Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein

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Did you know that Bath is the official birthplace of FRANKENSTEIN?

Visit the origins of the world’s most famous Monster and experience The House of Frankenstein’s award winning, multi-sensory Museum & Escape Rooms. Here visitors will discover the true story of author Mary Shelley, who wrote the novel whilst living in Bath in 1816, learn about her unconventional tragic life and the incredible global legacy of her infamous creation.

Bursting with unusual artefacts, emotive soundtracks, bespoke smells and effects it also features rooms dedicated to Popular Culture, an intimate screening room showing the first ever Frankenstein film from 1910, a jaw dropping 8ft animated Creature, two themed Escape Rooms and, for the braver visitor, a creepy walkthrough experience in the basement.

Key features

4 multi-sensory floors set in a Grade II listed central Bath town house

11 atmospherically themed rooms complete with aroma and sound scapes

The world’s first 8ft animatronic recreation of Frankenstein’s “Creature” as Mary Shelley imagined

Victor’s Lair Escape Room

The Shallows Basement Escape Room

The Body In A Suitcase Escape Game

The Gift Escape Game

A Frankenstein inspired gift shop

Bloody Mary’s Bar

A creepy walk through Basement experience (optional)

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
General House Admission Online (Adult) - Adult	£15.50 per ticket
General House Admission Online (Child) - Child	£12.50 per ticket
House admission incl. escape room (Adult) - Adult	£30.00 per ticket
House admission incl. escape room (Child) - Child	£25.00 per ticket

Prices vary depending on whether you include Escape Room or The Body In A Suitcase experiences. A range of combination tickets are available and are subject to party size. Prices are discounted online versus on the day.
Family, Student and Group tickets are available for all experiences.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Situated in the heart of the city of Bath. Direct access from all major roads.

Public Transport Directions

By Foot

Situated between Queens Square and The Circus, we are an eight-minute walk from the city centre (Bath Abbey), and approximately 15 minutes walk from Bath Spa train station.

By Train

For trains to Bath please see First Great Western or use Trainline.

By Car

The nearest car park is Charlotte Street, BA1 2NE, which is five minutes walk away. Please note though there is a minimum stay at this car park of 4 hours.

For more details on the city’s car parks, please visit the Bath & North-East Somerset Council Website.

By Coach & Clean Air Zone Restrictions

For the latest information about drop off and parking please check here Visit Bath https://bit.ly/3v0eR11 Bath’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) starts on 15 March 2021. From this date, you may have to pay a daily charge to drive in the zone if your vehicle does not meet required emission standards. Please check whether your vehicle will be charged in a clean air zone. For more information and to check your vehicle please see the Bath & North East Somerset Council website https://bit.ly/2PFZqex

Facilities

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted - | Not suitable for wheelchair access due to multiple floor levels in a Grade II listed building

Bookable Product

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Establishment Features

Gift shop
Toilets - including baby change facilities
Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

Key Features

In town/city centre
Indoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

Parking (charge) - nearby
Railway station within walking distance

Opening Times

* Last admission is one hour before closing
Holiday periods vary with general opening from 10am – 7pm (last admission 6pm)
The attraction is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day