American Museum & Gardens

Claverton Manor, Wiltshire, BA2 7BD -

Up to
150 guests
Internal Catering
allowed

About Venue

The American Museum & Gardens is the perfect location for many kinds of seasonal events, large or small, just ten minutes from the centre of Bath. Located in a verdant estate on the Bath skyline, with incredible views and ample free parking, we are a go-to venue to hire in Bath, from personal, family and community events to business, corporate and commercial events.

We are delighted to offer a range of flexible, accessible and unique heritage spaces, all with their own special features. Let us help you to create a truly memorable event, that’s easy to arrange and streamlined from start to finish.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 150

Theatre

up to 150

Boardroom

up to 20

Cabaret

up to 150

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Premises parking

Space Rules

Allowed events

Licensed for alcohol

Location

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Reviews

Jane Bolton
July 2025
We went to the American Museum and gardens to see primarily the quilts. The delight is that the whole place is a wonderful place to visit. The museum was very good with some beautiful people and a lovely attention to detail. The room stewards were friendly and helpful. The New American Garden is a delight and very inspiring, plus with the terrace a great place to relax on a hot and sunny day. We enjoyed our lunch from the cafe, and I popped round to the children's playground to see the wagon. It's definitely worth popping round to see. If we'd had our grandchildren with us, they would have loved the playground and for parents or grandparents supervising there a few playground with such a view. If we lived more locally, we would definitely get an annual ticket, but it's a bit far from deepest East Sussex.
Wynn Griffith
July 2025
We had a great time at the American Museum. There's something for everyone, with a great variety of artefacts on show, from folk art, to reconstructed interiors through the ages. The staff were consistently friendly, helpful and informative. We were pleasantly surprised by the delightful gardens, which we weren't expecting, but really added to our visit. The museum was easily reached from the City centre by bus (alight at The Avenue stop). Whilst not particularly well signposted, the museum was reached by a short 10-15 minute walk along a path next to the road.
Mimi
August 2025
A lovely museum with fabulous gardens and walks around the grounds. We enjoyed the space exhibition and having a picnic in front of the house over looking stunning views. The staff/volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable, we learnt a lots about the different periods of American history and loved the quilt room! A great day out!

Kathy Sturgeon
September 2025
A fascinating place, especially the basement which has history of the indigenous American people. My husband enjoyed the Space museum too. The volunteers are friendly and informative. There is a lift and the top of the beautiful gardens are accessible by wheelchair.
Scott
September 2025
The gardens and the setting are spectacular, especially the New American Garden. The gardens offer color and interest and are beautifully maintained. It’s a wonderful place to spend a morning or afternoon. The staff at the entrance/ticket booth are very welcoming and helpful. As an American, I found the collection in the house to be a bit odd and outdated, but kudos to the founders for offering the opportunity to visit and soak in the beauty of this wonderful spot and to the current team for reimagining the possibilities of the landscape. Definitely worth visiting.