No. 1 Royal Crescent in Bath: photos, reviews

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No. 1 Royal Crescent in Bath offers a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of the 18th century through its meticulously restored Palladian-style townhouse. Visitors can explore the elaborate period room displays, where each room is adorned with fine art and authentic furnishings that truly transport you back in time. The museum often hosts special exhibitions, including treasures like the Sandton manuscript, letters to Jane Austen's brother, and first editions that will delight literature enthusiasts. Costumes from "Persuasion" further enhance the experience, making it a captivating stop for anyone interested in history or the regency era. Perfect for a family outing, the venue is equipped with facilities suitable for children, including easy access to toilets. With an impressive average rating of 4.5, it's an attraction that promises an enriching visit within just 1-2 hours.

Recommended visit time

1-2 hours

Features

Suitable for children, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Toilet

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Morford Street

Bus stop 274 m walk

Royal Avenue

Bus stop 113 m walk

Northampton Street

Bus stop 172 m walk

Royal Crescent

Bus stop 36 m walk

4.5

based on 2,525 reviews

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4.5/5 2,462 reviews

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4.5/5 63 reviews

Elena

Visited yesterday and it was such an experience!! To walk through a house and see how people lived before us, it was incredibly immersive. They also had a little Jane Austen exhibition, which I feel was fairly priced at 2.50 pounds extra on top of the Royal Crescent museum, as it was just a couple of rooms (notably, the Sandton manuscript, two letters to her brother about their father's passing, some first editions, and costumes from Persuasion). I wouldn't recommend buying the single ticket for the Jane Austen exhibition. The girl at the till was absolutely lovely, kindly explained the pricing and differences between the museum and exhibition, and even chatted a bit with me as we were walking out. So sad I didn't get her name or I would have shouted her out in this review!! My only complaint with the house would be that the route is a bit confusing to follow (as you sometimes have to retrace your steps) and the sensors for the speakers didn't always work, giving us an incomplete experience, as the museum created a little narrative about a fictional family living in the house, whose stories you hear as you walk into each room (plus, some nice tidbits of storytelling like a letter in a fireplace!!).

ludovic ardoise

A voir.

Petros Geroulanos

Very pretty sight. I would recommend accessing it from the lower side.

No. 1 Royal Crescent in Bath

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