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Sanjay G.

Both Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths are situated in the centre of the city around a square. It's easy to use them to get your bearings, especially when the buses drop nearby. The Roman Baths date back 2000 years and were one of the grandest spas of ancient times. They include the ruins of a temple, a bath house, and, of course, the famous Grand Bath. how incredible it was to be able to wander around such a huge building complex where the Romans came together almost 2,000 years ago (!) to swim a few relaxing laps, gossip with each other, and be pampered. Little bit of history about this: The Romans arrived in Britain in AD43 from Europe. 20 years later, they began building a temple complex around a hot spring. A local tribe worshipped their goddess Sulis at the spring before the arrival of the Romans, and the spring would go on to feed an entire Roman bathing complex. The Roman Baths you can visit today were built in around AD 70.

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Thomas B.

Our tour guide was Phoebe and she was so informative and so cheerful it made it easy to do this long tour and to hang onto her every word. Thank you, Phoebe. Not only did we get a brilliant history of the bands, but we got to explore areas that I think a lot of people would miss the nuances that are tucked away in darker corners or something. One of the fun things for me going through theirs they have a place where we can actually taste the water. The water does not taste like it looks because it comes from a fresh spring. The water in the baths is a little bit green because it sits in full sunlight all day with nobody splashing around, oxygenize it. But the architecture, the Care, the history everything about it is so inviting that everyone that goes to this place feels that they're walking through another time in history. You understand the Roman connection to this part of England.

Remainder of heated floor. Docent gave a great explanation.
Elizabeth C.

This was absolutely worth the entire trip. What a cool place. So much history, great explanations and illustrations. Theyve done a great job of maintaining the site and making it safe to visit while maintaining the integrity on the building. You could sweep through in an hour or you could spend an entire day reading and exploring everything. I landed in the middle. 1.5-2 hours. It would have been longer if my husband had been there. I did get brave enough to taste the water. Dont miss it at the end! Entry was £22 and was worth it. I saw things i will always remember. I highly recommend at least a day trip from London.

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Monique M.

This was an AMAZING experience, especially if you like history. The whole museum will take about an hour to go through.

Danielle L.

This place was absolutely amazing! It is overflowing with history and a certain mystique from a long ago era. So well preserved it is that you can still seem to hear the merriment and the political intrigue in the walls. They have wonderful audio tours snd guided tours. I'm a history buff so this kind of thing is right up my alley. The baths are built over natural springs which are pictured below. It was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon! I highly recommend you select it for your itinerary on your next trip to Bath.

Lift for wheeler chair users
Sierra B.

This is such a fascinating place to visit. One adult ticket was 32 pounds and well worth the money. They close at 6pm with the last entry at 5pm which is a decent amount to tour the building if you move quick. Give yourself more time if you can. I was on a tour with Viator and was lucky enough get into town early enough to buy a ticket for entry. It's located in the city of Bath which is a nice city in itself, and one of the most visit cities in Europe. When in Roman, do as the Romans do and take a sip of the water at the sink before you exit the building. It's warm and tastes good. It'll change your life, lol. Just kidding. Just don't try to dip into the baths. The green water looks unsafe. They have a lift for wheel chair users. Some parts of the building are tricky to walk on but I'm glad to see they're an inclusive establishment.

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Cameron Z.

This Roman Baths are interesting and they provide a 1-2 hour informational tour that takes you deep into the Roman history of when this was built, the artifacts that were discovered, and what Bath was like before it was modernized. Excellent for historians or people who love Roman culture. The outdoor bath is the prettiest area for taking photos in. You definitely don't feel like your in England anymore here with it's true Roman essence, architecture, and history lessons. I recommend for families. It's a perfect tour for those with lots of family travelling. And it's right in the city center of Bath.

Marshall G.

