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A historical wonder and testament to the ingenuity of the ancient Romans, the Roman Baths are an absolute must for anyone interested in history, architecture or simply looking for a unique and immersive experience. On my recent visit, I was mesmerized by the grandeur and timeless beauty of this remarkable structure.When I entered the Roman Baths, I was immediately struck by their imposing presence. The massive stone columns and intricate carvings showcased the mastery of Roman craftsmanship and transported me to a bygone era. The attention to detail in every aspect of the architecture was truly astounding. From the imposing entrance hall to the intricate mosaic floors, it was clear that no expense had been spared in creating a truly opulent swimming pool.Exploring the different parts of the Roman Baths was like stepping into a living history book. The highlight, the Great Baths, with its colossal pool of warm, mineral-rich water, was a sight not to be seen. The idea of ​​Romans enjoying a quiet bath, engaging in discussions and social gatherings made me appreciate the importance of this common space in their culture.

The self guided tour was nice to follow along so be sure to purchase that option. Although you could figure things out by reading the placards, the info given in the audio is a much richer experience. But it is amazing to see the old bath ruins and the artifacts uncovered. The educational component is palatable for students and nonstudents. There were a lot of people so be sure to give yourself a few hours to leisurely move through the tour.

Went with my 10yr old daughter.Such a wealth of information and all delivered in a way that's accessible to all ages!Love the different audio options for adults and kids.Absolutely stunning displays and such a wonderful experience to imagine what the Romans would have seen when this was at its height!Tasting the water direct from the spring was great and it's not a flavour you would expect!

I had an amazing time exploring the Roman Baths in Bath city. This historic site is a true gem. The well-preserved ruins, stunning architecture, and informative exhibits took me back in time. The ambiance was captivating, and the audio guide provided fascinating insights. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. A must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone looking for a unique experience in Bath!

Great experience! It was a long tour but worth it! We really enjoyed learning about the history of the bath house. You get a hand held device to help guide you through. There are places to sit occasionally because it is a long tour. There is a gift shop at the end and lots of places to shop. A great tour through history! Thank you, Roman Baths!

Amazing. At first, we were a bit put back at the cost of entry. However, the venue is well worth it. There are so many things to see. A labyrinth to explore. Hand-held device tour, so free to explore at your own pace. Areas had films of Roman citizens who brought each area to life. For example, Roman Gym. There were real life "Roman citizens" that you could talk to. I asked about the pipes "of the day" and was shocked at the answer. Colourful, historical, interesting, informative, well planned.....well worth a visit. Oh...and weekdays are cheaper than weekends.

AMAZING historical place to visit! I will say that the tickets are not cheap, £28 for one adult on a weekend, but I definitely found that it was worth it. we spent hours here looking at everything and learning about Roman history, and especially liked the different choices of voices for the audio guide (i recommend following along with character options even if you're not a child, it's just more fun haha).

The history is great and it's a lovely set of ruins. The audio guides are very useful and available in many languages.Unfortunately it's horrendously over crowded in some parts, to the degree that I would not feel safe if there was an emergency.My review would be higher if not for this. We were there for maybe an hour and a half and found it fascinating.It's easy to get to in the centre of Bath which itself is a lovely city for a visit.Entrance price was over £20 per person so factor this in when you weigh up if it's worth it.

Must see when in Bath! Expect to spend at least 1.5 hours to fully explore and use available audio guide. You can explore at your leisure and take pictures. Very interesting and informative about the history of the Roman Baths. Staff in period costume are around that can answer questions if you have any about the baths. Go early in the day to avoid crowds. Can purchase tickets beforehand or at the entrance. Very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend a visit. 🙂

Such a great experience! I have been wanting to visit for a while and it did not disappoint. The way they have preserved the baths to allow visitors to get a full experience of what it would have been like is brilliant. I'd recommend getting the audio guide which was easy to use and full of interesting information!

