Roman Baths open late

Museum late! and Comic Relief at the Roman Baths

February 2011

 

As part of a host of events taking place during the half term week, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Roman Baths are helping to celebrate the year of the museum by linking up with Comic Relief and Bath Spa University for a special late night opening.

 

On Thursday 24 February, the Baths will be open until 9.00pm with last admission at 8.00pm.The evening will begin outside the Stall Street entrance with an entertaining but undisclosed event organised by the Council and Bath Spa University in aid of Comic Relief, taking place between 6.00 and 8.00pm.

 

Inside the Roman Baths, there will also be an opportunity to see the new displays and developments on the site, the chance to meet costumed characters and sample Roman food prepared by expert demonstrators.

 

Stephen Clews, Manager of the Bath & North East Somerset Council run Roman Baths, said: ‘It has been great working with Bath Spa University and the Comic Relief Charity to arrange this event. Heritage and the creative arts go hand in hand. People will see the Pump Room in a way they have never seen it before. I can’t imagine what Thomas Baldwin who built it would think!’

 

The evening is free to local residents with Discovery Cards, otherwise normal admission charges apply. The on-street activity is free to all.

 

Cllr Terry Gazzard, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Tourism said:

 

‘Bath & North East Somerset Council is incredibly proud of our world class arts and heritage. This evening’s event brings together good humour, charitable purpose, the creative energy of a local university, a museum of high quality and the setting of a beautiful historic building. It is there for all to enjoy.’