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A mini guide to
Abbey & Roman Baths: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Buy tickets from the official site
The Roman Baths warns visitors about a fraudulent site selling half-price tickets. Book on romanbaths.co.uk.
Check the spa's age rules
Thermae Bath Spa admits guests aged 16 and over and asks for proof of age on entry. Treatments are for guests aged 18 and over.
Leave the car outside
The centre is compact on foot, and Bath has a Clean Air Zone. Visit Bath suggests using one of the three Park & Ride sites.
Look beyond the Churchyard
The busiest cafés sit right by the Abbey. Streets such as Abbey Green, North Parade Passage and Westgate Street have more places to eat.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Abbey & Roman Baths?
Abbey & Roman Baths is in Bath, England. The Roman Baths, the Abbey and the Pump Room around the Abbey Churchyard. Nearby stops and stations include Bath Spa station, Bath Bus Station, Park & Ride.
How long do I need in Abbey & Roman Baths?
Half a day to a full day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include The Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, The Pump Room. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Bath Spa station (Great Western Railway and other operators); Bath Bus Station (National Express, FlixBus and local buses); Park & Ride (Lansdown, Newbridge and Odd Down). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 31 places to eat and drink in and around Abbey & Roman Baths, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 11 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Abbey & Roman Baths accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Abbey & Roman Baths
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
The Cross Bath
Historic bath in Bath Street, now run with Thermae Bath Spa, which offers swim sessions and exclusive-use bookings there.
Parade Gardens
Riverside garden laid out in 1709 and now a Grade II listed park with seasonal flower beds, beside the River Avon.
Bath Weir
Weir across the River Avon immediately downstream of Pulteney Bridge, seen from the riverside and Parade Gardens.
Bath
More areas to explore
Milsom Street & Walcot
Georgian shopping streets, a riverside bridge and independent cafés north of the Abbey
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Georgian Bath
The Royal Crescent, the Circus and Queen Square on the hill above the city
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Bathwick & Widcombe
Great Pulteney Street, canal locks and Prior Park across the river
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- Thermae Bath Spa: MichaelMaggs, CC BY-SA 2.5, source
- The Cross Bath: Lin Mei, CC BY 2.0, source
- Parade Gardens: Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Bath Weir: Andy Li, CC0, source
- Milsom Street & Walcot: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Georgian Bath: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Bathwick & Widcombe: Neiljforsyth, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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