Bath. But not Bath.

[f13ldy]

Looking for a overnight stay away with the Mrs tomorrow night.

Have considered Brugge but thought I might be missing something here in the UK. We both enjoyed a trip to Bath last year and would like another bath-esque trip but not Bath obviously.

Any other cities that are comparable? In East Anglia perhaps?

I'm based in Kent (so Canterbury is out as I've been there countless times).

[LC23]

Cambridge is nice.

[Johnniem]

+ 1. Went there recently and had a fantastic weekend. Make sure you do the punt thing and get a knowledgable puntist who can tell you quite astonishing facts about the history of the colleges.

[TuxRacer]

Cheltenham is quite Bath but not Bath. Wrong side of the country perhaps and maybe a bit too Bath like.

[Bluebarge]

Oxford

[Pabl0]

Close to Bath is Wells (smaller). Further afield (possibly too far) are York and Harrogate.

[maser_spyder]

TuxRacer said:

Cheltenham is quite Bath but not Bath. Wrong side of the country perhaps and maybe a bit too Bath like.

Nowhere near as big as Bath though, by a long way.

Actually, we go to Bath for a day out sometimes, it's like Cheltenham, but more of it.

I've heard good things about Durham and York, but haven't made it there myself yet. Might be a long trip though?

[bint]

If you like Bath, I can definitely recommend York. Sister in law lives there and it's a great place to potter around.

Similar to Canterbury, as MOH is from Dover, I enjoy visiting there too.

Bit of a curved ball, but what about my hometown of Norwich? Not as far as York for you but also steeped in history and plenty to see and do.

[anonymous-user]

Winchester is not too far away! Lainston House is worth a stay and there is plenty to see! Not as big a Bath though!

[TuxRacer]

maser_spyder said:

TuxRacer said:

Cheltenham is quite Bath but not Bath. Wrong side of the country perhaps and maybe a bit too Bath like.

Nowhere near as big as Bath though, by a long way.

Actually, we go to Bath for a day out sometimes, it's like Cheltenham, but more of it.

I've heard good things about Durham and York, but haven't made it there myself yet. Might be a long trip though?

After the world cities thread I'm not sure I want to go down this route for the second time in a week...

UK 2001 census population results:
Bath - 83,992
Cheltenham - 110,013.

Personally I'm very fond of Bath, I'd quite happily never visit York again. I'd rather go to Norwich!