Bath's Original Theatre Royal and Masonic Museum

This anonymous building in a cobbled back street contains 200 years of history that saw it become the first Theatre Royal outside of London, then a catholic chapel where Bishops were ordained and, since 1865, the home of one of England's oldest provincial Masonic Lodges.

Guided tours of the building are available throughout the year on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am or 2.30pm. Saturday at 2.30pm only. Group bookings for 10 or more by prior arrangement only.

Please note: Tours will not be available on the following dates: 17 Dec, 24-27 Dec 2011, 14 Jan, 18 Feb, 8 & 10 Mar 2012.

During your one-hour tour you will stand on the very stage where Sarah Siddons, the finest Tragic Actress of all time, received the adulation of her audiences, then go backstage to see the original 18th Century scenery loft. You will visit the chapel where Bishop Baines would prepare before delivering his fiery sermons, then enter the vaults below where exiled French nobility were once buried.

Finally you will experience the ambience of one of the grandest Masonic Halls in the country, and view possibly one of the finest collections of rare Masonic Artefacts in the World.

Tickets for the tours can be purchased from the main Bath Tourist Information Centre located just off York Street, Bath Festivals Box Office in Abbey Green, or on the door. Advance bookings also available on-line through our website.