Attraction type: Historic site; Architectural building.

About place

The elegant Assembly Rooms were designed by John Wood the Younger from 1769 to act as a venue for social events and a public meeting place. If you were a member of high society visiting Bath during the Georgian and Victorian periods, then the Assembly Rooms were an essential stop on your daily social rounds.

The Assembly Rooms suffered badly from bombing during World War II, but were subsequently restored and let to local government agencies. The lower part of the building now houses the Museum of Costume.

Facilities

Parking
Parking (not NT) (pay & display), charge inc. NT members. Street parking very limited, park & ride recommended.

Education
Suitable for school groups. Hands-on activities. Educational activities relate to the Museum of Costume.

Families & children
Baby-changing facilities. Pushchairs admitted.

Refreshments
Assembly Rooms Café (not NT) in card room and formal garden. Open daily all year, available when rooms not in use for booked functions; tel. 01225 444477 for reservations.

Admission
Entry to the Assembly Rooms is free, but there is a charge to the Museum of Costume.