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Wheelchair-Accessible Things to Do in Bath
Planning accessible days out in Bath? Start here: these attractions indicate wheelchair access, and where owners have added detail you'll find accessibility notes on each attraction's page.
Aquariums
11.4 mi from Bath
Bristol Aquarium
Bristol Aquarium sits in the heart of the city on the historic Harbourside, with more than 40 naturally-themed displays of tropical sharks, rays, seahorses, turtles and other aquat...
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Museums & Galleries
0.4 mi from Bath
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is the former Georgian home of astronomers William and Caroline Herschel, set at 19 New King Street in Bath. You can explore the workshop where Wil...
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0.4 mi from Bath
Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum
Fashionable dress for men, women and children from the late 16th century to the present day
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0.4 mi from Bath
Museum of Bath Architecture
The Museum of Bath Architecture explores the city's architectural story, from medieval beginnings through Georgian Palladianism to the present day. It's housed in the Countess of H...
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0.5 mi from Bath
Holburne Museum
The Holburne Museum is Bath's first art museum, set in a striking building where a permanent collection sits alongside a changing programme of exhibitions and events. You can explo...
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1.6 mi from Bath
Museum of Bath Stone
The Museum of Bath Stone tells the story of Combe Down and the oolitic limestone that built Georgian Bath, from its formation 160 million years ago to its use by Ralph Allen and Jo...
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2 mi from Bath
Beckford's Tower
Beckford's Tower is a Georgian tower and museum just outside Bath, built for collector William Beckford, telling his story while honestly addressing the transatlantic slave trade t...
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2.1 mi from Bath
The American Museum (Claverton Manor)
The American Museum & Gardens sits on a hilltop estate at Claverton, just outside Bath, with American collections displayed in the manor house alongside changing special exhibition...
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10.6 mi from Bath
Fox Talbot Museum
The Fox Talbot Museum sits within Lacock Abbey's grounds and explores the history of photography, celebrating the achievements of former Lacock resident William Henry Fox Talbot, a...
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11.4 mi from Bath
Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre
This small, volunteer-run museum in Bristol presents a permanent exhibition on Palestinian heritage, culture and daily life, with artefacts, photographs and paintings alongside a r...
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11.5 mi from Bath
We The Curious
We The Curious is a hands-on science museum on Bristol's Harbourside, spread across two floors of exhibits alongside the UK's only 3D Planetarium, known locally as the giant disco...
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11.7 mi from Bath
The George Müller Museum
The George Müller Museum tells the story of George Müller and the 17,500 children who lived in the Ashley Down Orphan Homes from Victorian Bristol until the 1950s. Housed in one of...
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11.8 mi from Bath
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre is housed in an 18th-century townhouse in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and tells the fascinating story of this historic market town from its prehistor...
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11.8 mi from Bath
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is a large museum and art gallery in Bristol, England. The museum is situated in Clifton, about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the city centre. As part of Bri... — Wikipedia
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11.8 mi from Bath
SS Great Britain Museum
SS Great Britain Museum lets you step aboard the historic ship that was once the world's largest passenger vessel, exploring interactive exhibitions, historic artefacts and the sur...
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11.8 mi from Bath
Muller House
This small museum tells the story of George Müller and the thousands of orphaned children cared for at the Ashley Down Orphan Homes from Victorian Bristol until the 1950s. Housed i...
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12.7 mi from Bath
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre sits beside Clifton Suspension Bridge on the Leigh Woods side, with free entry daily from 10am to 5pm. Inside, you can learn about Isambard Kingdom Brunel's desi...
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13.6 mi from Bath
Aerospace Bristol
Aerospace Bristol is an aerospace museum at Filton, to the north of Bristol, England. The project is run by the Bristol Aero Collection Trust and houses a varied collection of exhi... — Wikipedia
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16.5 mi from Bath
Oakham Treasures
Oakham Treasures is a large privately owned museum of retail and farming history in Portbury, North Somerset. You'll find a vast collection of memorabilia from the last century, in...
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18.8 mi from Bath
REME Museum
The REME Museum tells the story of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, formed in October 1942, through its collection of objects and archival material spanning from the...
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21.9 mi from Bath
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Museum in South West England, United Kingdom
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Theme Parks
26.8 mi from Bath
Gartell Light Railway
The Gartell Light Railway is a privately run narrow gauge railway in South Somerset, near Dorset, opened to the public on selected dates. You can ride trains through the Blackmore...
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Water Parks
24 mi from Bath
Greenbank Pool
Greenbank Pool is an outdoor heated swimming pool in the heart of Street, Somerset, close to Clarks Village Shopping Centre. The main 30-metre pool is heated to 30C, with a warmer...
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Zoos & Wildlife
Where to stay near Bath
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Worth knowing before you go
Accessibility varies in the detail — surfaces, accessible toilets, parking distance. Attraction pages show accessibility notes where provided; phoning ahead for specifics is always worthwhile, and attraction owners can claim their listing to keep this information accurate.
See the full things to do in Bath guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
How reliable is the accessibility information?
Access facilities are based on each attraction's own data, and verified owners can keep their notes up to date. For specific needs — accessible toilets, surface types, hoists — we recommend confirming with the attraction directly before your visit.
What else is there to do in Bath?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Bath World Heritage Centre, Bath Medical Museum and Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
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