Bath and North East Somerset tourist information

History, countryside and rolling hills

This "newish" county of Bath and North East Somerset, about 100 miles west of London, is part of the ceremonial county of Somerset.

Commonly referred to as BANES or B&NES, it was created in 1996 following the abolition of the County of Avon. Don't be suprised if the locals still call it Somerset or Avon.

The district borders Bristol, Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

Visiting this county will give you countryside and the historic , and famous, city of Bath to visit. Bath is ideal for a weekend break, day-trip and longer holidays in the area.

And you can pop into Bristol, just north of the county.

Other attractive villages and market towns to visit include Bathampton, Chew Magna, Chew Stoke, and Midsomer Norton