The Bath Visitor Information Centre is located next to Bath Abbey on York Street and is one of the busiest centres in the country, welcoming over 535,000 visitors per annum.
Our friendly team of knowledgeable staff can provide information and advice on a wide range of subjects to help you make the most of your visit to Bath and the surrounding area.
Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9.30 - 17.30 all year round
Sundays: 10.00 – 16.00 all year round
The Centre will be open Bank Holidays except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
A helping hand - the services we provide
The Bath Visitor Information Centre is here to help you before, during and after your visit to Bath.
Accommodation Bookings
We deal direct with providers to bring you the widest range of accommodation from 5 star hotels to independent guest houses and B&B's; and from luxury self catered properties and serviced apartments to campus accommodation. With over 250 providers on our books to choose from, you can trust us to find something just right for you.
All our accommodation is officially star rated, or is awaiting grading, by either the AA or Quality in Tourism (on behalf of the National Tourist Board, VisitBritain) so you can rest assured of the quality you will find.
Book online - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Room availability in Bath and the surrounding area can be viewed online and rooms can be booked at any time using our quick and secure real-time online booking service. Click here or go the the accommodation section of our website to search for the dates you require.
Before you arrive - call our personal booking service on 0844 847 5256
We also run a personal booking service allowing you to explain your precise requirements to our staff who will help find you the perfect place to stay and make a reservation on your behalf. There is no charge to you for this service. Simply call 0844 847 5256 during office hours. Please note we cannot take telephone bookings after 5pm for arrival the same day.
After you arrive in Bath
If you arrive in Bath without any accommodation booked, simply pop into the Visitor Information Centre located next to the Abbey on York Street and our staff will help find you the best accommodation to meet your requirements. We make no charge for our booking services. Please note that as Bath can be very busy at peak times such as weekends it pays to ring ahead or to book online before you travel if you have specific requirements.
If you arrive in Bath either before the Information Centre opens, or after we close, there is an internet cafe on Manvers Street - the road straight ahead of you as you exit from Bath Spa railway station - or many of Bath's cafes and shopping centres are Wi Fi enabled, so just log on to www.visitbath.co.uk
Other Services in the Information Centre
We sell tickets for a large number of attractions, events and tours. Some of our bestsellers include:
» 2 and 4 hour spa session vouchers for Thermae Bath Spa
» Spa's Ancient and Modern Package
» Tickets for attractions and tours including Bath City Sightseeing Bus Tour
» Tickets for events and National Theatre vouchers
» Great British Heritage Passes offering free entry to over 600 attractions (available to overseas visitors only)
Pop in when you arrive to help find the best tickets for your needs or call 0844 847 5256 to book tickets in advance .
Bath Visitor Card
Exclusive to the Bath Tourist Information Centre is the Bath Visitor Card giving you
discounts and savings at participating shops, restaurants and attractions in Bath. Cards cost just £3 and are valid for 3 weeks from the date of purchase.
Bath Visitor Guide
Our annual printed publication is a handy reference guide to places to stay and things to see and do in the area.
» Request your free copy of our visitor guide
Mailing list
Join our mailing list to make sure you receive information to help make the most of your future visit.
» Sign up for our free enewsletter for exclusive offers, news and ideas
Travel Information
Click on the following links for up to date information, or call in and see us when you visit.
» Information and directions on how to get to and around Bath
» Park & Ride and parking information
» National Express Coach tickets
General Enquiries
Call us on 0906 711 2000 (calls cost 50p/min) to find out more about things to do, what's on and places to eat and drink in Bath. Or, pop into the Bath Visitor Information Centre during your visit and pick up free leaflets and get information and advice.
Bath Gifts and Souvenirs
Wide choice of maps and books
The Tourist Information Centre offers one of the best selections of local books, guide books and maps to help you discover more about Bath and the surrounding area.
Quality range of gifts and souvenirs
The Centre also offers a wide selection of Bath branded merchandise and local crafts. Find the perfect gift to take home for your family and friends, or simply buy yourself a present to remind you of your time in Bath.
To purchase gifts and souvenirs call 0844 847 5256 or visit the Bath Tourist Information Centre during your visit.
Our online shop also offers a selection of maps and tickets to enable you to pre-plan your visit.
Contact Us
For more information and general enquiries please contact us. Many of our staff speak foreign languages. Please get in touch and we will do our best to help.
» UK callers: 0906 711 2000 (50p/min)
» Overseas callers: +44 (0)844 847 5257
» Email: tourism@bathtourism.co.uk
Bath Visitor Information Centre
Abbey Chambers
Abbey Churchyard
Bath
BA1 1LY
Bath Tourism Plus has a strong commitment to sustainability and has been awarded a Silver Award by the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
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