Should YOU Visit The Roman Baths In Bath UK? - Is It Worth Visiting? An honest review
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2024
- In our video we ask if it is worth visiting the Roman Baths. How have they made history interesting? Is it worth the ticket price? Is it too busy to see the artefacts and displays?
Join us as we seek the answers to these questions and share with you our thoughts about the experience.
NB We paid for our tickets and we’re not asked to make this video by The Roman Baths.
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Fun fact: when I was a toddler, I spent every day of my life at the Roman Baths. My father, you see, was an Archaeologist & Geologist and in 1960, he became Curator and CEO of the Roman Baths. He ran the Museum for a total of Seventeen years, retiring in 1977 to purchase a sixteenth century Inn in the Mendip Hills. To be honest, I can't remember anything after that (HI-CUP) LOL.
I am so grateful to view your vlog of Bath! It is my friend’s favorite town who is an architect teaching The Classical Orders in architecture. I had no idea how beautiful and carefully curated this site was preserved! He said Bath is his favorite town! Hope to see it one day but if I don’t get there I have gained a great view thanks to you! ❤️🙏👩🎨👍
its my favourite to!
Thanks for that. I haven't been in the place for about fifty years, cycling down from London. It seems to have changed a lot. I'm sure it was a lot cheaper to get in then. But it looks like the visitor experience is a lot more educational now. Really do appreciate the update.
Love the video. I haven’t been to the Baths for years despite going to Bath regularly and it’s much more interesting now than when I last went. When I tried the water it was from the fountain in the Pump Room and it tasted awful.
I attended an evening Christmas function there a few years ago and we could walk around the baths lit by flaming torches. It was magical.
Many years since visiting The Roman Baths, I found it very interesting, but I thought the water was disgusting 🤢 great video brought back memories of a time less troubled and a joy to be alive, whatever we paid for admission then was well worth it for the history lesson….all in all a very enjoyable experience, a great reaction from Andrew tasting the water 😅 five out of five for me “👌”
''You can tell its old - silent movies....!!'' - laffed out loud at that one Andrew! I went about 60 years ago on a family holiday, can't say I remember much about it! And don't need to go again now after watching your excellent video! 😀
The interactive aspects to this fantastic archeological site should make it appeal to so many more people. It appears to be very well laid out, and more of an experience than 'just a museum'. There is competition for tourist dollars, but I'd definitely prefer to see a 'one of a kind' place like the Roman Baths than a theme park, of which we have (too) many here in the U.S. I believe the tall hat worn by the one actor could indicate he was a freed slave, or possibly a slave who was a foreign captive. This is the short version, as a full discussion of Roman headwear would keep us here all day, lol. :)
I looked yesterday at booking a visit for my Birthday in May, but I just could not justify the £27 admission. People are struggling and should be able to visit but are being alienated, which is a shame, good video as ever guys.
A part from Public Baths, Aquducts, sanitation, roads, irrigation, medication, education, wine….what have the Romans ever done for us?? 😂😂
Thanks for the video it looks quite Good.
BS. Medication wasn't from Romans. All indigenous groups lived off plants.
Sanitation ?? What has that done in the year 2024. The Romans destroyed the earth's land and crops. The same evil empire running the globe today under a different label.
Wine is MUCH older than the Romans. Biblical times they never used toxic chemicals !
Road you say. Roads were built in this country for horse and carriage for the WEALTHY. Yeah its gotten us so far with modern cars too big for the roads to share with other cars. Let alone parking.
I’ve been and it’s amazing I loved every minute of it , not expensive compared to most places I’ve visited , Tintagel castle cost double and was a few bricks on a hill
End of the day, it all depends on one's interest. It was initially in my to do list next June, but after viewing this - A static pool and some animated video, I will probably give it a miss. Thank you for helping me make this decision
Just joined you it's amazing videos thankyou x x so much love your doggies and a saints fan oh dear lol 😂 ❤❤
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Really enjoyed it . I thought it was well done with lots of information & Yes although expensive I would go to see it if I was in Bath. Your videos are so very well made and as usual you manage to bring the past to life - well done -
Lovely to see you back after your Covid. We missed you. Thanks for yet another informative and enjoyable vlog.
