Over 80% of ALL places now booked (92% excluding the Bath Blitz which has additional capacity) - however do check for late dropouts. June & July has limited spaces for the emotional and uplifting Alkmaar walk. Some spaces on some other walks in August.

Over 75% of ALL places are now booked. June is largely full but we have places in our higher capacity Bath Blitz walks on Fri 5 June at 2.30pm and Wed 10 June at 11.00am. There are a few spaces in some other walks in June and July. More in August.

Over half of our places for this year's summer walks have been reserved. Don't lose out. Book your space today: bathguides.org.uk/summer-speci... #VisitBath #BathGuides

No wonder we are #1 of 169 Tours and Activities in Bath - with 664 Trip Advisor reviews in 2025 - 657 rated 5* and the remaining 7 rated 4* - and all 100% FREE #bathguides #visitbath

Our FREE 2026 special summer walks programme is open for booking. 9 topics, 58 walks, 1000 places. bathguides.org.uk/summer-speci...

The wait is nearly over.... Here is our special summer walks programme for 2026. 9 topics, 58 walks, 1000 places. Bookings open 29 April bathguides.org.uk/summer-speci... #bathguides

On 19 April we will be announcing our programme of 58 additional special summer walks for 2026. Like all our walks these are free but unlike our regular walks these must be booked in advance. We have 9 different options. Here is a hint for the ninth of nine: #bathguides

On 19 April we will be announcing our programme of 58 additional special summer walks for 2026. Like all our walks these are free but unlike our regular walks these must be booked in advance. We have 9 different options. Here is a hint for the eighth of nine: #bathguides

On 19 April we will be announcing our programme of 58 additional special summer walks for 2026. Like all our walks these are free but unlike our regular walks these must be booked in advance. We have 9 different options. Here is a hint for the seventh of nine: #bathguides

On 19 April we will be announcing our programme of 58 additional special summer walks for 2026. Like all our walks these are free but unlike our regular walks these must be booked in advance. We have 9 different options. Here is a hint for the sixth of nine: #bathguides

On 19 April we will be announcing our programme of 58 additional special summer walks for 2026. Like all our walks these are free but unlike our regular walks these must be booked in advance. We have 9 different options. Here is a hint for the fifth of nine: #bathguides

On 19 April we will be announcing our programme of 58 additional special summer walks for 2026. Like all our walks these are free but unlike our regular walks these must be booked in advance. We have 9 different options. Here is a hint for the fourth of nine: #bathguides

On 19 April we will be announcing our programme of 58 additional special summer walks for 2026. Like all our walks these are free but unlike our regular walks these must be booked in advance. We have 9 different options. Here is a hint for the third of nine: #bathguides

On 19 April we will be announcing our programme of 58 additional special summer walks for 2026. Like all our walks these are free but unlike our regular walks these must be booked in advance. We have 9 different options. Here is a hint for the second of nine: #bathguides

On 19 April we will be announcing our programme of 58 additional special summer walks for 2026. Like all our walks these are free but unlike our regular walks these must be booked in advance. We have 9 different options. Here is a hint for the first of nine: #bathguides

From 1 April we will be starting our extra summer walks over Pulteney Bridge to explore Bathwick - the less often visited world where Jane Austen lived for most of her time in Bath. All walks start at our Notice Board in Abbey Churchyard. #visitbath #bathguides

Join us on #worldheritageday for a day in the life of a visitor to Bath in the 1700s "I have Slid, I cant tell how, into all the Amusements of this Place: My whole Day is shar'd by the Pump-Assemblies, the Walkes, the Chocolate houses, Raffling Shops, Plays, Medleys, &c.” #bathguides

Our thanks to the Mayor of Bath, residents, visitors and Guides who together made up around 100 people who together celebrated International Women's Day with us in Bath on our free special walk. #InternationalWomensDay2026 #bathguides

Join us this afternoon (Sunday) for the last running of our International Women's Day walk, starting in Abbey Churchyard at 2.30pm - to discover the women who dared. bathguides.org.uk/internationa... #internationalwomensday #bathguides

A big thank you to our Mayor for joining us on our special walks to celebrate International Women's Day and the women of Bath who dared. #mayorofBath #bathguides #InternationalWomensDay2026

Join us tomorrow (Sunday) to celebrate International Women's Day at 2.30pm starting in Abbey Churchyard. Discover the women who dared. bathguides.org.uk/internationa...

Fascinating stories of women from our city's long and varied history. All for International Womens Day. Friday 6 March and Sunday 8 at 2.30 starting in Abbey Churchyard www.bathguides.org.uk/internationa...

Dont forget to join us for our free International Women's Day walk at 2.30 pm on Friday 6 and Sunday 8 March - starting in Abbey Churchyard - all welcome - no need to book bathguides.org.uk/international-womens-day-special-walks

Dont forget to join us for our free International Women's Day walk at 2.30 pm on Friday 6 and Sunday 8 March - starting in Abbey Churchyard - all welcome - no need to book bathguides.org.uk/international-womens-day-special-walks

Join us for special free walks to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 - no booking required #IWD #bathguides #visitbath

If you are coming to the #bathchristmasmarket then don't forget to leave time for our daily 100% free 5*rated walking tours at 10.30am and 2.00pm (except Saturday pm) starting here in Abbey Churchyard see bathguides.org.uk #visitbath

Our county looking its loveliest at the High Sheriff of Somerset garden party. A chance for our Chair to explain what we do and how we do it to various county mayors and representatives of local organisations #bathguides #visitbath #visitsomerset

A huge thank you to the Mayor of Bath for welcoming our Guides Committee to his parlour. It was lovely to hear and feel his support for what we do, and to share our joint passion for our beautiful city.

