The Herschel Museum of Astronomy
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Overview
This 18th-century town house celebrates the achievements of William Herschel and his sister Caroline, who were both distinguished astronomers. William discovered Uranus in 1781. The house is decorated and furnished in the style of the period of Georgian Bath, while the gardens are semi-formal in design and include different plants and herbs popular at the time. There is also a star vault astronomy auditorium and the Caroline Lucretia gallery.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 21 Jan-16 Dec, Mon-Fri 1-5, BHs & wknds 11-5
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
Somerset remains rural and unspoiled, and ever popular areas to visit are the limestone and red sandstone Mendip Hills rising to over 1,000 feet, and by complete contrast, to the south and southwest, the flat landscape of the Somerset Levels. Another popular spot, the Quantocks, once the haunt of poets Coleridge and Wordsworth, are noted for their gentle slopes, heather-covered moorland expanses and red deer.
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Hotel
Z Hotel Bath
- Family rooms:
- WiFi available
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