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Attractions Nearby Bath (Bath, England)



Bath is full of many fantastic tourist attractions, but within a short journey from the city there are countless other superb attractions well worth a visit.

Whether you are looking for historical attractions in Bath, beautifully landscaped gardens or parks, you can be sure that you won't have to travel far. Here are some of the top tourist attractions nearby Bath.




Attractions Nearby Bath: Stonehenge - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1980 624715
Visit this World Heritage site, one of the most remarkable and intriguing monuments in the United Kingdom. As old as the great temples and pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge exerts a mysterious fascination and is 64 km / 40 miles from Bath. Stonehenge is one of the major tourist attractions in this part of England, close to Bath, and regular guide buses run daily from Bath to Stonehenge. The enormous bluestones were brought all the way from South Wales by sheer manpower, a feat hard to imagine possible. The monument of Stonehenge is precisely situated to face the rising and setting of the sun and many Druids worship here. Make time to also visit the extensive prehistoric landscape nearby. The magnificent stones of Stonehenge are surrounded by many mysterious remains of ceremonial and domestic structures - some older than the monument itself and many accessible by road or footpath. Stonehenge is situated 2 miles west of Amesbury on junction of A303 and A344 / 360.
Attraction open: daily, all year
Mid-March to May - 09:30 to 18:00 / June to August - 09:00 to 19:00
September to mid-October - 09:30 to 18:00 / end of October - 09:30 to 17:00
November to mid-March - 09:30 to 16:00
Attraction admission: charge

Attractions Nearby Bath: Westonbirt Arboretum - Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS, England
Tel: +44 (0)1666 880220
Founded almost 200 years ago, Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most popular tourist attractions 33 km / 20 miles from Bath and contains a world-class collection of trees and shrubs. There are around 20,000 specimens at the arboretum, which covers 600 acres / 243 hectares of landscaped countryside. Visitors and tourist to Westonbirt Arboretum can follow 17 miles / 27 km of trails and admire many of the impressive trees and shrubs, which provide interest throughout the year, even in winter, when the distinctive barks of the birches and maples are clearly visible. Seasonal displays include magnolias, rhododendrons, azaleas, wildflowers in the spring and some truly spectacular autumn colours from Westonbirt's countless Japanese maple specimens, which is what Westonbirt Arboretum is best known for. Other attractions include a summer gardening show, with a number of unusual, contemporary display gardens, a winter walk, with thousands of theatrical lights illuminating many of the trees, a nursery selling many plants, including Japanese maples, a gift shop, a large picnic area, a visitor centre and a restaurant area.

Attractions Nearby Bath: Castle Combe Race Circuit - Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY, England
Tel: +44 (0)1249 783010
The Castle Combe Race Circuit is next to the picturesque village of Castle Combe and is 24 km / 15 miles from Bath. This popular racing circuit opened in 1950 and many of the top names in motor racing have driven on the circuit, including Mansell, Senna, Hill and Coulthard. Attractions at the Castle Combe Race Circuit include a skid pan course, a four-wheel-drive off-road course, kart racing for both adult and children over ten years old, and a motor-racing school.
Attraction open: daily
Attraction admission: charge

Attractions Nearby Bath: Dyrham Park - Near Chippenham, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8ER, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 937 2501
Dyrham Park is owned by the National Trust and is one of many popular tourist attractions nearby Bath. With a grand mansion, which dates back to the 17th century, spectacular gardens and many wild deer, other attractions include an impressive orangery, stunning gardens, period furnishings and many fine paintings. Dyrham Park is situated just 14 km / 9 miles from central Bath.

Dyrham Park has been the backdrop for several major films and television dramas over the years and there are a number of major open-air concerts that take place in the grounds during the summer.
Attraction open: April to October, Friday to Tuesday - 12:00 to 17:30
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for families and children

Attractions Nearby Bath: Westwood Manor - Off the B3109, in Westwood Village, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2AF, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 863374
Westwood Manor, owned by the National Trust, is an attractive 15th-century stone mansion, with fascinating gardens that feature old, Italian sculpture and topiary. Attractions for tourist visiting Westwood Manor include its late Gothic and Jacobean windows, some particularly fine Jacobean plasterwork, and period rooms, containing antique furniture. The Westwood Manor estate was used as a farm during the 18th and 19th centuries and was restored in the early 20th century, before being taken over by the National Trust. Westwood Manor is situated in the charming village of Westwood, next to the church. The manor is approximately 1 mile / 1.5 km southwest of Bradford on Avon, off the B3109 and is 28 km / 18 miles from central Bath.
Attraction open: April to September, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 14:00 to 17:00
Attraction admission: charge

