Bath Assembly Rooms - National Trust

Bath Assembly Rooms - National Trust Designed by John Wood the Younger, Bath Assembly Rooms is a Grade 1 listed building that's a key part of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath.

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🚨 Happening tomorrow.Celebrate Pride Month with a   talk on Oliver Messel - designer, visionary, and LGBTQIA+ history fi...
04/06/2026

🚨 Happening tomorrow.

Celebrate Pride Month with a talk on Oliver Messel - designer, visionary, and LGBTQIA+ history figure.

With Bath Assembly Rooms curator, Dr Emily Roy at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution.

🎟️ Book here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/.../bath-assembly.../events

Just because the building is closed doesn't mean that we don't still have some amazing volunteers. Behind the scenes ove...
03/06/2026

Just because the building is closed doesn't mean that we don't still have some amazing volunteers. Behind the scenes over this last year we've had 27 volunteers notching up 968 hours. Our volunteers are helping us with vital research, community engagement and so much more. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers. 🙏🎉

Happy Pride Month 🌈✨Don't forget as part of   this month, at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, our curator...
01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month 🌈✨

Don't forget as part of this month, at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, our curator Dr Emily Roy will be speaking about Oliver Messel - credited as creating a q***r British aesthetic.

Messel is best known for his set and costume designs in theatre, so how did he come to redesign the interiors of Bath Assembly Rooms? And how did his love of Bath and Georgian heritage play a part?

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/bath-assembly-rooms/events

Book your tickets to find out more about the life and work of this important figure in LGBTQIA+ history.

Which Georgian biscuit would you choose this  ?Over the last few years we've shared a few biscuit recipes from the 18th ...
29/05/2026

Which Georgian biscuit would you choose this ?

Over the last few years we've shared a few biscuit recipes from the 18th century and these might be two of our favourites.

1. Ratafia biscuits - based on a recipe by an Italian confectioner using ground almonds and egg whites.

2. Rout biscuits - a traditional recipe using lemon, milk and a lot of sugar. Great for dunking in tea.

Tell us your choice 👇

There’s just a few days remaining to see the 'Crafting Your Story' exhibition - inspired by social connection, local her...
25/05/2026

There’s just a few days remaining to see the 'Crafting Your Story' exhibition - inspired by social connection, local heritage and personal stories.

On display at the Bath Central Library - check the library website for opening times. Last day to see the exhibition is Thu 28 May.

The crafts and artwork were created by carers from The Carers' Centre during creative workshops that we ran as part of 'Reconnecting the Rooms' - a project bringing people together in new ways and connecting to the history of Bath.

Made possible with thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Ever been in the middle of some DIY and realised you’re missing a washer? No problem… just reach for a penny. During rec...
22/05/2026

Ever been in the middle of some DIY and realised you’re missing a washer? No problem… just reach for a penny.

During recent work at Bath Assembly Rooms, we uncovered this ingenious historical life hack: a penny from 1918, neatly cut through the centre and repurposed as a makeshift washer.

We can’t say exactly when this clever fix was carried out. Coins from 1918 remained in circulation until Decimal Day on 15 February 1971, when Britain transitioned from pounds, shillings and pence to the decimal currency we use today.

It’s a small find - but a lovely reminder of the people who once maintained and cared for this building, leaving their mark through time. 🕰

We're celebrating   by sharing this latest purchase. A nutmeg grater from the 18th century which will be on display when...
18/05/2026

We're celebrating by sharing this latest purchase. A nutmeg grater from the 18th century which will be on display when we reopen.

Once used by Georgians as a flavour booster when they were out and about. They would grate a little nutmeg into drinks, sweet and savoury dishes to give it a little extra taste.

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