Things to do in The Royal Crescent
The Royal Crescent is a sweeping row of 30 townhouses that showcases 18th-century Georgian architecture in Bath at its finest. Built between 1767 and 1775, the crescent was designed by John Wood the Younger. Its golden-coloured brick facade against pristine green gardens emulates majesty and grandeur. Georgian Bath was a hotspot for high society – and the crescent was the most fashionable place to be.
Today, the townhouses are privately owned and the large central house at number 16 is where you can plunge into paradise at the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. From luxurious rooms and a 5-star restaurant to saunas, steam rooms and special Relaxation Pool, it offers all comforts. It’s only a 15-minute walk away from the city centre – Pump Rooms, Theatre Royal, Roman Baths – which makes for easy exploring of the UNESCO World Heritage City.
The crescent is also a top British filming location. You might be able to recognise this half-moon structure from films including Jane Austin’s Persuasion and Emmy-awarded Netflix drama Bridgerton -- home of the Featherington family. The No. 1 Royal Crescent Museum brings period drama to life. Discover Georgian ways of living as you wander through the dining room, parlour, bedrooms and more, complete with historic furniture and decor.
Our recommendations in The Royal Crescent
The Cotswolds day trip from London
Book the Cotswolds day trip from London and check out two of the most beautiful villages that England has to offer.
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Georgian Bath fun and humorous guided exploration tour
Explore the other side of Georgian Bath on this fun and humorous tour.
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Bridgerton tour and Bath city highlights with music
This season the ton are flocking to Bath after word got out that there is a new Bridgerton tour! Come on this guided tour exploring Bath and Bridgerton's filming locations.
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The Cotswolds day trip from London
Book the Cotswolds day trip from London and check out two of the most beautiful villages that England has to offer.
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Georgian Bath fun and humorous guided exploration tour
Explore the other side of Georgian Bath on this fun and humorous tour.
en
Bridgerton tour and Bath city highlights with music
This season the ton are flocking to Bath after word got out that there is a new Bridgerton tour! Come on this guided tour exploring Bath and Bridgerton's filming locations.
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How to get there
The Royal Crescent
Bath
United Kingdom
Reviews The Royal Crescent
“We found that overall the tour was good, but despite the fact that we were sitting at the top, we still could not see very much due to either tress or buildings blocking our view.The driver was particularly nice when we got on the bus and gave us useful information about the trip.”