Roman Baths nominated for three tourism awards
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 1 December
One of the west country's biggest attractions has been shortlisted for three tourism awards.
The Roman Baths and Pump Room in Bath is up for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, Accessible and Inclusive Tourism and Wedding Venue of the Year, at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.
The winners will be announced on Friday 1 December at a ceremony at the Winter Gardens in Weston Super Mare.
The leader of Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) Council Kevin Guy, said he is "delighted" by the news.
"The Roman Baths is one of the finest ancient sites in Northern Europe and gives visitors the opportunity to explore the world of Roman Britain.
"Earlier this year the Roman Baths was ranked 1st in Britain and 8th world-wide in Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best Things to Do.’
"It’s fantastic to know that we are providing an award-winning experience for all of our visitors and guests.”
There have been several developments in the last 12 months at the Baths.
In October 2021, the Roman Gym was opened, a new area of the historic site, including excavations never before seen by the public.
The Gym allows visitors the chance to explore how the Romans kept fit and healthy, Roman medicine, and the remains of an ancient sauna.
Earlier this year the Roman Baths launched a new Learning and Education Programme, including the opening of the Clore Learning Centre.
This new building gives students the opportunity to learn the history of Roman Britain where it actually happened.
Bosses at the Baths say they make "every effort" to make sure the Roman Baths are as accessible as possible to disabled visitors.
Ninety percent of the historic building is accessible to wheelchair users.
Deaf people, people with disabling hearing loss, blind people and people with sight loss can enjoy the site using the British Sign Language or fully descriptive audio tour and tactile models.
Information is also provided for autistic visitors and visitors experiencing potential claustrophobia.
Eligible winners from the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards will be entered into corresponding categories of the South West Tourism Awards.
Winners from the South West awards will then be selected to represent the region in the national VisitEngland Awards.