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All the United Kingdom England Bath and North East Somerset

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bath And North East Somerset

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bath and North East Somerset, England

Updated April 22, 2020

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The stone circles at Stanton Drew.

Bath and North East Somerset, England

Stanton Drew Stone Circles

One of the largest megalithic complexes in England, which local legend holds is a wedding party turned to stone by the Devil.
Solsbury Hill

Bath and North East Somerset, England

Solsbury Hill

An Iron Age hillfort rooted in Arthurian legend was made famous by musician Peter Gabriel.

Bath and North East Somerset, England

Bailbrook Mission Tin Church

This overgrown Victorian chapel made of corrugated metal looks utterly out of place.
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Botanical Gardens of Bath

With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.
6 miles from Bath and North East Somerset
Replica of the 7-foot telescope Herschel used to discover Uranus.

Bath, England

Herschel Museum of Astronomy

Eighteenth-century home, where Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.
6 miles from Bath and North East Somerset

Bath, England

Dueling Lane

In addition to escorting prospective couples to and from ballrooms, this lane was also a place for gentlemen to settle scores.
6 miles from Bath and North East Somerset

Bath, England

Grey K2 Phone Booth

An iconic British fixture in an unconventional color.
6 miles from Bath and North East Somerset
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