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[Gibbon]

You could annoy the guide at the Roman Baths. I did when he said that all the statues round the bath were of roman emperors, Ceasar and Agricola were not emperors. HTH

[Moscow Mule]

My brother is at the uni. He'd recommend the on-campus nightclub for Saturday night, or maybe downing a bottle of vodka between 4 in the kitchen followed by Po~na~na.

I'd probably recommend

http://www.greatbathpubcrawl.com/index.php

[wurzel]

My home town as it happens so don't really know about the touristy things to do 'cos you never actually do them when you come from a place do you?

I have done the Spa though & thought it was excellent, well worth the money.

As far as pubs go, you can't do much better than this one:

http://www.theravenofbath.co.uk/

...if you like real ale in a not too fogeyish atmosphere! Have fun.

[OwlHoot]

...Bath

Passed through the place many times on the train but never stopped. This weekend we're off to stay in a posh spa hotel and mosey around the city, just for something different to do.

Apart from the obvious (Spas, health boutiques etc), any must-do recommendations from the congregation?

My last contract was in Bath, but I couldn't be bothered to see much, and didn't have time really, plus I've seen most of them there before.

Obviously visit the Roman baths themselves, and the nearby modern equivalent the Thermae Bath Spa (http://www.thermaebathspa.com). I imagine you need swimming trunks for that.

Also, the American Museum and gardens might be good (http://www.americanmuseum.org).

Oh and the Regency tea rooms would be worth a visit. I think they're part of the Jane Austen centre (http://www.janeausten.co.uk).

Also, up the hill, I'd recommend Beckford's Tower, build in the early 19th C by a rich eccentric called William Beckford.

Worth seeing the Crescent as well, the famous curved terrace of large ornate buildings.

[Gonzo]

They used to have a Dr Who exhibition there, I got to wear Tom Baker's scarf!

That was 25 years ago though, things might have changed a bit in the interim.

I've just checked their website and they don't seem to have the Dr Who exhibition any more.

They do have Postman Pat's village, that's progress for you I suppose.

[realityhack]

Not going to be taking her anywhere near a handbag shop if it can be helped. But thanks all the same.

Longleat's too far out (man), I think we'll stay in the city.

[Badger]

...then she's a financial risk and you'd better dump her unless she's an extremely attractive nymphomaniac.

Good point, well made. Don't mention my ridiculous suggestion.

[Mich the Tester]

If Mrs RH likes designer handbags etc

...then she's a financial risk and you'd better dump her unless she's an extremely attractive nymphomaniac.

[Gonzo]

Anyone been to Longleat? Worth it? Mrs RH loves all that animal madness. Hence choosing me as husband.

They used to have a Dr Who exhibition there, I got to wear Tom Baker's scarf!

That was 25 years ago though, things might have changed a bit in the interim.

[Badger]

If Mrs RH likes designer handbags etc the Mulberry factory outlet is in Shepton Mallet a few miles south of Bath

[DaveB]

Anyone been to Longleat? Worth it? Mrs RH loves all that animal madness. Hence choosing me as husband.

Not been there in years.

Victoria Wood summed it up :

We were stuck behind a Volvo Estate with a sticker in the back window "We've seen the toilets at Longleat!"

[realityhack]

Anyone been to Longleat? Worth it? Mrs RH loves all that animal madness. Hence choosing me as husband.

[Mich the Tester]

Isn't it the dogging capital of the UK too?

How do you know that?

[Ruprect]

Isn't it the dogging capital of the UK too?

[Mich the Tester]

Good rugby club.