Throughout the year, the Bath BID’s friendly team of volunteer Welcome Ambassadors are on hand to answer questions and offer advice to people visiting the city centre. These volunteers are the friendly faces of Bath, offering everybody a warm and informed welcome to the city centre. Look out for them as you wander around the city; they will be dressed in bright blue Welcome to Bath jackets. If you are looking for advice or recommendations, the team will be happy to help.
Bath’s Clean Air Zone came into effect in 2021, with some vehicles now needing to pay a daily charge to drive in the city centre if they do not meet the required emission standards. Please note, charges do not apply to private cars and motorbikes, even if you use them for work (excluding taxis and private hire vehicles).
There are several car parks in Bath city centre, as well as the Park and Ride bus services.
You can find full details on each car park’s facilities and pricing on the B&NES Council website.
City Centre Car Parks
Bath Sports and Leisure Centre – BA2 4ET
Bath Cricket Club – BA2 4EX
Broad Street – BA1 5LW
Cattle Market – BA1 5BD
Claverton Street – BA2 4JP
Kingsmead Square – BA1 2AA
Avon Street – BA1 1UF
Charlotte Street – BA1 2NE
Manvers Street – BA1 1JZ
SouthGate Shopping Centre Car Park – BA1 1TP
Bath Waterside Car Park – BA2 4JP
Podium Car Park – BA1 5AL
Park and Ride
Lansdown – BA1 9BJ – Located North of Bath with services to Bath City Centre (Milsom Street)
Newbridge – BA1 3NB – Located West of Bath with services to Bath City Centre (Westgate Buildings)
Odd Down – BA2 8PA – Located South of Bath with services to Bath City Centre (SouthGate) and Royal United Hospital
You can find full details including timetables on the Travelwest website.
Accessible Parking
All car parks, except Cattle Market and Claverton Street, offer disabled car parking spaces.
If you are a Blue Badge holder, you can find details of where you can use your badge and any charges that may apply on the B&NES Council website.
Planning your next trip to Bath? To help you get around the city and pinpoint the places you’d like to discover, you can download our Map of Bath. Alternatively, you can pick up a map from our Welcome Ambassadors while you’re in the city; look out for their bright blue Welcome to Bath jackets as you stroll around the city centre.
There is nothing worse than needing the toilet but not knowing where to go. You can browse public toilets that are currently open in Bath on our handy interactive map.
We would suggest that you pre-book and plan your visit in advance. From making dinner reservations to booking a time slot at the Roman Baths, be sure to do this all in advance to avoid disappointment.
