Bath is one of the UK's most historic cities, with some sites dating back thousands of years. However, despite the city's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath is accessible to all, including neurodiverse visitors and those with physical disabilities or impairments.
We have worked with AccessAble to provide detailed access information for hotels, attractions, restaurants, shopping centres and other places of interest in Bath, to make planning your perfect trip easy.
AccessAble detailed access guides have information on everything from parking and physical access to facilities inside the venue such as toilets, reception areas, or hotel rooms.
You can also find detailed access guides for many of Bath's hotels, attractions, restaurants and more via Euan's Guides.
Daily hire of mobility equipment is available from Mobility Hire, which offers wheelchairs, scooters, power chairs, riser chairs, profiling beds, personal care, footwear, bath aids, accessible bathroom adaptations, stairlifts and more. They will deliver to where you are staying and pick up again when needed.
Hubs Mobility Advice Service provides visitors with the most up to date local accessible transport guidance, either via the website or by contacting a local Hubs service for free, detailed advice.
Find out more about Accessibility on buses in Bath on the First Bus website, including details on assistance animals, low floor access, wheelchair accessibility, RNIB charter and extra help to travel.
Taxi
Several local taxi firms have specially adapted vehicles suitable for users of wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Find out more here.
Coach
Flix Busand National Expressrun services from across the country to Bath, including from London Heathrow, Gatwick airport and Bristol Airport.
Useful accessibility links for travelling to Bristol by coach
Bristol Airport offers a comprehensive guide to their special assistance services. Familiarise yourself with accessibility arrangements before you begin your journey to help you navigate the airport on the dates of travel.
Arrivals
Upon arrival into Bristol Airport, passengers can find wheelchairs in the arrivals corridors. There is lift access to immigration and a dedicated lane where customers requiring assistance will be helped through immigration. This is very close to the baggage claim area.
The silver zone shuttle bus collects all passengers from outside the terminal. Bristol Airport staff are happy to escort customers all the way to their car should they require it.
Parking and Drop & Go
The Airport recommends using the Silver Zone, as there are dedicated bays outside the reception, and as long as their Blue Badge is left in the windscreen, their car will be waiting for them in one of the bays on their return. The shuttle bus has accessible ramps and the bus drivers are trained to help anyone who needs assistance getting on and off the bus.
If you are dropping off someone who is a Blue Badge holder, you can use the Drop & Go car park for an extended stay of 40 minutes for £7.00, by scanning the Blue Badge at the exit barrier. A free one-hour car park is also located by the entrance to Silver Zone to the south, and adjacent to it, is a free shuttle bus which connects passengers to and from the terminal.
Assistance Points
Those who are being dropped off in the Drop and Go car park next to the terminal should head to the assistance point (found under the covered walkway and next to the smart trolleys). There is a contact point which can be used to call the desk. Assistance is normally received within 5 – 10 minutes of calling if pre-booked, which is highly recommended. All car parks have assistance signs and either a phone number to call or an intercom to reach the desk in the check in hall.
For those customers who need assistance from the moment they arrive, they will find assistance signs and touch points throughout the car parks.
Additional facilities
Bristol Airport provides dedicated routes, shown by sunflowers on the floor, for those who need to avoid busy environments as well as a sensory room, which can be booked in advance for free.
Bath’s compact city centre is easily accessible, with most of the city’s major attractions, hotels and eateries situated very close together. There are several car parks within the centre offering accessible parking bays for Blue Badge holders – please find a full list here.
Please note that there are a limited number of spaces in Bath's car parks that are free of charge to Blue Badge holders, and you will be required to pay for parking in most bays. Alternatively, you can park for free on-street with no time limit when displaying a valid Blue Badge in:
On-street Pay & Display bays
Residents' Parking Zones (RPZs)
Advisory disabled parking bays
On-street disabled parking bays (always check signs, as some bays are time limited and you need to display your badge and time clock, set to time of arrival)
Disabled parking bays located in the outer entrance area of Charlotte Street Car Park (charges apply in the main Charlotte Street Car Park)
You can park on single and double yellow lines for up to 3 hours, except where a ban on loading or unloading is in force, as indicated by yellow kerb dashes and/or signs on plates. You must display a valid Blue Badge with your time clock set at the time of your arrival.
Find out more about Blue Badge holders' rights and responsibilities on the UK Government website.
Vehicles are restricted on several streets in Bath city centre as part of the Bath City Centre Security scheme. These include Abbey Green, Abbeygate Street, Bath Street, Beau Street, Cheap Street, Hot Bath Street, Lower Borough Walls, Parsonage Lane, Saw Close, Stall Street, Swallow Street, Upper Borough Walls, Westgate Street, and York Street. Blue Badge holders are permitted access to these streets, with entry on Cheap Street - find out more on the Council website.
