The Bath Central Library, situated in the centre of town offers a cosy space and a comfortable environment for sharing stories and workshops.
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Venue access
Bath Central Library has level access through the doors to the left of the Waitrose main entrance. There are lifts available to access the library which is on the first floor.
Toilets
Accessible Toilets (please ask staff for RADAR key).
The closest Changing Places Facility is a 7 mins walk away at Bath Sports Centre, North Parade, Bath, BA2 4ET.
Monday 7:00am – 9:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am – 9:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am – 9:00pm
Thursday 7:00am – 9:00pm
Friday 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 5pm
Sunday 8:00am – 5pm
Parking
There are free but limited on-street parking spaces on Walcot Street and New Bond Street for blue badge holders. Alternative mobility parking can be found at The Podium Shopping Centre of Walcot Street car park.
Additional support
The Library offers a hearing loop, and admits registered assistance dogs.
By foot
Bath Central Library is within walking distance of public transport links and most of Bath.
By train
Bath Central Library is a short walk from the Train Station. Bath Spa Railway Station is on a direct line from London Paddington to the West Country and Wales. Bath Spa station is a ten minute walk from the Guildhall.
By bus
Bath offers a number of bus services which go not only around Bath but to Bristol, Salisbury, Wells and many more. Bus services generally terminate at 11pm departing from Bath Bus Station. The bus station is also a ten minute walk from Bath Central Library.
Key Service Numbers:
X39 (Bath-Bristol) 338/339 (Bath-Bristol via Keynsham) National Express (Bath- London Victoria) 319 (Bath-Cribbs Causeway via Filton & UWE) 15 (Bath-Bath Spa Uni) 18 (Bath-Bath Uni) 332 (Bath-Bristol via Bitton) For more bus service information go to firstbus.co.uk
By car
There is no parking at Bath Central Library itself, but the nearest car park is The Podium Shopping Centre or Walcot Street car park.