The Roman Baths in Bath, EnglandThe Roman Baths are an absolute must-see when visiting Bath! This ancient site is incredibly well-preserved and offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's rich history.As you walk through the ruins, you can almost imagine life in ancient Rome. The baths themselves are impressive, with towering columns and intricate mosaics. The museum on site is also excellent, with interactive exhibits and artifacts that really bring the history to life.The audio guide is definitely worth using, as it provides a wealth of information about the site and its significance. And be sure to explore the surrounding streets, which are filled with charming shops and cafes.One tip: be prepared for crowds and long lines, especially during peak season. But trust me, it's worth the wait!Overall, the Roman Baths are an unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe of ancient civilizations.Don't miss it!"

Firstly this is an amazing piece of history which was great to see. It’s got the Roman baths to see and a small museum of artifacts and things found. There’s part of a Roman road there which is so well preserved and remarkably lower then our street level today. All the things here were just incredible and I loved being around history of 2000 years in age. It was just too busy to enjoy it as much as you would had it been quieter. I think that the numbers need to be limited because you can’t see things because of people in the way or you’ve got to wait ages to get a turn. It’s also ridiculously priced at £25 a person! Whilst I appreciate the importance of this place, the price doesn’t need to be that high. Would i recommend this place, well if you like history yes but be prepared for masses of people and an empty wallet. I’d give the artifacts inside five stars but the two stars are for the rip off prices.

A good historical place with lots to see, learn, understand and explore. The audio commentary provided by the ear set was awesome. It's a bit pricy, but" yes" to maintain the standards of the museum it's required.I have personally fallen in love with the city of Bath. Such a magnificent architectural marvel. A very well planned and designed city. One should spend at least 2 whole days exploring the city. Its so nice to see the buildings preserved in its original state. The eateries are just awesome.If anyone is visiting UK as a tourist then I would definitely recommend they should spend some quality at Bath.

One of the best places to ancient bath and hot water procedure from old ages and they have their way to do the spa which is currently counted in one of the most relaxing things. Apart from that the bath town is very famous for circus building and the half moon shaped building called crescent. It was great day to visit the great spa of England.

This heritage represents the old history of Bath and connection with Roman Empire. There was not only a pool but also a lot of information about the building and related history. The pathway was excellently designed. We found everything exciting. The staff were friendly and supportive. We enjoyed there very much.

Buy tickets online and then use your email on the entry. You have a book a time slot.Use the free audio guide which is brilliant, on every part of the walk around you enter a number and someone tells you all about the subject.Highly recommended to anyone visiting bath

Great place to visit and it was a lot bigger than I expected. Audio guides were free to walk round with, and you could choose to listen to the adult or kids version of the tour! There's also info on the walls so you don't have to use the audio guides all the time. I only used them part of the time. It's interesting to walk around.It's a bit pricy at £18 each but it's a lot better than summer prices!

My second visit to the Baths and I would absolutely come back again and again.Reasonably priced and so much history, the free audio tour is excellent, and you can listen to as much or as little as you want.Not particularly crowded when we went at Half 10 on a Sunday and we spent about 2 and a half hours there.The water tasted like drinking a mouthful of pennies but with 43 minerals, it's probably quite good for you 👍

Very well laid out and very informative. A lot of work to maintain obviously. A bit warm and smelly underground but to be expected. Very busy even during winter. Good commentary on self- listening tour. I couldn't bring myself to taste the water but would have loved to experience a cleansing massage and a soak in the healing waters if it were at all possible, but I totally understand why you can't.

It's well worth a visit, although the entry tickets are a bit on the expensive side. The Roman Baths is a UNESCO World Heritage site that demonstrates rituals in Roman times, immersing them in the opulent bathing rituals of antiquity. The well-preserved remains, including the Great Bath, is well preserved while interactive exhibits and audio guides provide informative insights into Roman life. The museum showcases an impressive collection of artifacts, from sculptures to ancient coins, in the 3 levels accessible through the tour. It is a must-visit, although crowds can be a bit distracting especially since we visited on the bank holiday weekend.

