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The Roman Baths and Pump Room has scooped three awards at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards, including Bronze in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism category.
They were also awarded Gold for Wedding Venue of the Year and Bronze for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year. The win was announced on Thursday 1st December at a ceremony at the Winter Gardens in Weston super Mare.
The past year has seen many exciting developments at the Roman Baths. A new Roman Gym area opened in October 2021, revealing excavations never before seen by the public. With projections and new interpretation, the Gym gives visitors the chance to explore how the Romans kept fit and healthy, learn about Roman medicine, and see the remains of an ancient sauna (laconicum).
The Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre opened earlier this year, giving school children and local community groups a chance to learn about the fascinating history of Roman Britain where it actually happened. The innovative new Investigation Zone allows children to have a go at being archaeologists, excavating replica Roman remains in a mock-up archaeological trench and recording their findings using an app.
Every effort is made to ensure that the Roman Baths is as accessible as possible to disabled visitors. Ninety percent of the historic building is accessible to wheelchair users. British Sign Language guides are available for deaf or hearing impaired visitors, and there are fully descriptive audio tours and tactile models to help blind and partially sighted visitors explore the site. Information is provided for autistic visitors and those experiencing potential claustrophobia. The Baths also offers quiet evenings throughout the year, where neurodiverse visitors can enjoy a quieter experience.
Winners from the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards will be entered into corresponding categories of the South West Tourism Awards. Winners from the South West awards will then be selected to represent the region in the national VisitEngland Awards.
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We want to be open and accessible to all visitors to ensure that everyone can enjoy our heritage site and museum. We hope the following information will help you plan your visit to the Roman Baths.
