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Royal Crescent

A sight in Upper Town, Bath, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Royal Crescent in Upper Town, Bath
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Why go

Sweeping arc of 30 Georgian townhouses facing Royal Victoria Park.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bath, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Scallop Shell and The Bell Inn.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Upper Town
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bath, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Scallop Shell

    Fish restaurant known for crisp fish and chips and daily seafood specials.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Bell Inn

    Community-owned pub on Walcot Street with live music most nights.

    Drinks · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Pulteney Bridge

    Robert Adam's 1774 bridge lined with shops, above a curved weir.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Thermae Bath Spa

    Modern spa with a rooftop pool fed by the city's natural thermal water.

    Activity · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Roman Baths

    Well-preserved Roman bathing complex fed by hot springs, under the 18th-century Pump Room.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Bath Abbey

    Gothic abbey with fan vaulting and angels climbing ladders on the west front.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Royal Crescent is a stop on our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Bath

Royal Crescent is our only sight pick in Bath; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bath guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bath run from 45°F in January to 71°F in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Royal Crescent itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Bath from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bath weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
The Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR, UK
Coordinates
51.38663, -2.36708
Destination
Bath, United Kingdom

Royal Crescent: quick answers

How much time do you need at Royal Crescent?

Plan on about an hour at Royal Crescent. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Royal Crescent?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: No. 1 Royal Crescent shows a restored 1770s interior.

Is Royal Crescent free?

Yes, we list Royal Crescent as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Royal Crescent?

Royal Crescent is at The Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR, UK, in Upper Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Royal Crescent?

Royal Crescent appears on London, the Cotswolds & Bath, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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