Welwyn Roman Baths Welwyn Roman Baths, Welwyn By Pass Rd, Welwyn AL6 9FG, UK

The Welwyn Roman Baths are a Roman ruin preserved under the A1 just north of modern-day Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England. The baths were a small part of the Dicket Mead villa, which was originally built in the 3rd century AD.

Go through our time tunnel to the world of the Romans preserved in a steel vault under the A1(M) motorway. You can't take a hot bath any more - the boiler went out about 1,800 years ago when the Romans left, but you can see some fascinating remains which have survived from their time. Learn about how the Romans liked to relax with an elegant culture of bathing, and admire their creativity and style. The bath house remains are a scheduled ancient monument and were once part of a fine villa. The layout of the cold, warm and hot rooms and the heating system are remarkably well preserved.

Once a year, usually in June, the world of the Romans really comes alive when Roman re-enactment groups visit the Baths.

Opening Times

The baths are open to the public from January to November but closed throughout December.

• Weekends and Bank Holidays  2 - 5pm, (or dusk if earlier).  Last admission is at 4.30 pm.
• Hertfordshire School Holidays 2 - 5pm (or dusk if earlier) except for the Christmas holidays when we are closed. 

Admission

• Children under 16 FREE
• Adults £3.50

Facilities

• Car parking on site.
• Visitor toilet facilities are available on site.
• Picnic area.
• Refreshments can be bought from nearby Welwyn Village.

Access for Everyone

We are committed to making our activities, premises and exhibitions accessible to everyone. Car parking includes a disabled bay, entrance is approximately 200 metres from car park on a level path.  All areas are fully accessible. Toilets have full access.