Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/200 sec
Aperture
f/9
Focal Length
35mm
ISO
125
The Roman Baths Terrace view of the Great Bath
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This world-famous, ancient bath house has been naturally pumping its healing hot springs water for thousands of years, serving as an important religious and medicinal site for many different civilizations. Admire the incredible Roman architecture from the upstairs terrace, imagining what it would be like to take a dip in the grandeur pool below you.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Hours change regularly depending on the month. Check before you go: https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/opening-times
Opening hours in August:
Sunday-Wednesday: 10AM-5 PM (last entry 4 PM)
Thursday-Saturday: 10AM-8 PM (last entry 7PM)
Fee
Varies; check the website.
Pack
- Wide-angle lens (35mm)
How to get there
N51° 22' 51.3732"W2° 21' 34.758"
This photo was taken in the Roman Baths, on the upper floor overlooking the Great Bath. If traveling from London, I recommend taking the train from London Paddington, but there are multiple train routes that can be taken.
To get to this viewpoint, enter the museum and then head to the second level, just east of the on-site gift shop along York Street. I stood facing east with a view of Bath Abbey in the background.
By Train:
- Closest station: Bath Spa (via Cross Country, GWR or Southwestern Railway)
- Walk west towards Brunel Square
- Turn left onto Dorchester St/A3039
- Turn right onto St Lawrence St
- Turn left to stay on St Lawrence St
- Turn right onto Stall St
- Turn right onto York St and the destination will be on your left
For more information, check out their website: https://www.romanbaths.co.uk
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
The Roman Baths are suitable for photography year round.
Visit the baths in the morning as early as they open to beat the crowds. In the midday and late afternoon, you can also find similar lighting conditions.
Field tips
I highly recommend coming here first thing in the morning, right when they open. This is an extremely popular tourist attraction, so expect crowds. In order to get a clean shot, you'll need to be patient — stake out your angle and wait until most people have walked out of your frame before shooting.
As this is an architectural location, try to stand directly in the center of the terrace and then line up your leading lines as straight as possible. This will help to keep your composition balanced and avoid having to do perspective correction during editing.
Experiment with different angles by walking all the way around the terrace. There's so much to see!
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Do nearby
Bath is a great city to explore for the day. You can go on top of Bath Cathedral as part of a tour (ideal for photos of the city from above) or enjoy a lunch in one of the city's independent cafes. Make sure to taste the famous Bath buns while you're there, too.
Definitely don't leave Bath before photographing the Pulteney Bridge. Built in 1774, this bridge is one of the best sites in the town.
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