Bath Assembly Rooms
Bath, South West England
Constructed in the 18th century as a venue for balls and other events, the Bath Assembly Rooms are among the city's most resplendent examples of Georgian architecture. There are four main rooms in total (Great Octagon, Ball Room, Tea Room, and Card Room), and today, they're used for everything from private parties to university graduation ceremonies.
The basics
Most Bath walking tours include a stop at the Assembly Rooms, and some go inside briefly. Bridgeton-themed tours stop at the rooms (where ballroom scenes from the show were shot). You can visit independently on a hop-on hop-off tour. Guided tours are available directly through the National Trust, which manages the Bath Assembly Rooms, and last around an hour. Both general and themed tours—including Jane Austen tours and tours focused on LGBTQ+ history—are available.
Things to know before you go
The Bath Assembly Rooms are a must-visit for fans of Jane Austen and the Bridgerton TV series. Admission to the Assembly Rooms is free, but there is a fee for tours (free for National Trust members). The Assembly Rooms are accessible to people using wheelchairs, and there's a loaner wheelchair available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to get there
The Assembly Rooms are located on the northern end of central Bath, a block east of The Circus and about a 10-minute walk from the Roman Baths. Hop-on hop-off busses stop out front. Alternatively, you can take bus 6, 7, or 700 from Guildhall up Broad Street and get off at the Alfred Street stop, a 2-minute walk from the Assembly Rooms.
When to get there
The public opening times of the Bath Assembly Rooms vary, so it’s best to check the calendar on the website for up-to-date information. They’re typically open in summer, except when rented out for special events, but are often closed in winter. Guided tours are generally available from late morning until early afternoon and start at 15 minutes past the hour. You can book your slot ahead of time on the Assembly Rooms website.
Bath’s celebrated Georgian architecture
The Bath Assembly Rooms are just one fine example of the city's famous Georgian architecture, which dates to the mid-to-late 18th century. Key examples include The Circus—a circle of townhouses designed by John Wood the Elder—and the Royal Crescent, a semicircular Georgian Neo-Classical crescent of townhomes designed by his son, John Wood the Younger (who also designed the Bath Assembly Rooms).
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