The Gentleman is not at home...
by pedersdottir
Looking like a classic Georgian manor, the Holburne Museum of Art began life as public lodgings. Opened in 1796 as the Sydney Hotel, it was a tourist magnet in its day. Teas and balls were held on the premises; fireworks dazzled the public from its gardens.
Jane Austen lived opposite the hotel and gardens from 1801-1804 at No. 4 Sydney Place. Often described as suffering from 'writer's block' during that interval, I think she was simply diverted from her writing. The circus, the parties, the public promenades must have posed a major distraction to the country parson's daughter.
Today the building houses the collections of an 18th century Bath notable, Sir William Holburne. Magnificent silver shares space with intimate souvenirs and royal objects d'art. Each item is exquisite - the total collection reflects the best of Bath's age of elegance, from Thomas Gainsborough to Josiah Wedgwood.
The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday 2:30 to 5:30 PM. Admission is L 4.00
Lance Armstrong's Bike
by graeme83
About a 5 minute walk from the centre of the town is a bicycle shop called "John's Bikes". In the front window is a bike that was ridden by Lance Armstrong.
The address of the shop is 82-84 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BD. If you're interested in bikes, the guys inside are very knowledgeable.
The Rat and Parrot
by graeme83 about The Rat and Parrot
I tend to visit this place as the last before a club. It is very lively on a Saturday night, but has quite long queues in the evening at the bar. The pub is very large and has lots of avaliable seating.
If you love Thai food then go here
by philsta about Salathai Restaurant
Salathai has only been open since November 2003, located in Pierrepont Place, the restaurant is only a few minutes walk from the centre of town and offers a wide range of delicious, and remarkably presented food. All the food is freshly cooked to order and there is also plenty of choice for vegetarians. It's not too easy to find but well worth looking for. The food is great and the serive very fast, friendly and efficient. The seafood salad is sooooo good, fresh hot and spicy.
Lots of great Places
by Balam
As you would expect there are a lot of places to eat in Bath and you will be spoilt for choice. The link below is for a really good website that will help you choose the places you want to eat. They are all members of The Bath Restaurants Association.
You can use the inter active map or download printable guides.
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