We cannot close the site completely and do all the work in one
go due to the disruption that this would cause. This means that
we are doing it in a sequence of ‘mini-projects’ over a
period of five years. Where possible these have been timed to take
place during the low season.
What we have done:
2006-07
- new Kings Bath lighting
- new Great Bath lighting
- Temple Precinct environmental control
- Conservation of the Temple Pediment
2007-08
- Conservation of the Great Bath stonework
- Clearance of alcoves beside the Great Bath
- Introduction of costumed interpretation
- Film projections in the Circular Bath
- Upgraded the present lift to carry passengers
2008-09
- New interpretation on the Terrace
- Redesigned museum entrance
- New displays on the museum mezzanine
- Reversed visitor flow through museum
- New stairs down from lift shaft to lower museum
- Improved display of Roman drain in lower museum
- Refurbished lower museum shop
2009-10
- Upgraded museum
displays
- New public seating at the Temple Pediment
- Redisplayed the West Baths
- Redesigned main Roman Baths Shop
2010-11
- Improved the West Baths
exit arrangements
What we are going to do:
2011-12
- Open York Street extension
Costumed characters
New amphitheatre style seating area at the
Temple pediment