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Roman Baths

A sight in City Centre, Bath, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Roman Baths in City Centre, Bath
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Why go

Well-preserved Roman bathing complex fed by hot springs, under the 18th-century Pump Room.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bath, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Bath Abbey and Sally Lunn's.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
City Centre
Price
$$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bath, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bath Abbey

    Gothic abbey with fan vaulting and angels climbing ladders on the west front.

    Sight · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Sally Lunn's

    Tea room in one of Bath's oldest houses, serving its namesake light bun.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Thermae Bath Spa

    Modern spa with a rooftop pool fed by the city's natural thermal water.

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Pulteney Bridge

    Robert Adam's 1774 bridge lined with shops, above a curved weir.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Scallop Shell

    Fish restaurant known for crisp fish and chips and daily seafood specials.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Bell Inn

    Community-owned pub on Walcot Street with live music most nights.

    Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Roman Baths is a stop on our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Bath

Another curated sight in Bath. See the full Bath guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bath run from 45°F in January to 71°F in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Roman Baths itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Bath from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bath weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LZ, UK
Coordinates
51.38107, -2.35962
Destination
Bath, United Kingdom
Website
romanbaths.co.uk

Roman Baths: quick answers

How much time do you need at Roman Baths?

Plan on about 2 hours at Roman Baths. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Roman Baths?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Summer evening openings are calmer and lit by torchlight.

Where is Roman Baths?

Roman Baths is at Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LZ, UK, in City Centre. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Roman Baths?

Roman Baths appears on London, the Cotswolds & Bath, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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