There’s definitely something in the water here in Bath. A true centre for relaxation, it’s one of the only places in Britain where you can bathe in natural hot springs. Whether it’s a spa day, wellness weekend or a longer retreat, it’s the perfect place for a relaxing break.
Powered by the same mineral-rich thermal springs that soothed the Romans, Thermae Bath Spa is a decidedly twenty-first-century take on the spa experience. The undeniable highlight is the rooftop pool with its sensational 360-degree views of the city. For indulgent treatments, Thermae’s New Royal Bath offers a huge range in a contemporary space combining glass, stone, light and water to create an all-embracing sense of wellbeing. You can also relax in the Wellness Suite, an immersive multisensory space with several distinct spa experiences.
Soak in the thermal waters just around the corner at the Spa Village at The Gainsborough Bath Spa. Tapping into Bath’s naturally warm waters, this spa integrates them with a range of enticing treatments including aromatherapy, hot stone massages and aquatic body therapy. The only hotel in the UK with its own naturally heated spa, it’s the perfect venue for a special spa stay.
The Spa and Bath House at The Royal Crescent Hotel is a unique place of tranquillity in which to relax and take time away from the stresses of everyday life. Partnering with the Elemental Herbology product range, enjoy treatments from massages to facials, and from wraps to reflexology. Open to non-residents for half-day and full-day spa retreats, The Spa and Bath House is a haven of tranquillity and a welcome retreat, letting you escape the chaos of day-to-day life.
The Garden Spa by L'Occitane at The Bath Priory - the only L'Occitane spa in the UK - offers a selection of luxurious treatments, an indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool, a poolside sauna and elliptical steam pod. Every gesture, every ingredient, and every ritual is drawn from a page of the L'Occitane grand herbarium, a resource of hundreds of essential oils and natural ingredients. Your experience will take you on a true olfactory journey, sequenced at every step by comforting or energising aromas.
The Soul Spa is a space dedicated to mind-body therapies. Visit to experience a legendary guided inner journey and sound bath, one of Bath's best-kept secrets. Locals return week after week to enjoy total mental and physical relaxation as they are guided to their inner universe while listening to the resonant vibrations of the crystals bowls, right above the healing thermal springs of the city. You can also book a range of mind-body therapies, including acupuncture, Reiki, Shiatsu, massages, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, energy healing, Tarot reading and mediumship, to name but a few.
FLY has it all, from HIIT to strength training, Barre, Yoga, Boxing and Pilates. They have also created FIRE, their bespoke HIIT sessions in their immersive underground studio, and FORCE, their gym classes designed to build strength and improve technique and confidence. In their light and airy studio, they run a wide range of FLOW classes, including Pilates, Barre, Yoga and Dance. FLY's classes are delivered by expert trainers, who bring with them a deep understanding of their specialist area of fitness and wellbeing.
