Fall in love with Bath by taking a romantic, Bridgerton inspired, wander around some of the most iconic, elegant and historic streets. Each stop on the map has been used as a backdrop for filming Bridgerton, the hit romantic drama on Netflix. Stop off en route for a coffee and pause to take it all in.
THE WALK
- The map below takes you on a circular 4 km (2.5 miles) route around Bath
- Click on the map to open google maps for step by step walking directions
- There’s a brief description below of each location
- Also plotted on the map are a number of nearby cafes, parking and public toilet options
- The route is pretty flat and entirely paved for all wheels
1. Promenade along the The Royal Crescent,
The Royal Crescent is a row of 30 terraced houses laid out in a grandiose Neo-classical Palladian crescent, arranged around a perfect lawn overlooking Royal Victoria Park. It’s one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture and Bath’s most iconic landmark. It provided a dramatic back drop for filming, which is easy to spot throughout the series, and it’s a great place to start your romantic walk.
2. Stop by No1 Royal Crescent and live out your own Bridgerton dreams.
No1 Royal Crescent is house furthest on the right and has been converted into a museum, historically styled with displays and art of the period of the end of the 1770’s when it was built. It features in many of the scenes in Bridgerton and a visit will give you a sense of how the elite lived.
3. Take a turn about The Assembly Rooms
The Assembly Rooms were once the social epicentre of Bath. It’s grand and extravagant ballrooms set the perfect backdrop for Bridgerton’s lavish balls. Pop in to check out the spectacular, original 18th century chandeliers.
4. Head along Alfred Street
Walk down one of the first street scenes of the entire series.
5. Waltz around The Guildhall
The Guildhall is an elegant Georgian building with ornate, exquisitely decorated rooms, grand staircases and high ceilings. The Banqueting Room was perfect for ballroom scenes in Bridgerton and is available for private hire and you can visit when it’s not in use.
6. Stroll across Pulteney Bridge
Completed in 1774, Pulteney Bridge is one of only four bridges in the world to have shops running down both sides. It makes a great stop for a coffee while you watch the river Avon flow over the weir below. Or walk along the banks and marvel at the stunning Palladian style architecture of the bridge.
Pause for an amazing Pastel de Nata and coffee at Nata & Co. as you approach the bridge.
7. Make your debut at The Holburne Museum
The dramatic Georgian, 5 bay symmetrical frontage of the Holburne Museum is best approached down the impressive Great Pulteney Street. The elegant exterior of the museum was used for Lady Danbury’s house and the grand entrance to one of the ball scenes in Bridgerton. The building was originally designed as a hotel but is now home to a collection of fine and decorative art. Sydney Gardens surrounds the museum and is well worth a visit.
Retrace your steps back into Bath via Great Pulteney Street and make sure to head past Bath Abbey, Abbey Square and the Spa quarter.
This is also the perfect spot to visit Mrs Potts Chocolate House. Entirely unrelated to the walk but a must for the best bespoke hot chocolate in town with a choux bun on the side!
8. Order your finery from The Abbey Deli on Abbey Green
The Abbey Deli in Abbey Green was the set of Madame La Croix’s Modiste, the dress shop where everyone bought their made-to-measure finery. It’s a beautiful, cobbled square with a magnificent tree in the centre and the deli on the corner.
9. Take in the healing waters of The Pump Room
Natural thermal springs of Bath were discovered by the Romans in the 1st century AD and marked the beginning of Bath’s history as a spa town. When it became fashionable to drink the thermal waters in the late 17th century The Pump Room was built and became a fashionable meeting place to promenade and take the waters. As well as a film location in Bridgerton, The Pump room also features in Jane Austen’s novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.
10. Walk hand in hand down cobbled Bath Street
Bath Street is flanked each side with striking rows of colonnades and well preserved cobbled paving. Bath Street is used as the backdrop for several scenes throughout Bridgerton.
11. Pause for a pot of tea on Trim Street
Gunter’s Tea Shop is featured in a few episodes, and this facade in real life is found at No.12 Trim Street while Lady Dee’s is next door, and a clothing boutique.
12. Beauford Square and Barton Street
Beauford Square, used for more street filming, is a square of two-storey cottages. In the centre was a communal garden. It is now a small rectangular lawn, enclosed with wrought iron railings.
Before you head back, stop at the Thoughtful Bakery (open Tues – Sat) and refuel on delicious treats.
Head back up to Royal Victoria Park to complete your walk choosing the paths beside The Royal Avenue.
