Snatching a few days away with that special someone doesn’t have to mean a long flight and months of planning, and Bath spa breaks are always popular with couples keen to spend some time away from it all. If the social diary’s starting to look jam-packed as Christmas approaches it’s a good idea to book a few days just for you before things get crazy, and there are few cities that make romancing easier than beautiful Bath.

The city could have been designed with strolling couples in mind, and its historic cobbled streets, quirky boutique shops and little bistros mean you’ll have your pick of ways to spend time together. The parks and gardens that have welcomed lovers for hundreds of years are perfect for those winter walks that make the season special, and The Royal Hotel will make for a cosy and elegant place to return to and warm up at the end of a long day.

Why not stick with tradition and see what’s on at the Theatre Royal? With a history that spans for more than two centuries it’s easy to see why couples still love to cosy up and watch the latest show, and it’s one of the city’s most popular attractions.