No 1 Royal Crescent
Bath, BA1 2LR
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Access at No.1 Royal Crescent
We are always looking at ways to make access to the museum easier and value your feedback in refining how we improve our services. Simply contact us today with any suggestions on how we can support you on your requirements, and we’ll work to accommodate your needs.
If you have a carer to help you, there will be no admission charge for them.
If booking online, please book a free-of-charge carer ticket.
No.1 Royal Crescent is proud to be a supporting attraction of the Rainbow Resource Scheme which supports Bath & North East Somerset families of children with SEND.
Support for people with different access requirements:
Neurodiverse Visitors
Our Learning Team have developed a series of resources for use by autistic and neurodiverse visitors. We have a range of resources available to borrow that might support you on your visit. We are following Government guidelines to ensure they are used by visitors and staff in a safe way. This page will share what is available so please keep coming back as we will add more resources over time.
Social Story
We have created a Social Story to help neurodiverse visitors prepare for a visit to the museum. This guide will walk you through a visit, showing you the route through the house, the signage and other accessible spaces. You might find some additional information that will help you to plan your trip, find your way around the museum and what activities and facilities are available.
Sensory Map
Our immersive experience includes visual and auditory elements that neurodiverse visitors may find difficult. Some rooms also feature strong smells. You can use this sensory map to identify sensory-friendly spaces in the museum. Please keep in mind that, as the museum’s building and exhibitions change regularly, parts of this map may not be up to date on the day of your visit. The temperature varies as you move through the museum and some spaces can be quite cold. You may want to bring extra layers of clothing to put on.
Please note that a one way system is currently in place.
Sensory bags
Our new Sensory Bags can be borrowed from the main entrance to the house. They contain resources and items that might support you on your visit, make your visit more enjoyable and help you keep calm as you explore. Please ask a member of staff if you would like to see the bag, find out more or borrow one. In advance of a visit you can call the Museum to find out more and put a bag aside for your visit.
Included in each bag are;
– Ear defenders (adjustable for both children and adults)
– Fidget toys x2
– 5 minute sand timer
– Globe stress ball
– Magnifying glass
– Sensory fan
– A soft toy to show around
– A PECS style board with list of contents
– A sensory map of the museum
These are free to borrow by signing them out at the main reception desk and leaving some form of ID as security (passport/driving licence/credit card). This is stored securely and returned when the bag is returned.
The communication board is designed to help families plan their visit and to communicate with staff and helpers. It is in a similar style to the PECS boards used in schools and at home. We used picto selector to create our PECS boards.
If you are interested in having your own set of these to add to your own board, please email [email protected] and we will happily send you the images to use when you visit us.
Ear defenders
Ear defenders are available to borrow from the ticket desks, please just ask a member of staff if you would like to access a set.
Visitors with Mobility Impairments
Flooring
No. 1 Royal Crescent is an historic building. Some of the floors are uneven. The flooring in the Basement and the Courtyard is flagstones. The Back Stairs are very steep and narrow. Outside the Gentleman’s Retreat there is glass flooring to showcase an original staircase below, this is on the main route but can be avoided by walking back through the Parlour to the Grand Staircase.
Step free access
The Museum is divided into two areas, No. 1 Royal Crescent (the historic house) and 1a, the domestic wing next door. There are two routes around the museum, one of which is step free.
The step free route gives access to the ground and basement floors of the main house museum and the ground and first floors of the domestic wing. This route gives step free access, via an accessible lift, to following museum spaces:
– the Dining room
– the Parlour
– the Gentleman’s Retreat
– the Housekeeper’s Room
– the Servants’ Hall
– the circulatory spaces, both above and below stairs
– the Shop
– the Gallery (temporary exhibitions and holiday activities are regularly held here).
Unfortunately it does mean missing 4 rooms of the museum:
– the Kitchen
– the Gentleman’s Bedroom
– the Ladies Bedroom
– the Withdrawing Room
A virtual iPad tour of these rooms is available to borrow from the ticket desk, when borrowing this, we will ask you to provide a credit card for security.
Toilet
An adapted WC is located adjacent to the lift on the ground floor and can be accessed via the accessible lift or by descending 11 steps. This toilet has a quiet electric hand-dryer.
Seating
A variety of seating is available throughout the museum, some with backs and arms. Please look for chairs and benches clear of a thistle, these are chairs that you are welcome to sit on.
