Exploring Bath
Now you're a student here it's time to get to know the World Heritage city of Bath. With one of the most culturally rich and vibrant places in the UK on your doorstep, use the resources below to find out how to get around and what to see.
The city
Choose from the boutique and high-street shopping, museums and art galleries, art festivals, nightlife, restaurants, cafés and pubs, outdoor activities - and unwind afterwards with a visit to the Thermae Bath Spa in the city centre.
The countryside
Don't miss the opportunity to take a trip outside the city to see the surrounding countryside. The Cotswolds, the Mendips, the Wye Valley and the Forest Of Dean are all within day-trip distance, and other rural attractions include nearby Stonehenge, Salisbury, Wells, Glastonbury and Cheddar Gorge. Make a weekend of it by visiting the coastline of Devon and Cornwall - home of the UK's top surfing spots.
City breaks
If you fancy a city break, Bristol, Oxford and Cardiff are within easy reach, while London is just over an hour away on the train.
Travel information
The University's guide to getting to campus.
