million. Present day Thermae Bath Spa eventually opened to the public on 7 August 2006, ending a 28-year period during which the waters remained unavailable for bathing. The spa is largely sited in a new 'Glass Cube' building by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, near the site of the ancient Royal Bath, which has been interlinked with historic Georgian spa buildings such as the nearby Hot and Cross Baths. The building is in a strongly contemporary style in contrast to its Georgian surroundings. The complex houses both traditional and modern spa facilities. A 2014 survey indicated the spa attracted an extra 260,000 visitors a year to Bath, who contributed an extra £15 million a year to Bath's economy. References External links Photo tour Buildings and structures completed in 2006 Nicholas Grimshaw buildings Buildings and structures in Bath, Somerset Tourist attractions in Bath, Somerset Buildings and structures celebrating the third millennium Spas Public baths in the United Kingdom