The Great Bath at The Roman Baths, Bath

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About

Constructed in around 70AD as a grand bathing and socialising complex, the Roman Baths is one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world, where 1,170,000 litres of steaming spring water, reaching 46°C, still fills the bathing site every single day. 

The Roman Baths is the site of extensive ruins and an interactive museum filled with many treasures and visual snippets that transport you back to Roman times and the lives of the Aquae Sulis people. Walk on ancient pavements as the Romans did 2,000 years ago, and explore chambers historically housing changing rooms and tepid plunge pools. 

Audio guides in twelve languages, with a special one for children in English, German and French, are included in the admission price.

Advance booking is highly recommended from The Roman Baths website. Ticket prices will vary depending on the time of year you are visiting, and whether you are visiting on a weekday or weekend. You can find current prices on The Roman Baths website at https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/tickets

Accessibility Information

The Roman Baths is 90% accessible to wheelchair users. Disabled visitors pay a normal price for admission, with complimentary tickets for accompanying carers. To book a free carer ticket, contact the Roman Baths' Customer Service team on +44 (0)1225 477785.

Visitors with hearing or visual impairments can enjoy the site using the British Sign Language or fully descriptive audio guide and tactile models. The museum also has Braille information panels. Some areas along the route around the museum have a lower level of lighting which helps to enhance the archaeological displays.

Visitors with autism can download helpful documents on the Roman Baths website, including a visual story to help plan their visit and see what they will experience throughout the site. Those having difficulty coping with anything in the museum can speak to a member of staff, who will be able to help them and their family find a quieter space in the museum. 

The Roman Baths is a member of the Bath and North East Somerset Dementia Action Alliance group and is working towards becoming a dementia friendly site. 

For more information on accessibility at The Roman Baths, watch the venue's video guide here

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users - The site is 90% accessible to wheelchair users.
  • Disability awareness training for all personnel - Some staff also have BSL training.
  • Facilities for Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - The fire alarm has flashing lights, and there is a hearing loop in ticket desks, the gift shop, and main meeting rooms.
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Some parts of the venue have low lighting. The museum has display information in audio, braille, BSL and large print.
  • Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
  • Ramp/Level Access - Level access to Abbey Church Yard, Reception & Ticket Sales Desk, accessible toilets in the main entrance and museum, the Pump Room Restaurant, The Roman Baths Shop (accessible from Stall Street) and Lower Museum Shop.

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Restaurant

Establishment Features

  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
  • Event Venue
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Leave the M4 at Junction 18 and take the A46 towards Bath. For a day visit to Bath, we recommend Lansdown Park and Ride, clearly signposted from the A46/A420 junction at Cold Ashton. Or follow the brown traffic signs saying 'Roman Baths' along the A46 and A4 to Bath and then the Roman helmet symbol to Charlotte Street car park.

Public Transport Directions

Five minutes walk from Bath Spa Railway and Bus Station.Five minutes walk from Coach Park in Avon Street.

Guide Prices

Ticket prices at The Roman Baths vary depending on the time of year you are visiting, and whether you are visiting on a weekday or weekend. You can view current prices on The Roman Baths website.

Admission Charges include the use of a hand held audioguide. Audioguides are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Mandarin, with the four newest additions being Dutch, Korean, Polish and Portuguese. British Sign Language handset available. If you are a hearing aid user, you can benefit from the 'T' switch attachment on the audio guide. We can also provide a printed copy of the audio tour text.

Group rates are available for groups of 20+

The Roman Baths

Type:Historic Site

Roman Baths, The Pump Room, Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LZ
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Opening Times

2024 (1 Mar 2024 - 15 June 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:00 - 18:00*
2024 (16 June 2024 - 21 June 2024)
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2024 (22 June 2024 - 31 Oct 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:00 - 18:00*
2024 (1 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:30 - 17:00*
2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:30 - 18:00*

* Closed Dec 25th and Dec 26th. Note final exit times are one hour after last entry.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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