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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.
Museums and art galleries
Museums and art galleries
Museums
Museums
Roman Baths Museum - highly recommended!
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution have talks and exhibitions. - most are free
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)
Art galleries
Victoria Art Gallery - free public exhibition
Holburne Museum - free on Wednesdays from 3-5pm, or every day for under 18s
Other Activities
Thermae Bath Spa (ask LU staff for a discount letter)
Thirsty Meeples Board Game Café
Library and bookshops
Library and bookshops
Library
Library
Bath Central Library is in The Podium, above Waitrose.
It has study space, computers to use, and it runs events and activities.
You can become a temporary or permanent member of the library, so that you can borrow books.
Bookshops
Bookshops
Topping and Company Booksellers, York Street
Mr B's Emporium, John Street
Waterstones, Milsom Street (also has a café where you can browse through books)
Dorothy House charity bookshop, Broad Street (second-hand books)
Oxfam Bookshop, near Southgate (second-hand books)
Skoobs Book Stall in Bath Guildhall Market (second-hand books)
Music, theatre, film, culture
Music, theatre, film, culture
Theatres
Theatres
Theatre Royal, Saw Close
Rondo Theatre, St. Saviours Road
Cinemas
Cinemas
Little Theatre Cinema, St Michaels Place
Odeon Cinema, James Street West
Everyman Cinema, Dorchester Street
MUSIC AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUES
MUSIC AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUES
The Forum - music, talks and comedy
Komedia - music, comedy and disco
The Bell Inn - pub with live music on Walcot Street
TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS
TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS
Topping Booksellers often have events where authors talks about their books.
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution have talks and exhibitions. - most are free
Gym and sport
Gym and sport
YMCA Gym, Broad Street Place
Fitness First, James Street West
Bath Sports & Leisure Centre (Swimming, Gym, Tenpin Bowling, Trampoline), North Parade Road
Bath Skyline Parkrun - every Saturday at 9am
Cycling - there are a number of bike hire companies.
Cycling and walking routes:
Sports matches
Sports matches
Outdoor activities
Outdoor activities
Adventure Golf, Royal Victoria Park
Bath Skyline walk - free
Walk along the canal (start in Sydney Gardens or Widcombe) - free
Cycling - there are a number of bike hire companies
Boat trip along the river with Pulteney Cruisers
Try rowing, canoeing or punting at Bath Boating Station
Sydney Gardens - free
Visit Bath's beautiful parks: Parade Gardens, Victoria Park, Henrietta Park, Sydney Gardens, Hedgemead Park - free
Botanical Gardens - free
The Georgian Garden - free
Visit filming locations in Bath - free
Jane Austen free audio walking tour - free
Six Walks in Southern Bath - free
Bath City Farm - free
Mayor's Guides walking tours - free
Languages United student discounts
Languages United student discounts
Discounts
Discounts
Please ask for the "Languages United student discount" and show your lanyard:
Harvest (10%) - vegetarian and vegan shop, deli and takeaway coffee
Fine Cheese Co (10%) - café, lunch and cheese shop
Picnic Coffee (10%) - café
Krispy Kreme (10%) - chain doughnut shop
Thermae Bath Spa - ask LU staff for a discount letter
Tortilla (10%) - chain Mexican food
Useful Websites
Useful Websites
Visit Bath - for all information about the city
Meeting new people and hobbies
Meeting new people and hobbies
Join classes and clubs, e.g. choirs, dance classes, fitness classes, run clubs, sports clubs... just Google '(your hobby) in Bath', e.g. 'netball club in Bath'
Widcombe Social Club has events, groups and classes
Thirsty Meeples board game cafe have open events
Volunteering:
Charity shops (e.g. Save the Children)
Annual festivals and events
Annual festivals and events
February
February
ReBalance Bath Festival of Wellbeing
March
March
May
May
Party in the City (free live music, 1 night only)
June
June
July
July
September
September
September/October
September/October
Bath Children's Literature Festival
October
October
November
November
November/December
November/December
LGBTQ+ events
LGBTQ+ events
Queer Bath festival (May/June)
Bath Pride (July/August)
Places to eat
Places to eat
Bath has lots of very good restaurants, cafés and bars, and many different cuisines. Just ask the staff for our top recommendations!
For dietary requirements:
Halal food
Halal food
Baba's Mezze
Roman Bath Fish and Chips
Al Falafel and most kebab shops are Halal
Capadoccia - Turkish food
Banana Tree - East Asian food
Comptoir Libanais - Lebanese
Edesia - South American, steak
Frites Caesar
Slim Chickens - chain chicken shop
Bandook - Indian food
Thai Balcony - halal options
Thai by the Weir
Schwartz Bros - burger shop with halal options
Taka Taka - Greek food with halal options
Vegetarian and Vegan
Vegetarian and Vegan
Most restaurants and cafés have very good vegetarian options, and many will have vegan options too.
Exclusively vegetarian/vegan:
Sarthi - Indian vegetarian restaurant near the school
Cascara - vegan café
Green Rocket - vegan café
Eat a Pitta - vegetarian falafel
OAK Restaurant - vegetarian small plates
Plant Eat Licious - vegan
Indian Temptation - vegetarian
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