Bath
is Britain's leading Spa town, and is designated as a World
Heritage Site. The hot springs were the reason for the city's
foundation, dating back 2000 years to when the Romans recognised
the unique qualities of Bath and settled here. The Romans channelled
a unique resource - the natural hot water of Bath - from the
thermal spring that is central to the city through a series
of bathing pools, creating what is now known as the Roman Baths.
They surrounded the baths with the stone pavements that you
can still walk on today and the monumental pillars that are
still visible. It is easy to imagine Romans bathing here 2000
years ago.
An exquisite Georgian city grew from those ancient roots. The
Royal Crescent, The Circus and Pultney Bridge are among the
finest architectural treasures in the world. The finest example
of late 18th century architecture in this Georgian city, the
Grand Pump Room, is found to the other side of the Roman Baths
complex. Warm spa water flows constantly from a fountain on
the south side of the room, and visitors are still offered the
opportunity to 'take the waters'.
Bathing in the natural mineral-rich hot waters is to again become
possible with the opening in 2003 of the fabulous new Thermae
Bath Spa, which will once again make the city a source of health
and well-being. The new state-of-the-art Spa complex is located
just 100 metres from the Roman Baths, and will make use of the
thousands of gallons of water that is heated deep within the
earth to a steady 46 degrees centigrade. The Spa will offer
bathing and relaxation together with a contemporary range of
treatments and therapies.
Bath is once again a fully fledged spa destination, visitors can bathe in natural thermal waters at Thermae Bath Spa located just a 100 metres from the Roman Baths. There are 4 bathing pools, the highlight of which is the open-air rooftop pool where you can relax after a day's sightseeing with views across the golden city. The Spa also offers a comprehensive range of relaxing therapies and treatments. You can enjoy a 2 hour, 4 hour or full day spa session.
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