The oldest house in Bath

Sally Lunn's House, tucked away on North Parade in Bath, lays claim to being the city's oldest dwelling - dating back to around 1482. It's a timber-framed medieval townhouse that somehow survived the Georgian obsession with stone facades, which means you're looking at actual Tudor architecture rather than the honey-coloured terraces Bath is famous for.

What you get is a small museum spread across three floors, with period rooms and exhibits on Bath's medieval life. The ground floor is a working tearoom serving the famous Sally Lunn buns - soft, slightly sweet brioche-style things that are absolutely massive and honestly a bit much on your own. The museum bit upstairs is modest but genuine; you'll see the house's original timber frame and learn why this place mattered. It takes maybe 45 minutes to an hour if you poke around properly.

Historians and anyone curious about pre-Georgian Bath will find it worthwhile. Kids might enjoy the novelty of an actual old house, though it's not packed with interactive stuff. The admission cost varies - it's often bundled with a meal downstairs, which works well.

For a park holiday, Bath Mill Lodge Retreat sits just 2.2 miles away, making this an easy afternoon detour from base. Campwell Farm at 3.6 miles is equally convenient. The house slots neatly into a Bath city centre morning or afternoon, though frankly the Roman Baths and Abbey are the main draws - this is more of a worthwhile add-on than a headline attraction.