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To celebrate the reopening of Bath following the COVID-19 lockdown, Bath Business Improvement District (BID) launched an exciting art competition. Hundreds of entries were whittled down to a shortlist, which is now on display throughout the city in a giant bunting display – but it’s only up until the...

The school holidays can sometimes drag on for parents, especially when your children haven’t been in school for months thanks to COVID-19.  If you’re running out of ways to entertain the kids this summer, come to Bath. There are lots of family-friendly things to do in the city, from...

If you’re planning to visit Bath soon, there’s good news. Many of the city’s best cafes, restaurants and bars have reopened (or will be reopening soon) following the coronavirus lockdown, so you can get a taste of Bath’s fantastic foodie scene.  Better still, some eateries are taking part in...

Now that pubs in Bath are starting to reopen, one of the city’s best loved local businesses Bath Ales has restarted production of its award-winning draught beer.  Bath Ales has been running a popular online shop, shipping out bottles, cans and micro-casks to thirsty Bath residents and nationwide. But...

One of the best ways to see Bath is on a guided tour, whether you’re new to the city or want to experience a whole new side of it. There’s a huge choice of these tours available, from Jane Austen themed tours to spooky ghost walks around the city. ...

Many people’s birthday plans have been put on hold due to the coronavirus crisis. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning an epic celebration post-lockdown, whether your big day has been postponed or you’ve got a landmark birthday coming up.  If you’ve got your sights set on beautiful,...

A brand new drive-in cinema is coming to Bath this summer, to replace the Pub in the Park foodie festival which was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and his team, who were behind the Pub in the Park plans, have unveiled exciting new plans...

Bath may be known for world-famous landmarks like the Royal Crescent and Roman Baths, but it also has hidden treasures. Look hard enough and you’ll uncover quirky, fascinating and beautiful secrets tucked down the city’s streets.  One such secret that not many people know about are Bath’s ghost signs....

When you need to get out and enjoy some fresh air, greenery and open space, Bath has it covered. The city has lots of beautiful spots where you can stroll, picnic and exercise to your heart’s content – and of course, to give that pooch a much-needed run around. ...

A brand new museum celebrating the life and work of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley could be coming to Bath, becoming the UK’s first Frankenstein museum.  Bath has a strong literary claim to fame in 19th century novelist Jane Austen, who lived in Bath for a time and used the...