Although the property has been owned by the National Trust since 1931, it had been run by the local council who had been struggling with its upkeep. The National Trust has taken control since March and still working on doing it up. For this reason, there are only 2 tours a day, but definitely go on the website and book it. It's definitely worth a visit, and the limited numbers really helps. It wouldn't be the same if it were heaving but a guided tour with a maximum of 12 people makes it a great way to see everything properly. Our tour guide Jason was brilliant; really knowledgeable and friendly. He happily took all questions in every room we visited. Plus, the 250 year old chandeliers are both a visit alone.

Visited last weekend. It is not the most spectacular or storied NT property but it was pretty enough inside, the staff were delightful, and the Christmas activities for the children were wonderful. A welcome bit of quiet arts & crafts among the bustle of busy Bath at Christmas.

Stunning! We pre booked our visit and were part of a guided tour. Lovely friendly welcome and the tour guide was very knowledgable and kind. The rooms are just stunning and take your breath away with the huge chandeliers. Lots of history and well worth a visit, but you must pre book.

The rooms are closed for refurbishment at the moment and so empty apart from the amazing chandeliers (which are amongst the finest in the world) but you can book an hour long behind the scenes tour, and I would really recommend it if you are interested in the Georgian period or the characters of that time. The guide Alison was very good, and used snippets from letters and poems written by people attending or working at the assembly rooms to create a vivid picture of when they were at their peak, including the British weather, the rush for refreshments, the gambling and strict societal pecking order. It's all on one level with strategic chairs and the staff (Kate and Alison) provided some water and made allowances for mobility issues, which was much appreciated. The assembly rooms are at the top of a hill though so leave time for the climb!

Now back under National Trust control and undergoing extensive renovation over the next 2 years. So it is only open for x3 one hour tours a day - need to pre-book. Great tour, wonderful insights into Georgian life in the Assembly Rooms (where etiquette ruled supreme), through Alison the tour guide. When you see the state it was in after the "Badeker bombing raids" in 1942 you realise what an amazing job NT have done in the past, giving confidence that the current restoration will be well done, making it worth revisiting in 2026. Still worth a tour now - so remember to book ahead (free if NT member).

I loved the place. It is amazing how the imagination can be triggered in empty rooms. I loved it. The chandeliers were hidden during the WW2 in surrounding mines and saved. Today each of them worth millions. The only one thing. A well-intentioned remark from colleague guide: don't start every sentence with long Uuuhmmm

Currently there are limited tours per day , restricted numbers so usually it needs booking in advance., it was free for National Trust members . The assembly rooms were damaged greatly during the Second World War and have served various functions over the years since they were originally built but the chandeliers alone make it worth a visit . The NT guide was very good , very informative on the history of the building , how the building originally functioned and what the plans are for the future . It’s undergoing a major renovation which will restrict public access even further until it’s completed so it’s worth visiting now if in the area.

My husband and I signed up for a guided tour of the assembly rooms and were not disappointed. Our tour guide (I'm afraid I can't remember her name!) was incredibly well informed and engaging. She also shared with us the plans that the National Trust has for the Assembly Rooms. I look forward to visiting once the renovations are complete in late summer 2025!

I visited the Assembly Rooms for a pre-booked tour on 6th August and was transported back to the Georgian social scene. The lady at the front desk was so welcoming and friendly. Our tour guide (Hadley I believe?) was fabulous! He gave so many details about each room to set the scene of what a night out at the Assembly rooms would've been like for different people attending. He spoke so enthusiastically,especially about the stunning chandeliers- which were my favourite part too. The only downside for me was having the Lego exhibition displays in some of the rooms. The tearoom in particular lost a sense of grandeur having display boards in there but I totally appreciate the National Trust making use of all the rooms and encouraging a variety visitors to the building. The Assembly Rooms close for refurbishment at the end of the year to be reopened in 2026 with new interactive experiences. These sound brilliant so I hope to come back and visit again to fully immerse myself then. Thank you for making my visit to Bath all the more enjoyable!

A lovely free museum (please donate!), features the ball and tea rooms from days gone by. The interior is just lovely, and some small activities for children are featured. This is another of John Wood's creations, and is a lovely piece of Georgian architecture. Very worth the visit, and was not busy at all! Be sure to look up the history of the chandeliers; they were removed from the Rooms during the Blitz and put in coal mines to protect them.