I went with my grandma and aunt, and it was fantastic! My grandma has trouble walking, and the staff had a wheelchair to borrow and guidance on how to get around the museum areas. Everything was very detailed and the audio guides were very interesting. They went in great detail about each section of the Baths. I loved learning about the Roman history of the area and how it had religious and cultural importance. Highly recommend anyone visiting Bath to visit here!!

I spent just under three hours in this beautiful museum. I recommend you take the audio guide as it makes it more interesting and informative. There is a one way traffic system which is preferred and you must wear your masks. The Roman Baths are so beautiful and picture-worthy. You could see and feel the warmth from the water and while you walk through the museum, you will feel like you're taken back in time. I 100% recommend booking a visit. Be prepared to spend money in the amazing souvenir store!

This is in a great location in the centre and east to find. Reasonably priced, we spent about 2 hours here the morning after an overnight stop in Bath before catching the train home. Very interesting history and educational displays throughout in a well planned route through the baths. Definitely worth a visit.

What an amazing place. To think that all this history has been preserved so well. So much to see and there is even a children's activities area whilst you are going around. It is was a little crowded in some parts. Well worth the visit and the audio comentaty is very informative.

Wonderfully restored Roman Bath house. This was left here for more than a few centuries until they restored, to the extent they could, it for today's visitors. The tour through the Bath is well organized and the self-guided feature was good. One really gets a sense of this Bath when Romans were here.

The price to the museum was around £20. You need to book in advance. Come 5 mins earlier than your slot opens. The museum is quite big and worth the money. They have audio guides with 5 or 6 different languages which is quite convenient. I went to the museum on a weekday, it was not really busy.Definitely recommend it as one of the best historical places in Bath.

Loved the experience! This is the oldest historic place I've been so far. Amazing architecture. We got an audio device for the explanation of each part of Romans bath. One should definitely experience this. We get to taste the hot spring water at the end, which is even more amazing.Toilets are available (well maintained).This place does not have a car park, we parked our car 10 mins away close to Jane Austin centre but cheaper options are available at car park spaces.

Had a great experience, visited the museum at twelve o’clock and finished the whole experience around two hours later.At the entrance we were given these phones full of interesting stories about each section the museum which made the whole experience better.Towards the end you get to have a cup of the bath spring water which tastes funny but has ten times the minerals of any water bottle sold in supermarkets.

Unbelievable piece of history in the centre of Bath.It took me 3 hours to get around and I could have taken longer. An audio tour is included in the price, this tells one everything you need to know, also included are extras about the archeology & some observations by Bill Bryson.Best fact of the day, the baths may be 2000 years old but the water fell as rain 10,000 years ago!

I wasn’t sure if I was going to do this as it was £21.50 entrance, but I am so glad I did! It’s super informative, there’s self controlled audio guides for every attraction, and overall beautiful! They’ve built sections up around the ruins, and you can taste the water at the end too.It was so much more than I was expecting, 3 floors down of things to see! There’s an attached restaurant and gift shop too.

Absolutely fantastic experience. We'll worth the money! The audio tour was interesting and informative. The museum exhibit was far more extensive than expected, and of course the baths themselves! Absolutely beautiful, and the idea that you're walking in the footsteps of people thousands of years ago 😀 2 warnings... 1st, Google says to allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If you want to make the most of the audio tour and the exhibits I'd allow at least 2 1/2 Hours. ( you really get your money's worth! ) 2nd, as other reviews say..... the water really does taste nasty 🤣

Absolutely wonderful place to visit. We spent quite a few happy hours sat chatting by the main baths. Fascinating exhibits, loved the audio tour, and you can take as much time as you need. Worth every single penny