This was a nice surprise. We have been to Roman Baths but this is more unique. The hot water from below the earth was available thousands of years before the Roman's. They are behind us now for over 2000 years and the water is still flowing. The Romans correctly took advantage of a discovery and made these baths From the ground up, brick by brick. Hot room, cold room, dressing room. Massage room, steam room, cold room, gymnasiums. Separate massage , by sex. Gate valves for flow control, the big soaking pool lined in lead. Still no leaking. Hoards of silver and gold coins found here on display. Ha, the water still rises from the earth, goes into the Roman built overflow Channel, thru 12 x 12 lead slide gates they created and It overflows in to the Avon River. Out of a open spigot, you can drink a cup before you leave. Warm, slightly cloudy, and a Mineral taste. It was fine, I didn't fill my water bottle. Wasn't that good. This was a not to be missed experience.

Carlo F.

A great site to visit. I suggest getting advance tickets early in the morning for when they open as this place gets busy fairly quickly with the tour groups. You'll get better photo ops and opportunity to read the displays without the crowds.

Views from the bottom!
Chris H.

A lot of history has happened between these walls and you can feel it. We took the tour with only an hour fifteen left to close and we were able to rush through it and get the most out of it. Expect to be here for at least two hours if you want to use the audio tour guide and listen to all the different exhibits this place has to offer. We learned a lot of interesting things while there and you could feel the heat coming from the water. Too bad the water is contaminated but you have to respect the fact they left natural history alone for us to see it exactly how it is. You can also get some beautiful views of the surrounding city while on the top floor.

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Areej A.

In 2019 I came to bath with my daughter for her 21st birthday as she have been reading a lot about this side of the country. It was my first time learning about the Roman bath and we went to see it. I was confused to why the water is green and I found out it's the same water since the romans hence why no one should swim in it or touch it or drink it. ( I did see few people back then touching the water) This time I came with my younger one who is 19 years old so she can see it. She loved it and we enjoyed walking around. Relearning about the Roman baths again. I honestly advice everyone to go and see this place it's a definite go for it. Please don't touch the water or drink it. We saw today a gentleman who drank from it. I pray he doesn't get super sick as it's filled with bacteria. I have see a mother and her kids touching the water. Stay safe everyone and enjoy the beautiful history!

Sunil R.

This is why I took the trip from London to Bath and it was well worth! The architecture and history are incredible! They have done a very nice job with the experience including the visuals recreating the past, the audio guide and the museum displays which transport you to 2000 years ago when this was first built. The architecture and engineering that it took to build this is truly amazing given when it was built. Also amazing to see how the Romans knew the benefits of exercising and more interestingly the value of alternating saunas and cold baths and we are just reawakening to that as a wellness tool.

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Absolutely put this on your list and you will not be disappointed. This Bath tour is something not to be missed. Their audio tour was exemplary. Best audio tour we have ever been on! It was easy to use and we did not miss anything. So many interesting to see and learn. Very interactive and for all ages. They actually have an audio tour for your children.

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The Herschel Museum of Astronomy - View from the bottom of the garden

The Herschel Museum of Astronomy

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First of all, the title of this museum should not be "The Herschel Museum of Astronomy". Instead,…read moreit should just be "The Herschel Museum" because the content had little to nothing to do with astronomy and more to do with the life of William Herschel. NOTES: ~ First off, I should note that I am an avid lover of astronomy especially since I studied science myself in university. I am highly fascinated with astronomy as well as history. This is just to note that I am not looking through the lens of an uneducated person who "just doesn't get it" so don't write me off. ~ 6 pounds entry fee for adults. This museum, at first glance, was dodgy as hell. You ring the doorbell and a man dressed in plain clothes opens the door and lets you in. Then he tells you to pay and go to the dark and dingy basement to watch a video. WHAT. THE. FUCK? However, the video shown on a tiny tv set (placed upon a basic table with white dining tablecloth over it no less) had more content than anything else in the museum. Narrated by Sir Patrick Moore, it told the life of William Herschel and his sister who designed powerful telescopes unprecedented at the time. The video was very interesting unlike the rest of the museum or should I say dodgy house. Customer Service: The employees here made 0 effort in being engaging. You have the young university-age hipster looking woman running the cash register, and the dodgy man who opened the door for us talking to her. Don't bother them with any questions, they won't answer them, nor will they give you any interesting tidbits. In fact, it is quite safe to say that aside from opening doors and running cash registers these people have absolutely no idea what they're doing. Content: The most interesting thing about the museum is that it is set in William Herschel's actual home. The second most interesting thing is looking at the old clothes of his sister because they were incredibly petite. You know there's something wrong when someone's size becomes the #2 most interesting thing in a museum. Like I said, this museum has nearly nothing about astronomy and more content on William Herschel's life. They set up his music room and dining room as well as some old copies of his journals and his old traveling trunk, but aside from pocket astrolabes there was absolutely fuck all on astronomy. Aside from a telescope and astrolabe, there was in fact nothing at all. Not even much on his discovery of Uranus or information about the planet. It feels like his achievements and love for astronomy has put on the backburner, but the neat-o preserved house is at the forefront. History museum? Yes. Astronomy museum? Fuck no.

