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Bath, United Kingdom

Bath, United Kingdom — city in United Kingdom. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by Avon Lane Airfield.

History

Bath, United Kingdom is a city in United Kingdom. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

Bristol Airport (BRS) 15 mi to the centre
Bristol, ENG, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Thomas Cook Airlines…) · direct flights to 73 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Alicante, Amsterdam, Dalaman… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 73 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Cotswold Airport (GBA) 24 mi to the centre
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Charmy Down Airstrip 3 mi to the centre
Bath, Somerset, ENG, GB
Outdoor
Avon Lane Airfield 4.2 mi to the centre
Bristol, Somerset, ENG, GB
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

South Bank (Beese's)
Ferry terminal · 8.6 mi from the centre
Outdoor
North Bank
Ferry terminal · 8.6 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Netham Lock
Ferry terminal · 9.6 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Temple Quay
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Castle Park
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Redcliffe Back
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Avon Lane Airfield; 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: South Bank (Beese's), 8.6 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bath, United Kingdom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
Broker, marketplace · Operator network worldwide · Online charter marketplace, part of Directional Aviation; instant quotes.
Marketplace · Operator network · Transparent on-demand jet charter marketplace showing the operator and tail.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.

Tours & experiences

Cultural