Spa City of Bath: Seeing the Sights on a Budget

Anyone visiting Somerset's magnificent Bath soon who is running on tight budget during their stay might want to consider the many free or low-cost options for enjoying days out in the historical city. As the current climate is likely to be putting a bit of a squeeze on our pockets, you might think the idea of enjoying a holiday or a city break is too costly. Don't worry though, as here is a helpful and brief guide for saving money on your next visit to Bath.

Firstly, before you travel to the city, take look online and plan your visit by short listing all the attractions and places you would like to see during your stay. While you're surfing the internet, keep an eye out for any money-saving offers or discounts available at any of the attractions. Many of the most popular attractions and historical places within the city generally offer discount vouchers, like 2 for 1 or money off admission offers. A little time online doing some research can save a lot of money.

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Make sure you add some of the many museums and art galleries into your itinerary, as many of these offer free or discounted admission to visitors; the city's Holburne Museum or the Victoria Art Gallery offer completely free entry all year-round. Here, you will be able to browse and enjoy the works of art by many leading artists from the 15th century to the present-day.

Spa City of Bath: Seeing the Sights on a Budget

The city features many exhibitions throughout the year, and a large portion of these offer free admission or welcome a small donation from visitors. One such exhibition is the Bath Blitz exhibition at the American Museum in Britain, situated at Claverton House. This was the original headquarters of No.32 (Balloon Barrage) Group from 1941 until 1944 and entry to this exhibition is free for visitors.

Guided walks around the city are organised weekly by the tourist information office, but a percentage of these guided walks are free for visitors to enjoy. What better way to see all the best sight's and historical attractions around the city and learn about the city's wonderful history than strolling through the streets, guided by an experienced guide with plenty of knowledge of this magnificent World Heritage city, which was inscribed by UNESCO in 1987?

Another great way to save money or stretch your budget further is to purchase a Bath Visitor Card from the local tourist information office, and then you will be able to make many other savings on a variety of the popular attractions, historic public buildings, restaurants and shops.

Spa City of Bath: Seeing the Sights on a Budget

Gregory Greene is writing on behalf of Royal Hotel Bath, the best choice for hotels in Bath or when choosing Bath hotels with a relaxing atmosphere.