Roman Baths hosts Revolting Roman Remedies from 16 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 04:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- The Roman Baths in Bath hosts the Eew! Revolting Roman Remedies trail from 16 October to 1 November 2026.
- Gaius Medicus appears beside the Great Bath from 24 October to 1 November 2026.
- The programme explores Roman medicine through a family trail, interactive displays, a craft workshop and a Roman Remedy Making activity from 24 to 30 October 2026.
- The Roman Baths forms part of the City of Bath World Heritage Site, whose Roman complex was built around natural hot springs.
The Roman Baths in Bath hosts Eew! Revolting Roman Remedies from 16 October to 1 November 2026. The family programme turns the historic bathing complex into a setting for clues, Roman medical history and hands-on activities during the October half term.
The programme takes place at the Roman Baths beside Bath Abbey in Abbey Church Yard. It links the ancient site’s museum displays and Great Bath with stories about herbs, plants, honey and other remedies used in Roman Britain.
Roman Baths opens its remedies trail on 16 October
The operator’s October half-term programme lists Eew! Revolting Roman Remedies from Friday 16 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Visitors follow a family trail and match ailments with unusual treatments associated with Roman medicine.
From 24 October to 1 November, Gaius Medicus appears beside the Great Bath as a costumed Roman doctor. The programme also includes interactive museum displays, family-friendly audio guides, a craft workshop and Roman Remedy Making from 24 to 30 October 2026.
Roman Baths connects Roman medicine with the Great Bath
The event’s subject fits the site’s wider history. The Roman Baths were built around natural hot springs in the Roman town of Aquae Sulis, where bathing, worship and social life developed together.
The UNESCO World Heritage description identifies the Temple of Sulis Minerva and the baths complex as important Roman remains north of the Alps. That makes the remedies trail more than a separate children’s activity: its medical theme is placed beside the surviving spaces where Roman visitors gathered around the springs.
The historic complex dates from the first century AD and remains part of the City of Bath World Heritage Site. The museum presents the ruins, the Sacred Spring, the Great Bath and objects connected with the ancient settlement.
Visiting Roman Baths: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Eew! Revolting Roman Remedies runs at the Roman Baths from 16 October to 1 November 2026. The Roman Remedy Making activity takes place from 24 to 30 October 2026.
- The trail is the main family activity, while Gaius Medicus appears beside the Great Bath from 24 October to 1 November 2026. The programme is presented within the historic visitor route.
- The venue is in Bath city centre, next to Bath Abbey, at Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LZ. The Roman Baths operator identifies the site as part of the city’s heritage centre.
- Steep steps and narrow walkways run through the historic site. Pushchairs and buggies cannot be taken through the museum, so the operator recommends using a baby carrier where possible.
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Frequently asked questions about Roman Baths
When does Eew! Revolting Roman Remedies take place at Roman Baths?
The family trail runs from 16 October to 1 November 2026. Gaius Medicus appears from 24 October to 1 November 2026.
What is the Roman Baths programme about?
It explores Roman medicine through a family trail, museum displays, a craft workshop, Roman Remedy Making and a costumed doctor beside the Great Bath.
Where is Roman Baths and how do you get there?
The site is in Bath city centre, next to Bath Abbey, at Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LZ.
