From Roman times to the present day, visitors have flocked to Bath to bathe in the natural thermal waters. The city was recently awarded a second UNESCO World Heritage List as part of The Great Spa Towns of Europe, a 'transnational' inscription that includes eleven historic spa towns in seven countries.
Most visitors from Bath If you want to wallow in the water, head to the Thermae Bath Spa complex, which is open to the general public. But guests staying next to the Gainsborough Bath Spa can enjoy the thermal waters in the hotel's own luxury spa. Several other hotels in the city also have high-quality spas, although these are not connected to the thermal waters. In addition, there are a number of tempting country hotels within a short drive of Bath with impressive spa facilities.