No. 1 Royal Crescent

What an absolute joy! I visited during the Georgian Christmas exhibit, which was exceptional, offering a clear overview of the festivities during the period. From the dining room to the scullery, stories of people, work and celebration were engaging, educational and demonstrated a high level of attention to detail. Great shop too!

The exterior of No. 1 Royal Crescent is absolutely stunning and a real highlight of Bath. The Georgian façade is beautifully preserved, with elegant symmetry and classic architectural details that make it feel both grand and timeless. Standing in front of the building gives you a real sense of the history and prestige of the Royal Crescent as a whole. It’s immaculate, impressive, and incredibly photogenic — a must-see landmark even if you don’t go inside.

Visited last night for their candle-lit Christmas event, not only was the museum absolutely lovely the staff went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. Arriving with my walking stick they immediately asked me if I'd be okay on the stairs, and told where bigger more accessible stairs were, where their lifts were and that if I need any help to just ask. There was a woman who as a part of the event was dressed up as a Georgian lady asked me if I was okay on the stairs and directed me to the lift without breaking character at all - calling the lift a 'new levetation and decention device' which was honestly the highlight of my night as a younger disabled person I don't always get treated nicely but she made a real effort to make sure I still felt immersed in the experice as much as anyone else.

I visited here with my disability group while we were on holiday in the area. The house was incredibly historically accurate and it was fascinating to see how people lived when the Royal Crescent was first built.

Wonderful way to see first hand how the upper classes lived three hundred years ago. One of thirty three apartments restored to how it might have looked then, with explanations of servsnts' lives as well. Worth the visit! Closed Monday.

A lovely museum showcasing Georgian architecture and period interiors. The recorded narrations can be a bit odd to naviguate in sync but are quite interesting. Thank you!

Lovely Georgian townhouse,at the end of the Royal Crescent. Ticket is a year pass, so v good value if one can ho more than once. (Decor is of 1776-96 era)

Interesting house with information given in each room about how the family and servants lived there. Useful Bloomberg App links.

A wonderful step back in time to the rich, snobby, yuppy, elitist, wealthy lifestyle of the English Elites during the Victoria Era. The Georgia architecture is gorgeous and imposing. The interior rooms are recreated in the 19th century Victorian styles with the art, furniture, and decor. The voice actors breath new life and add an amusing storyline that continues in each room you visit...fascinating! Friendly staff all around, whom all seemed very happy at their jobs and supporting this historical site. £16/$22 for entry, and worth it!

This is a walk-on tour of a museum home to give you a idea of a day in the life of a guest family. You follow the numbered footprints, room to room and see tables , chairs , beds , clothing , dishes as they would have been on a given day. There is a audio description of family engagement that comes on by cue. You are kind of alone in each room as the entrance person sends guests thru on a timing schedule. But some people are in a rush and catch up. A very eye opening look at dishware and items from 300 years ago. The ticket was a bit expensive for two, but the crown does not support this museum and your entrance is Valid for one year, should you return. They offer a senior rate. We did enjoy it, it's really not for kids. A LOT of things not to be touched or moved. All within reach. It's a real home from the 1700's.

This is a stunning iconic building with a beautiful lawn in front of it. I spent some time getting some rest after walking all day lounging on the lawn, seeing this beautiful building and people watching. It made for a wonderful 45 minutes.

I came primarily to simply take a photo of the beautiful long row of townhomes curved in a crescent shape. Adult tickets can be purchased for £13 that let you explore the insides of the buildings to learn the Georgian lifestyles of the 18th century. The sidewalk was actually not crowded at 5:30 PM on a weekday, although the road was lined with parked cars. Still a pretty sight nevertheless. A lot of people were having picnics out front past the fence in the large grassy field.

