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Attractions in Bath, Somerset.

Bath's Old Orchard Street Theatre is located right in the heart of one of Europe's most beautiful cities. The Grade II listed building was the first provincial Theatre Royal and retains many of its original features. This anonymous building in a cobbled back street contains 200 years of history that saw it become the first Theatre Royal outside of London, then a catholic chapel where Bishops were ordained and, since 1865, the home of one ...

12 Old Orchard Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 1JU

01179352637

Bath's Old Orchard Street Theatre is located right in the heart of one of Europe's most beautiful cities. The Grade II listed building was the first provincial Theatre Royal and retains many of its original features. This anonymous building in a cobbled back street contains 200 years of history that saw it become the first Theatre Royal outside of London, then a catholic chapel where Bishops were ordained and, since 1865, the home of one of England's oldest provincial Masonic Lodges.

Guided tours of the building are available throughout the year on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am or 2.30pm. Saturday at 2.30pm only. Group bookings for 10 or more by prior arrangement only.

During your one-hour tour you will stand on the very stage where Sarah Siddons, the finest Tragic Actress of all time, received the adulation of her audiences, then go backstage to see the original 18th Century scenery loft. You will visit the chapel where Bishop Baines would prepare before delivering his fiery sermons, then enter the vaults below where exiled French nobility were once buried. Finally you will experience the ambience of one of the grandest Masonic Halls in the country and view one of the finest collections of rare Masonic Artefacts in the World.

Tickets for the tours can be purchased from the main Bath Tourist Information Centre located just off York Street, Bath Festivals Box Office in Abbey Green, or on the door. Advance bookings also available on-line through our website.