Bath

England’s only UNESCO World Heritage listed city, the cobblestone streets and exquisite architecture of Bath make it one of the UK’s most attractive cities and put it firmly at the top of many tourists’ itineraries. Just an hour from London, the historic city takes its name from its once world renowned Roman Baths, fed by the region’s natural hot springs, but garners equal acclaim for its stately Georgian townhouses and Palladian arcades, all fashioned from striking golden colored stone.

The ancient Roman spa complex, now housing the hugely popular Roman Baths Museum, is one of the city’s principal attractions, but there are plenty of other sights to visit too. Literary enthusiasts will find the Jane Austen Centre fascinating - a tribute to the iconic writer, a one-time resident of Bath; and English traditions reign on at Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum, where you can indulge in traditional British delicacies including a sublime Afternoon Tea. Even a leisurely stroll around the city unearths an array of architectural wonders, like the 1827 Beckford’s Tower, the 15th century Bath Abbey, the medieval Lacock Abbey and the renowned Royal Crescent, punctuated by chic Georgian gardens and timeless cafes.