Roman Baths
The steaming Great Bath and the temple complex around it, two thousand years old and still flowing.
Britain's finest Roman remains: the hot spring, the Great Bath under open sky, the temple pediment with its Gorgon and a museum built around the whole complex. The audio guide is good and the terrace views over the steam at dusk are the best moment. Ticketed and busy; book a timed slot, and go early or late in summer.
When it works
Mostly under cover, so light rain is fine. Best morning, afternoon, evening.
Good for a first visit, kids, a date and groups.
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