Please note that Bath City Centre can become very congested on weekends – please allow plenty of time for your journey to the Theatre.
Where is the Theatre Royal?
Theatre Royal Bath is on Sawclose. It is about 10 minutes walk from Bath Spa Train Station and Bath Bus Station. The entrance to the Ustinov Studio is on Monmouth Street and the egg is on St John’s Place.
Theatre Royal Bath
Sawclose
Bath
BA1 1ET
Box Office: 01225 448844
The Theatre Royal Bath continues to make the safety and security of its customers and staff a priority. As such, please bear in mind that we are undertaking security checks, so recommend you arrive at the Theatres in good time to avoid queues, and refrain from bringing suitcases, rucksacks and large bags into the Theatre. Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation
PLEASE NOTE – The Theatre Royal Bath operates a strict NO SMOKING policy in all areas – this includes all forms of e-cigarettes.
Drop Off
There is drop off access to all three venues on Monmouth Street, BA1 2AN.
There is restricted drop off access to the front of the Main House foyer.
Currently there is access to the front of the Main House, via Cheap Street to Saw Close for Blue Badge holders only during the hours of 10am and 6pm.
Please refer to the BANES website for more information on hours of operation and eligibility for vehicle access HERE.
Additional information can be found on the One Network website HERE, which details live road works and events taking place, to enable you to best plan your journey.
Parking
There is no parking at the Theatre itself, however, there are several large car parks within walking distance of the Theatre, including Charlotte Street, Avon Street and Southgate. All charge for evening parking – Charlotte Street £1.50 after 6pm; Southgate approx. £2 per evening, and Avon Street approx. £5 per evening (when last checked).
Blue Badge parking – At present, there are no Blue Badge spaces outside the theatre. However, Blue Badge Holders can park in Resident bays, Pay and Display road bays and in Charlotte Street car park – all Free of Charge and for an unlimited time
The Theatre Royal Bath can be found by following the brown tourist & pedestrian sign posts, and is no more than 10-15 minutes walk from any of the car parks listed.
Please note, traffic around Bath City Centre can be very busy during weekends, especially on Saturday afternoons, and particularly when other events are taking place, e.g. Bath Rugby matches, Bath Festivals, Christmas Market, etc. Please allow plenty of time for parking and getting to the theatre at these times. Matinee audiences may wish to make use of one of the three park and ride schemes which service the City Centre from Lansdown, Odd Down and Newbridge. All drop-off and collection points are within easy walking distance of the Theatre Royal. More information on park and ride schemes can be found here.
A map of Bath and all long and short stay car parks can be found here.
Live traffic updates from the AA can be found here
RISK ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
The Theatre Royal Bath is committed to providing its audience with a safe environment and an enjoyable visit.
Before you visit, your school/college/university or organisation may wish to conduct its own risk assessment. While the Theatre Royal cannot write a risk assessment for you, we will help with information that you feel is relevant. There is not a generic risk assessment available for attending a performance.
The three theatres and Front of House areas are designed for public use.
We have a dedicated House Management Team who manages the safety of the public.
Children, young people or vulnerable people remain the responsibility of teachers, guardians, chaperones and must be accompanied at all times during their visit. We ask that there is one teacher for every nine students and during the performance teachers sit amongst their students.
The Theatre Royal Bath has policies, procedures and working practices in place and fire risk assessments are undertaken for each area of the buildings. In our dedication to the safety of our visitors and staff we will in particular ensure the following:
• Public areas will be kept clear of hazards
• All emergency exit routes will be clearly marked and free of obstruction
• All electrical equipment will be PAT tested and regularly assessed
• Any productions featuring strobe or loud gunshot effects will carry a visible warning
• Under licensed conditions we are not permitted to do anything that would endanger our audience
We are licensed by Bath & North East Somerset Council as a place of entertainment and comply withguidance given to us by our local authority, including advice given on the minimum standards of fire protection and maximum number of people permitted to be in the building at any one time. We are also advised on the number of fire exits, fire protection systems, permitted building and scenery materials and regularly practise safe evacuation of the public and staff.
We are regularly inspected by Bath & North East Somerset Council and the Fire Authority and in addition we have our own inspections conducted by qualified staff.