Great Pulteney Street
Bath, South West England
Across the Avon River from the heart of Bath (via Pulteney Bridge), Great Pulteney Street is among Bath's longest and widest roads. Like many of the city's fine examples of Georgian architecture, the street and the stately homes that flank it were commissioned in the late 18th century.
The basics
Great Pulteney Street is one of Bath’s many architectural marvels, making it a popular spot for architecture fans and anyone looking for a good place to stroll. Some hop-on, hop-off bus routes drive along Great Pulteney Street, while others have stops nearby (typically at the opposite end of Pulteney Bridge). The exterior of the Holbourne Museum, which sits at the far end of the street, was used as the facade for Lady Danbury's home in the hit TV series Bridgerton. As such, most Bridgerton tours stop in front.
Things to know before you go
- Great Pulteney Street is a must-visit for fans of architecture and period dramas, especially Bridgerton.
- Wide sidewalks run along both sides of the street, making it accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
- There’s not much shade on the street, so you may need a sun hat in the summer (and an umbrella the rest of the year).
How to get there
The quickest way to get to Great Pulteney Street is on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour. You can also visit by taking the U1 or U2 bus from the Bath Spa train station toward the University of Bath, and getting off at St. Mary's Church. If you’re walking from the Roman Baths or Bath Abbey, follow signs to Great Pulteney Bridge, cross over, and keep walking to the start of the road.
When to get there
Any time is a great time to visit Great Pulteney Street, though outside of the summer months, you may encounter some rain. July and August can get crowded in Bath, so consider a spring visit instead, when the weather can be pleasant and sunny and there are fewer tourists.
Bridgerton filming locations in Bath
Bridgerton fans are likely to recognize many of Bath's elegant buildings from the show, whether they visit on a tour or on their own. Key filming sites include the Bath Assembly Rooms, where ballroom scenes were filmed, and Abbey Green, which was used as a dupe for London's Covent Garden. The exterior of opulent No.1 Royal Crescent, a Georgian townhouse that's now a museum, was used as the facade of the Featherington family’s home.
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