The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset

Practical travel guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Bath, Bristol & Somerset. The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Bath, Bristol & Somerset, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset covers: Bath and around; Bristol and around; Wells and the Mendips; Glastonbury and the Somerset Levels; South Somerset; Taunton, Bridgwater and the Quantocks; The coast; Exmoor; East Somerset; Salisbury and Stonehenge.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences selection for every kind of trip to Bath, Bristol & Somerset, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Stourhead to family activities in child-friendly places, like Bristol International Balloon Fiesta or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Stonehenge.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Bath, Bristol & Somerset entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Bath, Bristol & Somerset give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hiking, birdwatching or tasting traditional farmhouse ciders.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Corsham, Bradford-on-Avon, Wells, Cheddar's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Bath, Bristol & Somerset, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Bath, Bristol & Somerset, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Bath, Bristol & Somerset, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Clevedon Pier and the spectacular Glastonbury Tor.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Salisbury, Glastonbury and many more locations in Bath, Bristol & Somerset, reduce need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK

Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.