An admittedly small museum, but an interesting one, nonetheless. William Herschel was a musician…read moreand composer, and an astronomer and inventor of telescopes. But you know him best as the guy who discovered your anus.

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Fashion Museum

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Very interesting (if expensive for £7) look at clothing through the ages. Ranging all the way from…read moremodern shirts and ties through the Victorian ages and even a brief (pun!) display of underwear. (Nothing you couldn't share with a little one.) The Museum is located below the Assembly Rooms and so gets a bit of noise from people walking upstairs. It's also a pretty good echo chamber, so have patience for the kids and the chatterers. Absolutely pick up one of the free self-directed audio tour guides. At most of the costume displays, there is a number on the wall. Key the number into the audio guide and the narrator will point out interesting things you might otherwise miss and worthwhile history. For some of the modern pieces, the actual designer is interviewed. A couple of the displays are interactive (for the kids at least). You can put on a couple of the costumes and if you have a helper can even try on a corset. Very interesting and I'm glad I did it! (No, I didn't have a helper, so no corset.)

This was so much cooler than I expected! Could have spent a lot more time here, but we had a res…read more Got the dual ticket with our visit to the Baths, and this was an unexpected delight. Learned a lot about the royals and what they wore, and also just what people in general wore, how and why fashion changed. It was much more interesting than I thought it would be, and then you get to walk around some of the assembly rooms! Definitely give it a go.

Victoria Art Gallery

Victoria Art Gallery

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Not the best gallery, the admission just for a small area is not worth it. The free part on the…read moresecond floor is pretty interesting. You can roam around freely.

We stopped here for many reasons: it was sweltering out, the permanent collection is free to…read moreperuse, and my mom heard they had a Thomas Gainsborough. Count us in! We were welcomed immediately upon entering and never felt any sense of pressure to hurry through the gallery. If anything, we could have (and maybe should have) stayed a bit longer to take it all in - there's plenty of seats in which to sit back and do so. But I appreciate all that we saw, including (but not limited to): 'The Bride of Death' painting by Thomas Jones Barker (I was taken with all the symbolism within what is essentially one story frame), Edwin Whitney-Smith's 'The Scarab' bronze statue, and - much to my surprise - the white cabinets against the walls of the room that are positively filled with pullout drawers housing watercolors and pencil sketches of Bath, Somerset, and England (one in particular caught my eye: it was the view looking down on Bath from Alexandra Park, and I had literally just come from the same physical vantage point [and couldn't help but compare my modern day phone photo to the piece of art from the 1800's). I am sure that if we were locals that we'd attend any number of the amazing community focused events they host throughout the year as well. Here's the thing: if art is not your thing... don't come. However: if you love art, even if you just kinda like art, if history and/or art are at all fascinating to you, if you only really like one artist and they carry one of their pieces, you should absolutely come here. It's not an all day affair (the gallery is actually quite small), so give yourself an hour or two and enjoy just another corner of how incredible the city of Bath really is.

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