The Circus in Bath

Originally called the King’s Circus, and designed by English architect John Wood, is a historic ring of large townhouses in the city of Bath, forming a circle with three entrances.

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Bath Assembly Rooms
Designed by John Wood in 1769 this fine set of public rooms was purpose-built for "The Assembly", a particular 18th-century form of entertainment.
Royal Crescent
The Royal Crescent, one of Bath's most iconic architectural landmarks, is a row of 30 terraced houses laid out in a sweeping crescent in the city of Bath. Designed by the architect John Wood, and built between 1767 and 1774, it housed many notable people since it was built over 240 years ago.
Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey is a parish church of the Church of England and former Benedictine monastery.
Pulteney Bridge
Designed by Robert Adam in a Palladian style and completed by 1774, the Pulteney Bridge crosses the River Avon and connected the city with the land of the Pulteney family.
Bath Street
It was built by architect Thomas Baldwin in 1791, who also built The Cross Bath which you will find at the end of Bath Street. With its impressive colonnades and cobbled paving, Bath Street is incredibly picturesque.
No.1 Royal Crescent Heritage Museum
Built by John Wood, between 1767 and 1774, it's one of the most significant urban architectural achievements of the 18th century & one of the UK's most important buildings, representing the highest point of Palladian architecture in Bath. It is currently the headquarters of the Bath Preservation Trust, and also operates as a public "historic house" museum displaying authentic items illustrating Georgian domestic life.

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Visit Stonehenge & Historic Bath: Private Day Trip from London

Experience a truly special and comfortable day trip through the English Countryside, as you visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Stonehenge and the beauty & charm of Bath with its distinctive golden stone buildings.

On your private tour, you will:

  • Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off from your central London hotel;
  • Visit the world-famous Stonehenge, an enigmatic collection of 5000-year-old Neolithic stones;
  • Wander around the site with your expert guide and try to uncover the mystery of Stonehenge for yourself;
  • Learn the story of the people who lived and worshipped at Stonehenge;
  • Experience the Georgian architecture of Bath, regarded by many as England’s prettiest city;
  • Discover the Royal Crescent, one of the most recognised landmarks of the city;
  • See Bath’s stunning sites: from Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge;
  • Enjoy a relaxing journey back to your hotel after a long day of sightseeing in your own private car.


Be picked up from your hotel in a comfortable car and journey to the enigmatic Stonehenge - a mystical collection of 5000-year-old Neolithic stones, located on the rolling plains of Salisbury, Wiltshire. This monumental stone circle is still very much a place of strong spiritual and esoteric significance - a haunting echo from Britain's forgotten past. It is a mystery as to why the stones were placed here and what purpose they served.

Why not wander around the site with your expert guide and see if you can attempt to unlock the secrets of the stones for yourself? There is also an excellent visitors’ centre that will help to shed light on the fascinating people that lived and worshipped at Stonehenge.

In the afternoon, you will continue onward for a private walking tour of Bath - famous for its elegant Georgian architecture and widely considered one of England’s prettiest cities. Follow your expert guide on a picturesque tour of the city, through its beautiful Regency squares and quaint mews.

You will see Bath Abbey and the stunning Pulteney Bridge, modelled after the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. Lastly, you will end your comprehensive tour with a pleasant car journey back to your hotel.


Please note: if you wish to visit the Roman Baths, you must contact us to pre-book those tickets, which are not included in the tour. 

Bridgerton Filming Locations in Bath Private Day Trip from London

Explore the many filming locations of Bridgerton in the stunning Regency city of Bath and the surrounding Cotswolds countryside on this private day trip from London, in an iconic London Black Cab. Home to Jane Austen herself, whose novels inspired Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series, Bath is one of the most beautiful cities in the UK and a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Become a member of the Ton for a day!

