Making the most of your free time
Here is our guide to some of the things you can do to make the most of your free time in Bath. Not all of these activities are suitable for all ages, please check first. We always suggest arranging activities with your friends so that you aren't on your own.
LIBRARY
Bath Central Library is in The Podium, above Waitrose.
Bookshops
Topping and Company Booksellers, York Street
Waterstones, Milsom Street (also has a café where you can browser through books)
Mr B's Emporium, John Street
Dorothy House charity bookshop, Broad Street (secondhand books)
Oxfam Bookshop, near Southgate (secondhand books)
Skoobs Book Stall in Bath Guildhall Market (secondhand books)
Theatres
Theatre Royal, Saw Close
Rondo Theatre, St. Saviours Road
Cinemas
Little Theatre Cinema, St Michaels Place
Odeon Cinema, James Street West
Tivoli Cinema, Dorchester Street
MUSIC AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUES
Gym & Sport
YMCA Gym, Broad Street Place
Fitness First, James Street West
Bath Sports & Leisure Centre (Swimming, Gym, Tenpin Bowling, Trampoline), North Parade Road
Outdoor activities
Adventure Golf, Royal Victoria Park
Walk along the canal (start in Sydney Gardens or Widcombe)
Cycling - there are a number of bike hire companies
Boat trip along the river with Pulteney Cruisers
Outdoor swimming at Cleveland Pools (UK’s oldest public outdoor swimming pool)
Visit Bath's beautiful parks: Victoria Park, Henrietta Park, Sydney Gardens, Hedgemead Park
Visit filming locations in Bath
Jane Austen free audio walking tour
TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS
Topping Booksellers often have events where authors talks about their books.
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution have talks and exhibitions.
Other ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS
World Heritage Centre (a great place to start discovering Bath, to learn more about Bath's history you can download their free app from the Apple Store or Google Play store)
Victoria Art Gallery (free public exhibition)
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein
Thermae Bath Spa (age 16+, discount available, proof of age required)
Discounts
Please ask for the "Languages United student discount" and show your lanyard:
Fine Cheese Co (10%)
Krispy Kreme (10%)
Picnic Coffee (10%)
Thermae Bath Spa (resident rate with discount letter from LU)
Tortilla (10%)
