Date spot in Bath

The Royal Crescent and the Circus

Stroll from the ring of townhouses at the Circus along Brock Street to the great sweep of the Royal Crescent, then out onto the lawns of Royal Victoria Park below it.

The long curve of the Royal Crescent's pale stone terrace behind a wide green lawn

Royal Crescent and the Circus, upper town

Address: Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR
  • Outdoors
  • Free
  • Romantic

Why it's a good date: Bath at its grandest, and it costs nothing. Bring a picnic for the park, or peek inside a Georgian home at No. 1 Royal Crescent.

Photo: Ciara Nรญ Riain, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)

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  • A meadow full of buttercups on a hillside, looking across at Bath's terraces of pale stone houses

    The Bath Skyline

    Bathwick Hill and Claverton Down, east of the city

    Address: Bathwick Hill, Bath BA2 6EW
    • Outdoors
    • Free
    • Dog friendly
    • Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
    • Active

    Follow the National Trust's waymarked loop through meadows and woods on the hills above the city, with the whole of Bath spread out below you.

    Why it's a good date: Half a day of fields, woods and views without leaving the city. Wear boots, as it gets muddy, and finish with a pint back in town.

  • Pulteney Bridge's three arches over the River Avon, with water pouring over the weir in front and autumn trees on the bank

    Pulteney Bridge and the weir

    Bridge Street, city centre

    Address: Pulteney Bridge, Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT
    • Outdoors
    • Free
    • Romantic

    Cross the Georgian bridge lined with little shops on both sides, then look back at it from the riverside path, with the water tumbling over the curved weir below.

    Why it's a good date: The prettiest view in Bath, and it's best at dusk when the lights come on. Parade Gardens, right by the river, is lovely for a sit-down in summer.

  • A rowing boat on the Avon

    Bath Boating Station, Forester Road, Bathwick

    Address: Bath Boating Station, Forester Road, Bath BA2 6QE
    • Activity
    • Outdoors
    • Cheap and cheerful
    • Best in Spring, Summer
    • Romantic

    Hire a rowing boat, punt or canoe from the Victorian boathouse at Bath Boating Station and head upriver past the meadows and willows.

    Why it's a good date: Take turns at the oars, find a quiet bank, and stop for a picnic. Boats are out in the warmer months, so check before you go.

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