Bridgerton fans will want to check out this UK city, filled with many recognisable locations from the series

Dearest gentle reader, if you are a fan of the period drama Bridgerton, then you simply must visit Bath.

The UNESCO world heritage city in Somerset, in the west of England is famous for it's Georgian architecture and cobblestone streets, which make it feel like you've stepped into a delightful time warp.

So it's perhaps no surprise to hear many of the external shots of the Ton in the series are actually filmed in Bath.

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It's located approximately an hour and 15 minutes outside of London on the train, making it remarkably easy to get to.

The small centre of town is just minutes from the train station, making it very walkable and meaning you don't need a hire car to see the best of city.

There's the famous Royal Crescent, the horseshoe shaped street, which, for many years, has been the postcard picture of Bath.

Now, it's used to show Mayfair in the Netflix series.

True fans of the show may recognise Lady Danbury's house as they walk past the Grade I listed Holburne Museum building.

Or, spot the The Modiste as they walk into Abbey Deli in Abbey Green.

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But there are many more, slightly harder-to-spot, locations around Bath where scenes are filmed.

So, if you want to tick them all off your list without too much hassle, a Bridgerton walking tour might be your best bet.

Our walking tour included music from the show's soundtrack, played via headphones provided by the tour, making it a fully immersive experience.

And don't worry, the guide speaks into a microphone, so you hear them through your headphones too - it's not an either/or experience.

What else to see and do in Bath

The other big drawcard to Bath are the Roman baths – it's how the city got it's name.

The ancient spas are still there for all to see but it's more museum than swim spot these days.

On a self-guided tour you can read about how the baths were used and look at fossils discovered from the site across the years.

And, if you'd like to keep true to the towns name, there are thermal spas still available to use.

There's The Cross Bath, which is quite literally in the centre of town, where they fog up the glass doors while it's in use so people can't see you swim as they walk past on the street.

And there's also Thermae Bath Spa, which is the fancier hotel-style equivalent.

For those who want to lean into the history of the town in other ways, the city is also synonymous with author Jane Austen, who lived there and wrote many of her famous novels while a resident.

As such, there's the Jane Austen Centre for those wanting to know more about the author and her work. And the previously mentioned Holburne Museum is also one you can go inside to see a variety of arty exhibitions.

There's also No.1 Royal Crescent - the entrance to this museum actually doubles at the Fetherington's home in Bridgerton.

It's with some clever editing, the Fetheringtons look out across the square of the Ton to Bridgerton House but that frontage is actually Ranger's House located in Greenwhich London.

Places to eat and drink

Adjoining the Roman baths is The Pump Room, which serves a classic afternoon tea underneath a spectacular chandelier while musicians play on a slightly raised platform at the front of the room.

The music is only paused when a co-ordinated service of cake is brought out to all the tables celebrating birthdays, which is accompanied with a large singalong.

The Pump Room can also serve a vegan-friendly menu - a rarity for high teas in the UK!

If you're on the hunt for a more savoury bite to eat, there's a raft of chain restaurants right around the centre of town.

There's also a hidden away Milsom Place which features an almost hidden courtyard that is a fab find on a summer's day.

One of the restaurants around the courtyard is Bandook - an Indian restaurant serving up the usual fare with a modern (and tasty) twist.

While some dishes were a touch spicier than expected, it was hard not to polish off Grandma's signature Chicken Curry or the Railway Lamb from their new 2024 menu. (We can highly recommend the mango salad for a refreshing palate cleanser!)

Where to stay

There are many, many, many hotels to choose from given the size of the city.

We stayed at Hotel Indigo Bath, which is a number of townhouses converted into a hotel, giving you a very British feel.

Nothing about this hotel is cookie-cutter and it shines with personality. From the colourful artworks throughout the hotel to the cards used as door numbers, the style has plenty of funky quirks that give it a more modern style while still maintaining a heritage feel.

The staff could not have been more welcoming and helpful... and the breakfast could not have been more bountiful.

How to get there

It is possible to drive but will take about two hours and 35 minutes, making the train the quickest and easiest option.

Great Western Railway (GWR) have regular services from London Paddington to Bath every day of the week.

They also have a new "long weekender" ticket, making it cheaper and easier to escape the big smoke for a few days.

While you're there, Bristol is located just 15 minutes away on the train, and some tickets can be used to see both places.

The writer was a guest of Visit Bath.

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