Time is running out to enjoy a torch-lit tour around the world famous Roman Baths during its late-night opening.
The world-famous Roman Baths has remained open to visitors every evening throughout July and August until 10pm, with last admission at 9pm.
Councillor Cherry Beath (Lib-Dem, Combe Down), Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development, said: “We encourage people to make the most of this rare treat to enjoy the unique delights of the Roman Baths in the late summer evenings, as the sun goes down and creates an awe-inspiring atmosphere.
“As well as experiencing the breath-taking surroundings on a late-summer evening with lit torches around the Great Bath, there is also the opportunity to get ‘hands-on’ with archaeology at our last ‘Tuesday Times Tables’ session on Tuesday 28 August, from 6pm-8pm. Members of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Roman Baths team and volunteers will be available to showcase different aspects of the Roman Baths and its archaeological collection and explain objects to visitors.”
The Roman Baths shop will also remain open and the restaurant at the Pump Room will be open for evening meals – last orders need to be in by 9pm. For reservations call 01225 444477.
Alternatively, visitors may round off their evening with a meal in the Roman Baths Kitchen in Abbey Church Yard where last orders are taken at 9.30pm.
Families are also reminded of the remaining fun activities in the summer holidays at Bath & North East Somerset Council’s heritage attractions:
- Victoria Art Gallery Thursday 23 August, 10.30am-12noon & 1.30pm-3pm; Seaside special – Use rubbings and textures to create a summer seaside scene.
- Roman Baths – Monday 27 August, 10am-1pm & 2pm-4pm; Mosaic mash-up – Create a medley of mosaic.
- Fashion Museum – Tuesday 27 August, 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm; Fan-tastic – Learn the language of fans and make a fantastic fan.
- Victoria Art Gallery – Thursday 30 August, 10.30am-12noon & 1.30pm-3pm; Jump for joy – Make jointed figures.
Admission to Bath & North East Somerset Council’s family drop-in events at the Roman Baths and Fashion Museum is free to local residents on production of a Discovery Card. The Fashion Museum events are also free to National Trust members. Normal entry prices apply to everyone else. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Residents of Bath & North East Somerset Council can apply for a Discovery Card by taking along two forms of ID to the following Council buildings: the Roman Baths; Riverside in Keynsham; The Hollies in Midsomer Norton and also the Discovery Card point in the new One Stop Shop at Lewis House, Bath.
