Number One Royal Crescent

No.1 Royal Crescent is a magnificently restored Georgian town house that creates a wonderfully vital picture of life in Georgian Bath.

Built between 1767 – 1774 to the designs of the architect John Wood the Younger, the Royal Crescent is justly considered one of the finest achievements of 18th century urban architecture and represents the highest point of Palladian architecture in Bath. No.1 was the first house to be built in the Crescent and originally provided luxury accommodation for the aristocratic visitors who came to take the waters and enjoy the social season. A former distinguished resident was the Duke of York, second son of George III.

Nowadays No.1 provides visitors to the Crescent with an opportunity to look beyond the famous Palladian facade and see what life was like for the wealthy in 18th century Bath. Each room is an exquisite example of Georgian interior design with authentic furniture, paintings, textiles and carpets.

The superbly appointed Dining Room is set for dessert. Pipes and port are laid out for an evening of cards in the comfortable Gentleman’s Study. Upstairs you can see the elegant Drawing Room, where fashionable visitors took tea, or slip into a delightfully feminine bedroom. Below stairs is a splendidly equipped, bustling Georgian Kitchen. Guides in every room bring the house to life with stories of the past.


Visitor Comments

“Lovely – a fantastic impression of Georgian life, thank you.” Australia

“Superb – very informative and entertaining.” Canada

“Really interesting...makes this stand out from other museums.” Bath, England

“Absolutely fantastic to see such a beautiful building from the inside.” Kent, England


Last admission half an hour before closing. Closed Good Friday and Monday, open Bank Holidays.