One day in Bath — complete itinerary

Book online in advance (adults £22). Arrive at opening — the Great Bath is at its quietest in the first 30 minutes. Allow 90 minutes with the audio guide. Covers: the Great Bath, the sacred spring, the curse tablets, the Gorgon's head. The museum section is as important as the main pool.

Cross Abbey Churchyard (20 metres from the Roman Baths exit) to Bath Abbey. The fan vaulting is exceptional. Spend 30–40 minutes inside. Suggested donation £4. If you want the tower tour (212 steps, panoramic views), pre-book separately — it adds 45 minutes.

Walk north-east from Abbey Churchyard to the River Avon (8 minutes). Walk down to the south bank for the classic view: Pulteney Bridge above, the curved horseshoe weir in front. Then cross the bridge — note the shops on both sides as you walk across. Continue along Great Pulteney Street, the main Bridgerton filming location.

Return towards the centre via Walcot Street for a more independent restaurant selection. The Walcot Street Saturday market (9am–2pm) runs alongside if you are visiting on a Saturday. Tamp Coffee or the Thoughtful Bread Company for simpler options. Allow 45–60 minutes.

Walk up Gay Street (15 minutes from the centre) to The Circus — 33 Georgian townhouses in a perfect circle. Walk the full circle. Look at the three tiers of columns (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian) and the continuous stone frieze. Thomas Gainsborough's house is number 17. Then take Brock Street west — 200 metres to the Royal Crescent.

The 30-house crescent with its large lawn. Free to walk — no admission. No. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum showing a Georgian townhouse interior (separate ticket). The lawn is well maintained and a good place to sit. The Royal Crescent Hotel at number 16 is the most on-location Bridgerton accommodation in Bath.

Pre-booking required (book at thermaebathspa.com, minimum 2-hour session from £40). The rooftop pool uses the same natural thermal spring as the Roman Baths — 40°C water, views over Bath's rooftops. Book the afternoon slot for quieter conditions and to avoid the peak midday rush. 10 minutes' walk from the Royal Crescent.

Walk back to the centre via Milsom Street. Browse the independent shops (Milsom Place courtyard has the better independents). Dinner options: The Circus Restaurant on Alfred Street for modern British, Sotto Sotto on George Street for Italian, or the Olive Tree at The Queensberry Hotel for a Michelin-recommended option.