Roman Baths welcomes everyone to access evening
An access evening at the Roman Baths will take place from 7-9pm on Monday 2 July. The site will be accessible to people who use wheelchairs and visually or hearing impaired visitors.
Ramps will be installed giving access to most areas of the Roman Baths to wheelchair users and a British Sign Language specialist will offer a guided tour.
Family activities taking place include spinning and weaving demonstrations by the Frome Textile Workshop and a chance to have a go yourself. Roman and Medieval artefacts, which are normally kept in the museum's stores, will be on display for visitors to handle.
Visitors can also enjoy the magical atmosphere of the Great Bath by torch light, echoing the ambience of 2,000 years ago.
The Roman Baths and Temple is an underground site extending beneath the Pump Room and adjacent streets and squares. With 13 flights of steps between the entrance and the exit it presents an access challenge. By setting up a series of temporary ramps in the site for a special visit however, people who use wheelchairs will be able to see very nearly all of what is visible to ambulant visitors.
Disabled visitors and local residents with Discovery Cards are admitted without charge to the Roman Baths.
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