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Updated on 22/09/2025 Ideas for holidays & weekend
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Updated on 22/09/2025 Ideas for holidays & weekend
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In the west of England, the Cotswolds region stretches between hills and picturesque villages. Renowned for its quality of life, unspoilt countryside and lush green landscapes, the region's pretty,...
There is no need to worry about going to Bath on your own and organizing your stay in this spa town. The tourist infrastructures are numerous, of good quality and generally open all year round. Of course, mastering the language of Shakespeare will facilitate your logistics. You can book directly on the websites of the hotels and hostels or get information from the Bath tourist office. The same applies to the purchase of concert tickets.
Many organized trips are offered by travel agencies, turnkey or custom-made. From music festival trips to cultural and linguistic stays, from heritage trips to spa treatments, the options are endless. You can get good rates by joining a group.
Every hour a train connects London to Bath in 1h30 or 2h. Reach Bath from London in one hour by bus or train. A good way to see Bath is on the sightseeing bus which offers a guided tour linking the main points of interest upstairs. For a single trip to the first floor, the fare is minimal. Cabs are available near Bath station, the baths and the abbey.