I visited the Baths around 8yrs ago. I just loved it and spent around 3hrs there, on my own. Although it's more expensive now, I would visit again if I ever did go to England ago
Awesome watch ⌚ like and shared out in you tube community. And Happy Easter 🐣
A really enjoyable vlog once again in Bath, You showed the city so well and you`er right, when visiting the Roman baths get there early we did and we had it to ourselves,,,,,,,Brian&Jane.
I visited this place once, but that was around 30 to 40 years ago. All I can remember was tasting the water as it came out of an old pipe protruding from the wall. It was foul! Looks as if they've brought the experience up to date. The film of the inhabitants going about their daily lives is new and I think you were talking to a couple of actors, dressed for the part. But £27! That's a bit steep.
In Winchester, there is a similar display set around the Roman/Saxon period. Here again, you have film of people going about their daily tasks, plus live actors in costume, who will interact with visitors. Very similar but half the price and the admission ticket allows you to visit as often as you like for 12 months.
An interesting and in depth video from you both.
Great video 🤩 Very interesting. Thank you both. 🙂🏛🛁
We were there in 2017...yes, it was expensive but it's a once in a lifetime experience for most tourists and it was very enjoyable with awesome exhibits
Hi Sarah and Andrew. I haven't been but my sister June went to Bath for a day trip and visited the Roman baths lots of photos she said it was worth the money and really enjoyed it. It wasn't the only place considering that day she took about 100 pictures half in the baths.
We went Christmas 2022 and loved it. Spent hours there and could have done more.
Thank you for the video. I haven't been there since I was a child, decades ago. Happy memories.
Какая древность!!! С ума сойти!!! Я не знала, что в Великобритании сохранились римские бани!!! Очень позновательно. Спасибо вам Сара и Эндрю.
I love anything to do with Roman history. Unfortunately I’m allergic to the City of Bath. My ex husband’s family live there and every time I would visit I got a horrific migraine…..my neurologist stated I’m highly sensitive to the minerals/sulphur from the spring so I can’t visit anymore…..just glad I’m ok in Rome and Pompeii then 😂
Thank you so much for your reviews. I'm going to Bath in 2 weeks for my 60th birthday treat.
After watching your video about the Thermae bath spa facility me and my daughter have decided not to go. Far too many poor and worrying reviews, and far too expensive for the poor maintenance especially given they made a million pound profit last year.
I have just watched your review of the old Roman baths and we will definitely be going. Thanks for the tips!
Lovely to see you again after the covid ❤ And great to get a view of the Roman Baths. I was there in August 2016 and I have the same impression now from your video as I had then. I really enjoyed my visit and it came alive by all the video tableaus and the actors who impersonated romans. It also displayed the history in a great way. I would have given it a 5 that time. But I don't remember the entrance fee. Thank you. Torunn 🥰
Edit: Corrected my visit from 1916 to 2016. 😂
1916?
@@paulf9487 hahahaha, 2016 🤣🤣🤣 I guess they wouldn't have had the video displays back then... I will edit my post. Thank you.
Hi loved your review, a question please, your price was 19£ in January 2024, I looked on the site, not sure if it's the official site but it says 24.50? How strange what a price increase!
During the video I film my phone at one point showing the email with the pricing.
We noticed a lot of discrepancy in pricing in the comments on Trip Advisor and could only conclude that they change regularly depending on the time of year. Technology allows this to happen now, I guess. Some comments on Trip Advisor were quoting £28 per person, but didn’t say when they visited.
I guess January is low season and cheaper.
Sarah :)
Wow. Being a history buff. I would love to visit Bath.
Really enjoyed this Andrew and Sarah 🙏. I went about 25 years ago and loved it then too. Obviously non of the tech stuff then and I'm sure I would enjoy it again because of that 👍. I suppose most major attractions these days are that price or more, so I think it's just about weighing up what might interest you. I love seeing ancient stuff... and hubby says that's why I love him so much 🤣. I would give it a five but skip the shops too 😜😁💖🥰
Very interesting video. I am going to Bath for my birthday and it’s a week day so I will go early and I’m a senior citizen.
Thanks for this video, very interesting and, as always, so well done.
Very interesting video, thank you. What is the water temperature in modern numbers, I'm not American.
