Royal Crescent

I would like to chime in with all the other reviews that this architecture and the buildings are just amazing and also add that the green field in front of the houses has a perfect example of a ha-​ha. If you don’t know what that is, it’s a vertical retaining wall, and the ha-​ha was placed here to originally stop the cows wandering from up to the houses (I paid £1.20 for that piece of knowledge, but it’s my gift to you gratis :) And from Wikipedia: «The name „ha-​ha“ derives from the unexpected (i.e., amusing) moment of discovery when, on approach, the recessed wall suddenly becomes visible.»
I have also put in a picture of No 1, Royal Crescent as the architect who designed this iconic building, built that house for his father-​in-​law. It’s now a museum which replicates Georgian living with original furniture and furnishings, so definitely worth a look-​see (costs £9) if you have the time.

A must see when in bath. Im sure you can read the other comments to hear about why you should see this and what not so I’m not going to waste my time rewriting what they already wrote lol. But its a completely different experience seeing it in person. It is where the wealthy used to live or something, it has a museum and hotel, its famous, its been in movies, beautiful place to spend the day out in the park in front of it, yada yada yada lol. Just go see it lol. Its worth seeing if your in bath.

I mean, it’s a must when coming to Bath duh! We went on our tour with the Jane Austen centre and she took us to this place and described movies that took place here and it was interesting knowing people did not live here for fun it was a holiday for them. And now I am jealous of those who live here! My girlfriend and I walked this twice, first timer right here, and it was still absolutely breathtaking even the second time around. Bath was my favorite whilst visiting the UK and I loved how homey the crescent felt. Some people laying out or playing sports. Definitely a must when coming to Bath!

Beautifully iconic Georgian architectural structure set in a beautiful spot in Bath… right near Lover’s Lane and a short, easy walk from the heart of Bath itself. I wish that the park had a little more to it than just a green space but it’s lovely to see in the city anyways. The site of this architectural wonder is enough to take the trek from in town. It is the site you see in all movies that feature Bath — The Duchess and Persuasion come to mind. What a beautiful place. Due to time constraints I missed this lovely structure on my first trip to Bath and came back to make sure it was included in my trip. Just breathtaking!

An iconic piece of architecture that is well worth the visit and a stop to take pictures. It is one of the defining spots of Bath, after the actual baths. Fantastic large grass space, perfect for a picnic or just sitting quietly to admire the engineering involved in something built nearly 250 years ago.

Summary based on several tourist visits:
–great vista
–interesting, iconic architecture
–somewhat of a walk, though easy, from main tourist center

A rather hoity-​toity bit of architecture that has somewhat come to define Bath in the postcards and whatnot. If it’s a summer’s day, though, this spot is good for a bit of a walk and a relax amongst the pockets of people sprawled out over the large grass area that spreads out in front of it and turns into Victoria Park. Actually from the Crescent itself, you can’t see the drop off that was apparently built to keep the sheep away from the houses but not spoil the precious owner’s view over the city. Oh, by the way, there are rumours that Johnny Depp has a house here, but don’t believe the hype — he just stayed in the Royal Crescent Hotel a few times.

Built in 1775, designed by John Wood Jr — the Royal Crescent is simply one of the best pieces of architecture the city has to offer. Steeped in history, it’s often used as a backdrop for period television dramas and films like The Duchess. The walk up to the Royal Crescent may leave you breathless, but so will the view once you get here.
The best time to visit is in the summer, when you can take a picnic sit in the Park and enjoy the views. But be warned, this is also when all the tourists come out to play — so come here early to bag the best spot.

For the view alone, a visit here is worth it. More about that below…
When I was a foreign student in Bath, one of the classes I took required us to take on an internship in a field relevant to what we were studying. Most people ended up stuck in charity shops folding clothes, but I lucked out. I was able to become a tour guide in the Royal Crescent.
The looks on people’s faces when they heard my American accent after asking me questions never ceased to amuse me.
The place is gorgeous, there’s no doubt about that. It gives you a strong glimpse into what life looked like for the Georgian-​era rich and famous who turned the town into their resort. All the regular tour staff I encountered while volunteering there were knowledgeable, very sweet, and truly enjoyed their unpaid jobs. The best part for me, other than the room I worked in, was the plethora of cheese, crackers, and cookies in the «break room» (a room in the servant’s quarters that was cuteness to the max).
Even if you don’t care about Georgian architecture or décor, couldn’t care less bout the local history, and are only there because you didn’t want to go to the costume museum, you will be happy you paid the 5 quid because of this: the parlor (where I was lucky enough to work) has one of the most incredible views of the city. Ignore the ornate furnishings in the room if you must and walk right to the corner window. Look outside and see views of the lush green hills and the beautiful Georgian architecture lining them. Gaze onto the lawns below and people lounging along the ha-​ha, peek into Victoria Park, and truly take in the perfect view of the Royal Crescent in its entirety in front of you. There has to be something seriously wrong with you if the view doesn’t take you a step back in awe and leave a whimsical smile on your face.
Then try to steal some cheese and crackers down below before you leave.