Bath has some wonderful architectural finds and this is one of them. This museum depicts what life was like in those times if you were wealthy and lucky enough to have lived here. You have to see "THE CRESCENT" yourself from the outside to appreciate just how majestic it is. BUT, if you do have time, pop in to see inside one of these marvelous homes aka this museum.. Listed below is some information I found out about it. (information taken from their site - https://no1royalcrescent.org.uk/) No. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum which has been decorated and furnished just as it might have been during the period 1776-1796. The rooms feature historic furniture, pictures and objects that reveal what life was like for Bath's fashionable residents - both upstairs and downstairs. The museum is a charity. No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath (Grade I) was built to the designs of John Wood the Younger in 1767 - 1774 as the first house in the Royal Crescent, a Bath stone crescent of thirty houses with a uniform Palladian design to the principal facade. The Royal Crescent is the culmination of the 18th century development of Bath by the elder and younger John Woods, the latter part-owning No.1. The open view in front of the Royal Crescent, a key element to the design, has been altered by the subsequent development of Bath but partly preserved in the form of what is now Royal Victoria Park and a small semi-circular lawn in the ownership of the Royal Crescent residents. The construction of No.1a was carried out in three phases: (1) 1767: a 2-storey east range was built over cellars; (2) 1769: an extension of No.1 was built by John Wood the Younger, and (3) a post-1769 link section was constructed between the two. The eastern range became the service wing of No.1 and later developments integrated it more fully with No.1. The house's occupants over time have altered the original design The occupation of the house reflects the changing social make-up of Bath with a decline in the status of the occupants from a wealthy landowner (Mr Henry Sandford) who rented the house 1776-1796 to clerics and minor gentry. In the 1840s the house was a seminary for young ladies and later became a lodging-house. There were alterations to the plan and features of the house in the 19th century including the removal of the back stairs and the lowering of all first-floor window sills. The buildings were first formally separated in 1968, when No. 1 was bought by Mr. Bernard Cayzer who supported its restoration to become both a historic house and the headquarters for the Bath Preservation Trust. In 2006 No.1a (Grade II) was acquired by the Brownsword Charitable Foundation specifically with the intention of making it available to the Bath Preservation Trust on a long term lease. Preserved within the building are some rare and important kitchen fittings. Reuniting it with No.1 allows the Trust to conserve its significant architecture and fittings, tell the whole story of the house for the first time and improve access.

Huge building with a huge park out front. This is a nice place to walk around to enjoy the grounds and the classic architecture of the building. We went during the week and there were still lots of visitors to this place. The guard out front was friendly dressed in classic clothing.

Beautiful architecture in such a beautiful city. I wanted to make sure I saw this building before I left the town - and I'm glad I did. It is right next to a park as well where there seemed to be lots of people just lounging around with their blankets and enjoying the sunshine. This is a must see in Bath.

An iconic piece of architecture that is well worth the visit and a stop to take pictures. It is one of the defining spots of Bath, after the actual baths. Fantastic large grass space, perfect for a picnic or just sitting quietly to admire the engineering involved in something built nearly 250 years ago.

Built in 1775, designed by John Wood Jr - the Royal Crescent is simply one of the best pieces of architecture the city has to offer. Steeped in history, it's often used as a backdrop for period television dramas and films like The Duchess. The walk up to the Royal Crescent may leave you breathless, but so will the view once you get here. The best time to visit is in the summer, when you can take a picnic sit in the Park and enjoy the views. But be warned, this is also when all the tourists come out to play - so come here early to bag the best spot.

I would like to chime in with all the other reviews that this architecture and the buildings are just amazing and also add that the green field in front of the houses has a perfect example of a ha-ha. If you don't know what that is, it's a vertical retaining wall, and the ha-ha was placed here to originally stop the cows wandering from up to the houses (I paid £1.20 for that piece of knowledge, but it's my gift to you gratis :) And from Wikipedia: "The name "ha-ha" derives from the unexpected (i.e., amusing) moment of discovery when, on approach, the recessed wall suddenly becomes visible.." I have also put in a picture of No 1, Royal Crescent as the architect who designed this iconic building, built that house for his father-in-law. It's now a museum which replicates Georgian living with original furniture and furnishings, so definitely worth a look-see (costs £9) if you have the time.

