Bath 1680 x 750. Welcome to Bath & Body Works! Discover our wide range of luxurious fragrances, skincare products, and home essentials. It was built of local limestone and is one of the most elegant and architecturally distinguished of British cities. In the 17th century, claims were made for the curative properties of water from the springs, and Bath became popular as a spa town in the Georgian era. Known for its restorative wonders, Bath was once the home of Jane Austen. Shop our latest collections and enjoy exclusive offers today! Bath Abbey was founded in the 7th century and became a religious centre; the building was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. . Welcome to Bath & Body Works! Discover our wide range of luxurious fragrances, skincare products, and home essentials. Planning to visit Bath? Click for the latest information on Attractions, Events, Accommodation, Shopping, and Eating Out! Oct 21, 2025 ยท Bath lies astride the River Avon (Lower, or Bristol, Avon) in a natural arena of steep hills. Planning a trip to Bath? Explore the official tourism guide to Bath and discover the best events, things to do, places to visit & attractions! Although Bath gained greatest importance in Roman and Georgian times, the city nevertheless reflects continuous development over two millennia with the spectacular medieval Abbey Church sat beside the Roman temple and baths, in the heart of the 18th century and modern day city. Sure, you could attempt to conjure up this elegant city by reading Pride and Prejudice in your tub, but as Bath has a lot more history than your bathroom (we assume, anyway) you'd be missing out. 6yqnwcqb2ejh2gcixsgkkhzwubjp2fft2h5xhle