Assembly Rooms
(tel 01225 477789)
(open daily)
Built in 1771 by the younger John Wood, this was the centre of social life in the 18th century hosting numerous balls and concerts, often attended by Jane Austen. Concerts are still held here today in the Ballroom throughout the year. It is also home to the Museum of Costume - one of the world's finest collections of fashion dating from the 18th century up to the present day. Visitors can buy a combined ticket with the Roman Baths.

The Circus
Of architectural importance, three perfectly proportioned Georgian terraces built around a garden in the centre.

Holburne Museum and Crafts Study Centre
(tel 01225 466669)
(open daily mid-Feb - mid-Dec, closed Mondays Nov-Easter)
A small collection of 17th and 18th century silverware, ceramics and decorative arts, including paintings by Gainsborough and Stubbs and Rachmaninov's Steinway piano.

Jane Austen Centre
(tel 01225 443000)
(open daily)
The centre illustrates the life and times of the author, Jane Austen. A panorama of the city in 1800 helps recreate the Bath of Jane Austen, the setting for two of her novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. Visitors can follow in her footsteps on a walking tour which leave from here three times a week.

Museum of Costume
(tel 01225 477789)
(open daily)
One of the world's finest collections of fashion dating from the 18th century up to the present day. Visitors can buy a combined ticket with the Roman Baths. A special exhibition Jubilee! Dresses from the collection of Her Majesty The Queen, in celebration of The Queen's Golden Jubilee runs until 3 November 2002. Her Majesty has given special permission for these dresses, never before on public display, to come to Bath and includes dresses designed by perhaps the most famous royal dressmaker,Sir Norman Hartnell. Free entry is included to guests staying on a Leisure Break at Lucknam Park.

Number 1 Royal Crescent
(tel 01225 428126)
(open mid-Feb-Nov, Tue-Sun)
The crowning glory in architecture in Bath, the Royal Crescent is often used in period films. A house at the centre is home to the elegant Royal Crescent Hotel (see accommodation) whilst Number 1 Royal Crescent is now a museum. Recreated as a fine 18th century townhouse, with stylish period furnishings on the upper floors and a fascinating kitchen museum downstairs.

Pulteney Bridge
One of Bath's most famous landmarks. It was inspired by Florence's Ponte Vecchio, the 18th century Pulteney Bridge is lined with shops and is the only work by Robert Adam in the city.

Roman Baths and Pump Room
(tel 01225 477785)
(open daily, plus evenings in August)
The ancient temple complex would have been where the Roman elite gathered to socialise, bathe and drink the waters. After their departure, the Baths fell into disuse but were restored in the Georgian era. The magnificent building now standing dates back to the 18th century but there is still much remaining from Roman times. Although it is not possible to bathe in the steamy waters, a new Bath Spa for bathing is planned for 2002. The waters can be tasted in the adjoining Pump Room, where food is also served. This was a fashionable meeting place in the 18th century mentioned in Jane Austen's novel.

Sally Lunn's House
(tel 01225 477233)
(open daily)
Said to be the oldest house in Bath, where visitors can sample the famous Sally Lunn bun and view the small cookery museum in the cellar.

Theatre Royal
(tel 09068 360388)
This lavish auditorium opened in 1805 and designed by George Dance the younger, was fully restored in 1982, and is now one of the country's oldest and most beautiful theatres. Best appreciated at an evening performance.