Description
The Roman Baths are well-preserved thermae in the city of Bath, Somerset, England. A temple was constructed on the site between 60 and 70 AD in the first few decades of Roman Britain. Its presence led to the development of the small Roman urban settlement known as Aquae Sulis around the site.
Visitors can explore the Sacred Spring, Roman Temple, Great Bath, and ancient bathing complex, along with exhibits featuring archaeological finds like Minerva’s head and Roman curse tablets. Activities include walking through historic chambers, viewing projections and displays, using a free audioguide, tasting spa water, and exploring the Roman Gym and children’s activity trails. The experience also includes interactive storytelling, costumed characters, and seasonal events that bring Roman life to life.
Price starts from £26.50 for Adults(19 years and over), £19.50 for Children(6-18 years) and £51.00 for Family(1 adult + 2-4 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
- The Collection: The Roman Baths collection contains thousands of archaeological finds from pre-Roman and Roman Britain. In this section, find out how the site has changed over the last 2000 years and discover some of the amazing objects in the collection.
- Guided Tours: Join us on a one-hour tour of the Baths. Delve into the Roman bathing experience, explore the famous Great Bath and suite of Roman bathing rooms in the East Baths, and see the Sacred Spring where naturally hot water has bubbled up from under the ground for thousands of years.
- The Roman Gym: Discover a new attraction at the Roman Baths; the Roman Gym. Journey back in time and walk amongst newly excavated remains, never-before seen by the public!
- A Sound Map of the Roman Baths: Discover the sounds, sights, and stories of the Roman Baths in a new way with A Sound Map of the Roman Baths.
Walkthrough: The Roman Baths is below the modern street level and has four main features, the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House and finds from Roman Bath.
- Entrance: Begin your visit to the Roman Baths in the magnificent Victorian reception hall. Here you can receive your personal audioguide at no extra cost. Take a moment to notice the ceiling, decorated with images of the four seasons and surmounted by an elegant dome.
- Terrace: Walk around the terrace which overlooks the Great Bath and is lined with Victorian statues of Roman emperors and governors of Britain. The statues on the terrace date to 1894, as they were carved in advance of the grand opening of the Roman Baths in 1897.
- Meet the Romans: Meet the people who once lived and worked here. Be introduced to Roman Britain and the town of Aquae Sulis that grew up in a bend in the river, around the hot springs.
- Temple Pediment: See the front of the Temple, one of only two truly classical temples from Roman Britain. It was here that the statue of the goddess Sulis Minerva was housed. See more
Visiting with children
- Let us be your guides as you step back in time to discover Roman life. Younger children will love following Hoot the Owl on our activity trails, while those a little older will be fascinated and entertained by our free audioguide designed just for children and read by the wonderful Michael Rosen.
- Let them feel the stones beneath their feet as they walk in the shadows of the Romans who once bathed in the Great Bath, while costumed characters immerse you all into Roman life.
- Children’s Activity Book: Pick up our fun-filled activity book for just £5 at the Welcome Desk and discover even more about the Baths with puzzles, games, and hilarious facts about Roman life.
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