July, 2015 – Graham Miln

Bath - Thermal Spa

Opportunities to sink into a thermal bath do not come along often. At least not in our world. When we booked our trip to Bath, we both knew that a trip to the thermal spa was a must.

Branded as Thermae Bath Spa, the spa uses the heated ground water to fill pools and saunas. As with all commercialised natural spas, claims are made that the high mineral content benefits bathers.

Thermae Bath Spa
Thermae Bath Spa

Signage showing the floors of the spa in Bath
Signage showing the floors of the spa in Bath

We tried to justify the expense in many different ways but the simple reasoning of it being unlikely we will return to Bath again was enough.

The thermal spa was enjoyable but not the overwhelmingly luxurious experience I hoped for. If I lived locally, we would not rush to return. It would be something suggested to guests.

No photos were allowed inside and I have no intention of risking my camera in such a wet environment. What photos I have are of the outside of the complex.

Modern signage for the spa
Modern signage for the spa

“Roman Bath” carved into the Bath stone