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Bath Benches

A bath bench spans across the top of the bath with two legs inside and two outside, letting you sit down from outside the tub and slide across rather than stepping in and lowering yourself at the same time. It is one of the most practical ways to keep using a standard bath safely. Browse our full bathroom seating range and bath lifts alongside these.

About Our Bath Benches

Our benches have height-adjustable legs, non-slip feet and drainage holes in the seat. Most also have a handle to help with positioning and stability during the transfer. The bench sits with two legs inside the bath and two on the bathroom floor, so it bridges the bath edge and gives you a firm, level surface to slide across.

Simon Bidle, our training coordinator, covers bath benches alongside other bathing aids in his guide to bath seats for the elderly, including how they compare to stools, wall-mounted seats and bath lifts. Worth reading if you are weighing up which option is right for your situation. Natasha, our occupational therapist, also covers the full picture of bathing independence in her guide to choosing the right bathroom seat.

Bath Bench FAQs

  • How does a bath bench work?

    The bench straddles the bath edge with two legs inside and two outside. You sit on the bench from outside the bath, then slide across and swing your legs over into the water. It removes the need to step over the bath edge and lower yourself in one movement, which is where most bath-related falls happen. A grab rail on the wall alongside it makes the transfer even more secure.

  • What is the difference between a bath bench and a bath board?

    A bath board is a flat board that sits across the top of the bath for sitting on while showering over the bath, but it sits at bath-edge height rather than spanning to the floor. A bath bench has legs and sits higher, which makes it easier to get on and off from standing. Benches tend to suit people who want to transfer into the bath to bathe. Boards are more commonly used as a shower perch. Both are useful but for slightly different situations.

  • Is a bath bench or a bath lift better?

    It depends on what the main challenge is. A bench helps with the transfer into the bath but you still need some ability to lower yourself into the water and get back up. A bath lift lowers you gently into the water and raises you back out with minimal effort, but you first need to step into the bath to sit on it. Simon covers both options in his guide to bath seats to help you decide which is the better fit.

  • Is it safer to shower than to bath as you get older?

    Showers are often considered lower risk because they remove the need to step over a high bath edge. That said, with a bath bench and grab rails in place, bathing can be perfectly safe for anyone who prefers it. The right setup depends on your bathroom, your mobility and your preference. There is no single right answer, and many people use both depending on the day.

  • How do I keep a bath bench stable?

    Make sure all four legs are adjusted to the same height so the bench sits level. The two legs inside the bath should rest firmly on the bath floor, not on a mat that might compress or shift. Check the non-slip feet before each use. Some models have suction cups on the inside legs for extra grip, which is worth looking for if the bath base is particularly smooth.

Content reviewed: July 2026

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