No.1 Royal Crescent, the restored Georgian townhouse museum at the end of Bath's most famous terrace, costs £16.00 for an adult and £14.50 for concessions, with under-18s free when accompanied by an adult. It's open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5.30pm, with last entry at 4.30pm.
Admission prices
- Adult: £16.00 - Concessions: £14.50 - Under 18 (with accompanying adult): free - Repeat visit within 12 months (bring original ticket): free - Temporary exhibition ticket: £7 (or £2.50 added to a museum ticket) Once purchased, a standard ticket gives the named ticket holder free repeat entry for up to 12 months - bring your original ticket as proof on return visits. Under-18s go free with a paying adult, up to a maximum ratio of one adult to four children, and unaccompanied children aren't admitted. Bath Discovery Card holders get 25% off with code DISCOVERY26 at checkout, and Art Fund (National Art Pass) members get 50% off with code ARTFUND26; bring the physical card to validate it on arrival.
Opening times
No.1 Royal Crescent is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5.30pm, with last entry at 4.30pm, for the season running 31 January 2026 to 3 January 2027. It's closed Mondays, except during local school holidays and on bank holidays, and it closes entirely from 16 to 28 November and on 25 and 26 December 2026. Booking online is recommended over turning up on the day, since tickets are released on a schedule and popular time slots can sell out, though tickets are also available on the door subject to availability.
What you see inside
No.1 Royal Crescent is a restored townhouse rather than a standard museum walk-through, using film projection and sound to recreate how the house would have looked and felt when the Crescent was newly built in the 1770s. Quiet visits, without the usual sound and projection elements, can be arranged outside normal opening hours for visitors who'd prefer it - contact the museum directly to arrange one. Note that prams and buggies have restrictions inside the house, so check ahead if you're visiting with a baby.
A short history
The Royal Crescent was designed by the architect John Wood the Younger and completed in 1774, as the centrepiece of Georgian Bath's expansion beyond the old Roman and medieval city. Thirty houses form the sweeping curved terrace, built to look like a single grand facade despite being separate homes behind it, a design trick typical of the period. No.1 was the first house completed and has been restored to show how a wealthy household would have lived, worked and been served in the 18th century.
Why the Royal Crescent matters
The Royal Crescent is one of the best-known examples of Georgian architecture in Britain, and its sweeping curve of townhouses has been used repeatedly as a filming location, including for Bridgerton - see our Bridgerton filming locations guide if that's part of your interest. No.1 is the only house on the Crescent open to the public as a museum; the rest are private homes or hotels.
Nearby
The Royal Crescent sits a short, mostly uphill walk from the city centre and the Roman Baths - pair it with our Bath skyline walk guide for a route that takes in the wider Georgian city, or our best museums in Bath guide for other indoor options nearby. For accommodation options close to this side of the city, see our where to stay in Bath guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit No.1 Royal Crescent?
£16.00 for an adult and £14.50 for concessions. Under-18s go free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Is No.1 Royal Crescent open on Mondays?
Generally no, it's closed Mondays except during local school holidays and on bank holidays. It's open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5.30pm.
Can children visit for free?
Yes, under-18s are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult, up to a maximum of four children per adult, though unaccompanied children aren't admitted.
Is there a discount with the Bath Discovery Card?
Yes, a 25% discount using code DISCOVERY26 at checkout, and you'll need to bring the physical card to validate it on arrival.
Can I visit more than once on the same ticket?
Yes, a standard museum ticket allows free repeat entry for the named ticket holder for up to 12 months, as long as you bring your original ticket as proof.
Is No.1 Royal Crescent the house from Bridgerton?
The Royal Crescent as a whole has been used as a Bridgerton filming location, and No.1 is the only house on the Crescent open to the public as a museum.
Who designed the Royal Crescent?
The architect John Wood the Younger, who completed it in 1774 as thirty separate houses built to look like a single grand facade.