What’s inside?

In 1816, Mary Shelley wrote the world’s first science fiction novel, Frankenstein, whilst resident in Bath.

Our world-first visitor attraction blurs the lines between museum and immersive visitor experience. The attraction, set in a Grade II listed property, extends over four atmospheric floors including our dank foreboding basement experience.

You'll step into the dark world of Mary Shelley with a floor dedicated to uncovering her history and tragic life events and, confront the formidable 8ft monster recreated exactly as Mary imagined. You can experience all things Frankenstein, and his monster, in our popular culture rooms, investigate our eerie attic quarters and attempt to freer yourselves from our two themed Escape Rooms, Victor's Lair and The Shallows Basement Escape.

Bursting with unusual artefacts and vintage items, interactive multi-sensory environments and assorted body parts, Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein delivers a visceral, illuminating and entertaining experience.



Plan your visit

“Nothing contributes so much to tranquilise the mind as a steady purpose”

Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein is a visitor attraction located at 37 Gay Street Bath BA1 2NT.

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) started 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