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Off the beaten Bath

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Make like you live in Bath

Author: LHilton

Day 1 - Bath

Few people realize that Bath has a canal that stretches to Reading and beyond, but today you will be exploring it. Either take a day trip along the canal with Narrowboats of Bath, or explore the beautiful scenery by foot. However you choose to explore the canal you will have worked up a thirst, so go and quench it at the recently renovated Moon and Sixpence. After a few tipples head to the highly praised vegetarian restaurant, Demuths, for a taste sensation of a meal.

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Narrowboats of Bath

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Sydney Wharf
Bathwick Hill
BA2 4EL Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 1225 44 7276

Kennet & Avon Canal

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Brassknocker Basin
The Canal Centre, Limpley Stoke
BA1 1EE Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 870 444 6442 (Tourist information)

Boathouse (The)

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Newbridge Road
BA1 3NB Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 1225 48 2584

Jazz Cafe

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Off Kingsmead Square
BA1 2AA Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 1225 32 9002

The Moon and Sixpence

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6a Broad Street
BA1 5LJ Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 1225 46 0962

Demuths

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2 North Parade Passage
BA1 1NX Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 1225 44 6059

Marlborough House

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1 Marlborough Lane
BA1 2NQ Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 (0)1225 31 8175

Day 2 - Bath

Spend today exploring the hidden gems outside of the city. First stop is Farleigh Hungerford Castle, which offers great views and interesting stories. Next head to the American Museum, a well thought out museum in a mansion set overlooking hills southeast of Bath. Be sure to sample the wares of The Orangery, if only to make the most of the vistas. Now cross the city for the northern hills and climb Beckford's Tower, one of Bath's skyline's most interesting landmarks. You'll no doubt have an appetite by now, so head to Bengal Brasserie for a delicious Indian meal. Although the underground restaurant's on Bath's main shopping street few people seem to notice it, so it's always quiet. Round your day off with a drink in The Bell, situated in the heart of Bath's artisan quarter.

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Farleigh Hungerford Castle

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A366 Road
31⁄2 miles West off Trowbridge on A366
BA2 7RS Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 1225 75 4026

American Museum

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Claverton Manor
Claverton Manor, Bathwick Hill
BA2 7BD Bath, England

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+44 1225 46 0503

Beckford's Tower

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Lansdown Road
BA1 9BH Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 1225 46 0705

Bengal Brasserie

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32 Milsom Street
BA1 1DG Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 1225 44 7906

Bell (The)

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103 Walcot Street
BA1 5BW Bath, United Kingdom

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+44 1225 46 0426

Day 3 - Bath

Spend the morning exploring some of Bath's lesser-known museums such as the Building of Bath Museum, and the Museum of East Asian Art. Head to Bottelinos for a delicious but reasonably priced Italian lunch (you can have pasta or a pizza for just £4.95 at lunchtimes). Walk your lunch off in Hedgemead Park and Sydney Gardens before making your way back to the city centre. Once there grab a table at the favourite local haunt, the Jazz Cafe, and treat yourself to a few drinks and a delicious meal. Wind up your visit to Bath in The Star; an unusually shaped pub that is popular with locals and that (unusually) still sells snuff.

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