Bath is a historic city located in southwest England and famed for its Roman Baths, Georgian architecture, and picturesque countryside. If you’re looking for day trips from Bath, there are plenty of excellent options from historic sites such as Stonehenge and Glastonbury to scenic spots in the Cotswolds.
Bath is conveniently located close to cities like Bristol, Oxford, and Cardiff in Wales, and there are national parks, beaches, and beauty spots from Cheddar Gorge to Dartmoor and Cornwall easily reachable as a day trip from Bath.
I’ve been visiting Bath and the west country since childhood and have taken many of these Bath day trips over the years. You should definitely factor in a couple of extra days on your trip to check out some of the highlights listed below.
Best Day Trips from Bath
The below day trips from Bath include historic sites, areas of outstanding natural beauty, nearby towns and cities, and more. Bath makes the perfect base for exploring this rich part of the UK and it’s somewhere I return to time and time again.
1. Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire around 30 miles (48 km) from Bath. This iconic landmark is made up of a ring of standing stones, each weighing around 25 tons with some standing over 13 feet tall. Stonehenge is thought to have been constructed around 3000 BC but to date, nobody is certain how it was constructed.
Visiting Stonehenge is one of the best day trips from Bath as it’s just a short drive from the city. It’s not particularly easy to get to using public transport as the site is by the side of the main A303 road on Salisbury Plain, however, there are lots of tours to Stonehenge from both Bath and London.
I’ve visited Stonehenge countless times on my way to Cornwall and it never fails to amaze me. One of the best times to visit is during the summer solstice when the sun aligns perfectly with the stones and you can bear witness to the calculations used that date back 5,000 years.
Location: 50 minutes southwest of Bath
Getting There: If driving from Bath, take the A36 and then the B390. Taking a tour is also a great way to get there.
Best Tour from Bath: Stonehenge, Avebury, and Cotswolds tour from Bath.
Must-Do Activities: See the ancient stones, learn the history at the National Trust Visitors Center, and walk on Salisbury Plain.
Where to Eat: Rollestone Manor Restaurant
2. The Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is one of the most picturesque…
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