SION HILL

Sion Hill is an affluent neighbourhood in the Lansdown area of Bath in Somerset that is known for its lively atmosphere and friendly people. It is one of the perfect Bath places to visit for a lovely stroll and to catch a glimpse of the ancient stone buildings of Bath. The Georgian style houses in Sion Hill Place have been occupied by some famous people during the mid-19th century.

Sion Hill Place at Lansdown area of Bath is a rich locality that was designed by John Pinch the elder during 1818 to 1820. This area in the upper part of the city has the Summerhill House attached to the west end of the terrace. This Summerhill House was originally at the Chippenham town but was demolished and brought stone by stone to Sion Hill. Summerhill and houses with numbers 1 to 9 are considered Grade I listed buildings.

The Georgian-style terrace of numbers 1 to 9 has four storey houses which is proportioned from which centre house 5 with pediment stands outward. The houses at both the ends have curved segmental blows while the ground floor of all the houses is rusticated. Famous residents of Sion Hill Place include Sarah Grand, suspension bridge builder James dredge and Lady Mayoress of Bath.

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Highlights

• Stroll through the Sion Hill locale and observe its lovely Georgian architecture.
• Visit popular museums and galleries in Sion Hill locality like the Fashion Museum, Royal Crescent, Bath Postal Museum and Bath Abbey Vaults Museum.
• Take your kids to outdoor attractions like Royal Victoria Park, Bath City Farm and Avon Valley Adventure Wildlife Park to spend some time close to nature.
• Enjoy a fun-filled and adventurous day by going on the Bath Spy Mission Treasure Trail, visiting leisure centres and soft play zones and going on electric boat rides at the Kennet Canal.