Narrow Boat Hire In Bath.

Start your narrow boat hire adventure from Hilperton to experience the beautiful city of Bath which is situated on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Bath is surrounded by the gentle rolling Somerset Countryside and is steeped with culture and history. By mooring your narrow boat just outside the centre of Bath you will be able to walk in the footsteps of the Romans.

At the Roman Baths and the Spa Visitor Centre you will discover the history and hear the stories from the people who lived and worked there 2,000 years ago. Built around Britain's only hot springs these baths are a very well preserved Roman site of public bathing, see the spring that still flows with natural hot water today.

The Pump Rooms have been the social heart of Bath for more than 200 years the neo classical salon is where the Spa water is still being drunk. The restaurant here is a perfect place to rest and take afternoon tea. Relax in the tearooms and listen to the Pump Room Trio or the pianist who play each day.

Begun in 1499, Bath Abbey is the last of the great medieval churches of England. During the past twelve centuries, three different churches have occupied the site of today's Abbey: An Anglo Saxon Abbey Church dating from 757, pulled down by the Norman conquerors of England soon after 1066. A Norman cathedral begun about 1090.

One of Baths most famous residents was Jane Austin and you can see a snapshot of her life at The Jane Austen Centre. Discover how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen's life and writing as Bath was her home from 1801 to 1806.  Her life and life in the city is reflected in two of her novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.

The Royal Crescent, Bath is one of the world's best known landmarks. Designed by John Wood, the younger, and built between 1767 and 1775 the crescent contains 30 houses, one of which is now the Royal Crescent Hotel and Number 1 which is opened to the public.

It is believed that John Wood took inspiration from the nearby Stanton Drew Stone Circle, the ancient standing stones placed there by ancient Britons, for the designs of Bath's Royal Crescent.

Fashion lovers a visit to the Fashion Museum is a must as it hosts a world class collection of contemporary and historical dress. Included in the display are 150 figures clothed to illustrate the changing styles in fashion over the ages.

Whilst on your narrow boat hire holiday from Hilperton you will pass through chocolate-box villages and picturesque scenery and in addition to the wonders of Bath your narrow boat hire holiday from Hilperton may lead you to these other marvelous destinations.

 

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