Thermae Bath Spa is shutting for 16 days in January 2018 for planned maintenance and refurbishment.

From Monday, January 8 to Tuesday, January 23, the popular spa will be closed so that a variety of works can be carried out, including the replacement of key plant, filters, doors and pipework.

Peter Rollins, Marketing and Communications Director for Thermae Bath Spa , said: “We will be also using this period to refurbish a number of important facilities. In order to cause the least disappointment to guests, we have deliberately scheduled this work for mid-January which is our quietest time of the year.

“Thermae has now been operating for over 11 years, during which time we have welcomed many thousands of visitors. Inevitably the buildings including the thermal baths have taken their fair share of wear and tear.

Cross Bath by candlelight
Cross Bath by candlelight

"Our maintenance team does an amazing job all year round to ensure that everything is kept in good working order and a lot of unseen work takes place after we close in the evening and before we re-open in the morning. However, it has reached the stage that we have to replace some key plant and equipment which will necessitate the closure of Thermae Bath Spa for just over two weeks."

The Minerva Bath has a massage jet, whirlpool and lazy river
The Minerva Bath has a massage jet, whirlpool and lazy river

A spokesperson from Thermae Bath Spa said: “Thermae Bath Spa thanks local residents and visitors for their understanding during the refurbishment period and suggest that they check our website for future updates."

Thermae Bath Spa is the only day spa in the UK which has access to the natural thermal waters. Facilities at Thermae Bath Spa include the open-air rooftop pool, Wellness Suite and 27 Treatment rooms.