Wheelchairs, Mobility Scooters and Buggies
We regret that mobility scooters, prams and buggies are not allowed in museum, in order to protect the furniture and displays from damage. Mobility scooters can be parked at the owner’s risk inside the railings on the paved area near the main entrance.
Manual wheelchairs are permitted. We have one manual wheelchair available to borrow, please telephone in advance to book it on 01225 428126 or ask at the ticket desk on arrival.
Visitors with Visual or Auditory Impairments
Large Print
Transcripts of the immersive soundscapes are available in large print from the ticket desk. A Floor Plan is available on our museum information on the Bloomberg Connects app.
Service Dogs
Service dogs are welcome throughout the Museum. Puppies in training are welcome.
Visitors with Hearing Impairments
A subtitled, virtual iPad tour of the museum is available to borrow from the ticket desk, when borrowing this, we will ask you to provide a credit card for security.
Captions
All videos in the museum (except the projection on the kitchen table) are captioned. Transcripts of all of our new immersive soundscapes are also available.
Hearing loops
Our new immersive experience is connected to a hearing loop system and is captioned, with printed guides also available.
Parents and Guardians
The ground floor toilet has baby changing facilities. This toilet is not accessible to wheelchairs. There is a quiet electric hand-dryer in this toilet.
A special children’s sticker trail is available on arrival. Children enter the museum free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
Sensory bags are available for neurodiverse children to borrow. We can also arrange a special quiet tour (advance notice will be required) – please email [email protected] to enquire.
Step through the magnificent exterior and discover a meticulously recreated Georgian home with stories woven into every room. A variety of indoor spaces are available for hire, plus a stunning secluded courtyard, and a dedicated Events Co-ordinator to ensure that every element of your event is planned to perfection. No.1 Royal Crescent has excellent transport links, with Bath train station just a 15-minute walk away.
The first house in the country’s finest Georgian Crescent, No.1 Royal Crescent Museum offers heritage, history, talking points – and endless photo opportunities!
For grandeur, atmosphere and the “wow” factor, this event venue in Bath cannot be surpassed.
Available Event Spaces at No.1 Royal Crescent Museum in Bath
The Courtyard
With a sweeping view of the Royal Crescent, our light-filled Courtyard is the ideal location for a picture-perfect outdoor event. The Courtyard can also be hired for drinks and canapé receptions.
The Parlour
The heart of our historic home, the Parlour was traditionally used as a family room. Decorated in neutral tones and located on the ground floor, the Parlour is perfect for smaller events and meetings.
Entire Venue Hire
Why not take exclusive use of the whole museum, and give your guests the opportunity to explore its rooms as part of your event? We can provide expert room guides if required, and can also open the gift shop for you and your guests to peruse.
Capacities
The Parlour – 20 people
Servants Hall – 40 people
The Courtyard – 35 people
Entire Venue Hire – 50 people
Prices
Prices start from £250 per hour, with bespoke arrangements available. Please see our website for our brochure:
https://no1royalcrescent.org.uk/visit/venue-hire/
Please email [email protected]
Access at No.1 Royal Crescent
We are always looking at ways to make access to the museum easier and value your feedback in refining how we improve our services. Simply contact us today with any suggestions on how we can support you on your requirements, and we’ll work to accommodate your needs.
If you have a carer to help you, there will be no admission charge for them.
If booking online, please book a free-of-charge carer ticket.
No.1 Royal Crescent is proud to be a supporting attraction of the Rainbow Resource Scheme which supports Bath & North East Somerset families of children with SEND.
Support for people with different access requirements:
Neurodiverse Visitors
Our Learning Team have developed a series of resources for use by autistic and neurodiverse visitors. We have a range of resources available to borrow that might support you on your visit. We are following Government guidelines to ensure they are used by visitors and staff in a safe way. This page will share what is available so please keep coming back as we will add more resources over time.
Social Story
We have created a Social Story to help neurodiverse visitors prepare for a visit to the museum. This guide will walk you through a visit, showing you the route through the house, the signage and other accessible spaces. You might find some additional information that will help you to plan your trip, find your way around the museum and what activities and facilities are available.
Sensory Map
Our immersive experience includes visual and auditory elements that neurodiverse visitors may find difficult. Some rooms also feature strong smells. You can use this sensory map to identify sensory-friendly spaces in the museum. Please keep in mind that, as the museum’s building and exhibitions change regularly, parts of this map may not be up to date on the day of your visit. The temperature varies as you move through the museum and some spaces can be quite cold. You may want to bring extra layers of clothing to put on.
