A traditional and a modern city
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Bath is...

Only a handful of cities in the world are privileged enough to have UNESCO World Heritage status. Bath is one of them.

With its glorious architecture, Bath is one of England’s most beautiful and unforgettable places to visit. Yet look beyond the history and you’ll discover a vibrant, modern city that is home to a young, fashionable and affluent population.

The city is renowned for having one of the UK’s largest concentrations of original boutiques, galleries, antique shops and quality restaurants outside of London.

Bath is a place to be seen…

4.4 million
tourists visit Bath and its stunning surrounds every year
£333 million
is brought into the local economy by visitors every year
40 minutes
is the time it takes to travel to Bath from Bristol airport (Easyjet's second largest UK base)
90 minutes
is the time it takes to travel to Bath from London
60%
of Bath's population is ABC1, which is 9% above the national average
20,000
students study at Bath's two universities
45%
of shops in Bath are independent