Bathwick

A highly sought-after residential neighbourhood, offering beautiful views of the city and bursting with historic streets and striking architecture

More about Bathwick

Local Snapshot

Bathwick is a highly sought-after residential neighbourhood to the east of the city centre, offering beautiful views of the city and bursting with historically significant streets and striking architecture, including the former home of Jane Austen. Great Pulteney Street is an impressive thoroughfare with the Laura Place Fountain at one end, and the Holburne Museum at the other. Sydney Gardens and Henrietta Park provide lush green spaces to relax and the vibrant Kennet & Avon canal runs the length of the region. Bathwick boasts several excellent schools including King Edwards School, Ralph Allen, Prior Park and The Paragon.

Where do people of Bathwick go

Fancy a evening stroll along the old tow path? Want to enjoy a afternoon down at The Rec watching Bath Rugby take on their next opponent? Alternatively, you can dine at any of the wonderful venues in the area.

Bath Narrowboats

Whether you’re looking for a days hire or a champagne cruise, get aboard one of Baths Narrowboats and enjoy a day on the water.

Bath Rugby

No guide to the wonderful city of Bath would be complete without the inclusion of Bath Rubys historic home ground.

Henrietta Park

A delightful, hidden, 7-acre park just off of Great Pulteney Street. This park offers a perfect location for a stroll with friends or a relaxing picnic in the summer where you can sit and watch the world go by.

Holburne Museum

This grade-1 building houses a stunning collection of modern and classic art work, dating back to the 17th century.

Sydney Gardens

Just round the back of the Holburne Museum is the oldest park in the city, Sydney Gardens. This park has it all, Tennis Courts, Play Area for the Kids, A bridge to watch the passing trains and even the tow bath of the canal winds its way through.