Start Walking Backwards
Start Walking Backwards Sarah McDowall
Whether you have visited Bath in the region of Somerset, England before; the chances are you haven’t visited all the interesting places tucked away round the small nooks and crannies. There are an endless amount of places to eat, drink, shop, laugh, relax, and create. So even if you have before, start walking backwards through the city, you might just find something extraordinary.
The Bertinet Bakery 1
12 St Andrew’s Terrace, Bath BA1 2QR
What’s that smell? Oh its the delicious bread wafting from The Bertinet Bakery. Pick up a freshly baked loaf or make your own in a workshop at the Bertinet Kitchen.
www.bertinet.com/bertinetbakery
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The Makery
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Beau Nash House, 19 Union Passage, Bath BA1 1RD
Beads, fabric, glitter, buttons, and shiny things everywhere! The Makery has everything for your crafty needs, with an array of workshops at your fingertips.
www.themakery.co.uk
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Avenida Home
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27 Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BN
Need a quirky present for a friend or just something to cheer yourself up? Pick up a illustrated piece of kitchen ware at Avenida Home, all lovingly designed by talented artists.
www.avenidahome.com
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The Fudge Factory 7
6 Church Street, Abbey Green, Bath BA1 1NL
30 different flavours of lip smackingly good hand made fudge to choose from, I think thats enough for any sane person. Choose four flavours for your own little gift box to takeaway.
www.sanfranciscofudge.co.uk
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Georgian Tearooms 9
Hands Georgian Tearooms, 1 Abbey Street, Bath BA1 1NN
Why not treat yourself to a high tea complete with champagne or if you’re feeling a little less posh, a cream tea with homemade cakes. You can even have it served to you by traditionally dressed waitresses.
www.handstearoom.co.uk
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Pig & Fiddle
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2 Saracen Street, Bath BA1 5BR
The Pig and Fiddle is the very best you can get in sports and entertainment bars in Bath. If by some miracle there isnt a sports game showing you can marvel at the array of rugby memorabilia.
www.pigandfiddle.butcombe.com
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Sally Lunns 13
4 North Parade Passage, Bath BA1 1NX
Sally Lunns, famous for the Bath Bun, don’t leave Bath without sampling one of these fluffy round things. Make sure you visit the kitchen museum where Sally Lunn created the first ever Bath Bun!
www.sallylunns.co.uk
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The Bath Brew House 15
14 James Street West, Bath BA1 2BX
Want the best in hot spit roast chicken and all the smoked foods you could ever want? Come here. Relax outside in their huge garden or cosy up inside in their big cushioned chairs.
www.thebathbrewhouse.com
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Shannon 17
68 Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BD
Shannon specialises in wonderfully colourful Danish, Swedish and Finnish products. You literally could spend hours in here, so give yourself time for Shannon.
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The Boater 19
9 Argyle Street, Bath BA2 4BQ
The Boater attracts all walks of life and if you’re a rugby fan it’s the closest pub to the rugby ground. So whether you need to celebrate or drown your sorrows you can do all that here.
www.boaterbath.co.uk
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The Green Rocket Cafe 21
One Pierrepont Street, Bath BA1 1NY
Independent and delicious, don’t be put off if you aren’t vegetarian their food is amazing. You won’t be dissappointed. All their food is homemade and fresh, even their baked beans!
www.thegreenrocket.co.uk
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The Tramshed 23
Beehive Yard, Bath BA1 5BD
Tucked around the corner off Walcot street is the spacious Tramshed. You will have a guaranteed fine dining experience without the expectation of keeping your elbows off the table.
www.thetramshedbath.co.uk
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The Yellow Shop 25
72 Walcot St, Bath BA1 5BD
No matter what your age you can purchase a piece to brighten up your wardrobe. They sell a mixture of retro and new clothing, complimenting each other in every way.
www.bathvintageclothing.co.uk
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Zatchels 27
26 Stall St, Bath BA1 1QF
Zatchels sell the most beautifully designed, yes you guessed it satchels! You are greeted by a rainbow of coloured items in every style and colour you can think of.
www.zatchels.com
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The Cosy Club 29
Unit R4, SouthGate Place, Bath BA1 1AP
The Cosy Club does what it says on the tin, a cosy yet spacious space to sit, relax, drink and eat with your friends. Enjoy a cocktail sitting out on their balcony overlooking Bath's high street.
www.cosyclub.co.uk/bath
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With thanks to all the establishments in Bath, Somerset who allowed me to take photographs of their beautiful stores!
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Start Walking Backwards
A photographic guide to the city of Bath, Somerset All photographs and text by Sarah McDowall