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Royal Crescent, Bath

Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass

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Type: Arts Centre

Enjoy the ancient skills of the glassblowers and stained glass artists, in this unique working museum, in the heart of the artisan quarter of Bath. Bath Aqua Glass is coloured by adding Copper Oxide to molten glass, creating beautiful aquamarine colour, reminiscent of the Spa waters, which contain Copper that taint the waters a green hue.

Glassblowing Taster Courses in Bath
Bath Aqua Glass Theatre of Glass are introducing a new dimension to the glass-blowing experience. Learn the basics of glassmaking and blow your own paperweight with a professional glass-blower. Classes are available on Saturday mornings with a maximum of four pupils in a class. In this world of mass production it is great to have hands on creative experience and take home your very own work of art!

We are also offer taster day in stained glass make your own hanging with the stained glass artists these will be available on Fridays Saturdays and Sundays.

Stained glass courses are available throughout the year please call 01225 463436 for more information.

Glass blowing with 'Mr Darcy'
For a unique hen party experience, why not come and spend a fun afternoon with our Mr Darcy in the historic city of Bath. Enjoy an entertaining glassmaking demonstration with our glassblowres and Mr Darcy will guide you throught the world of glass blowing in Bath with plenty of fun and games along the way! You and your hens will have the opportunity to blow your own glass bubbles and have a truly memorabe hen party experience. Bubbly and canapes provided for the hens.

Interactive Freeblown Glassblowing Demonstrations:
11.15am & 2.15pm
MONDAY - SATURDAY
CLOSED Sundays
Please check in advance if travelling or for sessions on Saturdays as we often have bookings for Hen parties, courses or groups.
Call 01225 428146 / 319606
- Full demonstration of glassblowing
- Audio Presentation
- Q&A Session with the Glassblowers
- Opportunity to buy the Demonstration Piece
- Historic Stained Glass Exhibits - as seen on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow
- Unique Collection of Glass Artifacts from around the World
- "Wall of Fame"
- 10% Discount in the Gift Shop
Adults £4 Child(under16)/Concessions £2.50 Family(4) £10
Have a go at blowing a glass bubble!
Bubble Blowing Tickets £2 includes certificate and Souvenir glass nugget


Glass Production Viewing Times
10.15am 12.15pm 3.15pm
MONDAY - SATURDAY
CLOSED Sundays
View the daily glass production in this unique working environment.
Adults £2 Concessions £1 Child(under11) FREE
(please note these sessions are to view the daily glass production and are not an interactive demonstration. Products made can vary and bubble blowing is not available at these times)


Please check in advance if travelling or for sessions on Saturdays as we often have bookings for Hen parties, courses or groups.
Call 01225 428146 / 319606

Opening Times

Open All Year
Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)
DayTimes
Monday09:3017:00
Tuesday09:3017:00
Wednesday09:3017:00
Thursday09:3017:00
Friday09:3017:00
Saturday09:3017:00
SundayClosed

* Opening Monday to Saturday, 9.30-5pm.
glass blowing demonstrations 11.15 & 2.15

production viewing times 10.15, 12.15, 3.15

(subject to change - please call to confirm).
Closed on Sundays

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£4.00 per ticket
Adult Viewing£2.00 per ticket
Child (Under 16)£2.50 per ticket
Child Viewing£1.00 per ticket
Family (4)£10.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

  • Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route

Payment Methods

  • Switch accepted
  • Visa accepted

Contact Details

105-107 Walcot Street
BATH
Bath
BA1 5BW

Tel: +44 (0)1225 319606

Fax: +44 (0)1225 428146

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