Bath is one of those cities that makes you want to take your time and walk your way around it. The nostalgic atmosphere and grand Georgian architecture that have made it famous are best viewed on foot. Happily, the World Heritage Centre Audio Tour can be downloaded as an MP3 free of charge, so visitors can enjoy a day discovering the city without missing a thing.
There are 12 chapters and a map to the tour, and as it’s compatible with itunes so visitors can listen to their own personal guide through earphones as they explore. The tour points out Bath’s most historical sites and most popular museums, so it’s a relaxing way to enjoy it as visitors have for centuries.
The Royal Hotel is an easy walk from the city centre, so if you’re leaving the car at home and determined to get about on foot it’s the perfect accommodation in Bath. Recently refurbished, the hotel is a lovely combination of 150 years of history and modern comfort, and it is in a convenient location which makes it one of the city’s best loved places to stay. For an extra special weekend, choose one of the four poster beds and make the most of the property’s listed status. Don’t forget your walking shoes…