On Friday, June 21, 2024, at 1 pm, we went to the Roman baths. The tickets for our family of 5 cost about $70. The staff was delightful and friendly. There was no wait to get in, but there was quite a large crowd. Some staff members were dressed in Roman attire and interacted with the children. We spent about 2 hours exploring the site. After checking in, we were given a headset for a guided tour. Each area of interest had a coordinating number for adults and another set for a kid-friendly tour. Essentially, we learned that when the Romans occupied what is now Bath, they discovered hot springs and built a bathhouse around them. There were numerous Roman artifacts to see in the museum, alongside touchable kid-friendly replicas. Towards the end of the tour, you could walk into different rooms and watch life-size holographic movies showing how the rooms were utilized and by what kind of people. You could see men in Roman attire playing games in the exercise room, and upper-class women getting massages. The very last part of the museum is a fountain with disposable cups, where you are able to taste the water from the springs. Definitely worth seeing, especially for kids.

What interesting history. There is so much information in here one could spend hours reading all the details of the artifacts the excavation has found. I found the inscribed lead tablets particularly interesting, both the prayers and the curses. The history of the place is so dense its easy to see how someone could spend a lifetime studying in even a small area like this. Definitely worth a visit. I also really liked the holographic presentations in the rooms that help visualize what life could have been like in the various rooms of the baths.

We picked up the free audio guide and could listen to whatever we wanted by punching in the number. I don’t normally care for audio guides, but I did find some spiels engaging enough for my philistine brain. The layout of the museum was thoughtful and kept your interest. Overall, this is a must-do if you’re visiting Bath for the first time, or even if your last visit was some years ago.

Plan to park far away if you are driving. The walk is beautiful too, just plan ahead.The baths are amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the ancient construction and building. A peer into 2000 years ago. Baths still bubbling to this day. I highly recommend this stroll through the ancient Roman pastime located in the UK.Next time, I would opt for the digital tour and booklet for additional info.I really appreciated the virtual reconstruction of the excavated areas. Those were neat to see alongside the old walkways, pillars, and rooms!!

Informative and wondrous! Don't miss this exhibit and museum. Self guided audio included in entry fee. Expect quite a bit of walking to include stairs and some uneven surfaces. Clean restrooms. Friendly, knowledgeable, and multilingual staff. You will learn so much and get a chance to taste the spring water at the end!

The Roman Baths were beautiful, fascinating, and a history fans dream come true. We bought tickets ahead of time and were the first few guests to enter that day. The team is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. We learned a lot thanks to the supportive guides that we met at the Baths.The biggest advice would be to buy tickets in advance for their opening hour. It’s an incredibly sight to be in the Roman Baths with only a few guests.Also, the weekdays are less crowded than the weekends.

The city of Bath is included in the UNESCO list. The Roman Baths (Bath) are a well-preserved bathhouse in Bath, Somerset, England.Unique architectural monument, interactive museum, audio guide is included in the ticket price.There are many archaeological finds from Roman times. What was most striking was the gilded head of Minerva. It’s incredible that the water is warm and you can see how it bubbles from the inside!We were there on Monday and there were a lot of tourists!It was educational!I recommend! 🥰

Such a stunning place! I enjoyed everything about our visit here, the architecture and depth of history on this site is breathtaking, and the personal audio tour guide makes learning about each part of the venue easy and at your own pace. You can even taste the water (hold your nose!)

I went to a Roman bath last Sunday, and it was really cool! The place was full of history. There were big pools of warm water, just like the Romans used to have.The building itself was old and beautiful, with lots of fancy pillars and statues. It felt like stepping back in time.They also had these interesting displays with artifacts and information about how the Romans lived. I learned a lot about their daily routines and traditions.One thing to keep in mind is that it can get pretty crowded, especially on weekends. So, it's a good idea to go early if you want to avoid the crowds.Overall, I had a great time at the Roman bath. It's a must-visit if you're interested in history and want to experience a piece of ancient Roman life.

