Bath, located in southwest England, is a city renowned for its Roman-built baths and Georgian architecture. The city is named after the Roman baths constructed around natural hot springs, which have been a site of relaxation and healing for centuries. Bath’s stunning Georgian architecture, including the iconic Royal Crescent and Circus, reflects its development in the 18th century as a fashionable spa town. The city is also associated with the famous novelist Jane Austen, who lived there for several years. Today, Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors for its rich history, cultural heritage, and picturesque setting.

The round-trip train ticket between London and Bath is covered by the program fee

Day 11: London to Bath

Morning: Travel from London to Bath
From the Russell Square station to the Paddington Station: 30 minutes
Let’s meet in the lobby at 8:30 AM on July 22 so that we can catch up the train at 9:30 AM to Bath Spa

Piccadilly Line and Circle Line:

1. Take the Piccadilly Line from Russell Square to King’s Cross St Pancras.
2. Change to the Circle Line and travel to Paddington.
   Total travel time: Approximately 20-25 minutes, including transfer time.
3. Train to Bath (Ticket booked):
   • At Paddington Station, board a Great Western Railway (GWR) train to Bath Spa. Trains to Bath run frequently, typically taking about 1.5 hours.
     Departure: 09:30 from London Paddington
     Arrival: 11:01 in Bath Spa
     Ticket Status: Purchased

Midday: Explore Bath

1. Roman Baths (Ticket Booked):
   • Upon arrival, head to the Roman Baths, a must-see historic site.
2. Bath Abbey:
   • Next, visit Bath Abbey, located adjacent to the Roman Baths.
3. Pulteney Bridge and Parade Gardens:
   • Walk to Pulteney Bridge, a beautiful historic bridge, and take in the views from Parade Gardens.

Afternoon: More of Bath

1. The Circus and Royal Crescent:
   • Walk through the picturesque streets to The Circus and Royal Crescent, iconic examples of Georgian architecture (allegedly most photographed location in the UK) and other places (pump room, assembly rooms, Bunn shop . . . )
   • Bath Skyline (at least some of it).

Evening: Overnight Stay

• Stay overnight in Bath. The hostel booking is completed.

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9:13 – 11:30 AM Bath > London (Returning Train)

Day 12 7/23, Tuesday: Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)

Meet in lobby at 12:30. Short presentation by Caroline Miles on the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Victorian Age in Britain.

*The V&A was the first museum in the world to collect photographs as art, beginning in 1856.

*Note the Science Museum and Natural History Museum are in the same location.

Meet at 4 and all go to Harrods as a group. (provide brief history of Harrods and the surrounding area).