Bath self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

Are you looking for things to do around Bath? Try our 3-hour self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt to walk this historic city. Buy either a single or a group ticket. Walk from Parade Gardens to the Royal Crescent via the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Center, various museums, and monuments. Solve challenges at every stop to learn your next destination. You’ll also learn some local history and fun facts. The Bath walking tour is a 3.7 km / 2.3 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete. A fun learning experience See the sights! Learn some local history Challenge your knowledge Fun for all ages, kids included Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout Pets are welcome throughout. Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

1. 1

   Parade Gardens

   Pass by

   This is the starting point to your adventure. Learn about this private garden and see some of its main attractions. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Alkmaar Garden

   10 min

   Cross the street to a much smaller park and learn about Bath's twin city, a city its soldiers liberated from Nazi occupation in World War II. Solve 2 challenges here

3. 3

   Bath Abbey

   Pass by

   Learn about this grand Abbey as you walk about it. Notice many hidden exterior features. Solve several challenges as you walk around it. Spend 15 minutes here

4. 4

   Marshal Wade's House

   Pass by

   Learn about this house museum, and its primary occupant, near the Bath Abbey. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes

5. 5

   The Roman Baths

   Pass by

   Learn about this long history of the Roman Baths here. Solve 2 challenges. Spend 10 minutes

6. 6

   Statue King Edgar And King Cole

   5 min

   Notice these 2 statues hidden away near another famous Bath. Learn about their history, real and otherwise. Solve a challenge here.

7. 7

   The Cross Bath

   Pass by

   Learn about this other important bath, used for a hospital's medicinal purposes. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes

8. 8

   Stop 8

   Pass by

   See this very small movie theatre in old Bath. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Hospital Of St. John The Baptist

   Pass by

   Learn about this old hospital by admiring its very old buildings and their features. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Theatre Royal Bath

    Pass by

    Learn about this 19th-century theatre and its history. Solve a challenge here Spend 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Stop 11

    Pass by

    Learn about another theatre and how it differs from the Royal Theatre Bath. Solve a challenge here, Spend 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Stop 12

    Pass by

    See and learn about a different type of theatre, set at the rear of the Royal Theatre Bath. Solve a challenge here Spend 5 minutes.

13. 13

    Queen Square

    10 min

    Spend a little time walking around and through Queen Square, learning about its history and monuments. Solve 2 challenges here.

14. 14

    Stop 14

    5 min

    See and learn about this significant cenotaph honoring Bath's fallen combatants in several conflicts. Solve a challenge here.

15. 15

    Stop 15

    15 min

    Walk in Jane Austin's, and her characters', footsteps on the Gravel Walk behind many beautiful Georgian-style homes. Learn about her inspirations and see typical Georgian-style gardens. Solve a few challenges here

16. 16

    The Royal Crescent

    10 min

    Approach and admire the Royal Crescent, a crescent-shaped row of townhouses. Learn about their history and role in several major Films. Solve a few challenges while you are here.

17. 17

    The Circus

    10 min

    Make your way to a large, open circular park and roundabout, called a circus here. Learn about the many personalities that have occupied the homes here in the past. Solve a few challenges here.

18. 18

    Museum of East Asian Art

    Pass by

    See and learn about this very small museum. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes

19. 19

    Admiral Arthur Phillip Memorial Globe

    5 min

    See this important memorial to a Royal Navy officer, 1st Governor of Australia. Solve a challenge here.

20. 20

    Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein

    Pass by

    Walk by and learn about Mary Shelley, who wrote Frankenstein here in Bath back in 1816. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.

21. 21

    The Jane Austen Centre

    Pass by

    Walk by and learn about this small museum set in what is believed to be her old house. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.

22. 22

    Victoria Art Gallery

    Pass by

    Walk by and learn about this very large 19th-century building that houses the Victoria Art Gallery. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.

23. 23

    Pulteney Bridge

    10 min

    Walk across and learn about this commercially lined bridge. Solve a challenge here,

24. 24

    Pulteney Weir

    5 min

    Learn about this horseshoe weir from the 17th century which prevented the flooding of Bath.

25. 25

    Beazer Garden Maze

    5 min

    Walk by and learn about this fun little maze in the park by the River Avon. Solve a challenge here.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.