A two day wheelchair-accessible Bath city break

Even though they’re 2,000 years old, Bath’s Roman Baths are 90% wheelchair-accessible, with lift service throughout and a small motorised scooter for hire. So, this morning, explore one of the best-preserved Roman sites in the world – the historic heart of Bath. Its museum is packed with treasures, including a gilt bronze head of the goddess Sulis Minerva, one of the most famous objects from Roman Britain. 

For lunch, head to Green Park Brasserie in Bath’s former railway station, whose indoor dining room and outdoor terrace are both wheelchair-friendly. You’ll find everything from truffle-topped pizza to brisket-smothered fries and aioli-drizzled calamari on the menu, and on Sundays it serves roast dinners with all the trimmings. There’s a lovely warm communal atmosphere here, plus original Victorian features to-boot. 

The mighty Bath Abbey wows with its stained-glass windows and soaring vaulted ceiling. Both are step-free, and the latter also hosts free choir recitals on selected afternoons, so check what’s on during your visit.  

Komedia is the epicentre of Bath’s live music and comedy scene, with a packed line-up of entertainment most nights of the week. Even better, it’s wheelchair-friendly, and it offers free tickets to personal assistants too. If you fancy keeping it simple for dinner, Komedia serves pre-show dining in the auditorium – think veggie curries, pepperoni pizzas and local Larkhall Butchers burgers.  

Even though it’s set in a Grade I listed 18th-century Georgian house, Hotel Indigo Bath offers several wheelchair-adapted rooms with lift access throughout. Every detail is taken care of, from free disabled parking just a short distance away, to luggage assistance at check-in. You can rest easy in your Hypnos bed and enjoy a full English breakfast tomorrow morning. 

If it’s a Saturday, start your day with a deli dash around Bath Farmers’ Market to pick up supplies for today’s lunch. Homemade scotch eggs, curry-stuffed pasties, tasty local cheeses… it’s all here, and the marketplace is wheelchair accessible. If it’s not taking place today or you don’t fancy a picnic, worry not – there’s an alternative food option at today’s lunch spot. 

The sweeping curve of Bath’s Royal Crescent is pure Georgian grandeur: little wonder it inspired Jane Austen’s writings and has featured in everything from The Duchess (2008) to Bridgerton (2020–2025). Its world-famous cobbles can be difficult for wheelchair users, but there is a flatter flagstone pathway too, so strike a Bridgerton-worthy pose before stepping back in time at No. 1 Royal Crescent. This museum recreates life in Bath as it would have been 250 years ago, with original furniture, antique artworks and maids’ quarters. It’s mostly wheelchair accessible, with step-free access to eight of its 12 areas. 

Bridgerton fans will recognise Holburne Museum as Lady Danbury's residence – but in real life, it’s one of Bath’s leading art galleries. Once you’d admired the soaring columns and honey-hued stone of its Grade I listed exterior, venture inside to discover its collection of fine arts and oil paintings of Georgian high-society families, as well as contemporary pieces reflecting present-day Bath. The museum is fully accessible, with lift service to all floors. Afterwards, unwrap your picnic in nearby Sydney Gardens, Britain’s only remaining 18th-century pleasure garden, or grab a sandwich or salad from the museum’s Garden Café. 

Make like the Romans, and head to the spa. The naturally warm and mineral-rich waters of Thermae Bath Spa are waiting, and its accessibility credentials are brilliant too – such as lift access, spacious changing facilities and access-chairs or hoists in all of its pools. This afternoon, spoil yourself on a Twilight Session (from 3pm) which includes a drink and sharing platter for two. At sunset, head to the rooftop pool for spectacular city-wide views.  

Toast your Bath city break at the Bath Brew House tonight, whose bar and beer garden are fully accessible. It brews its own ales and beers, and serves 0% and low-alcohol options too, as well as naughty pub grub for dinner. Think chicken wings slathered in buffalo sauce, and curly fries loaded with bacon and sour cream – and if you’re visiting on Monday at 7pm, why not join the weekly quiz night?