Title: Bathford Travel Guide: Best of Bathford, Bath Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bathford](https://expedia.co.uk/Bathford-Hotels.d6050296.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bathford](https://expedia.co.uk/Bathford-Holiday-Rentals.d6050296.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Bathford Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bathford.d6050296.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bathford Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bathford.d6050296.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bathford Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![River Avon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050296/e5a702ed-adc3-4641-ac0f-e5721feae882.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050296/e5a702ed-adc3-4641-ac0f-e5721feae882.jpg) by [Keith Daulby](https://www.panoramio.com/user/5523357?with_photo_id=90066356) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![American Museum The American Museum in Britain located 4 miles east of Bath opened to the public in 1961. Built about 1820 and was called Claverton Manor On 26 July 1897 when he was 23, Winston Churchill made his first political speech here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050296/138d9d5c-9db5-4f8b-8072-423e6729f016.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050296/138d9d5c-9db5-4f8b-8072-423e6729f016.jpg) by [Rick Crowley](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/19290) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![View from Bathford Hill Taken from open ground near Brown's Folly. The local TV transmitter near the left hand edge is at the top of Bathampton Down ST7765 which has Bathampton at its foot. The higher of the two roads in this area is the A36 to Beckington and Warminster. The lower is a local road going to Batheaston via a toll bridge over the River Avon. The hill to the right is the bottom of Lansdown hill, and the countryside between is north Somerset looking toward Farmborough and Pensford.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050296/d9e1acdc-5a42-4052-99fe-109d4a12af03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050296/d9e1acdc-5a42-4052-99fe-109d4a12af03.jpg) by [Maurice Pullin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14368) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![A field of mowing grass off Shockerwick Lane A footpath runs alongside the right hand hedge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050296/ad391948-e717-4f68-aee2-ce142711f2b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050296/ad391948-e717-4f68-aee2-ce142711f2b4.jpg) by [Maurice Pullin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14368) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![View from Shockerwick Lane Through a gap in the hedgerow on Shockerwick Lane we can look east up the valley of the By Brook toward Box. The hill to the right is Kings Down with its golf course and clinging to the near side we can see upper part of Kingsdown village.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050296/e27c744e-70ac-4e3e-b41d-401026fc87ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050296/e27c744e-70ac-4e3e-b41d-401026fc87ca.jpg) by [Maurice Pullin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14368) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Bathford Things to do - Top hotels in Bathford - Top Holiday Rentals in Bathford ![Apex City of Bath Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16480000/16474500/16474486/f0a0e6ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apex City of Bath Hotel 1 James Street West Bath England £93 per night 12 Apr - 13 Apr Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,783 reviews) Had a lovely stay, particularly impressed with pool/health facilities. Nice room and perfect location. Staff very kind and helpful Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=16474486&PinnedHotelID=16474486&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050296) ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5000/4939/1b7bbd4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre 2 Lower Castle Street Bristol England £67 per night 22 Mar - 23 Mar Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (602 reviews) Clean room, nice staff and great location Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=4939&PinnedHotelID=4939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050296) ![Hampton by Hilton Bath City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74080000/74076700/74076613/71395ede_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton Bath City Avon Street Bath England £91 per night 22 Mar - 23 Mar Stay at this hotel in Bath. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,145 reviews) The room exceeded expectations with a small built in sofa and table. Even though we had a first floor room there was no noise from outside. Would recommend. Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=74076613&PinnedHotelID=74076613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6050296) [See all 2,871 properties in Bathford](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6050296) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Lower Shockerwick Lodge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117670000/117665200/117665140/fc4beb63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lower Shockerwick Lodge Box Road Bath England Stay at this holiday home in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Claverton Pumping Station are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Lower-Shockerwick-Lodge.h117665140.Hotel-Information) ![Stunning Bath Property, Perfect For Families, Parties, 3 Hot Tubs!