Nearest airport:
Bristol International at 21 Miles
Nearest ferry:
Portsmouth at 85 Miles
Nearest train:
Bath Spa at 1 Miles
Nearest motorway:
M4 Junction 18 at 10 Miles
Car:
not necessary
Bath is a World Heritage city with many architectural and cultural attractions for the visitor.
The Literature Festival is held in the spring, and Bath International Music Festival and Fringe Festival are held in the summer. Bath Theatre Royal provides year round live theatre in an 18th century setting. Bath Spa is available if you enjoy relaxed bathing in hot springs.
The Roman Baths, Pump Room and Assembly Rooms are all within the centre of the city, and Bath has many small and unique shops to browse and enjoy.
The area surrounding the city is full of interest too, with several National Trust properties nearby, and the villages of Lacock and Castle Combe are a short drive away. The Cotswolds are within a day's visiting distance and the City of Bristol is only 13 miles to the west. Longleat, Stourhead and Stonehenge are also nearby.
The rail-link from Bath Spa Station to London Paddington means that it is possible to enjoy a day there, returning in the evening.