Residents and visitors are being given the opportunity to find out more about the architectural treasures and history of Bath, thanks to a new series of walking tours.
Walking tours in Bath | Photo © 1000 Words / Shutterstock.com
The tours are being offered by the Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) and will be taking place from July through to September.
Participants will be able to explore the city’s highlights, including the terraced homes that make up the Royal Crescent and Georgian Circus, Great Pulteney Street and related areas that were the height of fashion in the late 18th century.
The walk will introduce the daily routines of the aristocracy, entertainments of the day and background history to the Palladian architecture.
Jane Austen fans will also be able to see where the iconic author lived and derived inspiration for her novels Persuasion and Northanger Abbey.
The BPT volunteer-led tours are taking place on:
- Tuesday 6th July
- Saturday 24th July
- Wednesday 4th August
- Sunday 22nd August
- Tuesday 7th September
- Sunday 26th September
All the tours start at 2pm outside No 1 Royal Crescent and cost £7 per person. It is suitable for those aged 12+ and groups are limited to 10 people.
Tickets need to be pre-booked in advance, which can be done at www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk.
Bath Preservation Trust’s Director of Museums, Claire Dixon, said: “It’s really exciting to be able to offer these tours and give visitors to Bath – and also local residents too – an insight into our beautiful and fascinating city.”
