BATH IS THE UK'S MOST AUTUMNAL CITY

Approximately two hours by train from London, is Bath, Somerset. Known mostly for its Roman Baths, this city is a combination of history and charming beauty. One of the first things I noticed was the colour scheme. Because Bath is built mainly of limestone, it has warm orange and yellow hues attached to it at all times. In the autumn, you can imagine how it looks. I was lucky enough to visit this city for the first time in late October.

Bath is ideal as you can explore most of the city by foot. Simply put, it is beautiful. In October, leaves coat the streets. The city centre is laced with adorable shop facades and exquisite Georgian buildings.  If you love exploring quintessential English towns, this is the place for you. But the thing about Bath, is that there is more than meets the eye. This lovely town is literally built upon thousands of years of Roman history and it shows.

I would happily have skipped attractions and just wandered the city, but I knew I couldn't come to Bath and not see the...baths. After a brief line, I purchased a ticket and before I knew it, was entering a new world. That is definitely how I felt as steam filled the air and ancient artifacts surrounded me. There is a lot of history to take in here so I would recommend taking your time. The thermal baths themselves were stunning with grand statues, pillars and unusually emerald water. I guess the water has turned colour because over time, algae has started to grow. But back in the day, I'm sure it was very luxurious. It made me wonder what a modern day spa in Bath would look like. I have a feeling it would be better than average.

Now, back to autmn in Bath. This city honestly seems made for the fall. Everything from the flower stalls on the sidewalk to the cozy pubs just popped. Bath has some of the most famously gorgeous architecture in England. This includes the Royal Crescent, a winding row of terraced houses, and The Circus. You got it, more stunning Georgian homes. Now, my personal favourite feature of Bath: the River Avon. As soon as I spotted this dreamy river, I was quite mesmerized by it. The river is interesting as it has a weir, which I learned is a small barrier to control water levels. Only Bath can make that look so pretty. The Pulteney Bridge is a beautiful arched structure with shops built in on either side. I would go as far to say this is one of my favourite bridges in the world because of its romantic and eye-catching features.

Bath has a wonderful high street with great shopping, markets and restaurants to enjoy. There is a great mixture of brands and interesting independent shops. You will notice Bath has many lovely storefronts. Before I left for London, I made one more historic stop at the Bath Abbey, located conveniently in a bustling square of buskers and other entertainers. I decided on a whim to go inside the church and I am so happy I did. The light and design in this church was beyond stunning. I was so impressed that I purchased a souvenir to remember it.

My favourite thing about Bath is that it so cute, but holds on to some mystique and curiosity because of its strong Roman roots. It is the perfect fall daytrip and I think back to it every October.