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Situated in the south west of England in the county of Somerset, the city of Bath enjoys a rich historical and architectural heritage With many of its buildings remaining intact for hundreds of years but also a city that enjoys some of the fining shopping centers, cosmopolitan dining and a constant flow of festivals and events running through the entire year drawings hundreds of thousand of visitors to the city. Going back to Roman times are the famous baths situated in Stall Street, which are more than 200 years old. Still in operation are the hot springs which produce over one million liters of invigorating water each and every day. Another major tourist attraction for those looking for a taste of days gone by is the aptly named Pump Tea room. Where you can take tea whilst listening to the strains of a traditional English trio. Bath provides a taste of England especially during the long warm summer nights when you can sit on the banks of the River Avon, enjoying a cool beer and watch the river barges float by. The city center of Bath indeed provides all that is best in shopping from the well known high street chains to small and friendly family owned stores offering arts and crafts, boutiques and antiques. The marriage of old and new is very strongly felt in Bath especially in the field of entertainment. In the evening live music can be heard on every corner as well as the sound of people gathering in the many bars and night clubs in the city. If you want to enjoy a good meal, Bath is home to many top class restaurants catering for every taste.
For those who want to take a tour of the famous tourist sites surrounding the city of Bath, there is none more enthralling than Stonehenge, a short car journey away. For the more adventurous the Cheddar Gorge and Caves are worth taking a look at. For lovers of ancient building Glastonbury Abbey and Longleat House should be on your list.
Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Bath and the region. Car Hire in Bath comes as a ‘fully inclusive’ package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - and usually insurance excess. To rent a car anywhere in the United Kingdom, you must show a full driver's licence and a credit card in the driver’s name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years.Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Bath as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the region. |