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2 days in Bath

Roman baths, Georgian crescents and a Christmas market around the Abbey.

Best time
Nov – Dec, Apr – Sep
Ideal length
2 days
A day, mid-range
$260 per person
Trip for two
about $1,040

Planning a 2-day trip to Bath? Here's a day-by-day Bath itinerary with what it costs, where to stay and how to get there, ready to follow or make your own.

Why go now

Bath's Christmas Market fills the streets around the Abbey from mid-November, and you can soak in rooftop thermal pools in the cold.

Bath is a UNESCO city of Roman baths and honey-coloured Georgian architecture, and the setting of Jane Austen's novels.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr: a good time to go
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  6. Jun: a good time to go
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  8. Aug: a good time to go
  9. Sep: a good time to go
  10. Oct
  11. Nov: a good time to go
  12. Dec: a good time to go

November to December: 3–10°C.

Create my Bath trip

Don't miss

Best things to do in Bath

  • 01

    Roman Baths

    Steaming Roman bathing complex.

  • 02

    Thermae Bath Spa

    Rooftop thermal pool.

  • 03

    Royal Crescent

    Georgian architecture.

  • 04

    Christmas Market

    Stalls around the Abbey.

Day by day

Bath itinerary for 2 days

  1. D1

    Day 1: Roman Baths

    Morning
    Tour the Roman Baths, where steaming water still flows into the 2,000-year-old pool.
    Afternoon
    Visit Bath Abbey and the Christmas market around it.
    Evening
    Soak in the rooftop pool at Thermae Bath Spa at dusk.

    Book spa sessions online.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Georgian Bath and home

    Morning
    Walk the sweeping Royal Crescent and the Circus.
    Afternoon
    Jane Austen Centre and Pulteney Bridge.
    Evening
    Train home.

    Pulteney Bridge is lovely at sunset.

Want it hour by hour?GoRoam plans every stop with times, maps, costs and bookings for your dates.

Shorter or longer

Bath in 1, 2 or 4 days

1 day in Bath

Follow days 1 to 1 above and leave out “Georgian Bath and home”. Start early each day and book the main sights ahead.

4 days in Bath

Slow down with a free day for a spa, a cooking class or simply wandering, then add 1 day in York.

What it costs

Bath trip budget

StylePer person, a day2 days for two
Budget$130$520
Mid-range$260$1,040
Luxury$600+$2,400

Stay, food, local transport and entry fees; travel to Bath is extra. Rough guides from recent prices, so check before you book.

Where to stay

Best hotels in Bath for every budget

  • Budget

    YHA Bath

    Bathwick

    In an Italianate mansion.

    from $60 /night

    Prices
  • Mid-range

    Townhouse hotels

    Centre

    Georgian rooms.

    from $200 /night

    Prices
  • Luxury

    The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

    Royal Crescent

    Iconic address.

    from $500 /night

    Prices

What to eat

Food to try in Bath

  • Sally Lunn bun

    A historic sweet bun.

  • Bath Oliver

    Biscuits.

  • Afternoon tea

    In the Pump Room.

Getting there

How to reach Bath

Travel
Trains from London Paddington (about 1.5 hours).
Getting around
Walk.
  • Book Thermae Spa sessions online.
  • Pre-book the Roman Baths.

Before you go

What to pack for Bath

  • Power bank and charging cables
  • Passport and visa printouts
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for temples
  • A forex card or some local cash
  • Travel insurance

Good questions

Bath trip FAQs

How many days are enough for Bath?

2 days are enough to see the highlights: Roman Baths, Thermae Bath Spa, Royal Crescent. Add a day or two if you like a slower pace.

How much does a 2-day Bath trip cost?

Roughly $130 a day per person on a budget, $260 mid-range and $600+ for luxury, not counting travel to get there. For two people mid-range, that's about $1,040 for 2 days.

What is the best time to visit Bath?

Nov – Dec, Apr – Sep. Bath's Christmas Market fills the streets around the Abbey from mid-November, and you can soak in rooftop thermal pools in the cold.

Where should I stay in Bath?

Budget: YHA Bath (Bathwick), from about $60 a night. Mid-range: Townhouse hotels (Centre), from about $200 a night. Luxury: The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa (Royal Crescent), from about $500 a night.

How do I reach Bath?

Trains from London Paddington (about 1.5 hours).

Is 1 day enough for Bath?

Yes, if you focus: follow days 1 to 1 of the itinerary above and skip "Georgian Bath and home". 2 days is the comfortable length.

What is the weather like in Bath?

November to December: 3–10°C.

What food should I try in Bath?

Sally Lunn bun: A historic sweet bun. Bath Oliver: Biscuits. Afternoon tea: In the Pump Room.

How do I get around Bath?

Walk.

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