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Historic & of Architectural Interest In September, while strolling Bath, rain forced us into a lovely little wine bar/bistro/wine shop. Along with the wines, it was almost like a Welcome Center for Bath. Our server was so helpful in pointing out things to do, in the area, when the rain let up. One of her best recommendations was the Bath Assembly Rooms, just across the street from the wine shop. As a student of both history, and architecture, this was a great recommendation. The outside is attractive, done in Bath Stone (Oolithic limestone), and the interior beautiful, with the galleries, and the chandeliers. There was no tour, when we visited, so we just wandered, and explored. I think that a tour would be in order, as we were unable to visit the entire building, and we will return, for the full program.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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Lovely to see we popped into the cafe and had a lovely view of the outside. So much History lovely painting and fantastic ceilings.
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Date of experience: March 2020
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We went early and had the place to ourselves . It was a pleasure to see this treasure lovingly preserved and used. The stone work inside is beautiful. The chandeliers sparkled. The mirrors allow one to people watch. Austin comes to life on the rooms. The Fashion Museum is down stairs so combine visiting both. …
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Polite society used to attend dances and gatherings in the Assembly Rooms. Today the rooms are empty areas leading to the cafe, shop and museum. They can be booked for weddings and parties. The large central room has a stunning glass chandelier and artwork on the walls. Worth a look.…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Response from FashionMuseum, Visitor Experience Host at Assembly Rooms
Responded 8 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review, and you are right these were Bath's central social hub during the late 1700's, and all of the chandelier's are originals!
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Great to see the rooms in their splendour- and also to get lunch while there. We had really come for the museum in the lower part of the building so the rooms were a bonus.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Response from FashionMuseum, Visitor Experience Host at Assembly Rooms
Responded 8 Mar 2020
Thank you for you kind review. It is great to hear that you enjoyed both of our museums, and our café as well. We hope you had a great time during your visit, and that you will come and experience the Assembly rooms in all their splendour whenever you are next in Bath.
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