Roman Baths
Bath - Somerset, United Kingdom
- Location
- Bath - Somerset, United Kingdom
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 45 °C
- pH
- 6.9
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
CalciumSulfateSodiumMagnésiumFer
In the heart of Georgian Bath, the Roman Baths preserve one of Europe's best-kept Roman bathing complexes, built around 70 AD around a sacred spring dedicated to the goddess Sulis Minerva. The site gave the city its Roman name, Aquae Sulis, "the waters of Sulis". The main spring releases more than a million litres of water a day, rich in sodium, calcium, chloride and sulphate.
Insider tip — Worth knowing: the iconic green Roman bath is a museum — the untreated water is not for bathing. To actually swim in Bath's thermal spring water, head next door to the Thermae Bath Spa. Visit the museum early or on summer torchlit evenings, and stop at the Pump Room to taste the thermal water.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 45 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.