48 Hours in Bath: Your weekend travel guide
Whether you're chasing a PB or simply soaking up the atmosphere, The Bath Half is the perfect excuse for a weekend escape.
With its honey-hued architecture, lush green spaces and rich history, Bath offers the ideal blend of energy and ease.
Here's how to make your event weekend unforgettable.
Start with a parkrun
Kick off your weekend with a friendly 5K at one of Bath’s nearby parkruns. Brickfields Park and Bath Skyline parkruns are both scenic and sociable – perfect for a shakeout run before Event Day.
Or stretch your legs on the Skyline Walk
The National Trust’s six-mile circular Skyline Walk offers sweeping views over the city and a peaceful blend of woodland, meadows and historic landmarks. It’s a great way to get your bearings and enjoy Bath’s countryside charm.
Soak in the springs
After crossing the Finish Line of the Bath Half, treat yourself to a dip in the rooftop pool at Thermae Bath Spa. With steaming waters and skyline views, it’s the ultimate way to unwind after your 13.1-mile challenge.
Wander through Prior Park
This National Trust gem offers a calming stroll through landscaped gardens, complete with a picture-perfect Palladian bridge. Ideal for a reflective moment before or after the event.
Live like a local
Grab a cinnamon bun from Landrace Bakery before your walk, it’s a local favourite and worth the queue, or catch a film at The Little Theatre Cinema – a charming, vintage venue tucked away in the city centre.
Climb Bath Abbey’s tower
Take in the Gothic grandeur of Bath Abbey, then climb the tower for panoramic views over the city – a rewarding mini workout with a stunning payoff.
Celebrate Jane Austen’s legacy
2025 marks 250 years since Jane Austen’s birth, and Bath is celebrating this milestone with special events at the Jane Austen Centre. Step into Regency life and discover the city through her eyes.
Find canal-side calm
Prefer a gentler stroll? The Kennet and Avon Canal and River Avon paths offer flat, tranquil routes perfect for a pre-event wander or post-run cooldown.
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