Council May Introduce Charges for Bath Discovery Cards Offering Free Access to Attractions
Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering introducing a small charge for its Discovery cards, which are currently free for local residents. These cards provide free entry to key attractions such as the Roman Baths, along with various discounts across the region.
The council expects this change could save approximately £50,000 as part of wider budget measures being consulted on for the upcoming financial year. The consultation document states: “We will explore levying a small charge for the Discovery card to cover the council’s overhead costs.