No 1 Royal Crescent

NUMBER 1 was the first house to be built in the Royal Crescent, John Wood the Younger's fine example of Palladian architecture. The Crescent was begun in 1767 and completed by 1774. The House was given to the Bath Preservation Trust in 1968 and both the exterior and interior have been accurately restored. Visitors can see a grand town-house of the late 18th century with authentic furniture, paintings and carpets. On the ground floor are the Study and Dining Room and on the first floor a Lady's Bedroom and Drawing Room. A series of maps of Bath are on the second floor landing. In the Basement is a Kitchen and a Museum Shop. OPENING TIMES SUMMER: Mid February - End October Daily except Mon 10.30am - 5pm Closed Good Fri. Open BHs and Bath Festival Mon. WINTER: November Daily except Mon 10.30am - 4pm. Last admission 30 mins before closing. Special tours by arrangement with the administrator