Bath Assembly Rooms
These magnificent Assembly Rooms were built by John Wood the Younger. Opened in 1771, the rooms were purpose designed for 18th century gatherings called 'assemblies'. At a typical assembly guests danced, played cards, listened to music, drank tea and more importantly hobnosed with other members of high society in Bath at the time. On your visit, you'll see the Ball Room where balls such as those featured in Jane Austen's novels were once held twice weekly and catered for a thousand guests. You'll also see the Tea Room and the Octagonal Room. The Museum of Costume is housed in the same building. The Assembly Rooms in Bath are open from 11am and close at 5pm from November to February and at 6pm from March to October.Location
Address: Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street
Postcode: BA12QH [Street Map]
Town/City: Bath
County: Somerset
Phone: 01225 477752
Website: http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk/
