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 For the best views of Bath |
Shakespeare Avenue Bath, North East Somerset BA2 1EE United Kingdom +44 1225 47 7101 |
If you want to experience the best views of Bath, then head for Alexandra Park in Bear Flat. Access to the park is by a long flight of steps, otherwise known as Jacob's Ladder. At the top you can see for miles. If the children have not yet dropped from exhaustion, then direct them to the small play area while you prepare yourself for the downhill strait. Wimps can also gain access to the park by car from Shakespeare Avenue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Binding Bath's books for over a century |
Manvers Street Bath, North East Somerset BA1 1JW United Kingdom +44 1225 46 6000 |
George Bayntun established his book binding business in 1894 and over the next hundred years his descendants dedicated themselves to improving the business while maintaining their reputation for quality work at low prices. The bindery fell into disrepair during WWII as it was commandeered by the Crown, but Bayntun's daughter subsequently took over management of the shop and currently Bayntun's owns the most unique collection of finishing tools and equipment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ideal place for a spot of jogging |
North East Somerset Bath, North East Somerset BA1 1EE United Kingdom +44 1225 47 7101 |
Linear Park is, as its name suggests, a band of the countryside that runs through the city. The park was laid out after the closure of the railway line in 1966 and follows the original route. Planted with indigenous plants, the park has become a haven for early morning joggers and offers visitors the chance of a relaxing stroll before heading back to explore the city and its sights. The best time to visit is in spring when the daffodils are blooming. The sight of those yellow trumpets adds much to the informal charm of Linear Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 RC & terrific view |
Prior Park College Prior Park Road Bath, North East Somerset BA2 5AH United Kingdom +44 1225 83 1007 |
Built around 1740 by Ralph Allen next to his Mansion House (currently a school) and beautiful grounds (now opened by the National Trust), this is now the college chapel. Some chapel, it is in fact a magnificent church, open to the public for the Sunday Mass. Visitors sit towards the back, school in front, and in term time the service is high church, bells, smells and choir, although the sermon is usually simple and unpretentious. After the service coffee and tea are served in the Mansion House and the view over the grounds, lakes, Palladian bridge, and Bath is breathtaking. Out of school term time the service is simpler, and no coffee is served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Beautiful 18th century landscape garden |
Ralph Allen Drive Bath BA2 5AH United Kingdom +44 (0)1225 83 3422 |
The magnificent Palladian mansion is now a school and is not open to the public. The beautiful and intimate 18th century landscape garden, however, is. House and garden were built for Ralph Allen, the former designed by John Wood the Elder [see also The Circus] and the latter created by Ralph Allen with advice from Capability Brown and the poet Alexander Pope. A famous feature of the garden is the Palladian Bridge, magically sited on a lake halfway down the valley, built by Richard Jones from a design by Andrea Palladio. Set in a sweeping valley with views of Bath, the garden is in a continuing process of restoration. All visitors must use public transport. Buses run regularly from the station in Southgate. No parking is available. Disabled visitors must book one of just three parking bays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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