For the view alone, a visit here is worth it. More about that below... When I was a foreign student in Bath, one of the classes I took required us to take on an internship in a field relevant to what we were studying. Most people ended up stuck in charity shops folding clothes, but I lucked out. I was able to become a tour guide in the Royal Crescent. The looks on people's faces when they heard my American accent after asking me questions never ceased to amuse me. The place is gorgeous, there's no doubt about that. It gives you a strong glimpse into what life looked like for the Georgian-era rich and famous who turned the town into their resort. All the regular tour staff I encountered while volunteering there were knowledgeable, very sweet, and truly enjoyed their unpaid jobs. The best part for me, other than the room I worked in, was the plethora of cheese, crackers, and cookies in the "break room" (a room in the servant's quarters that was cuteness to the max). Even if you don't care about Georgian architecture or decor, couldn't care less bout the local history, and are only there because you didn't want to go to the costume museum, you will be happy you paid the 5 quid because of this: the parlor (where I was lucky enough to work) has one of the most incredible views of the city. Ignore the ornate furnishings in the room if you must and walk right to the corner window. Look outside and see views of the lush green hills and the beautiful Georgian architecture lining them. Gaze onto the lawns below and people lounging along the ha-ha, peek into Victoria Park, and truly take in the perfect view of the Royal Crescent in its entirety in front of you. There has to be something seriously wrong with you if the view doesn't take you a step back in awe and leave a whimsical smile on your face. Then try to steal some cheese and crackers down below before you leave.

Summary based on several tourist visits: --great vista --interesting, iconic architecture --somewhat of a walk, though easy, from main tourist center

As part of our day trip around Bath we roamed around the town and went to see the Royal Crescent. The buildings architecture is interesting in that it is, obviously, in the shape of a crescent. But we opted not to go in. Not even a great photo op given the construction out front. Though you get a good view from the park across the street. Walk by on a stroll through the town. But we didn't bother going inside. Maybe we should have.

I mean, it's a must when coming to Bath duh! We went on our tour with the Jane Austen centre and she took us to this place and described movies that took place here and it was interesting knowing people did not live here for fun it was a holiday for them. And now I am jealous of those who live here!! My girlfriend and I walked this twice, first timer right here, and it was still absolutely breathtaking even the second time around. Bath was my favorite whilst visiting the UK and I loved how homey the crescent felt. Some people laying out or playing sports. Definitely a must when coming to Bath!

Beautifully iconic Georgian architectural structure set in a beautiful spot in Bath...right near Lover's Lane and a short, easy walk from the heart of Bath itself. I wish that the park had a little more to it than just a green space but it's lovely to see in the city anyways. The site of this architectural wonder is enough to take the trek from in town. It is the site you see in all movies that feature Bath - The Duchess and Persuasion come to mind. What a beautiful place. Due to time constraints I missed this lovely structure on my first trip to Bath and came back to make sure it was included in my trip. Just breathtaking!

A must see when in bath. Im sure you can read the other comments to hear about why you should see this and what not so I'm not going to waste my time rewriting what they already wrote lol. But its a completely different experience seeing it in person. It is where the wealthy used to live or something, it has a museum and hotel, its famous, its been in movies, beautiful place to spend the day out in the park in front of it, yada yada yada lol. Just go see it lol. Its worth seeing if your in bath.

A rather hoity-toity bit of architecture that has somewhat come to define Bath in the postcards and whatnot. If it's a summer's day, though, this spot is good for a bit of a walk and a relax amongst the pockets of people sprawled out over the large grass area that spreads out in front of it and turns into Victoria Park. Actually from the Crescent itself, you can't see the drop off that was apparently built to keep the sheep away from the houses but not spoil the precious owner's view over the city. Oh, by the way, there are rumours that Johnny Depp has a house here, but don't believe the hype - he just stayed in the Royal Crescent Hotel a few times.