Georgian Bath House
📍 Wharfedale Lawns, Wetherby LS22 6PU, UK
About Georgian Bath House
The Georgian Bath House in Wetherby is a charming Grade II listed historical building, situated on the picturesque banks of the River Wharfe at Wharfedale Lawns. While its interiors are not regularly open to the public, this rare surviving Georgian structure offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century leisure and bathing practices in Yorkshire.
Visitors frequently praise the bath house for its beautiful setting, nestled within the well-tended Jubilee Gardens. It provides a peaceful and pretty haven, complete with a cold water plunge pool, making it an ideal spot to pause, relax, and admire the views of the river and surrounding greenery. With a commendable Google rating of 4 out of 5 stars, it's a beloved local landmark for its tranquil atmosphere and historical charm.
Visiting Information
The Georgian Bath House is accessible to view from the outside within the Jubilee Gardens daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Access is from the main road, with limited street parking nearby. Information on accessibility features and payment options is not provided.
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📍 Wharfedale Lawns, Wetherby LS22 6PU, UK
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Showing 5 of 6 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 4 February 2026.
Pretty spot on the river. Wasn't open to see inside. Access from main road, limited street parking. Entrance is through stone pillars just up from wharfe house when walking to town.
A rare surviving Grade 2 listed Georgian Bath House, a great shame it is not open as it would have been great to see the interior. It sits in the Jubilee Gardens on the river bank. The gardens are well tended and have good benches. It is a peaceful spot to sit and admire the view. Apparently the lower floor has a sunken bath fed by a spring. The bath measures 1.5 metres in depth by 2.4 by 3.7 metres. Bath houses fell out of fashion and this building didn't get its listed status until 1990. It was after that the roof tiles were stolen, resulting in a rapid deterioration of the structure. The Civic Society aided in its restoration. Wetherby Town Council now has the care of the Bath House and Gardens. Maybe one day it will reopen....
A pretty little bathhouse complete with cold water plunge pool. Its only small, but beautifully set on the banks on the river Wharfe. The bathhouse is surrounded by plants and greenery which provide a pleasant and peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of Wetherby town. A nice place to eat your lunch on a sunny day.
Not quite a museum but still worth a visit, i think it's a little tea room now but not sure of the open hours.
Interesting place