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117660000/117655200/117655183/957ce545_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning Bath Property, Perfect For Families, Parties, 3 Hot Tubs! Bath England Stay at this holiday home in Bath. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Claverton Pumping Station ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Property Management 10/10, constant communication leading up to the booking and it was lovely to meet our host Paul at the property on arrival Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Stunning-Bath-Property.h117655183.Hotel-Information) ![Your Apartment I Clifton Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61610000/61602700/61602649/9b06bd10_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Your Apartment I Clifton Village 26-28 Regent St Bristol England Stay at this apartment in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Mall at Cribbs Causeway and Clifton ... 7.6/10 Good! (104 reviews) After reading the negative reviews, I was a bit apprehensive but shouldn’t have been, it was a great stay for our family of 4\. The studio was as advertised and the sofa bed was made up for our kids. The room had everything we needed, everything worked and the location you can’t beat (for Clifton ... Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Your-Apartment-I-Clifton-Village.h61602649.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Bathford](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6050296&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Thermae-Bath-Spa-Bath-City-Centre.d6151658.Attraction) ![Roman Baths which includes heritage elements, a pool and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079375/bd2a789b-de34-444a-81ca-12cadb48e3e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roman Baths Marvel at the natural hot spring pools and the majestic architecture at this well-preserved ancient site. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roman-Baths-Bath-City-Centre.d6079375.Attraction) ![Royal Crescent featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079377/73353483-a75b-4898-80bd-6c7621522f96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Crescent This semicircular terrace of townhouses is one of Bath’s most well-known landmarks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Crescent-Upper-Town.d6079377.Attraction) ![The Lakeside walk in the Newton Park campus of Bath Spa University is my favourite place to go between lectures. The natural beauty of this campus is one of the reasons I chose to apply to this university. I still find it crazy how quickly I can feel immersed in the great outdoors, whilst still being close to the university buildings. Filled with swans, ducks, herons and a 15th century tower across the lake, there is plenty to sit back and appreciate. #Trovember Photo Contest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151652/518a4d03-c1c6-4f5f-a085-90e8e2cf5de8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bath Spa University Walk around the campus at Bath Spa University during your visit to Newton St. Loe. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath-Spa-University-Bristol.d6151652.Attraction) ![Bath Abbey which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079299/4d63dae4-45e9-4b12-af77-a23c2360181b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bath Abbey Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath-Abbey-Bath-City-Centre.d6079299.Attraction) ![475463664](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079389/0d9b05b2-d269-427b-bbde-4bf0bb9c7e77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Bath Enjoy the student vibe at University of Bath during your visit to Bath. Visit the shops and spas in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Bath-Bath.d6079389.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5259231/a31e212a-4a0f-4506-96da-0cf2f8da1039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour £20 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-bath-walking-tours-georgian-tour.a5259231.activity-details) ![Dr Lynch dares you to join the tour!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4773419/ef35d312-da62-4cc0-b8ed-1a14bd133a5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours £18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fully-guided-bath-ghost-tours.a4773419.activity-details) ![Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45556587/a8578b18-e37a-4a90-99a6-03cb11555376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour £25 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tootbus-bath-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a45556587.activity-details) ![St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47853614/ccaa2566-174d-4b27-80b5-05b93f3ee6ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour £6 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/st-mary-redcliffe-church-bristol-guided-tour.a47853614.activity-details) ![Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48186268/1e2c8bc3-b051-4495-9606-2073d02ef188.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bath-guided-tour-of-iconic-bridgerton-filming-locations.a48186268.activity-details) ![Gong Sound Healing Session](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48812374/0358f12c-ea2f-4363-a878-d82ce968b820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gong Sound Healing Session £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gong-sound-healing-session.a48812374.activity-details) [See all activities in Bathford](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Bathford.d6050296.