THERMAE BATH SPA
Britain’s original and only natural thermal Spa

As the site of the UK's only natural hot springs, Bath's status as a unique destination has endured for thousands of years. That status will be significantly enhanced in 2004, when the new Thermae Bath Spa reopens for the first time since 1978.

The Spa development – which was made possible through a £7.78 million grant from the Millennium Commission – involves the restoration of five historic buildings, including the 18th century Hot Bath and Cross Bath, and the construction of a stunning new glass and stone building designed by internationally acclaimed architects Sir Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners.

Thermae Bath Spa includes indoor and outdoor thermal spa bathing, steam-rooms, massage and treatment rooms, a restaurant, meeting facilities and visitor centre. It will be operated by Thermae Development Company (UK), which draws upon experience gained at Thermae 2000 in Holland.

ROOFTOP THERMAL POOL - AN OUTSTANDING ATTRACTION

One of the most eye-catching aspects of the new Spa will be the open-air, rooftop pool, from which bathers will be able to gaze out to the skyline and green hills, which surround Bath. Benefiting from the natural thermal waters, the rooftop pool will be in use all-year round.  

Located in the heart of the World Heritage Site, just 100 metres from the Roman Baths, the restored Spa will draw its thermal waters from the Hetling Spring, the Cross Spring and Kings Spring which deliver over one million litres of water every day at a temperature of 44 – 46 degrees centigrade.

Building upon its reputation as a centre for healing and learning, Bath is one of Britain’s top tourism destinations. The Spa will perfectly complement the city’s existing range of theatres, festivals, attractions and museums including the Roman Baths, its outstanding Georgian architecture and some of the country's best independent shops and restaurants.

One of the added bonuses of Thermae Bath Spa is that there are no membership or joining fees and visitors can choose from staying in a five star hotel to a self-catering cottage, whichever suits their style and budget.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

• ·the only place in the UK where you will be able to bathe in natural, thermal water - used for over 2,000 years for healing, relaxation and leisure

• a unique urban setting - a sanctuary in the centre of a World Heritage City - view of Bath's magnificent cityscape and green skyline from the open-air rooftop pool

•  a breathtaking contemporary building in glass and stone to complement Bath's outstanding 18th Century urban landscape

•  the restoration of five important, heritage buildings

•  a centre for well-being offering a full range of complementary and orthodox spa treatments

• an addition to Bath's many, varied attractions which include the world famous Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent and the surrounding Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

•  no membership or joining fees

THERMAE BATH SPA: 
OPERATING INFORMATION

Thermae Bath Spa
The Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath Street 
Bath, BA1 1SJ
Reservations: +44 (0) 1225 33 1234
Email: info@thermaebathspa.com
www.thermaebathspa.com

OPENING HOURS
Seven days per week

New Royal Bath and Hot Bath
09.00 - 22.00 (last entry 20.00)

Cross Bath
09.00 - 21.00 (last entry 19.30)

PRICES
2-hour spa session: £19
Valid until 30^th Dec 2005
4-hour spa session: £29
 Full-day:£45

FACILITIES IN ‘THERMAE’

Ground Floor
Main entrance, reception, lifts, shop

  Lower ground floor

Minerva Bath with whirlpool & relaxation areas

Upper ground floor

Changing suite

1st floor

Massage suite (8 massage rooms), exercise space, restaurant

2nd floor

Steam-rooms: 4 circular glass pods, ‘Waterfall’ shower, footbaths, open-air terrace, meeting rooms

Rooftop

Open-air spa bathing pool with neck massage and air jets

THE HOT BATH

12 treatment rooms

(not included in Thermae Alpine Hay Chamber, herbal wraps, Vichy Shower, entrance price) mud treatments, Watsu, dry flotation

THE CROSS BATH
Stand-alone, open-air thermal bathing pool

 HETLING PUMP ROOM
Spa Visitor Centre (free)

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