Museums · South West England
No. 1 Royal Crescent
In or near Bathford.
No. 1 Royal Crescent — Grade I listed museum in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit No. 1 Royal Crescent, the nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BA1 2LR, and entry is paid. The site is wheelchair accessible.
About
No. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Part of Royal Crescent. Address: BA1 2LR. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed museum in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3867°, -2.3672°.
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Heritage listing
No. 1 Royal Crescent is the first building at the eastern end of the Royal Crescent in Bath, Somerset, and is of national architectural and historic importance. It is currently the headquarters of the conservation charity, the Bath Preservation Trust, and also operates as a public "historic house" museum displaying authentic room sets, furniture, pictures and other items illustrating Georgian domestic life both 'above stairs' and 'below stairs'. The house was the subject of a major renovation project during 2012 and 2013 (The Whole Story Project) which reunited No. 1 with its original service wing at No.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
No. 1 Royal Crescent is a meticulously restored Georgian townhouse museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of Bath's wealthy residents from 1776 to 1796. The museum features period furnishings and immersive exhibits that showcase both the opulent lifestyle of the upper class and the contrasting experiences of the servants who lived below stairs.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
No. 1 Royal Crescent is the first building at the eastern end of the Royal Crescent in Bath, Somerset, and is of national architectural and historic importance. It is currently the headquarters of the conservation charity, the Bath Preservation Trust, and also operates as a public "historic house" museum displaying authentic room sets, furniture, pictures and other items illustrating Georgian domestic life both 'above stairs' and 'below stairs'. The house was the subject of a major renovation project during 2012 and 2013 (The Whole Story Project) which reunited No. 1 with its original service wing at No. 1A, from which it had been separated during the 20th century.
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Background
History
No. 1 stands as the cornerstone of one of the Royal Crescent, built by John Wood, the Younger between 1767 and 1774: one of the most significant urban architectural achievements of the 18th century. No. 1 is one of the UK's most important buildings, representing the highest point of Palladian architecture in Bath. It has a symmetrical five-window front with a central Doric doorcase. The first tenant was Thomas Brock in 1769 and then in 1776 Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. Henry Sandford, a retired Irish Member of Parliament, was the first permanent resident and lived at the house with his family from 1777 until his death in Bath in 1796. No. 1 Royal Crescent is a historic house…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3867, -2.3672
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 2LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Phone
- 01225 428 126
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5.30pm; closed 16-28 November and 25-26 December 2026
- Official site
- no1royalcrescent.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q21521452 (CC0)
- wikipedia: No. 1 Royal Crescent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Royal Crescent, Bath 2014 09.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is No. 1 Royal Crescent?
- No. 1 Royal Crescent is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 2LR), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is No. 1 Royal Crescent?
- No. 1 Royal Crescent — Grade I listed museum in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to No. 1 Royal Crescent?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 2LR.
- Who owns No. 1 Royal Crescent?
- No. 1 Royal Crescent is owned by Bath Preservation Trust.
- Is No. 1 Royal Crescent a listed building?
- No. 1 Royal Crescent is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is No. 1 Royal Crescent a protected site?
- Yes — No. 1 Royal Crescent is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to No. 1 Royal Crescent?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 2LR.