4 days in Bath & Bournemouth Itinerary

A World Heritage Site, Bath has been one of Europe’s most popular spa destinations since the Roman era.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Bath Abbey, then take an in-depth tour of The Roman Baths, then identify plant and animal life at West of England Falconry, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Keep things going the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Longleat, then delve into the distant past at Stonehenge, and then pause for some photo ops at Admiral Arthur Phillip Memorial Globe.

To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Bath holiday planning site.

London to Bath is an approximately 2-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Bournemouth.

Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town on the south coast of England directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast, a 155km World Heritage Site. Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Hengistbury Head Beach, then admire the striking features of Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, and then don't miss a visit to Winchester Cathedral. On your second day here, admire the natural beauty at Lower Gardens, head outdoors with RockReef Adventure Activity Attraction, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Oceanarium, and finally kick back and relax at Bournemouth Beach.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Bournemouth using our trip planner.

Getting from Bath to Bournemouth by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In December in Bournemouth, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.