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Once lockdown restrictions are lifted, Bath is set for a fun-packed year of events. The latest to be added to the calendar is the annual Circuit of Bath Walk, a family-friendly outdoor event to raise money for local homeless shelter Julian House.  What is the Circuit of Bath Walk?...

Bath Festival is back! The organisers of the hugely popular arts and culture festival have now revealed a star-studded lineup for May 2021.   The Bath Festival sadly had to be cancelled in 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. This was one of the first times in the festival’s 70+...

Bath’s new Clean Air Zone (CAZ) has officially come into force – but what does that mean for visitors to the city?  Let’s take a look at what you need to know if you’re planning a visit to Bath in 2021.  What is the Bath Clean Air Zone?  The...

The first ever Reggae Festival is coming to Bath this summer, with a new COVID-safe date (hopefully) of Saturday 21st August 2021.  The festival was originally planned for June 2021, but this date has now been pushed back in light of the government’s announcements relating to the gradual lifting...

If you love Bath’s food scene, here’s some exciting news for you – the Olive Tree Restaurant at Bath’s Queensberry Hotel has been awarded a Michelin star for the third year in a row! This means the popular Bath restaurant holds onto its status as the only Michelin-starred eatery...

If you loved seeing scenes of Bath in all its Regency-era glory in the Netflix hit Bridgerton, we have another hot TV tip for you – McDonald & Dodds.  Cast and crew for the ITV series were spotted filming in Bath towards the end of 2020, suggesting that the...

One of Bath’s most beautiful and unusual historic sites is set to be restored to its former glory, as the Cleveland Pools renovation project gets back on track.  The Georgian outdoor swimming and bathing pool is the last of its kind in the UK. In fact, Cleveland Pools is...

If you’re planning a visit to Bath in 2021 or beyond, you’re likely to notice a few changes. The city has big plans for cleaner air, active travel and reduced traffic, which could eventually see Bath challenge rival Bristol for the crown of greenest city in the southwest.  Here’s...

More exciting news for Bath! One of its best-loved booksellers Topping & Co is planning to open a huge new book emporium in the heart of the city.  The new bookshop will be housed in the beautiful old Friends Meeting House, a Grade II listed building on York Street. ...

While Bath’s food and drink scene is on pause right now due to the pandemic, there’s some exciting foodie news on the horizon. Locals and visitors to Bath later in the year will be able to enjoy a brand new food hall, opening just outside the city centre. Plans...