About The Roman Baths

One of the most interesting sites in the United Kingdom, the Roman Baths can be simplistically termed as an ancient religious spa. At the center of the city of Bath,  the site is divided into four sections. These are the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Bath House, and a visitor's museum. The Sacred Spring is a thermal spring that flows into the site and fills the individual baths with hot spring water. The Bath House is the central bathing area which has a deep lead-lined pool. There are multiple smaller pools as well as a cold-water pool that the royalties used after their hot baths to rejuvenate themselves. You can explore the site and take the guided tour to understand how the baths were used, but you aren't allowed to enter the water. Along with the space of walk on the original Roman-built paths, you can also visit the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva, whose artifacts are exhibited in the museum on site. At the end of the many guided tours available, you can taste the spring water, which was believed to have healing properties. There is often some live music at the site and a restaurant that serves high tea for visitors.

Must See

  • Roman Bath
  • Ruins of Temple Sulis Minerva
  • Museum

How to reach

Bus from the city centre-  Bus no.4 or Bus no.9. The fare will be 2EURO

Taxi from the city centre- 8 minutes. The fare will be 7EURO

Walk from the city centre-6 minutes. Distance will be 0.6kms

Tips

  • Visitors are not allowed to actually bathe in the The Roman Baths, although there is a spa there which uses the same water after being treated and making it suitable to bath.
  • The entry timings may slightly vary depending on the month of your visit, so make sure to book tickets and plan accordingly.
  • There is no parking at the site, but there is parking available nearby at easy-walking distances.
  • Personal photography is encouraged however commercial photography requires prior permission.
  • No food or water is allowed within the site, for people wanting to eat, there are restaurants within the site.
  • The Roman baths provide a historical experience and is well worth a visit of you are interested in history, or just like to be amazed.
  • There is an audio guide available in many different languages so make sure to pick one.

Visit Time

Sunday:           9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Monday:           9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday:          9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday:    9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Thursday:        9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Friday:             9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday:         9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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