Hop on our Bath Discovery bus tour to discover the city from an unforgettable perspective. Hop off at any of our 36 stops across our two routes to discover Bath’s main monuments and hidden gems at your own pace. Don’t forget to visit Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein!along the way!
Two routes running daily. Check the Bath Discovery page for further details on the hop-on hop-off bus service. Hop off at stop 8 on the City Tour to get to Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein.
Opening hours:
Open daily from 11am, last entry at 4pm on weekdays and 5:30pm on weekends, except on Saturday where the attraction opens at 10am. Times may vary
Visit duration:
We recommend our visitors to spend around 1 hour on site
Age recommendation:
The attraction may not be suitable for very young children or those of a sensitive nature please visit the website for more information.
The tickets will be valid for the selected travel date.
The audio guide commentary on the bus is available in 10 languages on the bus devices: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese & Japanese.
You can use your bus tickets on any day before the tour date. You can amend or cancel your bus ticket for free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour date. Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein tickets do not qualify for refunds or exchanges.
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Bath Discovery and Shelley's Frankenstein
Our open top bus brings you the best that Bath has to offer in one day! Combine a hop on hop off tour through the city centre in the city of Bath with the unique experience of visiting Frankenstein's House! For a few days' getaway or a cultural excursion from London, this UNESCO World Heritage city has plenty to surprise you.
Two different tour routes showcase Bath’s unique charm; The Skyline Tour gives you amazing panoramic views of the city at 4 metres high, whilst travelling past Prior Park Landscape Gardens, American Museum, Holburne Museum and Great Pulteney Street. The City Tour encompasses all major attractions, including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, The Royal Crescent and Mary Shelleys's House of Frankenstein.
Hop off the bus at Stop 8 (Queen Square) and prepare yourself for a world-first visitor attraction like no other as you step into the world of Mary Shelley. Set over four atmospheric floors in a Grade II listed building, this attraction blurs the lines between museum and immersive experience.
Uncover the history of Mary Shelley and her tragic life events in a floor dedicated to this fantastic female author. You can experience all things Frankenstein and confront the breathing 8ft creature recreated for the first time exactly as Mary. Imagined Bursting with interesting artefacts, vintage items and multi-sensory environments, Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein delivers an illuminating and entertaining experience.
Don't forget to download our Tootbus app, designed to stimulate and enrich your experience. The app allows you to download your e-ticket and always keep it handy to board, easily find the stops thanks to geolocation, follow our buses in real time, and finally enjoy our free self-guided walking tours to discover the main sights of the city.