The Roman Baths, Bath, Somerset

Details

Accessibility

https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/accessibility

2026:

"The site is 90% accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with hearing or visual impairments can enjoy the site using the British Sign Language or fully descriptive audio tour and tactile models. We also provide information for visitors with autism and potential claustrophobia. View our accessibility guide here. 

• A carer or companion is welcome to join a ticket holder free of charge. To book your carer or companion ticket, please select a free carer ticket when booking online.
• We welcome assistance dogs, including guide dogs, hearing dogs, and other registered assistance dogs, to The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery. If you’re visiting with an assistance dog, we offer water bowls for use - please request them from our team.
• There are a number of steps throughout the site as the Roman Baths are six metres below street level. To access the entire site, you will still need to climb some steps.
• Access to the mezzanine displays, lower museum, Great Bath and East Baths is via accessible lifts. For safety reasons a maximum of four wheelchair users can access the museum at any one time. If you require the lifts to facilitate your visit, please contact our Customer Service team in advance on 01225 477785 to ensure that we’re able to welcome you at your chosen time.
• We have one motorised scooter, which can be used by visitors whose own motorised scooters exceed a width of 1200mm, as scooters larger than this are not compatible with some of our lifts. Please note that our motorised scooter is not available for reservation and not for general use. Visit the Assured Mobility website to find out more about wheelchair hire in Bath.
• We offer every visitor a hand-held audioguide to help you enjoy your visit. If it is difficult for you to hold, please ask for an ear-piece or headphones. A copy of our audio guide transcripts are also available in paper format and, on request, can be emailed to you in advance of your visit.
• If you are visiting with young children we would encourage you to use a baby carrier rather than a pushchair. Due to the steep steps and narrow walkways throughout the museum, pushchairs need to be left in the main reception hall during your visit. A limited number of baby carriers are available upon request.
• The Roman Baths is an ancient site with some areas of historic flooring around the bathing complex. We recommend sensible footwear for your visit.
• If you have purchased a guided tour, Customers should be aware that the tour takes place by the Great Bath, where there are uneven surfaces and small gullies; the tour is mobile, moving around the Roman remains. Our team will accommodate their route to best ensure that wheelchair users are able to participate in the tour. 
• Find out information on accessible travel around South West England on the VisitBritainwebsite."

Brief description

https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/about

2026:

"The Roman Baths is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe.

Once the site of one of the great religious spas of the ancient world; the people of Roman Britain came to the site to worship the goddess Sulis Minerva and bathe in the waters of the natural thermal springs, which still flow with hot water today. 

Today visitors can explore the Roman Baths complex, walk on the original Roman pavements and see the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva. The museum collection, located next to the bathing complex, includes a gilt bronze head of the Goddess Sulis Minerva, and other Roman artefacts."

Address

The Roman Baths

Abbey Churchyard

Bath

BA1 1LZ

Email

heritage_weborderenquiries@bathnes.gov.uk

Phone

+44 (0)1225 477785

Website

https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Baths_(Bath)

Directions

https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/visit

2026:

"The Roman Baths are in the centre of Bath in the West of England. Bath is 100 miles (160km) west of London and 10 miles (16km) east of Bristol. Find out more on parking and travel options in Bath.

The quickest and most straightforward route if you are travelling from a distance is likely to be via the M5 and M4 approaching Bath from the north. You can then use the Lansdown Park and Ride. See the full Park and Ride services and Bath Car Park charges.

Disabled Badge Holders: There are parking bays for Blue Badge Holders in a number of locations in the city centre. Find out more on the Bath & North East Somerset Council website.

For details of parking with electric car charging available, visit the Bath & North East Somerset Council website.

Bath operates a charging clean air zone (CAZ) in the city centre. Not all vehicles are charged. To check if charges apply to your vehicle, please visit the government website.

Please note that the A36 Warminster Road will be completely closed between Limpley Stoke and Monkton Combe, just south of Bath, from 10:00 AM on Monday, August 12, 2024, until spring 2025. We recommend checking how this closure may affect your travel plans to Bath and adjusting your route accordingly."

Opening Times

https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/visit

2026:
"The Roman Baths are open daily from 9am to 6pm, with last entry at 5pm.

During the festive period The Roman Baths will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and there will be altered opening and closing times on Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

5 January - 31 March 2026

Ticket type

Weekend/Bank Holiday

Weekday

Adult (19+)

£26.50

£23.50

Student

£25.50

£22.50

Senior (65+)

£25.50

£22.50

Child (6-18)

£19.50

£16.50

Family 2 adults + 2-4 children

£69.00

£59.00

Family 2 adults + 1 child

£63.00

£54.00

Family 1 adult + 2-4 children

£51.00

£44.00"

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/visit

2026:

"Bus or coach

Regular coach services run from London Victoria, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The dropping-off point is at the bus station, five minutes walk from the Roman Baths.

Clean air zone charges apply to higher emission buses and coaches (pre-euro 6/VI diesel and pre-euro 4/IV petrol). To check your vehicle and pay possible zone charges, visit the government website.

By train

Bath is an excellent city to visit by rail. The station is called Bath Spa. There are frequent high-speed connections to London Paddington. The Roman Baths is less than ten minutes walk from the station."

Amenities

Historic House

Restaurant