Contact:
  • Customer Services
  • Address:

    The Guildhall,
    High Street,
    Bath, BA1 5AW

  • E-mail:
    councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk
  • Telephone:
    Tel: 01225 39 40 41Text: 07797 806545
  • Fax:
    01225 477809
  • Minicom:
    -
  • Page Updated:
    04/07/2009
  • Author:
    Council Connect
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The Guildhall 

Council Offices 

Information about this building has been split into the following sections:

Please email us if there is any further information that you would find useful on this page.

 

 

Opening Hours

Council Connect self-service area and customer enquiries area (available through the far left entrance as you face the building) is open:

Day Opening Times
   
Monday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed


Electoral Services (available through the far left entrance as you face the building) is open:

Day Opening Times
   
Monday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please note the office is normally closed for lunch between 13:00 - 14:00

The Registrar's Office (available through the main entrance, nearest the Abbey) is open:

Day Opening Times
   
Monday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Sunday Closed


The Bath Records Office (access is via stairs to the basement) is open:

Day Opening Times
   
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please note the office is closed for lunch between 13:00 - 14:00

 

Services available at this Office

Council Connect can be found through the Cashier's Entrance to the Guildhall (the far left entrance as you face the building). Automatic doors lead into the main building and level access entry is available into the customer services area.

We've recently refurbished the office to improve the facilities for you, so we'd like to know what you think.  You can find out more about what we've done on the Guildhall refurbishment page.

Services you can access include:

The self-service area (situated through the door on your right as you come into the building):

  • Make payments for council services using the self-service kiosks
  • Access the Council's website using the self-service computers
  • Use the telephones to contact other Council departments

The main Customer Services area (for all customer enquiries including the following):

Electoral Services can also be found through this entrance. Turn left past the main Customer Services area - Viewings of full electoral register, Obtain application forms and any electoral queries.

Through the main entrance (nearest Bath Abbey) you can find:

 

How to get to there

On foot:  There are four entrances to the Guildhall which you can use. Two of these entrances give you access to the indoor Guildhall Market which is open Monday to Saturday from 8.00am to 5.30pm and has around 30 stalls. Either side of the High Street market entrance are the main entrance and the Cashier's Entrance.

Pedestrian map

 

By train:   The bath station is called BATH SPA. There are numerous connections to London Paddington. Major cities such as Birmingham and Manchester are easily accessible and have frequent services via Bristol.   Visit the national training timetable website.

 

By bus:   Ask at any London hotel or Tourist Information Centre for details of day trips to Bath by coach from the major coach tour operators.National Express operates a regular bus service from London Victoria and also a direct service from Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The dropping-off point is at the bus station next to Bath Spa railway station.  For the National Express web site click here.

 

By car:  The centre of Bath is within easy walking distance for able-bodied people using the Park and Ride or any city centre car park. Park and Ride facilities are open Monday - Saturday 06.30 - 20.30.

For full details of Park and Ride services click here.

For full details of Bath Car Parking charges click here.

 

By bicycle: There are several routes into Bath avoiding the city traffic:

From the west: The Bristol and Bath Railway Path forms part of the "Sustrans" route 4. The path is 19kms long and level nearly throughout, offering a charming path for cycling or walking between the two cities.

From the north: You can avoid the traffic by joining the Kennet and Avon Canal at Bathampton and then coming into the city along Great Pulteney Street.

From the east and south: Join the Kennet and Avon Canal at Dundas for the final 6kms into the city.The Kennet and Avon Canal is also used by walkers, boaters and anglers.

Click here for to find out how to obtain free cycle maps

 

 

Other Facilities

  • Guildhall market:  The public market in the Guildhall has every and anything you might be looking for... Café, Hardware, Books, Jewellery, Fancy Dress, Sweets, Cold Drinks, Birthday Cards, Haircuts, Bags, Hot Crepes, Rugs, Flags, Haberdashery, Hair Products, Cooked Meats, Pet Foods, Ethnic and Vegetarian Foods, Giftware, Key Cutting, Bric-a-Brac, Cheese, Filled Baguettes, Bacon, French Foods, Leather goods, Balloons, Home ware, Freshly Ground Coffee, Electrical, Takeaway Illy Coffee.

  • Open 8am - 5.30pm Mon-Sat
  • Toilets: No public toilets on site.
  • Guide dogs allowed.
  • Access to Guildhall market is through the front entrance, turn right - press disabled access button for entry.

 

The Guildhall as a venue: The magnificent Banqueting Room hung with original Georgian paintings can accommodate up to 360 people theatre style for a conference or 200 for a dinner. Several smaller rooms are available within the building for breakout rooms, exhibitions or receptions.

The Banqueting Room is can be viewed by members of the public, at the councils discretion, between 09:00 - 17:00, Mondays to Fridays.