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Bathford ![St Mary's parish church, Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, England, seen from the norrthwest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4383/71051acb-a9a4-4866-997a-ea7185b1cc71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [ScoobyHugh (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:ScoobyHugh&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Limpley Stoke ![Town Bridge B Across River Avon in Bradford-on-Avon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4581/9c794ea9-4903-4cfc-a2ca-bd7761751650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bradford-on-Avon ![East of south from Bath Road, Colerne The pasture soon drops into the valley, with Lid Brook at the bottom. Box is on the far hillside to the left.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182487/ee94a110-58d7-4c14-b5d4-daf998a90589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Maurice Pullin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14368) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Colerne ![Lacock Abbey, Lacock, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182487/62f9414b-6ab4-466b-b219-b7665eef56a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chippenham - Cities near Bathford - Places of interest [Limpley Stoke](https://expedia.co.uk/Limpley-Stoke.dx4383)[Bradford-on-Avon](https://expedia.co.uk/Bradford-On-Avon.dx4581)[Colerne](https://expedia.co.uk/Colerne.dx9732)[Chippenham](https://expedia.co.uk/Chippenham.dx182487)[Corsham](https://expedia.co.uk/Corsham.dx182498)[Monkton Combe](https://expedia.co.uk/Monkton-Combe.dx182587)[Bath](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath.dx6084496)[Box](https://expedia.co.uk/Box.dx6149055)[Batheaston](https://expedia.co.uk/Batheaston.dx6342139)[Marshfield](https://expedia.co.uk/Marshfield.dx3000404468)[Monkton Farleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Monkton-Farleigh.dx3000434982)[Winsley](https://expedia.co.uk/Winsley.dx3000441437)[Bathampton](https://expedia.co.uk/Bathampton.dx3000715553) - [Longleat Safari and Adventure Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Longleat-Safari-And-Adventure-Park-Warminster.d6157342.Attraction) - [Center Parcs Longleat Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Center-Parcs-Longleat-Forest-Warminster.d553248628305051930.Attraction) - [University of Bristol ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Bristol-Bristol.d6084227.Attraction) - [Thermae Bath Spa ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thermae-Bath-Spa-Bath-City-Centre.d6151658.Attraction) - [Cabot Circus Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Attraction) - [Bristol Hippodrome Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hippodrome-Theatre-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084175.Attraction) - [Thornbury Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornbury-Castle-Bristol.d6084223.Attraction) - [Roman Baths ](https://expedia.co.uk/Roman-Baths-Bath-City-Centre.d6079375.Attraction) - [Longleat ](https://expedia.co.uk/Longleat-Warminster.d6092191.Attraction) - [Royal Crescent ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Crescent-Upper-Town.d6079377.Attraction) - [Bath Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath-Abbey-Bath-City-Centre.d6079299.Attraction) - [Bath Spa University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath-Spa-University-Bristol.d6151652.Attraction) - [Clifton Suspension Bridge ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton-Suspension-Bridge-Bristol.d6084195.Attraction) - [Westonbirt Arboretum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Westonbirt-Arboretum-Tetbury.d6157344.Attraction) - [Ashton Gate Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Gate-Stadium-Bristol.d6151776.Attraction) - [Stourhead ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stourhead-Warminster.d6092189.Attraction) - [Wells Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wells-Cathedral-Wells.d6079393.Attraction) - [University of Bath ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Bath-Bath.d6079389.Attraction) - [Aztec West Business Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aztec-West-Business-Park-Bristol.d6249122.Attraction) - [Avebury Stone Circle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Avebury-Stone-Circle-Marlborough.d6157317.Attraction) - [Royal Bath and West Showground ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Bath-And-West-Showground-Shepton-Mallet.d6245740.Attraction) - [North Wessex Downs ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Wessex-Downs-England.d553248621593965841.Attraction) - [Highgrove House and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Highgrove-House-And-Gardens-Tetbury.d6282587.Attraction) - [Highgrove House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Highgrove-House-Tetbury.d6159019.Attraction) - [SS Great Britain ](https://expedia.co.uk/SS-Great-Britain-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084215.Attraction) - [Mendip Hills ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mendip-Hills-England.d553248621593965838.Attraction) - [Kennet & Avon Canal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kennet-Avon-Canal-England.d553248621533024150.Attraction) - [Stourhead Garden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stourhead-Garden-Warminster.d6079383.Attraction) - [Theatre Royal Bath ](https://expedia.co.uk/Theatre-Royal-Bath-Bath-City-Centre.d6079309.Attraction) - [Jane Austen Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jane-Austen-Centre-Bath-City-Centre.d6079349.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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