If you’re thinking of relocating, check-out our top reasons why you should move to Bath. 

Bath is an elegant city drenched in history and attracts millions of visitors all year round. You might assume that it’s a very quiet place overflowing with museums and men dressed in Ancient Roman costumes… but there’s plenty bubbling below the surface of this city. And we’re not just talking about the ancient thermal springs.

Bath’s flourishing foodie scene.

Bath’s food and drink scene has come leaps and bounds over the years! While there are still legendary institutions that have survived the years with their loyal local following, independent eateries have made a comeback, injecting life and community into the foodie scene. Plus, the vegan and vegetarian options have considerably improved.

Get cosy in laid-back pubs like Pig & Fiddle, The Crystal Palace and The Bell where you can also catch live music. Head to slick and impressive restaurants that are tucked out of sight, like The Botanist and Hall & Woodhouse (definitely check out their roof terrace in the summer!). And if you want to taste a bit of history, head to Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House where you can try the famous Bath delicacy, the Sally Lunn Bun, which has been served since 1780.

Vegans, rejoice! Whether you follow a vegan diet or like to explore the green side every now and then, you won’t be disappointed by the plant-based restaurants in Bath. Our top choices are Nourish Plant Based restaurant and Cascara cafe - you can find out more about Bath’s growing vegan scene here.

And if your tastes are a bit more international, then feast away:

• Go for Thai at Giggling Squid

• Enjoy authentic Spanish tapas at Ole Tapas

• Award-winning Italian at Sotto Sotto Ristorante Bar & Grill

• A legendary pizza place: Dough

Bath’s only Nepalese restaurant that has been an institution for years: Yak Yeti Yak

Bath’s Ancient Thermal Springs.

Every Bath resident and visitor must see the Roman Baths for themselves! And maybe taste and bathe in it too… Step through time and visit the Roman Baths which were constructed in 70AD to see how the Ancient Romans bathed and socialised in this old complex. It’s one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world where millions of litres of steaming spring water ( as hot as 46°C) still fills the bathing site every day.

The Pump Room restaurant next door was once the heart of the Georgian social scene, offering sophisticated dining. You can still have afternoon tea here in the beautiful setting and even taste some of the fresh spring water that bubbles underground.

And don’t forget about the award-winning Thermae Bath Spa. You can soak yourself in the naturally warm, mineral-rich waters as the Celts and Romans did over 2,000 years ago with brilliant views of the Abbey.

Bath Christmas Market.

When the hype for Christmas begins, Bath is the city you want to be for the festive spirit! The Bath Christmas market takes over the whole city - pretty wooden stalls of delicious food, mulled wine, local creatives and independent designers shut down roads and fill the streets. 

It’s the UK Christmas destination where you can listen to carol singers and local buskers, shop for your loved ones under twinkling lights, snack on hot nuts and generally soak up the Christmas magic in a magical historical setting.

Bath Museums and Galleries.

You’ll never be bored on a weekend in Bath as there are countless museums, galleries and cultural centres to explore. Embrace your inner culture vulture and dive into the impressive Holburne Museum - afterwards, be sure to wander the surrounding grounds and check out Sydney Gardens which dates back to the 18th Century! 

Delve into the life of Britain's favourite author at The Jane Austen Centre and relive the Georgian era at No.1 Royal Crescent; a museum which has been decorated and furnished as it was during the period 1776-1796.

If your tastes are a bit more trendy, let your inner fashionista shine through at the Fashion Museum. This museum showcases almost 100,000 objects, ranging from decorated gloves from the time of Shakespeare to fashions by today’s leading designers in the Dress of the Year collection.

Bath: The perfect base for adventures in Somerset.

Bath is incredibly popular with tourists as it’s the perfect spot to base yourself when looking to explore the surrounding Somerset countryside. 

Sticking with the history theme, you can take a short drive out to Stonehenge and discover the story of the world famous henge. It’s Europe's best known prehistoric monument and continues to fascinate the public, drawing crowds year in, year out.

Venture out to the famous Longleat Safari Park - fun for the whole family! It’s the UK’s number one safari park where you can feed monkeys, drive through lion enclosures and get lost in an epic hedge maze. Or stay a bit closer to home and walk Cheddar Gorge where you can spot feral goats and take in breath-taking panoramic views.

There are so many great day trips to explore beyond Bath’s city limits - check out some great destinations!