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Bath Aqua Glass next to Bath Abbey is a beautiful independent glass studio where one can watch the makers in action. The theatre makes stained glass and jewellery in its Abbey Courtyard shop. All items are handmade by skilled artists in Bath in one of the two workshops and include everything from pendants and earrings to wine glasses, vases and stained glass mirrors and hangings. The theatre has a glass blowing studio ten minutes away where we have daily demonstrations and where one can put breath in a glass bauble. Taking its name from the city’s Latin name Bath Aqua is made by adding copper oxide to molten glass. This gives the aquamarine colour reminiscent of the historic city’s hot springs. The designs available in this finely crafted range, take inspiration from ancient Roman glass vessels.
 

The Recreation Ground is in the heart of the beautiful world heritage city of Bath. The Recreation Ground provides for a wide range of sporting and recreational activities including events. Bath Recreation Ground has been used by the people of Bath, the surrounding area and visitors alike for over a hundred years. A wide range of sport has been played on the grounds including croquet, tennis, football, cricket, lacrosse, volleyball and rugby and it has been the home of Bath Rugby since 1865. In addition to sport Bath Recreation Ground has been the venue for numerous events including music and arts as well as the Bath Rotary Fireworks which celebrated their 40th year in 2015. Recreation ground is the base for the Bath Half Marathon a major fund raising event in the heart of the city and a number of other community events.
 

Just east of Monkton Combe is the Somerset Coal Canal, which today is a bath and bicycle rental business which uses the relict canals to Berth canal boats. 200 years ago this canal would have been a bustling hub of coal canal boats travelling from west from the Paulton collieries to east across the Dundas Aqueduct. The Somerset Coal Canal opened in 1801 connecting Radstock branch to Paulton, closed in 1898. William Smith played an enormous role in the growth and completion of the Somerset Coal Canal. In many ways this connection between the Somerset and Kennet and Avon canals represents the culmination of Smith’s work, which redefined the economic landscape of south west England.
 

A Neolithic long barrow with multiple burial chambers Stone Littleton is one of the most easily accessible long barrows in Britain. The barrow is about 30 mts long, 12 mts wide at its widest and 2 mts high. There is a forecourt area at the south east end. From there an entrance leads to an inner corridor with three side chambers and an end chamber. English Heritage recommends that you bring a torch so that one can properly see the interior burial chambers. Bones found within the chamber are on display in the city museum of Bristol. Stoney Littleton is variously known as Wellow Tumulus and Bath Tumulus. 
 

The last Gothic Church in England, Bath Abbey was started in 1499 and built on the ruins of the Norman Cathedral. It is a huge church and located next to the Roman Baths. One can get a wonderful view of Bath from the Abbey Tower. The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is commonly known as Bath Abbey. It is an Anglican Parish Church and also a former Benedictine monastery in Bath. It was founded in 7th century and was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. The architect of this huge structure was Sir George Gilbert Scott. It is one of the best examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture. The church is cruciform and has a seating capacity of 1200 people. It is an amazing place to admire the beautiful architecture, enjoy the wonderful choral music or sit quietly for some self contemplation. 
 

Inside the richly decorated Georgian Theatre Royal guests can enjoy various entertaining performances. One will enjoy discovering the meticulously crafted Main House or the Ustinov Studio interesting for its modernity. Built in 1805, the Royal Theatre is the first Royal Theatre outside of London. By visiting this magnificent Georgian style architecture, one will notice the ornate plasterwork, gilding and a frieze illustrating the comic and tragic Muses. Tourists will be able to see several well known artists, dramatic plays, West End productions, opera, comedies and dance performances. This studio has won numerous awards for its productions which alternate with dramas, comedies and musicals of guest musicians.