Bath’s acclaimed attractions put accessibility front and centre, by making every effort to ensure that neurodiverse visitors and those with physical disabilities can fully enjoy their offerings. However, due to the listed status and heritage nature of several buildings in Bath, certain areas unfortunately remain inaccessible for wheelchair users.
Attractions across the city are working to ensure that these limited access spaces are kept to a minimum, while introducing virtual tours which provide an alternative means of experiencing restricted areas. Some are also opening exciting new fully accessible spaces to explore, such as Bath Abbey's purpose-built Discovery Centre.
Various Bath attractions are keen to ensure that their experiences are accessible to neurodiverse visitors. Many venues will be happy to share their quieter opening times with you, or help you find quiet spaces if needed during your visit. Some also provide useful additional downloadable resources such as maps which help you to identify all the sensory-friendly spaces on their sites, and visual stories to help you plan your visit and get a feel for what you will experience.
The city’s attractions also have a range of provisions for visitors with visual impairments, such as audio guides, tactile models, large print guides. Those with hearing impairments can take advantage of facilities including hearing loops, Braille information panels, British Sign Language guides, and many more. Assistance dogs and even some puppies in training are welcomed at most of Bath’s major attractions.
Many attractions also offer complimentary entry to carers or personal assistants accompanying visitors with additional needs.
Visitors with access needs will be pleased to know that Bath’s stunning selection of accommodation venues can provide all the facilities necessary to stay in the city comfortably. Many offer accessible bedrooms with built-in facilities including wet rooms, wheel-in showers, lowered sinks, grab rails, and vibrating pillows allowing those with hearing impairments to feel safe in case of a fire.
You’ll also find additional features which will make your visit more convenient, such as adjoining rooms, level access, ramps and lifts. Several luxury hotels in Bath and its surrounding areas also have spa facilities which are fully accessible to wheelchair users, with separate disabled changing rooms.
Many Bath hotels will find quiet spaces in their public areas such as on-site restaurants and lobbies for you on request, with some also providing a 24-hour room service if you’d prefer to stay in the peace of your room.
Visitors with access needs are also well catered for at Bath’s food and drink venues, many of which offer accessibility features which allow everyone to enjoy the city’s culinary delights. In addition to step-free access and accessible toilets, some eateries provide large print menus for those with visual impairments, and quiet spaces for neurodiverse guests if required. Assistance dogs are also welcome at certain venues, and there may even be a treat or two in it for them at some!
This section provides essential information about local medical services, including nearby hospitals, walk-in centres, and urgent care options. You'll also find details on late-night pharmacies for any unexpected medical needs outside regular hours.
Medical Centres & Hospitals
Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Accident & Emergency Department
St Martins Hospital, Midford Road, Bath, BA2 5RP - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Fairfield Park Health Centre, Tyning Lane, Bath BA1 6EA - Open 8am-6pm
Late Night Pharmacies
Keynsham Pharmacy, 13-15 High St, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1DP - Open 9am-8pm
Bath Boots Southgate Centre, 1 Newark St: Bath, BA1 1AT - Open 8am-7pm
Are there accessible parking facilities in the city centre?
Yes - all of Bath's city centre car parks feature disabled parking bays. The highest numbers can be found at the Charlotte Street and Avon Street car parks, which feature 24 and 11 respectively. Find out more on the Bath & North East Somerset Council website.
There are a limited number of spaces in Bath's car parks that are free of charge to Blue Badge holders, and you will be required to pay for parking in most bays. You can park for free on-street with no time limit when displaying a valid Blue Badge in certain zones - see the Blue Badge parking section for a full list.
Are guide dogs and service animals allowed in tourist attractions and restaurants?
Yes - most of Bath’s main attractions and eateries welcome guide/assistance dogs and other service animals, but we recommend checking individual venues' websites to confirm. You can also view our Accessible Things to Do and Accessible Places to Eat and Drink pages to get some inspiration.
How do I obtain a Blue Badge for my visit to Bath?
Visitors can obtain a Blue Badge for their visit to Bath by completing an online application form on the UK Government website.
Are there accessible walking routes in Bath city centre?
Yes. Bath's city centre is compact, largely pedestrianised, and mostly flat, with dropped curbs and crossings throughout. The fully accessible Bath Spa railway station and Bath Bus Station are both based a short distance from the main attractions, shops and eateries.
Bath’s attractions are committed to making their venues as inclusive and accessible as possible. From historic houses to grand galleries and landscaped gardens, many have dedicated facilities and trained staff to make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
You’re never short of choices for great restaurants, cafés or bars in Bath, and despite many buildings being listed, many local businesses strive to make their venues as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Special offers especially for carers and personal assistants for disabled people. Offers include free entry to attractions and discounts on food and drink.
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