GHH Newspaper Issue 4 Plan August 24 Spreads - Flipbook - Page 25
S OAK UP
THE CITY
A city of history and culture
As well as a rich history, you’ll find that Bath is also a city
of culture. There are plenty of museums and galleries to
explore on rainy days. We recommend the Holburne Museum
and Victoria Art Gallery, both beautiful, listed buildings and
perfect for discovering art in every sense of the word. There
are continually-changing, temporary exhibitions, so there’s
always something new to see.
The Jane Austen Centre is also a great choice for celebrating
Bath’s most famous resident, who fell under the spell of
the enchanting city. Perhaps you’ll get lost in the pages of
one of Austen’s classic novels while you’re here, and explore
architectural masterpieces like the Royal Crescent and the
Circus.
As you now know, Bath is the only city in the UK to be a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to its outstanding cultural
significance and universal value. Bath is located in the valley
of the River Avon, which runs through the city, and again,
would be hard to miss. On the river, you can enjoy boat trips
and walks along the canals and waterways, which are a
sight-to-behold, whatever the season.
Perched over the River Avon - and one of the most
photographed bridges in the UK - is Pulteney Bridge, which
was completed in 1774 and has shops on both sides - making
it one of only four shop-lined bridges in the world! Just over
the bridge is where you’ll find No. 15…
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