Museums · South West England
Bath World Heritage Centre
In or near Bathford.
Bath World Heritage Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bath World Heritage Centre, you can take a train to Bath Spa station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the centre is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is BA1 1NH.
About
Bath World Heritage Centre is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Summary from the official site
The Bath World Heritage Centre provides insights into the city's UNESCO World Heritage status and its historical significance. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight Bath's rich heritage, including its architecture and cultural history.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bath World Heritage Centre is a museum located in South-East England, postcode BA1. It showcases the significance of Bath as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its architectural and cultural heritage. The centre provides insights into the city's history and its designation as a World Heritage Site.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3807, -2.3596
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 1NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.bathworldheritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/373986073 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bath World Heritage Centre?
- Bath World Heritage Centre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 1NH), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Bath World Heritage Centre?
- Bath World Heritage Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bath World Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 1NH.
- Is Bath World Heritage Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Bath World Heritage Centre is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bath World Heritage Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Bath World Heritage Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bath World Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 1NH.