Royal Crescent
Georgian crescent and No.1 house museum
About Royal Crescent
The Royal Crescent is a curve of thirty Bath stone houses in the Palladian style, built between 1767 and 1775, in the city centre. It crowns the 18th-century plan of John Wood the Elder and his son John Wood the Younger, which also produced Queen Square and the Circus. No.1, the first house built,...
Highlights
- No.1 Royal Crescent house museum
- Below-stairs kitchen and servants' hall
- Gentleman's Retreat
- The Gallery at No.1 Royal Crescent
- Crescent lawn and ha-ha
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Features & Facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you go inside the Royal Crescent?
You can visit No.1 Royal Crescent, the first house built, which is a museum furnished as it might have been between 1776 and 1796.
How much are tickets for No.1 Royal Crescent?
Adults £16, concessions £14.50, and under-18s free with an adult. Tickets can be reused for up to 12 months by the named holder.
Is No.1 Royal Crescent accessible?
A lift gives a step-free route to the Dining Room, Parlour, Gentleman's Retreat, Housekeeper's Room, Servants' Hall, shop and gallery. An iPad tour covers the four rooms off that route.
Can I take a pushchair?
No. Prams and buggies cannot be taken through the house.
Where can I park?
The nearest car park is Charlotte Street, a five-minute walk away, though it may have a minimum stay of four hours.
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