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If you’ve never been to the Frome Carnival, you’re missing out. This fabulous annual event, returning on Saturday 21st September 2019, is a vibrant, family-friendly affair and an exciting spectacle. It’s all for charity and best of all, you can get to Frome easily from Bath city centre.  What...

After another hugely successful Valley Fest earlier this summer, tickets for next year’s food and music festival are now on sale. If you fancy a delicious, musical weekend with friends and family in beautiful surroundings, better snap up your tickets soon! Where is Valley Fest held?  Valley Fest is...

This July saw the return of the popular Bath Vegan Festival, featuring over 70 stalls, inspirational demos and some pretty incredible vegan food. It took place at the Bath Pavilion on Saturday 20th July, following a successful run of events in 2018. If you missed this summer’s vegan-extravaganza, don’t...

Bath has all you need for a fabulous weekend away, but for repeat visitors who’ve already seen the sights, a day trip into the countryside could be just the ticket. The city is perfectly located for easy access to some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside and green spaces. ...

This September, Bath will play host to the 19th annual Jane Austen Festival. There’s a packed schedule of events from 13th to 22nd September, taking place across the city – which is of course is famous for being the acclaimed novelist’s home from 1801 to 1806. The nation’s favourite...

It’s nearly time for one of the most vibrant events in the city – the Bath Carnival 2019! Expect colour, costumes, culture and an explosion of music to take over the streets of Bath on 13th July, with one of the Carnival’s largest processions ever.  Each year, the festival...

Bath’s shopping scene is one of the best and most varied in the country, boasting everything from shopping centres and designer boutiques to independent shops and quirky emporiums. Many of the independent shops in the heart of the city centre have been in business for decades, including one of...

Any fan of architecture will have a field day when visiting Bath, as it boasts the very finest Georgian and Palladian architecture on virtually every street.  Many keen visitors make a beeline for a rather hidden yet remarkable landmark – the Ralph Allen Town House, tucked away behind Bath...

Bath is full to bursting with beautiful and historic examples of exemplary architecture, but it also has its fair share of foibles, follies and fascinating curiosities. Any first-time visitor to Bath should always include the magnificent Bath Abbey on their itinerary, but those in search of characterful and unusual...

If you’re a paddleboarding fan, or have always wanted to try it, there’s good news – you can do it right here in Bath! With the river Avon ideal for stand up paddleboarding, there are plenty of opportunities to give it a try. It’s ideal if you’re a visitor...