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Spas and Wellbeing in Bath

There’s certainly something in the water here in Bath. A true centre of relaxation, it’s one of the only places in Britain where you can bathe in natural hot springs. Whether it’s a spa day, wellness weekend or a longer retreat, it’s the perfect place for a leisurely break.

Bath's second UNESCO accreditation as one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe underlines the influence the waters have on the city's identity, from Roman Bath to the present day. The Great Spa Towns of Europe project focuses on historic spa towns, based around mineral springs, which formed fashionable resorts of health, leisure and recreational ‘diversions’ from the eighteenth to the early twentieth centuries.

Powered by the same mineral-rich thermal springs that soothed the Romans, the first to harness the city’s healing waters back in AD43, Thermae Bath Spa is a twenty-first-century take on the spa experience. The undeniable highlight is the rooftop pool with its sensational 360-degree views of the city, made even more spectacular by the addition of some atmospheric steam on cold days.

The Thermae’s New Royal Bath offers a huge range of indulgent treatments in a contemporary space combining glass, stone, light and water to create an all-embracing sense of wellbeing. You can also relax in the Wellness Suite, an immersive multisensory space with several distinct spa experiences, including Roman and Georgian steam rooms, an Ice Chamber and a Celestial Relaxation Room.

You can also soak in the thermal waters just around the corner in the Spa Village at The Gainsborough Bath Spa. Tapping into Bath’s naturally warm waters, this spa integrates them with a range of enticing treatments including aromatherapy, hot stone massages and aquatic body therapy. As the only hotel in the UK with a naturally heated spa, it’s the perfect venue for a soothing spa stay.

Many other hotels in Bath have their own on-site spa facilities, so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to planning your wellbeing break.

For an alternative take on the traditional spa experience, visit The Soul Spa, one of Bath's best-kept secrets, to experience a guided inner journey and sound bath. Or, go for a swim in the stunning, newly-refurbished Cleveland Pools, the UK's oldest public outdoor swimming pool.

To discover more about the fascinating history of Bath’s spa culture, visit the city's famed Roman Baths. Still standing in the city centre, it gives a unique glimpse into how our ancestors liked to unwind, making the most of the steaming spring waters central to their vision of Aquae Sulis as a sanctuary of rest and relaxation.

Relax and rejuvenate

Spa hotels

Make the most of your trip to Europe’s oldest spa town with a stay at a one of the city’s fabulous spa hotels.
Day spas

Set some time aside in your sightseeing schedule to experience Bath’s spa culture at a day spa or indulge at a luxury spa hotel.
Wellbeing activities

Bath and its surrounding countryside is a top destination for wellness, not only thanks to the natural thermal waters and spas, but also because of the many things you can do to take time for yourself and improve your wellbeing.

The ultimate guide to spas in Bath

To help you plan the perfect spa break, we sum up the best bits from the many spas in and around Bath.
Bath's spa heritage

Browse our timeline to find out more about Bath's spa history.
Places To Stay with Swimming Pools in Bath

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Spa highlights

Thermae Bath Spa

Enjoy Bath's natural thermal waters at the award-winning Thermae Bath Spa.
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The Spa and Bath House at The Royal Crescent Hotel

Plunge headlong into paradise with the ultimate spa experience.
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Spa Village Bath at The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Located in the heart of the city, the spa combines classic architecture with a contemporary style.
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The Spa at Lucknam Park

A luxurious contemporary spa within a country house hotel.
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