Attractions Nearby Bath: Stourhead House and Gardens - Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6QD, England
Tel: +44 (0)1747 841152
Owned by the National Trust, Stourhead House and Gardens is less than one hours' drive from central Bath and features some of the most spectacular landscaped gardens in the west country. Other attractions for tourists visiting Stourhead include the fine Palladian mansion - with Regency library, paintings and early Chippendale furniture, grottos, three classical temples, a grand bridge, superb vantage points, a restaurant, art gallery and plant centre. Much of Stourhead was originally designed and planted by famous landscape garden Capability Brown and features some superb plant and tree specimens. Stourhead is also renown for its spectacular autumn colours, mainly provided by the large Japanese maples, and also its summer festivals, which culminate in a fireworks display from the island in the centre of the main lake. Nearby are numerous country walks and King Alfred's tour, with is an intriguing red-brick folly that offers stunning panoramic views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. Stourhead House and Gardens are situated 43 km / 29 miles from central Bath.
Attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 19:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Attractions Nearby Bath: Chew Valley Lake - 92 Bridgewater Road, Bristol, BS99 7DQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1275 332339
Chew Valley Lake is situated 20 km / 13 miles to the west of Bath, off the A368, and is one of the most picturesque tourist attractions in the area. The enormous lake is well stocked with fish and is popular with anglers. Other attractions at Chew Valley Lake include picnic areas, trails and pathways, benches, a café, a gift shop and a large amount of wildlife, including friendly geese, swans, coots, morehens and a wide variety of different ducks.
Attraction open: daily - 10:30 to dusk

Attractions Nearby Bath: Berkeley Castle - Near Stroud, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1453 810332
Berkeley Castle is situated 56 km / 35 miles from central Bath and dates back over 900 years. This castle is full of history and is where King Edward II was murdered in 1327, where the Barons of the west gathered before Magna Carta, where Queen Elizabeth hunted and played bowls, where the first performance of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream took place, and Berkeley Castle actually featured in Shakespeare's play Richard II. Attractions include period furniture, paintings, tapestries, famous Berkeley silver, a bowling green, sweeping lawns and terraced gardens, which surround the castle.
Attraction open: April to May, Tuesday to Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00, June and Sept, Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00, July to August, Monday to Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00, October, Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Attractions Nearby Bath: Lacock Village - Lacock, Wiltshire, England, SN15 2LG
Tel: +44 (0)1249 730277
Lacock is one of the most picturesque and scenic villages near Bath and is situated 23 km / 14 miles from central Bath. This charming village is visited by many tourists every year and has streets lined with historic houses and buildings. Attractions include atmospheric pubs, cafés, gift shops, walks and the impressive Lacock Abbey. Lacock is also well-known for featuring in many popular television costume dramas.

Attractions Nearby Bath: Bowood Gardens - Off the A4, Between Chippenham and Calne, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1249 812102
Bowood Gardens are located 30 km / 18 miles from central Bath and cover around 2,000 acres of stunning gardens. Originally landscaped by Capability Brown in the mid-18th century, Bowood Gardens are visited by thousands of tourists every years. Attractions at Bowood Gardens include an impressive rocky valley, a hermit's cave, grand 19th-century Italian-style terraces with roses, a pinetum, an arboretum featuring many rare and unusual trees, and spectacular seasonal displays of camelias, azaleas and rhododendrons.
Attraction open: April to October, daily - 11:00 to 18:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Attractions Nearby Bath: Courts Garden - Holt, near Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon, North-East Somerset, BA14 6RR, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 782340
The National Trust's Courts Garden is situated in Holt, 16 km / 10 miles from Bath, to the south of the B3107. This pretty garden has many attractions, including a large lily pond, colourful herbaceous borders, a stream, many specimen trees, a small arboretum, garden ornaments, topiary and seating areas.
Attraction open: April to October, Sunday to Friday - 13:30 to 17:30
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Attractions Nearby Bath: Great Chalfield Manor - Off B3107, via Broughton Gifford Common, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8NJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 782239
Great Chalfield Manor is owned by the National Trust and is situated 18 km / 11 miles from central Bath. This is one of the most historic attractions nearby Bath and the grand manor house was originally completed in 1480 and extensively restored n the late 20th century. Attractions include impressive gardens, guided tours of the manor house, period furniture, paintings, a moat, an attractive gatehouse, one of the first separate dining rooms in England, and regular guided tours.
Attraction open: April to October, Tuesday to Thursday - 12:15, 14:15, 15:00, 15:45 and 16:30 (guided tours)
Attraction admission: charge

Other attractions nearby Bath include:

