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Located at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and of special architectural and historic interest, our four venues are certainly unique. As well as being iconic Bath landmarks, they are warm and welcoming centres of entertainment and hospitality, hosting a wide variety of events.

It is our aim to ensure customers have a quality experience from the moment they enquire with us through to the close of their event, whilst also ensuring that the venues and their historic collections are protected for future generations.

We believe that our venues should be inclusive and enjoyable for all. We run a full schedule of in-house training including: Disability Awareness; Equalities, Customer Care. All of our venues are gay-friendly, and we are proud to host a number of LGBTQ+ weddings and events throughout the year.

Venue hire with a lasting impact

When hiring one of our venues, you are also helping to conserve our museum collections, including one of the UK’s most iconic historic sites - The Roman Baths. Its designated collection of outstanding significance is preserved for future generations thanks to your support.

We are also a re-distributive heritage business. Having invested in the future of the historic properties and objects we care for, our remaining profit is used to help support those that need it most across Bath & North East Somerset. Museum ticket sales, purchases made in our shops and venue hire income all help to fund social care initiatives, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and adults.

We are supported by an independent charity, The Roman Baths Foundation (Charity No. 1163044). This is dedicated to fundraising and advocating for projects that safeguard the buildings, monument, and collections in our care, promoting education, and supporting research that furthers our understanding of this special place. Find out more about the Roman Baths Foundation and how you can support it.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to making our sites more inclusive and accessible for all.

In 2024, we adopted a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, which is aligned with the Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Equality Policy Commitment.

Our EDI strategy underpins our approach to commercial hire and events, ensuring that every guest, partner, and team member is welcomed into a fair, respectful, and representative environment. We aim to:

Welcome diverse audiences through inclusive programming, accessible venues, and diverse interpretation.
Foster a culture of equity and belonging across our staff, volunteers, and visitor experience.
Reflect the communities we serve in our interpretation, communications, and partnerships.

Whether hosting a private event or engaging with our heritage spaces, we strive to make every interaction meaningful, inclusive, and socially responsible.

Community engagement, inclusivity, and cultural enrichment

The Roman Baths serves as a vibrant hub for community engagement, inclusivity, and cultural enrichment. Through a wide range of dedicated programmes and partnerships, we support wellbeing, education, and social connection across Bath and North East Somerset.

The Roman Baths’ health and wellbeing programme builds on a 2000-year legacy of healing and community. At its core is a socially prescribed five-week course, A Roman’s Guide to Wellbeing, which blends ancient Roman health principles with creative activities. Delivered in partnership with local health services and third sector organisations, it supports diverse participants through inclusive, multisensory workshops.

We also run an established Refugee Programme in partnership with the Council’s Resettlement Team, offering displaced people opportunities to engage with local heritage, improve wellbeing, and build confidence in a relaxed setting.

Our Youth Forum empowers local young people, giving them a sense of ownership of the historic site while supporting their interests and preparing them for future education or employment.

Together, these initiatives foster long-term community engagement, social inclusion, and proactive wellbeing; contributing meaningfully to public health in Bath and North East Somerset.

Environmentally responsible operations

As part of Bath & North East Somerset Council, which declared a Climate Emergency in 2019, we are proud to lead by example in reducing environmental impact and conserving natural resources.

We are a zero waste to landfill organisation and any non-recyclable waste goes to a local energy recovery site
We continually work to reduce our operational carbon footprint. Our venues are powered and maintained with energy efficiency in mind—featuring motion-sensitive lighting, auto-switch-off systems for equipment, and our building management system is scheduled around booked events. We also have a phased plan to roll out LED lighting in places that don’t already have more efficient lighting.
At the Roman Baths, we’ve installed an innovative heat pump system that captures energy from the natural thermal springs to heat the Roman Baths and nearby World Heritage Centre, significantly reducing our reliance on gas.
All purchased electricity is certified Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO). We are still exploring the possibilities of on-site renewable electricity at some of our sites to free up grid capacity and provide more electricity for the decarbonisation of gas heating sources.
Our website is hosted using green energy, and we regularly review our content to identify new opportunities for minimising the energy used for page downloads.
We’ve recently employed a sustainability manager who is working on an events-specific policy. We are working towards Green Tourism accreditation as well as accreditation with the Sustainable Wedding Alliance.
By the end of April 2026, we aim to have all permanent staff certified as Carbon Literate.

Catering

As well as their excellent food and service, our contracted caterers Searcys were chosen for their strong sustainability credentials.

Their commitment to responsible sourcing, local suppliers, and waste reduction aligns closely with our own values. From using only MSC-approved fish and championing British Suppliers to reducing food waste, Searcys is actively committed to reducing their environmental impact and continuously improving best practise sector standards, whilst delivering exceptional quality. The sustainability goals and targets that they have set ensure that every event supports a more ethical and environmentally conscious future.

Searcys sustainability pledges

Sustainable travel & transport

Ethical sourcing and partnerships

Bristol, Bath & Somerset Awards

Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism - Gold

Wedding Venue of the Year - The Roman Baths & Pump Room

Tom Deller - Corporate Hospitality Manager

Debs Coutts - Sales Executive

Lu Hallam - Client Liaison Manager

Christine Lerwill - Client Liaison Manager

Gemma Reynolds - Marketing Officer

Lizzie Marshall - Marketing Officer

Kizzie Rowley - Event Support Officer

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Located at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and of special architectural and historic interest, our four venues are certainly unique. As well as being iconic Bath landmarks, they are warm and welcoming centres of entertainment and hospitality, hosting a wide variety of events.

At Bath’s Historic Venues, we believe that hosting exceptional events is as important as making a positive impact.

When hiring one of our venues, you are also helping to conserve our museum collections, including one of the UK’s most iconic historic sites - The Roman Baths. Its designated collection of outstanding significance is preserved for future generations thanks to your support.

We are committed to making our sites more inclusive and accessible for all.

We manage some of the region’s most iconic venues, and with this responsibility comes a commitment to operate in a way that protects both our heritage and our environment for future generations.

As part of Bath & North East Somerset Council, which declared a Climate Emergency in 2019, we are proud to lead by example in reducing environmental impact and conserving natural resources.

As well as their excellent food and service, our contracted caterers Searcys were chosen for their strong sustainability credentials.

The quality of our venues and the staff that work within them have been recognised at some of the UK’s top awards.

Our experienced team make every event special and we will support you every step of the way.

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