A Day Trip to Bath

Early this summer, I took a couple of friends from the states to the city of Bath. I lived here for a couple of years and miss the city, so it is always good to go back and visit it every now and again. We were not too long in the city, but I took my friends to see most of the landmarks, such as the abbey, Roman baths, the High Street, and the Royal Crescent. 

One of the places I miss is Parade Gardens, the park area close to the river. This place is located in the centre and is a quiet spot to get away from the busy and touristy city. As I was a resident, I simply needed to show residency proof (my library card) to get into the park for free. Normally, there is a cost. I would buy a sandwich in the city and bring it here. There are nice views of Pulteney Bridge from the lower end of the gardens. 

Parade Gardens in Bath

I took my friends to Hands' Tearooms in Bath. As it is inside the city centre and close to the abbey, it is always busy. The food is alright, but I think that it is a nice place to come for afternoon tea or a light snack, and one can buy a Bath Bun here. (Sally Lunn's famous 'Sally Lunn' bun shop is around the corner, but I had never been there, despite living in Bath all that time.) Whenever I show friends around, I always end up at Hands'. (Add a comment if you are looking for more than just a snack as I can recommend a couple of very good restaurants in the centre of Bath.)

Cupcake

This time when we visited, we parked in a different place than the usual Victoria Gardens or car park at the top of the town. We saw views of the canal with canal boats and a nice view of Pulteney Bridge.

Pulteney Bridge and canal boats on the river

Getting a nice angle for the photograph of Pulteney Bridge is always difficult. I was not too unhappy with this photograph. The bridge looks more impressive in person, and I enjoy looking in the shops on the bridge. I discovered a new one, tearooms, have opened up. It would be nice to try that one sometime and to sit on the bridge and look over the river with a cup of tea.

Pulteney Bridge