• Abbotsbury - West Yard Barn, West Street, Abbotsbury, DT3 4JT, England
  (attractions distance: 106 km / 66 miles from Bath)
• Acton Court (English Heritage) - Latteridge Road, Iron Acton, Bristol, BS37 9TJ, England
  (attractions distance: 30 km / 19 miles from Bath)
• Athelhampton House and Gardens - Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LG, England
  (attractions distance: 94 km / 56 miles from Bath)
• Avon Valley Steam Railway - Bitton Railway Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, England
  (attractions distance: 15 km / 9 miles from Bath)
• Barrington Court (National Trust) - Barrington Village, near Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0NQ, England
  (attractions distance: 71 km / 44 miles from Bath)
• Brean Down (National Trust) - Brean, North Somerset, England
  (attractions distance: 61 km / 38 miles from Bath)
• Bristol Architecture Centre - Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4DA, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bath)
• Bristol Blue Glass - 5 Three Queens Lane, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6LG, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bath)
• Bristol Boat Trips - Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6UN, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bath)
• Bristol Champagne Balloon Flights - Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2NP, England
  (attractions distance: 22 km / 14 miles from Bath)
• Bristol Clifton Observatory and Caves - Clifton Down, Bristol, BS8 3LT, England
  (attractions distance: 22 km / 14 miles from Bath)
• Bristol Colston Hall - Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR, England
  (attractions distance: 22 km / 14 miles from Bath)
• Bristol Guided Bus Tours - Bristol, England
  (attractions distance: 20 km / 12 miles from Bath)
• Bristol Hippodrome - St. Augustine's Parade, Bristol, BS1 4UZ, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bath)
• Bristol Karting Centre - 214-224 Broomhill Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5RG, England
  (attractions distance: 15 km / 9 miles from Bath)
• Bristol Old Vic - King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED, England
  (attractions distance: 20 km / 12 miles from Bath)
• Buckler's Hard - New Forest, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZX, England
  (attractions distance: 114 km / 71 miles from Bath)
• Coleridge Cottage (National Trust) - Nether Stowey, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA5 1NQ, England
  (attractions distance: 112 km / 70 miles from Bath)
• Corsham Court - Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0BZ, England
  (attractions distance: 16 km / 10 miles from Bath)
• Create Environment Centre - Smeaton Road, Spike Island, Bristol, BS1 6XN, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bath)
• Dunster Castle (National Trust) - Dunster, near Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SL, England
  (attractions distance: 141 km / 88 miles from Bath)
• East Somerset Steam Railway - Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4QP, England
  (attractions distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Bath)
• Exmoor Falconry and Animal Farm - Allerford, near Porlock, Somerset, TA24 8HJ, England
  (attractions distance: 148 km / 92 miles from Bath)
• Farleigh Hungerfod Castle - Farleigh Hungerford, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA3 6RS, England
  (attractions distance: 20 km / 12 miles from Bath)
• Farmer Giles Farmstead - Teffont, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5QY, England
  attractions distance: 63 km / 39 miles from Bath)
• Glastonbury Abbey - Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EL, England
  (attractions distance: 45 km / 28 miles from Bath)
• Glastonbury Tor (National Trust) - near Glastonbury, Somerset, England
  (attractions distance: 44 km / 28 miles from Bath)
• Holnicote Estate (National Trust) - Selworthy, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8TJ, England
  (attractions distance: 147 km / 91 miles from Bath)
• Home Farm - Blue Anchor, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6JS, England
  (attractions distance: 137 km / 85 miles from Bath)
• Lytes Cary Manor (National Trust) - near Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7HU, England
  (attractions distance: 47 km / 30 miles from Bath)
• Mendip Outdoor Pursuits and Adventurous Activities - Summer Lane, Banwell, North Somerset, BS29 6LP, England
  (attractions distance: 46 km / 28 miles from Bath)
• Montacute House (National Trust) - Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6XP, England
  (attractions distance: 61 km / 38 miles from Bath)
• Priest's House (National Trust) - Muchelney, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0DQ, England
  (attractions distance: 63 km / 39 miles from Bath)
• Salisbury Cathedral - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EJ, England
  (attractions distance: 71 km / 44 miles from Bath)
• Sheppy's Cider Farm Centre - Three Bridges, Bradford-on-Tone, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1ER, England
  (attractions distance: 127 km / 79 miles from Bath)
• The Somerset Distillery and Cider Brandy Company - Pass Vale Farm, Burrow Hill, Kinsbury Episcopi, Martock, Somerset, TA12 5BU, England
  (attractions distance: 61 km / 38 miles from Bath)
• SS Great Britain - Great Western Dockyard, Bristol, BS1 6TY, England
  (attractions distance: 21 km / 13 miles from Bath)
• Stembridge Tower Mill (National Trust) - High Ham, Somerset, TA10 9DJ, England
  (attractions distance: 59 km / 37 miles from Bath)
• Tyntesfield (National Trust) - Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1NT, England
  (attractions distance: 31 km / 20 miles from Bath)
• Walking Tours of Bristol - The Annexe, Wildscreen Walk, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB, England
  (attractions distance: 22 km / 14 miles from Bath)
• West Somerset Steam Railway - The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG, England
  (attractions distance: 141 km / 87 miles from Bath)

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