Historic houses · South West England
Francis Hotel
In or near Bathford.
Francis Hotel — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Francis Hotel, you can take a train to Bath Spa station, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is BA1 2HN.
About
Francis Hotel is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The Francis Hotel is part of the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, which has been promoting education in science, literature, and the arts for 200 years. Visitors can explore a collection of historic artefacts and attend various talks and exhibitions that engage with contemporary issues and historical perspectives.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Francis Hotel is a four star hotel located in a Grade I listed building on the south side of Queen Square, Bath, Somerset, England. It was part of Accor's MGallery luxury boutique hotel collection. On 1 April 2022, the Francis Hotel left the Accor chain.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Francis Hotel occupies seven of the nine town houses built between 1728 and 1736, on the south side of Queen Square. In the Georgian period, John Wood set out to restore Bath to what he believed was its former ancient glory as one of the most important and significant cities in England. In 1725 he developed an ambitious plan for his home town, which due to opposition he developed outside the existing city walls. Wood created a distinctive image for the city, one that has greatly contributed to Bath’s continuing popularity. Queen Square is a key component of his vision, and was intended to appear like a palace with wings and a forecourt to be viewed from the south side. Named in honour…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3830, -2.3634
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 2HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.brlsi.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5481326 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Francis Hotel, Bath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Francis Hotel?
- Francis Hotel is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 2HN), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Francis Hotel?
- Francis Hotel — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Francis Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 2HN.
- Who owns Francis Hotel?
- Francis Hotel is owned by | cost =.
- Is Francis Hotel a listed building?
- Francis Hotel is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Francis Hotel a protected site?
- Yes — Francis Hotel is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Francis Hotel free to visit?
- Yes, Francis Hotel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Francis Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 2HN.