Although modified and encroached upon by the building of the
Grand Pump Room in the 18th century and subsequent
19th century developments the King’s Bath continued in
use for curative bathing until the middle of the 20th
century. The bath is overlooked by a statue of King Bladud, the
mythical discoverer of the hot waters and founder of the City of
Bath.
The King’s Bath was built, using the lower walls of the Roman
Spring building as foundations, in the
12th century. The bath provided niches for bathers
to sit in, immersed up to their necks in water. On the south side
of the bath is a seat known as the Master of the Baths chair, that
was donated in the 17th century.
A bathing ring on the wall of the King's
Bath