Bath Street Art Trail

Self-guided walk through Walcot discovering legal street art and murals by local and international artists. The trail includes works by Banksy, 3Dom, and emerging artists, changing regularly as new pieces appear. Maps available from visitor information or downloaded online show approximately 20 marked locations. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Bath. Tickets cost Free self-guided, optional guided tours £12 and 1-3 hours depending on route is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 1-3 hours depending on route Best for: contemporary art scene contrasting with bath's Skip if: You're not interested in modern art or prefer traditional gallery settings Cost: Free self-guided, optional guided tours £12

You walk residential streets discovering large-scale murals on building sides and small stencils tucked into doorways. Each piece tells different stories, from local history to global themes. The hunt for hidden art becomes as engaging as viewing the pieces themselves.

Accessibility: Most street art visible from paved streets, some require walking on uneven surfaces or slight inclines

Contemporary art scene contrasting with Bath's Georgian heritage, plus it's completely free. It is not the first thing you should see in Bath, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time.

Skip if: You're not interested in modern art or prefer traditional gallery settings

• Download the trail map before starting as mobile signal can be patchy.
• Respect private property and don't photograph people without permission.
• Some art changes frequently so pieces may have been painted over.

Insider tip: The alley behind Walcot Street has the highest concentration of murals and changes most frequently

Natural daylight best for color accuracy, wide-angle lens helpful for large murals, be aware of private property boundaries