Great days out in London
and the South West
and the South West
Bath
The 19th-century novelist William Thackeray once wrote: ‘As for Bath, all history went and bathed and drank the waters there.’ And lucky for us, much of history left its mark before it moved on.
Bath is home to the remarkable Roman Baths, with its preserved remains of one of the finest spas of the ancient world. This, together with the city’s fabulous Georgian architecture, helps make Bath an UNESCO World Heritage site – and well worth a visit.
Did you know that Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was written in Bath, while the author was living in a house near the abbey? To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the spooktastic book, we explore some of the key locations that helped bring the tale to life and uncover the true story behind the work’s mysterious and scandalous author more >
12th October 2018
We’ve put two South West heavyweights head to head for seven epic rounds to discover which one’s the champ when it comes to food, shopping, culture and more... Which one is your favourite? more >
1st December 2017
Enjoy a classic Christmas flick while you tuck into top nosh at venues on the GWR network. more >
17th November 2017
Are you brave enough to experience the thrills and chills of a winter ghost walk? If so, then Doctor Thaddeus Lynch will gladly lead you on a terrifying walking tour around this historic city, taking in a dozen hidden haunts. more >
16th October 2017
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