Why go to a Spa?

Spa breaks are a great way of relaxing and forgetting about the stress of work. It is vital for us to have some time off and relax - not only is it vital, but it is healthy as well. There are numerous Spas across the country and with these grim and cold winter days, now is the time to make the most of them!

Different Spa TreatmentsThere’s a host of different spa treatments for you to sample, with many spa’s offering their own bespoke treatments & products.

• Aromatherapy• Bathing – Soaking in:

• Hot springs• Hot tubs• Mud baths• Peat Pulp Baths• Sauna • Steam Baths• Body or Mud Wraps• Facials• Massage• Skin Exfoliation

Famous Spa Towns

The UK has many Spa towns, but some are more famous than others.

Bath Spa, in Somerset, is famous for its Roman Baths which were built in the valley of the river Avon around hot springs. The city has existed for a long time but became popular for its Spa in the 18th Century and was expanded at that time. It has been listed as a World Heritage Site since 1987. A new spa was opened in 2007 and offers great treatments as well as a great view of the city.

Leamington Spa is one of the other famous spa towns, located in Warwickshire. The healing spa waters had been discovered by the Romans and then again at the end of the 18th century. The following century saw Leamington Spa witness the most rapid town expansion in England. As in Bath, a new spa with offering a range of treatments has opened and is worth a visit!

Make the most of a city breaks

With If you don’t want to spend the entire weekend at a Spa you can make the most of your short breaks to visit a spa. There are many spa towns that are worth a visit for the architecture, the shopping or even the night life.

As mentioned above both Bath and Leamington are worth a visit, but there are many others such as Cheltenham, which is also good if you enjoy racing. Why not combine a short break around the Cheltenham festival and a massage or treatment at the Spa?

Royal Tunbridge Wells is also worth a visit. Located only just under 35 miles from London, this city became a Spa town in the Georgian Era. It’s Spa hotel is a great place to relax and enjoy some quiet time.

Annual Events in Bath

Bath is home to numerous events throughout the year, and here are some that you might want to consider when booking your short breaks:

The Independent Bath Literature Festival - MarchMid-Somerset Festival - MarchWorld Heritage Day - April Bath Fringe Festival – May/JuneThe Jane Austen Festival - SeptemberBath Christmas Market – November/December

Annual Events in Cheltenham

As Bath, Cheltenham is home to numerous events throughout the year, and here are some that you might want to consider when booking time off:

Cheltenham Gold Cup - MarchBarclays Cheltenham Jazz Festival – MayCheltenham Food & Drink Festival – JuneCheltenham Cricket Festival – July/AugustCheltenham Literature Festival – October

Have a browse on the Superbreak website to book your Spa Breaks and pick up some top tips and inspiration for your city breaks.