We visited the Roman Baths and weren't disappointed.We love history & coming from the North East of England with its rich Roman history, we wanted to see the historic Roman Baths in Bath.I am not sure what we were expecting, but this offered us so much more than we thought. The Baths you see on the photos are just a small part of what you will see when you visit.There are more Roman structures as you walk around the site with various rooms that have been excavated on the site, as well as lots of artifacts that have been found.I highly recommend taking the free audio guide that will talk you through the history of the Baths as well as helping you have a more indepth experience & gain an understanding of the area you are visiting.We spent approx 3 hours here and we think it was great value for money.

Really wish that I am a history lover so that I can enjoy this place more. Nevertheless, it's a good experience coming here. One of the must-visit place at least once if you're coming to Bath.They provide an audio guide for the tour. The main attraction was the hot spring and spa. It was literally hot! You'll learn about some informative things and there's a lot to see. Took about 1.5 hours to finish the tour so take that into account if you're gonna visit here. You can buy the ticket in advance through their website. Overall, it was a lovely experience.

So much more to see and know than just the green bath as in the pictures.It's very easy to locate, definitely recommend buying tickets online which includes the audio guide. We went for the earliest slot at 9am as we were told the crowds start to pour in closer to 10am onwards.We wanted to get good pictures near the bath without a lot of people so we passed all the exhibits and directly downstairs to the bath. It's very well maintained and on a sunny day, looks absolutely picturesque. Once we finished this we headed all the way back to the start of the exhibit (at the terrace).The audio guide was very interesting and informative. Lots of history about the Romans, their time in bath, the society back then and how they built the bath and the temple. It was very interesting to see the water from the hot spring still emmiting steam. The closer you get to this, you'll smell the mineral rich water almost immediately.Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our visit, got good pictures without the crowd and observed the exhibits, took us about an hour and a half.

Excellent attraction and very informative with a lot to see. There is a lot more to see inside than you would imagine looking from the outside.I booked a ticket for 10 am when it opened on a week day in January, so it was not busy, so it allowed plenty of time and space to look around. I think during the summer tourist season it gets very busy.Staff are friendly and helpful.Lovely attraction and very interesting 😊

Worth a visit if you are interested in the origins of bath in the Roman times. Some of the archaeological finds are on display. £27 entry fee could be a put off, but we found it very interesting.I suggest you get in at opening to make the most of your entry fee. Can be very busy once tour groups start arriving.

Absolutely fascinating experience. 2nd time visiting. To consider the engineering genius of the Romans to build this bath system a couple thousand years ago is likely so underappreciated by the masses. Visit, take the self guided tour, there are numerous employees available to answer questions. Multiple language recordings explain what you are witnessing. Also incredible is the still existing lead pipes they created to direct the hot waters.

Must visit attraction for everyone, no matter if you’re a history buff or not. The state of conservation is astonishing, the place is gorgeous and the audio tour really interesting. I recommend visiting near the closing hours, because the natural light gives a different vibe — super immersive. Allocate about 1 hour, hour and a half for your visit. I can’t recommend this place enough

Great experience, very informative! Make sure you get the listening device as it tells you the story along the exhibition. They also have employee dress up like Roman citizens and perform work near the bath, you can talk to them and ask questions. We also tried bar next to bath pool they offers original honey wine. It was an interesting drink. It can get crowded as the walking spaces are small but be patient, it’s worth it.

Well worth the pricey admission. Took about 1.5 hours with the audio tour. I'm glad I didn't pay for the guided tour as the audio tour was amazing and provided an interesting insightful experience. We went on a June Saturday afternoon and it was quite busy which impacts the experience.

This is a great place to visit. Full of history and information. It is accessible friendly. My wife managed to explore the baths in her mobility scooter. There are lifts down to the baths and shop. They also have wheelchairs that you can use if you want. All the staff we interacted with were friendly. You won't be disappointed.