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	Name:	Thermae Bath Spa
	Address:	Hot Bath Street Bath, England BA1 1SJ United Kingdom
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	Phone:	44 (0) 1225 33 5678
	Type:	Springs Spa

Description: Thermae Bath Spa is the only Spa in Great Britain to use the beneficial power of natural hot springs. The mineral rich, thermal springs of Bath are unique in the UK and are the reason for the City's very existence. The legendary founding of the city in 863BC by Prince Bladud was the start of the remarkably rich and exciting story which moves through Celtic times to the Roman era when the magnificent bathing complex was built. Aquae Sulis, as the city was then called, was famous for its thermal waters and the spiritual and physical well-being they promoted. The water from these springs is believed to have fallen as rain around 10,000 years ago and then sank to a depth of about 2km below the earth's surface. Here it was heated by high temperature rocks before rising back up through a break in the limestone that lies beneath the city of Bath. Over 1 million litres of mineral-rich water flow from the thermal springs each day, at an average temperature of 45°C or 113°F. The thermal waters were used for many years in Bath to treat rheumatic and muscular disorders, as well as skin ailments and respiratory problems. The Cross Bath and Hot Bath are fed by the Cross Spring, while the New Royal Bath draws water from the Hetling and King's Spring. The King's Spring also supplies the Kings Bath in the Roman Baths behind the Georgian Pump Room.

On arrival at Thermae Bath Spa, you will be handed your own 'SmartBand', which acts as a key for your personal locker and lets you pay for any extras or spa options without having to carry money around with you. For example, if you want to have a meal in the restaurant or try a soothing body massage, you can charge these items to your SmartBand and pay for them on departure.

Treatments & Programs: Thermal Treatments (Watsu, Thermal Mineral Bath, Alpine Hay Bath, Vichy Shower & Experience), Body Wraps (Aromatic Moor Mud Wrap, Aromatherapy Cocoon, Desert Heat Wrap, Green Coffee Wrap, Thalasso Seaweed Wrap, Moroccan Cocoon with Rasoul), Massage (Traditional Full Body Massage, Aroma Massage, Couples Massage & Aroma Couples Massage, Sports Massage, Sports Acupressure Therapy, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Indian Head Massage, Thai Massage, Reiki, Watsu, Pantai Luar), Hot Stone Spa Therapy: Dry flotation or 'passive immersion' (Classic Peat Bath, Cleopatra Bath, Lavender Blossom Bath, Chardonnay Bath, Thermal Mineral Bath, Alpine Hay Bath), Body Care (Full Body Polish, Aromatherapy Salt Glow with Scalp Massage, Litho-Cal Seaweed Peel, Total Back Ritual, Pevonia Spa Foot Therapy using the Limoges spa machine), Facials (Reviver Facial, Pevonia Facial, Aromatherapy Facial, Skinfit Facial 'For Him', Plantomer Mask, Luminous C & Sea Mask, Pevonia De-Stress Eye Treatments, Youthful Lip Smoothing Treatment, Kigelia Bust Treatment, Anti-ageing Trio, Caviar & Pearl Facial, Alpine Hay Chamber or 'Kraxen Stove' for up to 4 people)..

Spa Facilities: Open 7th August 2006, Thermae Bath Spa's facilities include: Thermal Baths (The New Royal Bath contains two spectacular natural thermal baths, where mineral-rich waters invigorate and calm. In the flowing curves of the Minerva Bath, whirlpools and neck massages aid your relaxation, while the open-air rooftop pool has bubbling airseats - and breathtaking views of Bath and the surrounding countryside.), Massage Suite (8 purpose-built massage rooms), Steam Room (The Steam Floor uses dramatic contrasts of light and steam to create a magical setting. The four glass steam rooms are circular in shape, and are gently infused with essential oils, such as eucalyptus and mint, lavender, mountain pine and jasmine. A central 'waterfall' shower, interspersed with fibre optic lighting, provides the lightest misting of water or an invigorating shower to re-energise your body. And there are 10 foot baths to soothe your weary feet.), Inner Space (Throughout the day, the 'Inner Space' offers classes and sessions in yoga and Pilates.), Relaxation Area & Terrace, Changing Suite (The changing suite is located on the upper ground floor by the reception in the New Royal Bath. The changing suite is mixed, with individual changing cubicles and lockers. The SmartBand, provided on your arrival, activates the lockers. It is recommended that you keep all valuables and jewellery in your locker.), The Hot Bath, designed by John Wood the younger in the 18th century, has been restored as a sanctuary of spa, health and well-being with sophisticated, modern facilities, with its 12 restored treatment rooms and its own natural thermal pool. The treatment rooms are designed in a simple classical style, using natural stone and glass to create a special setting. The Hot Bath has its own relaxation area, which is available before or after a treatment. The Cross Bath is an intimate, open-air, thermal bath, which stands alone from the other spa buildings. Here you can bathe in a unique environment that restores this Grade 1 Listed building to its historic purpose. Where the Cross Bath now stands, the Celts revered their goddess Sul, in whose honour the Romans named their new spa Aquae Sulis. Acknowledging this age-old reverence for the natural thermal waters, the Cross Spring is designated as a sacred site. The oval pool in the Cross Bath draws on water from a thermal spring rising through the limestone rock below. All year round, you can watch the spring waters as they rise and fall freely from a specially commissioned pool-side fountain. After dark, the subtle lighting scheme picks out the building's fine architectural details. The simple changing area has been designed to accommodate up to 12 people and includes lockers, showers and toilet facilities. The Divine Influx - the sculpture through which the Cross Spring passes - was designed by artist William Pye, a water sculptor of international renown. Overlooking the colonnades of Bath Street, The Source meeting facilities are an original venue for corporate events and functions. The Source offers all the modern facilities you would expect from a dedicated meeting facility. Delegates can enjoy finishing off the day with a relaxing spa session. With views over Bath's elegant Georgian Colonnade, the Springs Café & Restaurant offers delicious, nutritious meals, snacks and drinks throughout the day. The free Spa Visitor Centre in the Hetling Pump Room describes the colourful social and cultural history that grew round Bath's Spa. Interactive displays and exhibits unfold the story, from the founding of Roman Bath, through Saxon, Elizabethan and Georgian times to the recent revival of Bath's spa quarter. And, at the on-site drinking fountain, you can sample the unique flavour of the waters yourself. Audio guides provide an interesting tour of the surrounding spa quarter.

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Thermae Bath Spa in Bath, England Opening August 7th, 2006

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