On your private day trip to Bath, you will:

  • Meet your private guide and driver, a Bridgerton enthusiast, at your hotel and set off for Bath in the spacious comfort of a London taxi; 
  • Stop for a coffee at the quintessentially English village of Bucklebury (where Kate Middleton grew up);
  • Stop off at the Holburne Museum, the home of the formidable Lady Danbury;
  • Arrive in the magical honey-coloured Regency city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to tour several iconic Bridgerton locations;
  • Begin at the top of the hill on the famous Royal Crescent, with its glorious vistas, it was used to film carriage scenes, galloping horses, and members of the Ton walking around to see and be seen;
  • Stop outside No.1 Royal Crescent which you'll recognise as the home of the Featherington family;
  • Walk past the beautiful Bath Circus, Queen Anne Square, and the Jane Austen Centre, to learn about her life and Regency society in Bath;
  •  Visit The Assembly Rooms and their Grand Ballroom, which you'll recognise from the ballroom scenes;
  • Explore many other Bath highlights used in the making of Bridgerton, including Bath Abbey, the Pump Room, Pulteney Bridge, Abbey Street and Abbey Green, where The Abbey Deli was transformed into the dressmakers 'Modiste', see Gunter's tea shop, and Lady Dee's Hat Emporium;
  • Enjoy a relaxing and scenic drive back to London through the stunning Cotswolds countryside. 


Step back in time, to Regency England and become a member of the Ton for a day, exploring the grand locations where many scenes from the hit series Bridgerton were filmed.

The Regency city of Bath has been used as the backdrop for many period dramas with its magnificent Royal Crescent lined with stately Georgian houses, cobbled streets, honey-coloured buildings made with 'Bath stone', and sweeping views of the surrounding Somerset and Cotswolds countryside.

Situated in the valley of the River Avon, Bath is one of the prettiest cities in the UK and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Many famous people have lived in Bath - including Jane Austen herself, whose novels inspired the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn, now a Netflix phenomenon.

Named after the famous Roman Baths, Bath’s hot springs have been its main tourist attraction until the arrival of Bridgerton! Filmed in Bath it showcases the romance and scandal of an aristocratic family in Regency London during the early 1800s.

Enjoy a relaxing and scenic drive into the heart of the Cotswolds countryside in a spacious and comfortable classic London black cab. Stop for a coffee break in the quintessentially English village of Bucklebury (where Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales grew up).

From here you'll head to Bath and drive through Lansdowne Fields to visit the Holburne Museum, home to the formidable Lady Danbury! On arrival in Bath, you'll begin your walking tour at The Royal Crescent, passing by No.1, which is used for the Featherington family's residence.

The Royal Crescent is famous for its sweeping vistas and magnificent Georgian architecture, designed by John Wood the Elder and his son John Wood the Younger!

Walk down the hill to The Circus - a unique circular array of terraced houses, passing the Jane Austen Centre, Queen Anne Square and arrive at The Assembly Rooms. This iconic ballroom where Jane Austen herself will have danced, was designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769, and you'll recognise the location as many of the Bridgerton ball scenes were filmed here.

During lunchtime, you'll have the chance to visit the Roman Baths if this is something you have pre-booked. In the afternoon you'll continue discovering exquisite Regency landmarks and Bridgerton filming locations, including the spectacular Bath Abbey, the Pulteney Bridge (one of only four of its kind in the world) and Abbey Green home to the dressmakers 'Modiste'.

From here enjoy a drive through pretty Cotswolds villages and a relaxing drive back to London.

Note: Please let us know if you would like us to book a restaurant for lunch or if you're happy with a sandwich. Bath has many restaurants, bars, cafes, and tea rooms. The optional tour of the Roman Baths with an audioguide is about 1.5-2 hours.
If you wish to visit the Roman Baths, please contact us when you book the tour so that we may in turn book your timed entrance tickets.

DISCLAIMER: This tour is an unlicensed and unauthorised tour of sites featured in the television series 'Bridgerton' created by Chris Van Dusen for Netflix. Travel Curious Ltd. and this tour does not have any association with, or connection to, the television series 'Bridgerton', Chris Van Dusen and Netflix. 

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