The Roman Baths
About This Museum
People come to the Roman Baths not just to see an old ruin, but to stand where real Romans did, almost 2,000 years ago. You can actually walk on the original stone pavements around the steaming, green Great Bath and even taste the natural spring water in the Pump Room—it's warm and tastes very... mineral-y! The museum tucked underneath is incredible, filled with delicate curses etched onto lead tablets and ancient gems that fell through the floorboards. It’s a place that feels surprisingly alive, connecting you directly to the past.
Collection Highlights
The star is the Great Bath itself, fed by Britain's only hot spring, but don't miss the haunting curses written to the goddess Sulis Minerva and the stunning gilded bronze head of her cult statue.
Visitor Information
Grab an audio tour for kids—they have a special one that makes it a proper adventure. Afterwards, pop into the elegant Pump Room next door for a fancy lunch or just to try the famous spa water.
Architecture & Building
You're looking at a magnificent complex of Roman ruins—baths, temples, and sacred springs—beautifully preserved below the street level of Georgian Bath, with later buildings built right on top.
Contact & Location
Address: Abbey Churchyard, Kingsmead, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, West of England, England, BA1 1NA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1225 477785
Website: Visit Website
