Bath, England, UK
Airing Date: Apr 7th, 2007
Bath has been a famous spa destination for centuries since the ancient Romans discovered Britain's only hot water springs. Today, Bath is considered to be Britain's most beautifully preserved Georgian city.
To the Romans, these well-situated hot springs were a magnificent attraction. They dedicated their impressive bath complex to Sulis Minerva, Bath, called Aquae Sulis, grew as a town, and excavations have revealed a cosmopolitan settlement, home to travellers and merchants from distant parts of the Roman Empire.
Bath is famous for its architecture and has been designated a World Heritage Site. Highlights for visitors include the shop-lined
Pulteney Bridge, the imposing Circus, and a series of elegant curving hillside crescents, such as the
Royal Crescent.
Bath Abbey dominates the centre of town.
Regarded as the social heart of Bath for more than two centuries, the
Pump Room is a striking neo-classical salon and the place where hot Spa water is drawn for drinking. The Pump Room contains a number of curiosities, including the Tompion clock, given to the city in 1709 by Thomas Tompion, England's best known clockmaker. Admission is free.
The
Thermae Bath Spa is brand new and it is here where past, present and future join for an unforgettable spa experience. Guests can enjoy Britain's only natural thermal waters just like the Celts and Romans did two thousand years ago. Here, visitors can experience both traditional and contemporary spa facilities designed to ease the body and soothe the mind.
Costs & Contacts Thai Airways International - Return to London from $ 2010 ex west coasta nd $ 2060 ex east coast. Prices correct at 8/3/07. Prices include surcharges, fees & taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Spa Sessions at
The Thermae Spa - From $ 30 Cross Bath, $ 50 New Royal Bath, $ 150 Watsu Treatment. Prices correct at 7/4/07. Subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Roman Baths - from $ 26 Adults, $ 21 Seniors, $ 16 Children. Prices correct at 7/4/07. Subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Driveaway Holidays - Car hire from $54 a day. Based on 7 day rental for Vauxhall Astra or similar. Call
1300 363 500. Prices correct at 7/4/07. Prices include taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply
