The Circus
The Circus features on the Gingerguide audio walk through Bath. Give it roughly ~20 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.
- Type landmark
- Suggested visit ~20 min
- Bath Bath guide
About The Circus
A circular ring of grand Georgian townhouses designed by John Wood the Elder, inspired by the Colosseum in Rome turned inside out.
The Circus is a historic street of large townhouses forming a circle in the city of Bath. Designed by architect John Wood the Elder and built between 1754 and 1768, it consists of three curved segments with 33 houses in total. The design was inspired by the Colosseum in Rome, essentially turning it inside out, with the three tiers of columns (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian) reflecting classical Roman architectural orders.
Did you know? The Circus was inspired by the Colosseum in Rome turned inside out, the facades face inward instead of outward.
How long is a visit to The Circus?
Set aside roughly ~20 min for The Circus. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is The Circus worth your time?
The Circus is among the 10 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for Bath, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.
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