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Hello! My name is Susan and I have a background in ecology, art, and counselling. I have loved Bath since the moment I saw it over forty years ago and it is an absolute pleasure to share with you the less obvious spots in the city. Come join me!
Bath is a gem of a place to visit any time of the year with so many things to do and it’s stunning architecture 🎇
Be sure to wear warm clothing and give yourself plenty of time to find parking.
I have put together this illustrated tour and have aimed it at grown-ups - it is not suitable for children or pushchairs.
While I'm not a historian, I am a keen local, who follows a carnivore lifestyle, and I love sharing the history of this place, so come along as we find the lesser-known and older parts of the city.
In the first part of the tour I will endeavour to paint a picture of two periods in Bath’s history - how Bath looked before the massive rebuilding of the city in the 18th century, and Anglo-Saxon, Bath with its delightful, monastery and huge gatehouses and walls. We will trace the route of ancient walls of Bath, look at how they were a vital part of King Alfred's defence against the Danes, see the original Roman and Saxon layout of the city and the part they played in Bath surviving very turbulent times.
The second part of the tour looks at the challenges faced developing the land across the river, and the magnificent job the Georgians did to overcome them, then we explore a delightful green space behind the Holburne Museum and learn about its colourful history.
Our first stop is the only gate that remains, the very hidden and beautiful Old East Gate then continue along following the exact path of the Anglo-Saxon walls and soon discover a section of the original city wall.
We continue the circuit of the walls along the Upper Borough Walls where we find the only complete section of old wall.
At the western edge we reach the site of the beautiful Westgate and its adjoining buildings, before following the wall into Saw Close and the site of the historic timber yard.
Reaching the southern part of the town, we look at the delightful Hetling bath and Cross bath and discover something of the history surrounding them.
In the second part of the tour, we see where Jane Austin went for entertainment and relaxation, exploring the spectacular Great Pulteney Street, discovering the challenges they faced in building it, and finding a Georgian Pleasure Garden!
Looking forward to meeting you! ☺️
Meeting point is Orange Grove near Browns brasserie & bar just east of the abbey. I will be wearing a dark jacket/coat, trousers & cap & carrying a dark backpack 👌
Very hidden, we look at the history of this, the only surviving gate of the ancient fortifications of Bath, and the once beautiful courtyard beside it.
If you would like to know how this pretty little Bath looked in former centuries and how it’s got its name this is the tour for you.
We uncover the history of this lively corner and see extraordinary continuity of use from the earliest days of Bath.
A beautiful bridge with a fascinating backstory.
This magnificent street has a wonderful history.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
