Thermae Bath Spa: Prices, Times and What to Bring
Thermae Bath Spa in Bath, checked on its own site on 3 November 2026: two-hour session prices, opening times, what to bring, how booking and walk-ins work, packages, the Cross Bath and the £10 residents' discount.
In short: a two-hour session at Thermae Bath Spa costs £44 Monday to Friday and £49 at weekends, with towel and robe included. It opens 9am to 9.30pm (pools close at 9pm), it is for over-16s only, and phones go in a locked pouch. Bring swimwear and flip-flops. Pre-booked places are limited, so book online or call 01225 33 1234; walk-ins join a queue on the day.
Thermae Bath Spa is the public spa in the centre of Bath where you can bathe in the city's natural thermal water. It has two baths: the New Royal Bath on Hot Bath Street, with its open-air rooftop pool, and the small, open-air Cross Bath, a separate building with its own changing rooms. Every price, time and rule below was checked on Thermae Bath Spa's own website on 3 November 2026.
How much is Thermae Bath Spa?
The standard ticket, the Thermae Welcome, is a two-hour session at £44 on weekdays and £49 on Saturdays and Sundays. You get an extra 15 minutes at the end for changing and drying your hair.
| Ticket | Days | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermae Welcome | Mon to Fri | £44 | 2 hours, towel and robe |
| Thermae Welcome | Sat and Sun | £49 | 2 hours, towel and robe |
| Cross Bath session | Tuesdays | £40 | 1½ hours, towel and robe |
| Twilight | Mon to Fri | £110 for two | 2 sessions, platter, a drink each |
Staying past your time costs £10 for each extra 30 minutes. An accessibility rate is offered for guests who need it: ask on 01225 33 1234.
What are Thermae Bath Spa's opening times?
The New Royal Bath is open 9am to 9.30pm, and the pools and Wellness Suite close at 9pm. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve it opens 9am to 8pm, with the pools closing at 7.30pm. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day are left out of the published hours, so do not plan on those three days.
What is inside the New Royal Bath?
A two-hour session covers the rooftop pool, the Minerva Bath and the Wellness Suite. The water rose as rain about 10,000 years ago, comes up from the springs at about 45°C and is cooled to around 34°C for bathing. Thermae says it carries over 42 minerals and trace elements.
The Rooftop Pool
The open-air pool on the roof looks out over the city and the hills around it. It is open by day and after dark, so an evening session sees the city lit up.
The Minerva Bath
The largest of the thermal baths, with a whirlpool. Named after the Roman goddess of health and wisdom.
The Wellness Suite
On the second floor: a Roman Steam Room and a Georgian Steam Room, an Infrared Room, an Ice Chamber, the Celestial Relaxation Room and experience showers.
The Springs Café
Light snacks, coffee, teas, soft drinks, wine, beer and cider, charged to your wristband and paid as you leave. Time in the café does not come off your two hours.
What should you bring to Thermae Bath Spa?
Bring swimwear and your own flip-flops or sliders. Towels and robes are included, but footwear is not; slippers are on sale if you forget.
- 👙 Swimwear, worn in all public areas
- 🩴 Flip-flops or sliders
- 🪪 Proof of age
- 🧳 No large bags or suitcases
Good to know: Thermae has a no-phone policy. Your phone is locked in a pouch and kept in your locker, and cameras are not allowed either. The wristband opens your locker. Water fountains are free, and glass bottles are not allowed near the pools.
Do you need to book Thermae Bath Spa?
Booking is safest, because only a limited number of places can be pre-booked and entry on the day is first come, first served. On the day, walk-ins join a virtual queue and are given the next free slot until the spa is full, so arrive early.
- 🎟️ Online or 01225 33 1234
- ⏰ Arrive in the 20 minutes before your time
- 👥 Groups of 6 at most
- 💷 Change £5, cancel £10 a person (over 24 hours)
Good to know: within 24 hours of your visit you cannot change the booking, and there is no refund. Treatments, and every package other than the Thermae Welcome, are booked by phone, and every treatment is added to a two-hour session.
Which Thermae Bath Spa packages are there?
Packages add food or a treatment to a two-hour session. These were the prices on Thermae Bath Spa's package pages on 3 November 2026.
| Package | Days | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twilight | Mon to Fri, entry 3pm to 6pm | £110 for two | 2 sessions, sharing platter, a drink each |
| Afternoon Tea | Mon to Thu | £110 for two | Session and afternoon tea in the café |
| Thermae Unwind | Mon to Thu | £130 (normally £145) | Back, head and foot massage |
| Saturday Special | Saturday | £160 | A choice of two treatments |
Good to know: Twilight's own page still showed an October offer of £100 for two (Monday to Thursday) on 3 November 2026, and the Monday to Friday page listed £60 for one. Confirm the price when you call. Treatments are for over-18s only.
What is the Cross Bath?
The Cross Bath
Thermae's second bath is a small open-air pool in a separate building with its own changing rooms. It suits a quieter soak, or a private party: the whole bath can be hired for up to 10 guests.
- 📅 Tuesdays: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
- 💷 £40, towel and robe included
- 👤 12 to 15s with an adult, 1 to 1
- 📍 City Centre
Good to know: sessions last 1½ hours including changing and are booked on 01225 33 1234 or at reception. Exclusive hire costs £800 Monday to Friday and £1,000 at weekends, with Champagne or juice and savoury bites. No treatments are offered with a Cross Bath booking.
Are there Thermae Bath Spa discounts?
Residents of Bath and North East Somerset get £10 off a two-hour session in the New Royal Bath on any day, and £10 off a Cross Bath session on Tuesdays. Thermae's site showed no 2 for 1 offer on 3 November 2026; the nearest is the Twilight package for two.
How do you get to Thermae Bath Spa?
Thermae Bath Spa is at the Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath Street, BA1 1SJ, about 200 yards from Bath Abbey. Thermae names four car parks: Southgate, Avon Street and Manvers Street, each 5 to 10 minutes' walk, and Charlotte Street, 10 to 15 minutes. Park and ride buses from Lansdown, Odd Down and Newbridge stop a 5 to 10 minute walk away. See our guide to parking in Bath for prices.
Thermae Bath Spa: questions
How much is 2 hours at Thermae Bath Spa?
£44 Monday to Friday and £49 on Saturdays and Sundays, with towel and robe included. Residents of Bath and North East Somerset get £10 off.
Do I need flip flops for Thermae spa?
Yes. Thermae does not provide footwear and asks you to bring flip-flops or sliders, though it sells slippers if you forget.
What is the best time of day to visit Thermae Bath Spa?
Thermae does not name a quiet time, but it advises arriving early if you have not booked, as walk-in places go first come, first served. The Twilight package lets you in between 3pm and 6pm on weekdays.
Can children go to Thermae Bath Spa?
Not to the New Royal Bath, where the minimum age is 16. Young people aged 12 to 15 can use the Cross Bath with an adult on a one to one basis.