Bath Attractions
Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon © Tagishsimon
Building of Bath Museum
The fascinating story of Georgian Bath is encapsulated in the
only museum in the city about the city. The Building of Bath Museum
is the natural place to start a sightseeing expedition. It is
housed in the Gothic Countess of Huntingdon's Methodist Chapel,
built in 1765 and renovated in 1984 by the Bath Preservation Trust.
Inside visitors are treated to a unique exhibition, which describes
how Bath developed from a small provincial spa to the most
fashionable resort in Georgian England. Using models, maps,
paintings, reconstructions, live crafting demonstrations and
hands-on exhibits, including a touch-screen computer, a visit to
the museum is an informative and entertaining experience.
Address: The Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, the Vineyards, the Paragon;
E-mail: amanda@bathmuseum.co.uk;
Website: www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/museums/bath;
Telephone: (0)1225 333 895;
Transport: 10-15 minutes on foot from Bath bus and train station;
Opening time: 10.30am until 5.00pm; last admission 4.30pm. Closes for winter.;
Admission: ₤4 (adults); ₤2 (children 6-18); concessions available
