£1 tickets for the Roman Baths are being introduced by Bath & North East Somerset Council to help make one of the country’s most extraordinary historic sites accessible to even more people. Launching in time for the Easter holidays, UK visitors receiving key benefits will be able to enjoy £1 tickets for themselves and their children.
The Roman Baths is a place where 2,000 years of history come vividly to life. As one of the best‑preserved ancient spas in the world, it welcomes around a million visitors each year who come to discover the natural thermal spring that made Bath famous, walk through the ancient temple courtyard, and stand beside the iconic Great Bath. It is a space that has sparked curiosity and wonder for generations.
This Easter, there are even more reasons to visit, with a family trail inspired by eggs, hands‑on archaeology sessions, craft activities and late‑night opening adding fresh excitement for visitors of all ages. The £1 ticket offer aims to ensure that as many people as possible can share in these experiences.
To support visitors on low incomes, the Council is introducing £1 entry for UK adults who receive Universal Credit, Pension Credit or Employment Support Allowance (ESA). Each eligible adult can bring up to four children aged 6 -18 for £1 each, while children under six continue to visit for free. Carers accompanying an eligible visitor will also receive free entry. In addition to the new £1 tickets, all residents of Bath & North East Somerset can continue to enjoy free entry to The Roman Baths through the local Discovery Card scheme.
Councillor Paul Roper, Cabinet Member for Economic & Cultural Sustainable Development, said: “Everyone should have the chance to experience the magic of The Roman Baths, regardless of their financial situation. This site is not only a jewel in Bath’s heritage crown, it is one of the most important ancient monuments in the country. By offering £1 tickets, we hope that families and individuals on low incomes will join us to enjoy a memorable and meaningful visit. We want The Roman Baths to be open, welcoming and accessible to all.”
The £1 ticket scheme forms part of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s wider commitment to making culture and heritage more accessible, especially at a time when many households are feeling the pressure of rising living costs. The hope is that this initiative will help more people discover – or rediscover – one of the UK’s most remarkable historic sites.
An allocation of £1 tickets will be available all year round, every day across all time slots and can be booked in advance online or by phone.
For more details see: https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/ps1-ticket-roman-baths
Currently Adult tickets are £25, Senior and Students get a massive reduction of 50p and a child ticket is £18.50. While I understand that the Local Council are being starved of funds by Central Government and I know that the Roman Baths is an excellent museum the cost of entry for an adult and two children is £62.50 which might explain why it is currently easy to book a slot. A £1 ticket will certainly help many people to experience the fascinating insight into life two thousand years ago in this spot in our valley but I wonder if there’s a point between the two price points that might encourage more people to visit. It will be interesting to see the uptake of the £1 tickets in six months or a year.