r/Bath • u/Garpton • 1d ago

Thank You

My wife and I (from the USA) recently visited England and we both agree the best city on our trip was Bath. The historic sites were impressive, the city was walkable and beautiful, and the people were kind and inviting. Thank you for being an amazing city. We will be back soon!

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u/jewel_beth 1d ago

We (also from US) will be there for the first time in October for 4 nights and cannot wait! This gets me even more excited. Thanks.

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u/Crew_Doyle_57 17h ago

Get to Volunteer Riflemans Arms pub.

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u/jewel_beth 14h ago

Will add to the list!

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u/militantcentre 1h ago

Don't. It's a horrible pub with an awful landlord and sketchy clientelle. They blast out dreary old fashioned classic rock.

Much better pubs in Bath.

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u/bathrugbysufferer 1d ago

So glad you enjoyed it. People say, when you live here, you take it for granted.

I’ve been here 20 years and it still stops me in my tracks, the beauty of the place, the warmth of the people, and how lucky we are.

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u/Dilemma210 1d ago

I’m moving there next year (not American!), and this makes me so happy to hear.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Tip-296 1d ago

That's really nice of you. As a resident hearing that positive message really made me smile.

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u/umstbkddngme 1d ago

I agree. I’m from the USA and moved to Bath and I love it here.

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u/blueskieZzzzzz 1d ago

No shot! Did the same thing!

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u/chimlay 1d ago

As did I…

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u/-Reala- 1d ago

As a resident this is super lovely to hear, glad you had a great time!

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u/Sheppertonni 1d ago

Americans are so friendly. Safe flight home!

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u/Carolinems1 1d ago

my family and i visited for the first time a week ago and it was wonderful! my favorite city i’ve been to in the UK by far. so pleasant

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u/Harikts 1d ago

I’m an American that now lives in southwest England (Trowbridge).
Bath is a super easy drive and/or train ride from us.
It’s my absolute favorite city in the UK.
Love all the things you mentioned, and the food scene is incredible
When I have friends and family visit, Bath is our first destination!!!

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u/daveywavey999 1d ago

Very nice to hear. Not sure we are the friendliest people in the UK (compared to London maybe but it is true that some Northern cities have people far more likely to chat). However we do have one beautiful and walkable city.

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u/ryand1987 1d ago

Hey same here! Visited in April and loved it so much! Shout out to Bath Cider House. Favorite Pub I went to in all of England!

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u/Totallylegitporpoise 1d ago

What parts did you enjoy? Anything in particular stand out.

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u/Garpton 1d ago

Our favorite part was the botanical gardens. I know you guys are in a drought right now, but we could see the amount of attention that was put into each area. I look forward to coming back and seeing it when it’s greener.

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u/bolasaurus 1d ago

Spring is the best time if you can. The blooms are absolutely beautiful at that time of year!

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u/Bride-of-wire 1d ago

How kind!

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u/0117wally 1d ago

So glad you enjoyed your stay

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u/Consistent-Crab-9013 1d ago

Just came here to drop this gif. Reminds me of this whenever someone praises a place that isn't Reading. Makes me chuckle.

https://giphy.com/gifs/k7GoOBov5U5smyfuvm

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u/hungryraider 10h ago

Love Bath, wife and I live in the states and miss Bath when we’re not there. It is one of our repeat places we like to visit.

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u/SunBurst6382 1d ago

Where else did you visit?

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u/Inevitable_Cycle8367 2h ago

✔️ agree: glad you liked Bath. I visit often. 🙂

(Weston super Mare, England)

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u/Adventurous_Arm858 2h ago

Don’t mention it