Please note that a one way system is currently in place.
Sensory bags
Our new Sensory Bags can be borrowed from the main entrance to the house. They contain resources and items that might support you on your visit, make your visit more enjoyable and help you keep calm as you explore. Please ask a member of staff if you would like to see the bag, find out more or borrow one. In advance of a visit you can call the Museum to find out more and put a bag aside for your visit.
Included in each bag are;
– Ear defenders (adjustable for both children and adults)
– Fidget toys x2
– 5 minute sand timer
– Globe stress ball
– Magnifying glass
– Sensory fan
– A soft toy to show around
– A PECS style board with list of contents
– A sensory map of the museum
These are free to borrow by signing them out at the main reception desk and leaving some form of ID as security (passport/driving licence/credit card). This is stored securely and returned when the bag is returned.
The communication board is designed to help families plan their visit and to communicate with staff and helpers. It is in a similar style to the PECS boards used in schools and at home. We used picto selector to create our PECS boards.
If you are interested in having your own set of these to add to your own board, please email [email protected] and we will happily send you the images to use when you visit us.
Ear defenders
Ear defenders are available to borrow from the ticket desks, please just ask a member of staff if you would like to access a set.
Visitors with Mobility Impairments
Flooring
No. 1 Royal Crescent is an historic building. Some of the floors are uneven. The flooring in the Basement and the Courtyard is flagstones. The Back Stairs are very steep and narrow. Outside the Gentleman’s Retreat there is glass flooring to showcase an original staircase below, this is on the main route but can be avoided by walking back through the Parlour to the Grand Staircase.
Step free access
The Museum is divided into two areas, No. 1 Royal Crescent (the historic house) and 1a, the domestic wing next door. There are two routes around the museum, one of which is step free.
The step free route gives access to the ground and basement floors of the main house museum and the ground and first floors of the domestic wing. This route gives step free access, via an accessible lift, to following museum spaces:
– the Dining room
– the Parlour
– the Gentleman’s Retreat
– the Housekeeper’s Room
– the Servants’ Hall
– the circulatory spaces, both above and below stairs
– the Shop
– the Gallery (temporary exhibitions and holiday activities are regularly held here).
Unfortunately it does mean missing 4 rooms of the museum:
– the Kitchen
– the Gentleman’s Bedroom
– the Ladies Bedroom
– the Withdrawing Room
A virtual iPad tour of these rooms is available to borrow from the ticket desk, when borrowing this, we will ask you to provide a credit card for security.
Toilet
An adapted WC is located adjacent to the lift on the ground floor and can be accessed via the accessible lift or by descending 11 steps. This toilet has a quiet electric hand-dryer.
Seating
A variety of seating is available throughout the museum, some with backs and arms. Please look for chairs and benches clear of a thistle, these are chairs that you are welcome to sit on.
Wheelchairs, Mobility Scooters and Buggies
We regret that mobility scooters, prams and buggies are not allowed in museum, in order to protect the furniture and displays from damage. Mobility scooters can be parked at the owner’s risk inside the railings on the paved area near the main entrance.
Manual wheelchairs are permitted. We have one manual wheelchair available to borrow, please telephone in advance to book it on 01225 428126 or ask at the ticket desk on arrival.
Visitors with Visual or Auditory Impairments
Large Print
Transcripts of the immersive soundscapes are available in large print from the ticket desk. A Floor Plan is available on our museum information on the Bloomberg Connects app.
Service Dogs
Service dogs are welcome throughout the Museum. Puppies in training are welcome.
Visitors with Hearing Impairments
A subtitled, virtual iPad tour of the museum is available to borrow from the ticket desk, when borrowing this, we will ask you to provide a credit card for security.
Captions
All videos in the museum (except the projection on the kitchen table) are captioned. Transcripts of all of our new immersive soundscapes are also available.
Hearing loops
Our new immersive experience is connected to a hearing loop system and is captioned, with printed guides also available.
Parents and Guardians
The ground floor toilet has baby changing facilities. This toilet is not accessible to wheelchairs. There is a quiet electric hand-dryer in this toilet.
A special children’s sticker trail is available on arrival. Children enter the museum free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
Sensory bags are available for neurodiverse children to borrow. We can also arrange a special quiet tour (advance notice will be required) – please email [email protected] to enquire.