Yesterday, we jumped on a train to visit Bath, Britain's most historic spa town, which is located 185 km (115 miles) west of London. Trains leave Paddington Station for Bath once every half-hour during the day, and the trip took us about 1 and half hours.
The day started a little cloudy and cold, but later on it turned out to be sunny and perfect! It was so nice to walk around and enjoy all the stuff that Bath has to offer. According to my super duper book guide of England, much of the city of Bath was made over in the 18th century, most famously by the father and son team of John Woods, Sr. and Jr. They were responsible, among others, for the Royal Crescent.
Bath is a gorgeous little town with lots of attractions: Jane Austen Centre, the museum of costumes, the Bath Abbey, the Theatre Royal Bath, and its main attraction: the Roman baths. Actually, the whole town has a museum look, with gift shops and parks in between. We decided to focus on visiting the Roman Baths (historical site) and then we gave ourselves some spa time "Romal style" at the new Thermae Bath Spa.
Roman Baths:
Dedicated to the goddess Sulis Minerva, these baths were founded by the Romans in A. D. 75. Among the finest Roman remains in the country, they're still fed by Britain's most famous water spring. The site of the Temple of Sulis Minerva is excavated and open for viewing.
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