The Forum, Bath

Name: The Forum
Address: St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1225 443114

#23 among attractions in Bath

Nightlife, Cinema, Theater, Concerts and shows

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The Forum was built as an art deco cinema in Bath, Somerset, England, in 1934, and was designated as a Grade II* listed building on 28 May 1986. The building closed as a cinema in 1969, and has subsequently been used as a dancing school, a bingo hall and a church. Its main auditorium has 1,600 seats, making it Bath's largest event venue. ()

Built: 1934 (90 years ago)Coordinates: 51°22'43"N, 2°21'38"W

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St James ParadeBath BA1 1UG United Kingdom

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+44 1225 443114

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The Forum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Victoria Art Gallery, SouthGate.

~900 ftN
Museum
Roman Baths, Bath
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Bath, the Roman Baths are a historical treasure and a must-visit attraction for any tourist exploring the United Kingdom. These ancient Thermae, renowned for their remarkable preservation, offer visitors a glimpse into...
~1100 ftN
Medieval building with a Gothic interior
Bath Abbey, Bath
6 min walk • Bath Abbey stands as a stunning example of Gothic architecture in the heart of the historic city of Bath, England. A place of worship since the 7th century, the current Abbey dates back to the 16th century and is the last of the great medieval churches of England.
~1560 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
8 min walk • Nestled in the historic and picturesque city of Bath, the Victoria Art Gallery stands as a cultural beacon, inviting tourists and art aficionados alike to explore its diverse collection of art spanning several centuries.
~290 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
SouthGate, Bath
2 min walk • SouthGate is a shopping centre in Bath, Somerset, England, It is home to over fifty shops, ten restaurants, 99 homes and an 860-space underground car park. It replaced a shopping centre which was demolished in 2007.
~1350 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Corridor, Bath
7 min walk • The Corridor is one of the world's earliest retail arcades, designed by architect Henry Goodridge and built in 1825, in Bath, Somerset, England. The fashion for arranging shops in arcades arose in Paris in the late 18th Century. The Corridor followed the trend set by London's Burlington Arcade.
~1490 ftN
City hall, Flea market, Shopping
Guildhall, Bath
8 min walk • Guildhall is an 18th-century municipal building in central Bath, Somerset, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1490 ftW
Museum
Bath Postal Museum, Bath
8 min walk • The Bath Postal Museum is in Bath, Somerset, England. The museum was founded in 1979 by Audrey and Harold Swindells in the basement of their house in Great Pulteney Street. In 1985, it moved to a home in Broad Street.
~1150 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Komedia, Bath
6 min walk • Komedia is an arts and entertainment company which operates venues in the United Kingdom at Brighton and Bath, and a management and production company Komedia Entertainment. Beyond hosting live comedy, the venues also host music, cabaret, theatre and shows for children, featuring local, national and international performers.
~1390 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Bath
7 min walk • The Theatre Royal in Bath, England, was built in 1805. A Grade II* listed building, it has been described by the Theatres Trust as "One of the most important surviving examples of Georgian theatre architecture".
~700 ftN
Spa
Thermae Bath Spa, Bath
4 min walk • Thermae Bath Spa is a combination of the historic spa and a contemporary building in the city of Bath, England, and reopened in 2006.
~920 ftN
Tea room, Restaurant
Grand Pump Room, Bath
5 min walk • The Grand Pump Room is a historic building in the Abbey Church Yard, Bath, Somerset, England. It is adjacent to the Roman Baths and is named for water that is pumped into the room from the baths' hot springs. Visitors can drink the water or have other refreshments while there.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Forum?

Nearby attractions include Mission Theatre, Bath (2 min walk), Stall Street, Bath (4 min walk), Thermae Bath Spa, Bath (4 min walk), Scheduled monuments in Bath and North East Somerset, Bath (4 min walk).

How to get to The Forum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Forum:

Bus

Ambury Wq • Lines: 41 (1 min walk)
Bath Bus Station Bay 4 • Lines: 171, 172, 173, 174 (2 min walk)

Train

Bath Spa (5 min walk)
Oldfield Park (22 min walk)