Can you swim in the hot springs in Bath?

The Spa Village at The Gainsborough is the only place other than Thermae Bath Spa where you can bathe in Bath's natural thermal waters, and book in as a day visitor. There are two natural thermal pools of varying temperatures, plus saunas, a steam room, an ice alcove and relaxation areas.



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You can't go in the water at the Roman Baths, but there are three places where visitors to the city can bathe in Bath's hot springs: Thermae Bath Spa, which is the most popular place to experience Bath's hot springs.

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It is a major tourist attraction in the UK, and together with the Grand Pump Room, receives more than 1.3 million visitors annually. Visitors can tour the baths and museum but cannot enter the water.

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Thermophilic bacteria are those that thrive within high temperatures, usually between 45 and 80 C (113 and 176F) and are found in environments such as hot springs, peat bogs, and near deep-sea hydrothermal vents.

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The bath is 1.6 metres deep, which was ideal for bathing, and it has steps leading down on all sides. Niches around the baths would have held benches for bathers and possibly small tables for drinks or snacks. A large flat slab of stone is set across the point where hot water flows into the bath.

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We recommend getting out of the water for 5 minutes every 15 minutes or so. This largely depends on the temperature of the pool you're in. You might need to get out more often in a hotter pool and less in a mild pool. Listen to your body.

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