👑. Tower tour: £8-10 (donation-based entry). 4️⃣ No. 1 Royal Crescent 🏡 Georgian architectural icon (1774). Peek into 18th-century aristocratic life in a museum-frozen townhouse. 🎟️ *£11-13* (book ahead). 5️⃣ Pulteney Bridge 🌉 England’s most romantic bridge (1769, Palladian style). One of only 4 shop-lined bridges globally. 🎟️ £11. 6️⃣ Jane Austen Centre 📖 Celebrating Austen’s Bath years—her novels’ backdrop. September festival: Costumed balls, literary walks! 🎟️ £13.25. 🌦️ Best Time to Visit May: Bath Festival (music/literature, blooming gardens). September: Jane Austen Festival (Regency-era glam). ⚠️ Book early—rains frequent but charm eternal! #TravelUK #BathGuide #RomanHistory #BritishElegance