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camera
Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Built-in Lens
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Aperture
f/3.5
Focal Length
18mm
ISO
320

The Roman Baths view of Bath Abbey

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@nastasiaspassport
Capture one of the most stunning religious spas in the world as this ancient site takes you back thousands of years in time. The baths are so well preserved that they still flow with naturally hot water from the city's thermal springs!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

9:30AM-5PM (exit by 6PM)

Fee

£14.40 online

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (18mm)

How to get there

N51° 22' 51.1536"W2° 21' 34.4052"
The image was taken at The Roman Baths in Bath, England which is an easy day trip from the center of London. I recommend taking the train from London Paddington, but there are multiple train routes that can be taken. To get to this viewpoint, enter the museum and then head to the second level, just east of the on-site gift shop along York Street. I stood facing northeast with a view of Bath Abbey in the background. By Train: - Closest station: Bath Spa (via Cross Country, GWR or Southwestern Railway) - Walk west towards Brunel Square - Turn left onto Dorchester St/A3039 - Turn right onto St Lawrence St - Turn left to stay on St Lawrence St - Turn right onto Stall St - Turn right onto York St and the destination will be on your left

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
As long as the weather is overcast, you'll be able to photograph the Roman Baths during any month. I suggest visiting in March or May for a moody England effect.
Visit the baths in the morning as early as they open to beat the crowds. In the midday and late afternoon, you can also find similar lighting conditions.

Field tips

As this is a historical site, please be respectful of others while they visit The Roman Baths.
Using a wide-angle lens (18mm) will allow you to frame the beautiful surrounding architecture.
Try to wait for the mist to gloss over the baths to evoke the feeling of what the Roman Baths were like thousands of years ago on a foggy day.
Incorporate the visitors in your shot to add a human element and to create a sense of scale.

Current weather

Bath
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Blue Hour

03:06
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Sunrise

03:53
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Golden Hour

19:36
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Sunset

20:30
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Do nearby

Definitely don't leave Bath before photographing the Pulteney Bridge. Built in 1774, this bridge is one of the best sites in the town.

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