Exposing more of the monument
We have adapted the walkways in the Temple Precinct and
West Baths to make them less obtrusive and reveal more of the Roman
remains beneath them.
We have also opened up and illuminated much of the Roman
drain between the Spring overflow and the eastern end of the
complex, showing more of the remarkable Roman engineering that
still serves to channel the hot water through the site and from it
to the River Avon.
The Great Bath
This is recognized around the world and is what people have really
come to see. We have renewed the lighting and cleaned and
stabilized the stonework to help to preserve the monument for
future generations and improve its appearance for today’s
visitors.
By clearing the alcoves we have created space for seating
introducing benches, as may well have been there in Roman
times. Activities and demonstrations can take place in them at
key times. Costumed interpretation now animates the walkways around
the bath and gives visitors new photo opportunities.
A stone conservator cleaning the Temple
pediment
View of the site