According to Google, 117f is 47 deg c. 🔥
The Roman baths are a wonderful survival but the 1 Star reviewers are indeed correct - too expensive.
I used to work as a curator and the attempt to 'privatise' the history sector has been a complete failure. Properly preserving and exhibiting things is a relatively expensive process and when such things were handled by county museums and so on it was the public purse that dealt with it, the museums being treated as a resource for the area, just like public parks and the like. When such places have to stand on their own financial feet it usually turns out that the interest in the past is not as strong as all that once the entry fees kick in!
I had no idea that you had both been unwell....I don't really do 'social meeja'.
I have missed you. Hope that you are both getting better as the longer days are coming.
Take care guys
p.s. has Andrew got his sense of taste back....I would hate to see him unable to taste a pasty 🤣
Very good review, its been a while since I last made a visit, but I agree with your scoring of the Roman Baths. All the best Bob
very interesting video, I went about 30 years ago so a lot more interactive now BUT I have a question - whats happened to your video intro? - CSI Mevagissey and Sarahs reaction & laugh always makes me giggle, please can it return? 🙂
I wonder if they allow a special day for treatment in the waters.
Compared to the Thermae spa just down the road I thought the cost was reasonable, especially with the interactive content. Yes, the gift shop is a ripoff but then aren't most. Once again entrance is free for residents and students at the two Uni's in Bath
I visited Bath and the Roman baths a while ago , it’s an interesting place and I’m afraid you have to be prepared to pay if you want to do the touristy things.
Everywhere you go now costs , not quite so bad as a pensioner sometimes you can get a reduced price but that’s the way things are , don’t let it spoil your trip .
Strewth! I didn't realise the Romans had video.... In 1977 it was free, but without all that you've shown....
It did seem expensive but I thought it was worth it. And the water tasted like blood😒😊
You have certainly made me want to visit Bath xx
changed a bit since my school visits in the 60's and 70's. water was horrible to drink
Only a fragment of it is actually Roman, most of it is 19th century. If you're on a budget I'd give it a miss - there is so much to look at in Bath for free.
Did the local council run the baths?
if 28 million visited last year where is the £560m spent (let alone the profit from selling chocolate coins worth £1 for £5 etc.)?
If the water is so unsafe and dirty. But still uses the same water source as the Romans, then how did the Romans use it safely?
Andrew always cracks me up!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Amazing video never been go one day
That scene with the couple dressed up like Romans looked prehistoric compared to the tech they had to build this great stuff. What history is Shown to us, may not be all correct.
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It’s his antenna for the phone lol
For kings and queens says it all same today elites
Thank you overpaying tourists! You're why us locals can go to the Roman Baths for free
Hi ,I live in Bath and it’s a dump ..born and raised here .. the only clean area is the centre or historical sights of interest .. outside the centre it’s a tip.. ok if you like coffee or cheap tack .geared up for tourist and students . Then there’s the clean air ( stealth tax) and parking charges depending on what you drive . I could tell where and where not to eat ( I’m a pest controller and rushed off my feet) the council is a joke
Though I probably wouldn't agree with your term DUMP I appreciate the tourist trap bit. I myself was born in Bath:- my old Dad was the Curator of the Roman Baths for seventeen years and He too had endless battles with Bath City Council. Infact 'battles ' might be a bit of a weak description as he (my dad) was a one-man army to save Baths Georgian architecture;- a difficult time during the 60s as the Council at the time wanted to pull down various buildings to make way for what became known as BRUTILIST ARCHITECTURE. Thank goodness they in the end saw sense. God-speed.
@@stuartrowena4371 Bath certainly isn’t the City it once was the new build between the Midland Bridge and the Windsor Bridge on the Lower Bristol Road looks like Prison Blocks
@@alanvaughan4143 cripes, yes: blinking awful eyesore 🤔
It is a most wonderful place. Excellent that some idiots wont go because of the price, they are not the people that should be there anyway. Dont encourage more visitors to go anywhere at all, our treaured places are ruined by too many tourists.
I haven’t visited since I was a teenager, so am well overdue a visit, especially as I am obsessed by the Romans and collect Roman coins 🪙
No and after i was ripped off on the park & ride yesterday i won`t return
The worst rip off is , STONE HENGE!!!
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