Cross Bath

Cross Bath is a bathing facility with Georgian architecture in Bath, featuring traditional stonework and symmetrical design elements centered around a naturally heated thermal pool. The structure combines classical Georgian aesthetics with modern spa facilities for visitors.

The facility was built in 1789 and forms part of Bath's thermal spring heritage, drawing on mineral-rich waters that Romans discovered centuries earlier. The use of these natural resources traces back to ancient times and continues to define the city.

The bath represents how British bathing traditions evolved from ancient Roman practices to modern wellness treatments within a Grade I listed structure. Visitors experience how bathing culture has shaped the city across centuries.

The facility sits in central Bath and is easily reached via main streets with full wheelchair access and changing rooms available. Visitors should note that opening hours vary seasonally, so checking ahead or contacting directly is wise.

Thermal waters emerge from natural springs and flow constantly through the cross-shaped bathing pool at a temperature around 33 to 34 degrees Celsius. This rare combination of natural heat from deep geological sources makes the place an ongoing draw for bathers.

Location: Bath and North East Somerset

Inception: January 1, 1789

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

GPS coordinates: 51.38077,-2.36140

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48