On my last adventure to England my aunt, cousin and I decided to take a girls trip and check some items off my bucket list. I am so lucky to have a family spread across the world who love to explore just as much as I do. We decided to leave Hitchin and head to our first destination, loaded up, snacks included, and we were on our way to The Roman Baths.
The drive was an adventure in itself as we drove the country roads winding down to our destination. With a light drizzle, the views were even more enchanting. We arrived in Bath and decided to take the Park and Ride Bus. Although Bath is a small city we thought that using public transport would be more convenient as we would not have to worry about parking or finding that parking again, relieving a lot of stress from the trip. The experience I had using these buses was great and they are easily accessible – yay! You will find accessible restrooms at the parking points and the bus lowers down and extends a ramp, making getting on the different busses easy and painless. There is a designated seating area for disabled people which includes space for those who are traveling with them. We made a pitstop for lunch at The Real Italian Pizza for a scrumptious pizza and glass of wine before walking down to the nearby the Roman Baths.
Blown away would be an understatement. The Roman Baths are known for being one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world. As one of the finest historic sites in Europe, this landmark is well worth the visit. Your entrance fee and ticket includes an audio guide. This audio guide allows visitors to punch in a number seen on the plaques scattered around the Baths which then relays information about the area or object – this adding to the historical element of your visit even more. You want to make sure you set aside enough time for this trip in order to get all there is to offer from your experience. There is so much to explore, you wouldn’t want to rush through it but rather absorb it. While people with disabilities have been accommodated for, ancient architecture doesn’t make it easy to create a completely accessible area. There was one small room that I could not access but a window has been installed for visitors to look through, this ensured that I did still get the full experience. Cobblestone flooring makes for a bumpy ride but with elevators available, all floors are accessible which have many cute spots for great pictures! There is also a restaurant and souvenir shop on the premises.
We headed to Wells for a night at The Premier Inn to get some rest before our next adventure – Stonehenge! Known as one of the world’s most prehistoric monuments, Stonehenge took hundreds of years to build and its history is quite a mystery. No theories have been proven about how the stones were moved and no one really knows why they were made – some research shows they were used as a calendar, a place of healing for the sick and even a cemetery. We woke up to rain but decided to brave the weather to go see this ancient monument. The bad weather ended up working in our favour as it scared the tourists away, giving us the opportunity to take uninterrupted and stranger free pictures. Thankfully, the rain did stop when we arrived and we managed to explore Stonehenge without getting completely soaked. The premises are completely accessible, bathrooms included. After purchasing your ticket, a fully accessible bus comes to pick you up and take you to the monument. In better weather, a stroll along the path to Stonehenge would be a lovely way to experience the environment. After you have filled your phone with pictures and walked around the entire monument, you can take the bus back to the ticket counter where there is a souvenir store. Having a family with many women, it is always fun going on a much-needed girls trip. Travel has always been in our blood and we can’t wait to see where we end up next.