No 40 #JaneAusten Thank you for joining us on our virtual journey, including many places beyond the range of our regular walks. Happy Birthday to Jane (for 16 December 1775). Look out for the return of our additional special walks in 2026. "Oh. Who can ever be tired of Bath?" #VisitBath

No 39 (Gold medal) #JaneAusten Camden Place - 29 references - all in Persuasion and the place the Elliots rent in Bath. The Elliots had in turn rented out the family home to Admiral Croft – his wife being Captain Wentworth’s brother, but unaware of his past association with Anne.

No 38 (Silver Medal) #JaneAusten The Pump Room & Pump Yard has 26 mentions – largely in Northanger Abbey. It is at the centre of the action but often overcrowded, a place to see everyone and yet no-one. The pump-room book provided an (incomplete) register of visitors to Bath.

No 37 (Bronze Medal) #JaneAusten Milsom Street has 16 mentions. In Northanger Abbey it is where the Tilneys rent a house. Originally built as housing; in Persuasion it is portrayed (as it increasingly became) as a shopping street including Molland's - a real sweet shop / cafe.

No 36 #JaneAusten Great Pulteney Street is the longest and widest street in Bath. It has 15 refs, all but one in Northanger Abbey. Neighbours of the Morlands the Allens visit bringing Catherine and stay here. Mr Allen for his gout and Mrs Allen for the rest Bath has to offer.

No 35 #JaneAusten The theatre gets a mention in both books (9 + 2) but it moved between them being written. Northanger Abbey features the Old Theatre Royal - including descriptions of the interior. We know that Jane attended plays here. Persuasion features the @theatreroyalbath.bsky.social

No 34 #JaneAusten Laura Place (9 refs) appears in both books – largely Persuasion where the Dowager Viscountess Dalrymple (cousin of the Elliots) and daughter “had taken a house, for three months ... and would be living in style.” Her arrival being announced in the "Bath paper".

No 33 #JaneAusten Edgar(‘s) Buildings has 8 references throughout Northanger Abbey – including the wonderful line about Anne Thorpe “she was loitering towards Edgar’s Buildings between two of the sweetest girls in the world, who had been her dear friends all the morning.”

No32 #JaneAusten In Persuasion Anne visits her school friend, the ill and impoverished widow Mrs Smith “living in a very humble way, unable even to afford herself the comfort of a servant” in Westgate Buildings (7 refs) close to the slum of Avon St and the curative hot baths.

No31 #JaneAusten Northanger Abbey has 6 refs (Persuasion 0) to the Lower Rooms. Mr King the master of ceremonies introduces Catherine to “a very gentleman-like young man as a (dance) partner”. Where the Rooms (now demolished) were is now "Bog Island" named for the public toilets that were there!

No30 #JaneAusten Northanger Abbey has 5 refs to the Upper Rooms (Persuasion refers to specific rooms). Catherine visits here first but is introduced to Henry Tilney at the Lower Rooms. He asks her “are you altogether pleased with Bath?” “Yes—I like it very well.” is her reply.

No29 #JaneAusten We met this pair in post no 3. In both books (5 refs) these are the way to the upper town but Union Street was only created in 1805. Union Passageway was also rebuilt. Prior to this the medieval houses were so close you could shake hands across the street.

No28 #JaneAusten The "Concert Room" mentioned in Persuasion is part of the Assembly Rooms and now known as the Tea Room. Concerts were held there on a Wednesday. Here Anne Elliot seeks to speak to Captain Wentworth who she comes to realise is jealous of Mr Elliot’s time with her.

No27 #JaneAusten The Royal Crescent (5 refs) is only mentioned in Northanger Abbey. The fields in front being a place to “breath the air of better company” on a Sunday. Always just “the Crescent” in the book. This year Robbie Williams helped it to celebrate its 250th birthday.

We have once again been awarded the Travellers Choice award by Trip Advisor. We are currently ranked no 1 of 151 Tours and Activities in Bath #VisitBath tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_R...

No26 #JaneAusten Marlborough Buildings - 5 refs in Persuasion - is where Colonel Wallis lives in “very good style”. He is a bit of a heartthrob and plays a small but important part - helping readers to understand the true nature of Mr Elliot.

No25 #JaneAusten Lansdown / Road / Hill gets 4 refs in Northanger Abbey. In all cases in relation to John Thorpe's actions to beat Henry Tilney in their battle for time with Catherine Morland. Austen notes their horse management styles being “so different” - to give a wider judgment on the rivals.

No24 #JaneAusten The Octagon in the Upper Assembly Rooms is mentioned in both books, as a key place for people to meet. The Rooms were a purpose built Georgian nightclub -think “Bath Vegas”. Off the Octagon Room was a concert venue / dance floor, a bar and gambling tables.

No23 #JaneAusten Rivers St (4 refs in Persuasion) is the location of Lady Russell’s lodgings. She is Anne Elliot’s godmother, and had persuaded Anne to break off her first engagement to the then newly promoted Captain Wentworth (following the battle of San Domingo in Feb 1806).

No22 #JaneAusten The White Hart Inn in Stall Street (now Primark) appears 3 times in Persuasion – most importantly where Anne Elliot finds Captain Wentworth finishing THE letter to her “You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late ...”.

No21 #JaneAusten Bath St appears in both books (3 refs). In Northanger Abbey Isabella Thorpe enters a shop here to avoid Captain Tilney, they circle each other, although he proves too wily in the end, and having parted from (too poor) James Morland she ends the book with no one

No20 #JaneAusten In Persuasion there are 3 refs to the baths – each re Anne Elliot’s former schoolfellow Mrs Smith. She was said to have married a man of fortune, but he had been extravagant and she was now a poor widow afflicted by rheumatic fever” – hence here for the baths.