Although
the Roman Baths at Bath are probably the single most popular attraction
in Bath, its 'Georgian Bath' the cities elegant buildings and environment
which is perhaps most fondly remembered by many visitors.
Volunteer guides approved by the Mayor of Bath are proud to show you
their city on a 2 hour plus walking tour of the centre of the city.
'Free' and 'volunteer' these tours are, but the walking tours are
very high quality, at least the equal of any commercial tour.
If you want the best out of your visit to Bath, investing the morning
taking this tour is recommended. It will give you the basis for picking
out places that personally interest you in the afternoon and there
is plenty of time to visit the Roman Baths or go shopping afterwards.
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The
Walking Tour
The
tour starts in front of the entrance to the Roman Baths in the very
centre of the city. Just turn up, there is no need to book in advance.
At peak times, multiple volunteer guides will divide the group assembled
into a manageable size.
One of the great features of these tours is that the guides are very
approachable.
The tour
is at a leisurely pace, but you will be on your feet for perhaps 2.5
hours.
The tour ends at its starting place by the Roman Baths, you will be
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What
Will I Learn About Bath
Bath
was at its height during the 18th Century, when England had a succession
of kings called George, hence the Georgian period.
Society was very structured with a rich affluent upper class. Many
of the rich people were widely dispersed across England, many of them
landowners in their country estates.
This was a time before the motor car, telecommunications and the golf
club. It was a time where it was most important to 'marry well'. To
enable this upper class society to network, do a little business,
find an appropriate husband for your daughter etc., 'seasons' were
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During
a season, anybody who was anybody would decamp to the season's venue
to meet their peers. Bath was arguably the premier season of them
all.
The volunteer guides will tell you the story of why Bath, not somewhere
else. The story of the main characters that came together to start
this phenomenon, show you the unique architecture of Bath and how
people lived and behaved of all classes.
You will see all the main places of interest in Bath on the tour and
by the end will have been both entertained and have the knowledge
to maximise your enjoyment of Bath for the rest of your visit - and
all for free! |
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