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Visitor Amenities at The Roman Baths

Explore available facilities and onsite services for your visit to this historic thermal complex in Bath.

Knowing which facilities are available helps ensure a smooth experience when visiting this archaeological site. This page outlines the amenities provided for guests to help you plan your visit effectively. Please verify the latest information regarding specific services directly with the venue before you travel.

The Roman Baths
13 amenities
Visitor amenities and accessibility at The Roman Baths
Practical services grouped for easier visit planning in Bath

The Roman Baths provides a variety of facilities to support visitor comfort and inclusion, including extensive accessibility features such as lift access to major areas, audio guides in multiple languages, and tactile interpretation. Practical services like timed entry, onsite retail, and nearby public transport links help ensure a smooth visit for all guests. While the historical nature of the site means step-free access is limited to approximately 90% of the grounds, staff are prepared to assist visitors with specific requirements.

Accessibility

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Accessible toilets

Available

Accessible toilets are near the entrance and Kings Bath corridor.

Hearing-aid compatible audio guide

Available

The audio guide can work with hearing aids using a T switch.

Braille and tactile interpretation

Available

Braille panels, transcripts and tactile models are provided.

Four accessible lifts

Available

Lifts serve the principal lower-level visitor route.

Assistance dogs welcome

Available

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed and water bowls are available.

British Sign Language guide

Available

A handheld BSL guide is included with admission.

Wheelchair access to 90% of the site

Limited

Accessible lifts reach the mezzanine, lower museum, Great Bath and East Baths.

Historic surfaces and some steps prevent complete step-free access.

Food and retail

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Roman Baths shop

Available

The shop has level access from Stall Street.

Tours and guides

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Audio guide in 13 languages

Available

The handheld audio guide is included with admission.

Multilingual visitor interpretation

Available

Audio guides cover 13 languages and printed language sheets are available.

Transport and parking

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Cycle parking about 70 m away

Available

Stall Street (6 spaces, uncovered).

Public cycle parking is not necessarily monitored; bring a suitable lock.

Public transport within 90 m

Available

Bath Abbey (Ce) (90 m; buses X76 and U1) and Guildhall (Cc) (110 m; buses D1, 3, 13, X31, 6, 7, 6A and 231)

Use the live Bath bus network planner because routes and platforms can change.

Tickets and entry

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Timed admission

Available

Visitors select a dated entry time and should allow up to 15 minutes for admission.

Amenities FAQ
Common questions about facilities and visitor services
Read practical answers about amenities at this museum, then open the complete FAQ for broader visit-planning information.

Is The Roman Baths wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair access is available to 90 percent of the site. Accessible lifts reach the mezzanine, lower museum, Great Bath and East Baths, though historic surfaces and some steps prevent complete step-free access.

Are accessible toilets available at The Roman Baths?

Accessible toilets are located near the entrance and the Kings Bath corridor.

Does The Roman Baths offer audio guides?

A handheld audio guide covering 13 languages is included with admission. The guides are hearing-aid compatible using a T switch, and British Sign Language guides are also available.

Are assistance dogs allowed at The Roman Baths?

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed at the venue, and water bowls are available for them.

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