About
Hidden beneath the present city of Bath lies the stone remains of one of the finest religious spas of the ancient world.

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Founded in A.D. 75 by the Romans, the baths were dedicated to the goddess Sulis Minerva; in their day, they were an engineering feat. Even today, they're among the finest Roman remains in the country, and they are still fed by Britain's most famous hot-spring water. After centuries of decay, the original baths were rediscovered during Queen Victoria's reign. The site of the Temple of Sulis Minerva has been excavated and is now open to view. The museum displays many interesting objects from Victorian and recent digs (look for the head of Minerva).
Coffee, lunch, and tea, usually with music from the Pump Room Trio, can be enjoyed in the 18th-century pump room, overlooking the hot springs. You can also find a drinking fountain with hot mineral water that tastes horrible.

Description

The finest religious spa in Northern Europe, built 2000 years ago around the country’s only hot springs. Fine Roman museum, audioguides in eight languages and computer animations bring the experience to life. A special audiotour for children and a new audiotour narrated by Bill Bryson are both available at no extra cost. The exquisite Georgian Pump Room restaurant, where you can also taste the Spa water, is open daily.

Open

January-February, Daily 0930-1630
March-June, Daily 0900-1700
July-August, Daily 0900-2030
September-October, Daily 9.00-17.00
November-December, Daily 09.30-16.30
Last exit 1 hr after these times.
Closed
Closed 25 and 26 December

Admission charges 2006:

Adults: £10.00, Child £6.00, Concs £8.50, Family ticket (2A+4C) £28.00. Combined Ticket with Museum of Costume: Adult £13.00, Child £7.60, Concs £11.00, Family (2A+4C)£36.00.