On our way back from Bristol we decided to stop off in Bath, just 11 miles to the south-east. Bath is the largest city in the county of Somerset, England and known for its Roman-built baths. It is in the valley of the River Avon and 97 miles west of London.
The Romans took advantage of the area’s natural hot springs by building the majestic Roman Baths, a well-preserved thermae and now a UNESCO heritage site. Some fun Bryn facts: Roman baths were like their leisure centres. They were big buildings with swimming pools, changing rooms and toilets. The water in the Great Bath is now green, but this is because tiny plants called algae grow in it. In Roman times the roof over the bath would have kept the light out and so stopped the algae from growing.
Bath is often said to be the most beautiful town in Britain and is a very popular day trip destination for tourists. We only had a few hours, which is nowhere near enough time to soak up its history and atmosphere, but as well as a enjoyable visit to the Roman Baths, we also got to see Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.