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It’s never been more important to support local businesses – and Bath has loads of them! It’s one of the best cities in the UK for independent businesses, artisans and producers, particularly when it comes to food and drink.  So, while the normal festive events like the Bath Christmas...

Exciting news! No less than six of our beautiful self-catering Bath apartments and houses have been selected in this year’s Travellers’ Choice Awards.  We’re over the moon that our popular holiday properties have achieved such recognition, especially as the winners of these awards are chosen based on real-life visitor...

Sadly, the Bath Christmas Market 2020 is cancelled in its usual form, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means no twinkling chalets of artisan goodies spread out across the city centre, which of course is hugely disappointing for fans of Bath’s famous festive markets.  But don’t worry – the...

Bath is well known for its gorgeous green spaces, and parks have become more important than ever during COVID-19.  In a proud moment for Bath, five of the city’s best parks have now been honoured with prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2020. The award-winning parks include: Royal Victoria Park...

Some big events in Bath have sadly had to be postponed or cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis, but it’s been confirmed – the FilmBath 2020 festival is going ahead! Formerly known as the Bath Film Festival, the event is now in its 30th year. Taking place from 13th-17th...

Good news, theatre fans! The magnificent Theatre Royal Bath has announced a new series of modern classic plays to celebrate its reopening after the COVID-19 lockdown.  Starting from mid-October, the Welcome Back series will feature plays from iconic playwrights such as Harold Pinter, Michael Frayn and David Mamet.  Here’s...

Excitingly for Bath residents and visitors, a brand-new period drama has started filming in the heart of the city. Camera crews for The Pursuit of Love, a new BBC production starring Lily James, have been spotted at Green Park Station.  The series is set in the 1930s and 40s,...

A brand new outdoor activity is coming to Bath in October – the Bath Marches. The challenge is organised by Breathing Space, the team behind the popular Bike Bath event which sadly had to be cancelled earlier this year due to the coronavirus lockdown.  The Bath Marches will take...

Think you’ve seen and done everything in Bath? Take another look, as our unique city still has a few surprises in store for you. One fantastic example is glassblowing at Bath’s very own theatre of glass, nestled into the city’s Artisan Quarter.  Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass is a...

Bath is a wonderfully compact city, with most of its main attractions packed into a vibrant and historic city centre. This makes it a fantastic place to explore on foot, either on your own or by joining one of the many walking tours in Bath.  But if you do...